What is the best Veterans Day freebie you have received? What meant most to you?

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 12 Nov 2014 19:13:07 -0500

What is the best freebie in your opinion?

Response by MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca made Nov 12 at 2014 7:26 PM

MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca — Wed, 12 Nov 2014 19:26:31 -0500

We went to the Hallmark store so the kids could buy their annual special Keepsake ornament. There was a sign there offering vets 10% daily, not just yesterday. Of course the "exclusion clause" covering Keepsake ornaments was in fine print on the bottom. The woman explained it as I made my purchase and showed my Id and I said, "No problem". She felt terrible about it being Veterans day, but I assured her it was OK, it was store policy and thanked her for supporting us. I ended up walking out with $15.00 in free stuff because she got her manager involved - I didn't ask for a thing. I felt both embarrassed but overwhelmed by what this gracious woman did. Apparently her nephew was a Marine who served in Iraq and she felt that all us vets deserve so much more, especially on, "our day". Wow!! This one's for you Annette!

Response by PO1 Steven Kuhn made Nov 12 at 2014 7:28 PM

PO1 Steven Kuhn — Wed, 12 Nov 2014 19:28:11 -0500

Gratitude from those who know I served.

Response by PO2 Kevin LaCroix made Jan 21 at 2015 9:57 AM

PO2 Kevin LaCroix — Wed, 21 Jan 2015 09:57:41 -0500

I was happy to get a free coffee at a national chain. I don't need recognition for my service, but a simple thank you is very nice.