Many of us put in a lot of work, so any day off becomes really valuable. We make an effort to unwind and revitalize ourselves. On occasion, we might even attempt to complete a task or two that we were unable to finish during the workweek. In this narrative, however, the mailman spends his day off in a different way. He leaves to tidy the grave markers for the dead warriors. He is there to help if any of their graves become neglected.

In Florida, Clarence Hollowell works as a mailman for the most of his time. Six days a week, he distributes mail, but on his days off, he helps the neighborhood. He will begin working on the grave of a fallen soldier regardless of the season or weather. Every Sunday, he cleans headstones, and you can find him there on holidays.

Hollowell, a 60-year-old veteran, performs his good act every week by visiting a nearby cemetery. Usually, he searches for troops who were unable to return home to their families and were between the ages of 18 and 20. In an attempt to connect with them and find out more about them, he then conducts some research on ancestry.com.

Each headstone requires two to three weeks of cleaning time. He takes all the time required to complete tasks correctly; he buys a cleaning solution online, utilizes specialized gear, and doesn’t skimp on any details. “A plastic scraper to remove growth, a toothbrush for small areas, a soft bristled brush, and water,” are the tools he employs.

Clarence told them that he feels obligated to do it when they asked why he did it. He believes that in order for him to have his today, the troops “gave their tomorrows.” Everyone needs a project, and it’s always preferable in my opinion if you can give back to the community.

Clarence completes this task by himself. When someone goes out of their way and does something like this, it’s lovely. It has a lesson for all of us to learn.