What is the most meaningful way someone else has appreciated your service?

I was eating at Olive Garden with my wife and two girls when a nice man adjacent to us demanded to pay our bill against my protest. He had a couple young kids and talked to them about the virtues of serving.

Mainly by asking me for help and advice based on my career and knowledge - that's always the highest form of respect in my view, and makes me thankful for everything I endured or did for the Army.
Warriors Forever!
-Ed

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