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I have a habit of turning a conversation in a bar into Iraq/Afghanistan/the military just to see how many veterans I meat. This one guy was a Marine in Vietnam. All I know is that he was in the bush and carried the radio. I met him about 2 mos. ago and chatted with him most of the night as we bellied up and I bought him his dinner and his beers.

Wouldn't you know it he showed up to the bar on Sunday and I didn't see him come in. Next thing I know I have a beer in front of me and the bartender points down the bar and says "that gentleman wanted to buy you a beer." I forgot about that day but he didn't. For some reason it choked me up.

I try to never miss an opportunity to say thank you to those who have served or are serving.

I am truly thankful for men and women who selflessly protect my freedoms and liberties. It is a debt this nation can never repay.

Edit: Wow, great post Terry. Thanks for sharing that.