A coffee shop in Gander received a surprise donation earlier this week from an American man who wanted to thank people in the town for their kindness during the 9/11 Terrorist attacks.

Jumping Bean Coffee received a call recently from a military veteran in Seattle.

He had seen Prime Minister Mark Carney’s campaign stop in the town, and that got him thinking about the way Gander helped in the aftermath of 9/11.

Eventually, the business agreed to take a $125 donation, which was used to treat customers to a free cup of coffee on Wednesday.

Mackenzie Randell is the supervisor who took the call.

She says the man was great to speak with, and praises his kindness – noting that when the exchange rate dropped his donation down to $69, he ensured that the company received the full $125.

She says he wanted people to know that, given the current political climate, not everyone is of the same mindset in the United States and there is support for Canada.