Ok, so this blog should have been written a long time ago, but at least it's being written, right?
Anyway, sometime just before Christmas, we went to Springcreek BBQ. While in line, a soldier behind us asked the people behind the counter if they had a military discount. Well, apparently they didn't. Anyway, when we got to the checkout, the girl at the register was looking at our trays to see what we had so she could ring it up, and I said to her "add his meal to our tab too." He told me thank you but it wasn't necessary, and I told him, "no, thank YOU... for everything you do for us and for our country, it was the least I could do." I had no idea who this guy was other than seeing the stripes on his shoulder and reading his name on his uniform, or what he did in the military....but to me, it makes no difference. He appreciated the gesture and let me buy his dinner. He ate his meal and came by our table before he left, again thanking me and saying how much he appreciated it. He went on to say how many eating establishments will offer police discounts or even free food, but hardly anyone does anything for military personnel. He went on to say "I bet you over 90% of the cops have no idea what it's like to be shot at...we are shot at every day but no one really thinks about that." And to be honest, until he said it, I never thought about that either.
We go through life so fast. We don't always stop and think about our freedom. Sure, we get caught up in politics (some of us more than others) or money or our job or our possessions, but most of us probably don't think about the brave men and women who are either here locally or overseas fighting to keep our country safe. Fighting to keep America free. Freedom may not be free, but I can promise you this -- for that one army sergeant, he really appreciated the free meal he got from a total stranger that unconditionally supports his efforts to protect this great country.
Thank you Sergeant Wong for all you do for us! May God bless you and keep you safe while you protect us!
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You are very right.
P.S. - Your blog is not read friendly with the black background and white glowing letters (when I'm really really tired) and probably should be wearing my glasses. LOL!!
Jeff, you did such a wonderful deed in paying for a meal for a soldier. We all should be more mindful of how brave & strong our military men & women are, either on the battlefield or at home. Never forget or take our freedom for granted, ever!
L, Aunt Nita
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