Beautiful.
I had a similar experience. While leaving a coffee place, I saw two soldiers in their camo, waiting in line. I went back to the line, shook each of their hands and thanked them for our service. The first soldier just smiled and said, “It’s my honor, ma’am.”
(lump in throat)
God bless them all.
Our young men in uniform are mature beyond their years. Their smiles are worthy of the purest gold, and our reward for taking the time to thank them is priceless. They give us so much for which to be proud and thankful.