Veterans eat free tomorrow at several restaurants...

[Contrary1]

Here's a partial list. Check your local area for deals too.

Thank you for your service. :patriot:

http://springsbargains.com/veterans-eat-free-2010/?utm_source=HelloBar&utm_medium=HelloBar&utm_campaign=VeteransDay

[Jackpine Radical]

1. Screw 'em.

I'm not gonna dig out a DD214 and drag it into a restaurant to beg for a free meal on Veterans Day. I find something totally demeaning about that whole idea.

[demosincebirth]

3. I don't even know where my DD214 is. Last time I seen it was 1960.

[cynatnite]

5. It's real easy to get another one...

I had to send off for mine after losing it.

[Lasher]

8. Most of these places accept your VA identification card

or active duty ID.

[demosincebirth]

9. True.

[pinboy3niner]

13. Applebee's, for one, won't press it if you don't have vet I.D.

http://www.snopes.com/inboxer/nothing/veterans.asp

And some restaurants will accept a photo of yourself in uniform.

[demosincebirth]

16. It ain't worth the trouble. Its just an interesting subject.

[cynatnite]

4. A lot of homeless and poor vets will get a hot meal tomorrow. n/t

[Jackpine Radical]

7. Goddam pathetic that they get fed once a year.

I don't begrudge anyone anything. I was just reporting my personal reaction to the idea of having to prove I'm a vet in order to get a meal.

[cynatnite]

10. You are right. n/t

[Scurrilous]

2. Thanks.

K & R :thumbsup:

[Lasher]

6. I got a free cane yesterday from Sam's Club

Sam’s Club® locations nationwide will distribute 36,000 Hugo® canes free of charge on November 10th, 11th and 12th, 2010 to U.S. military veterans in need of mobility assistance. Limited quantities available, while supplies last. Sam’s Club® Membership is not required, but proof of military service may be required. For more information, visit HugoSalutes.com.

http://themilitarywallet.com/veterans-day-free-meals-and-discounts/

Go to the pharmacy to ask for it.

[apocalypsehow]

11. Kick, Rec. It's amazing that your informative OP drew the initial replies it did. Some folks have

some serious anger issues, apparently, and they seem to be working them out anonymously on a message board.

Thanks again for your OP.

[K8-EEE]

12. +1

[whathehell]

14. I'm sorry you're OP was met ungraciously by some...I appreciate it. Thanks. n/t

[Nuclear Unicorn]

17. Hear! Hear!

So some people don't want to go.

Fine.

But don't crap all over the OP. It's a very sweet gesture by those making the offers.

Hubby is embarrassed by people gushing all over him about being a vet. It isn't that he's ungrateful, he's very grateful but he doesn't feel like he's that big of a deal. He's proud of what he did and he's proud of the nation he did it for but he doesn't see himself as a hero.

I asked him about taking up one of these offers last year and he said he was glad the restaurants want to say thanks but he would pass.

[whathehell]

19. Thanks....I think your post is one we can all understand. n/t

[pinboy3niner]

15. K&R

Thanks for the thread, Contrary1. :toast:

:patriot:

[Dyler Turden]

18. My attitude towards Vets was changed recently after spending

several hours with Vets returning from Afghanistan at BWI. They are giving more than most know. K&R

[apocalypsehow]

20. ...

:kick: