The Novak Djokovic Tennis Superstar has always been known for his humility and deep bond with his back roots. However, even his most loyal fans were surprised that he was recently reunited when Djokovic returned to his former Belgrade High School for a special evening in his honor.
On a sunny afternoon, Novak, now a world icon and a successful entrepreneur, decided to the rooms in which his career had started. School management had invited him to the event and the students were pleased and hoped to see the legend of tennis.
While Djokovic crossed the well -known corridors, the memories of his youth returned to him. He stopped at the high school, smiled at the trophies and greeted the teachers, who still remembered the young man, vigorously and ambitiously. But in the curve of a corridor near the high school, he saw someone whom he hadn’t seen for decades: Mr. John, the school’s concierge.
Mr. John was an essential character at school, known for his friendly smile and his beautiful words for every student. He had worked there for a long time, long before Novak was a student, and to this surprise he still pushed his car, washed the floor and hummed an old choir.
“Mr. John?” Novak called and his warm voice in the corridor Schwang.
The old concierge looked up and his eyes widened with recognition. “Novak? Are you really?
Novak approached him, hugged him and raised him under the amazing look of students and employees. “I can’t believe you are still there, Sir,” said Novak. “They have always been there for us. They always worked hard.”
Mr. John laughs slowly. “Someone has to keep this corridore clean. And then the children keep me young.” »
Novak War von der Einweihung from concierge Betroffen. During their GESPRäch, Novak at a tax film Mr. John, now 79, continued to work full -time Gießen support the beoins of his family and Zahler’s medication of his wife.
The conversation shocked Novak deeply. After the incident, he discreetly asked the director for further details about Mr. John’s situation. Novak learned to act the extent of the difficulties of the concierge.
In the following week, Novak returned to school, this time with cameras and some friends. The administration brought everyone together in the auditorium to find a motivational conference, but Novak had other projects. He lifted Mr. John on the stage and told the students how the concierge had counted for him and for many others.
“He taught me the value of work and friendliness,” said Novak, the voice accused with emotions. “He has always been there for us, so it’s our turn to be there for him.” »
Then, in general, Novak Mr. John gave a check that is important to cover his wife’s medical editions and allow him to take a comfortable retirement. The room broke out on applause, and Mr. John, overwhelmed by emotions, wiped the tears by holding Novak in his arms.
But Novak didn’t stop here. He also made sure that the school Mr. John dedicates a bank in the courtyard, with the inscription: “To Mr. John, who maintained these light corridors and our hearts full of life.»
Novak’s news spread quickly and inspired the whole world. For Novak Djokovic, it was just a different way to thank the those who marked his life. And for Mr. John.It was a memory that friendliness, however small it may be, can be transferred from generation to generation and can sometimes return in an unexpected way.
