Waiter sticks up for special-needs child by refusing service to family that makes unkind comment [View all]

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Waiter sticks up for special-needs child by refusing service

A Houston restaurant is receiving widespread praise after its staff refused to serve a group that had some unkind things to say about a special needs child.

Mom Kim Castillo wrote on her Facebook page about the experience and shared it with 29-95.com on Thursday.

Castillo said she was dining at a restaurant called Laurenzo’s with her family, including her son Milo, who has Down syndrome. A family of four came in and asked to be moved from the booth next to Castillo, then left the restaurant shortly thereafter.

“As it turns out they told the waiter, ‘special needs kids should be kept in special places,’” Castillo said. “The waiter promptly told them he was offended by their comment and refused to serve them.”

Facebook users have joined Castillo in complimenting the restaurant for sticking up for Milo.

“Your people rock!” Marco A Martinez said.

“Thank you from an Ohio mom of a little boy with Down syndrome,” Kathy Thut said. “I’ve never been to Texas, but if I ever get there, you’ll be getting our business ”

http://blog.sfgate.com/hottopics/2013/01/18/waiter-sticks-up-for-special-needs-child-by-refusing-service/