Showing respect for Vetrans

[90Xjay]

This is what should be going to for our Vetrans.

This is a good example being set by Golden Corral

 

[slo-wrench44]

they do that every year i think i used to go to it but my old lady wont eat there. good meal though and being a vet it was nice to be appreciated.

 

[Bounty__Hunter]

they do that every year i think i used to go to it but my old lady wont eat there. good meal though and being a vet it was nice to be appreciated.

How do you show proof of being a vet? Do I need to take my DD214?

 

[Sparky-Watts]

How do you show proof of being a vet? Do I need to take my DD214?

Isn't that an insecticide? Oh, wait, that's DDT.....

The other day I was at a McDonald's drive-thru, and behind me was a WWII vet and his wife (I could tell he was a vet by his ball cap, and license plate). When I got to the payment window, I told the lady I'd pay for their food also. I never looked back at them, just paid, got my food and drove on. I can only imagine their surprise when they got to the window and tried to pay! I do this occasionally in many places. Sometimes I'll buy the coffee or softdrink of a person in uniform from McConnell AFB here in Wichita. Once, Sunshine and I paid for dinner for a serviceman and his family at a nice restaurant that were sitting near us. I almost always go out of my way to walk up to a soldier in uniform, or someone who I can identify as a veteran, shake their hand, and thank them for serving. It's interesting to see their replies and the smiles on their faces.

Wednesday, a soldier from Harper, KS was buried in Wellington. He was killed by a roadside bomb. As I was leaving the shop to go to my first job, I passed a long line of Patriot Guard riders. As I passed each one, I slowed, honked to get their attention, and saluted them, mouthing the words, "Thank you". Most everyone saluted back, others gave me a "thumbs up". Apparently, there were nearly 500 of them at this young man's funeral, and at the family's request, lead the processional from Harper to Wellington, about a 40 mile ride in mid-30 degree weather.

 

[droopey]

I wish more people & places did things like that!

 

[90Xjay]

How do you show proof of being a vet? Do I need to take my DD214?

Bounty, I just carry my vetrans ID card they issued at the VA hospital.
You can get one issued at alot of vetrans facilities.

 

[JeepMonkey]

Isn't that an insecticide? Oh, wait, that's DDT.....

The other day I was at a McDonald's drive-thru, and behind me was a WWII vet and his wife (I could tell he was a vet by his ball cap, and license plate). When I got to the payment window, I told the lady I'd pay for their food also. I never looked back at them, just paid, got my food and drove on. I can only imagine their surprise when they got to the window and tried to pay! I do this occasionally in many places. Sometimes I'll buy the coffee or softdrink of a person in uniform from McConnell AFB here in Wichita. Once, Sunshine and I paid for dinner for a serviceman and his family at a nice restaurant that were sitting near us. I almost always go out of my way to walk up to a soldier in uniform, or someone who I can identify as a veteran, shake their hand, and thank them for serving. It's interesting to see their replies and the smiles on their faces.

I've had that happen to me a few times. Every time it makes me want to stay in uniform. Thanks Sparky!