So Greg & I went to Applebee's today for lunch. They are having a special for all Veterans. When we arrived it was seemingly packed, but we secured a place at the bar. We placed our order and watched as the staff greeted, served, and bussed table after table. As we looked around the restaurant there were Veterans of all ages. Some Actively serving and others obviously retired and still others, like us, who served some and then were onto other careers. We watched as a WWII vet came in assisted by an Active duty Army Soldier and some were applauding. We chatted with a guy who served in the Navy in Korea and one that served in Viet Nam & Europe in the Army Artillery.
I found it interesting that you can get a group of people together that do not know each other and watch as they begin to chat, with only one thing in common, having been or being a US Service Man/Woman. Those that serve have a bond that just can't be shared with any other group. It doesn't matter which Service someone was in, that bond that comes from being a Freedom Fighter crosses all branches and unites us. You could not look around that restaurant without a feeling of such pride and camaraderie. You have to give it up to Applebee's for opening their doors and extending such a great Thanks to each and every Vet. May God bless each and every one of them.Nov 11