Pretty cool.
Posted on 08/27/2016 5:23:12 PM PDT by nickcarraway
A Massachusetts McDonald’s worker with Down syndrome is finally retiring after more than three decades at the restaurant, according to WBZ-TV.
After 32 years working at the fry station, Freia David’s face is a familiar one for many of the customers.
“She is one of the most beautiful and upbeat people you could ever hope to know and I know,” wrote loyal patron Christopher Sheehan on Facebook — Sheehan grew up with David and the two are still close.
His post inspired a stream of memories in the comment section from other Needham residents who met David over the years.
“Freia served me the last burger I ever ate at McD’s,” wrote Julia Frevold. “When I told her I was cutting them out of my diet she was excited to be the person to give me my special last burger from “her” restaurant. I won’t forget her smile as I told her I thought the name of a goddess suited her well.”
Christopher Sheehan grew up with David and visited her regularly at the McDonald’s restaurant in Needham. (Facebook) “I’ve known Freia and her family for many years — even worked at McDonald’s with her mom and sister back in the ’70s,” wrote Deirdre Mailing. “She’s a great gal and deserves this recognition.”
Freia David, who has Down syndrome, lives at Charles River Center in Needham, Massachusetts, a facility for children and adults with developmental disabilities. The McDonald’s where she works partnered years ago with the Charles River
Many sit home and collect green government checks for doing nothiong...meanwhile, Freia David born with Down syndrome gets up and goes to work.
...and has done so for 32 years!
I’ve seen her there-—I had no idea she had worked there that long.
Good for her.
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Pretty cool.
I think the CEO of McDonald’s owes her a special visit.
He should get his butt out there and thank her in person. It’s the least he could do.
Great story
Until fairly recent times (the early 1980s), the life expectancy of one with Down's Syndrome was about 25 years and they were typically institutionalized or kept at home.
That life span has more than doubled due to the trend of integrating them into our society and having them be contributors to society. That is a good thing!
Sweet lady!
Who’s left minding the store?
There is a Down’s girl who works at our local Wendy’s. She is there to clean off a table or booth the minute a customer vacates. When she isn’t doing that, she is milling around the tables offering to get you drink refills or whatever you need. Better than most full service restaurants at fast food prices!
I see several working out at the LA Fitness I use
Encouraging
I don’t think she’ll be receiving nearly 85% of her wages for life, with multiple opulent pensions and top shelf medical benefits like those in D.C. routinely get.
Too bad too because she deserves it more than ANY of them.
Heartwarming story.
I know many here don’t care for George Will but he hasn’t written some truly wonderful pieces about his son who has Down’s.
PING! to a really great lady.
Down syndrome folks make some of the best workers. Once they learn something they never forget it and they only do it one way, the right way. I don’t even think they are capable of “cutting corners”.
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In a just society, everyone has value.
Well said.
Unfortunately way too often today, human value is strictly based on who ya know, how much cash you hand over and how well connected you are.
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