There is a group of us that never allow anyone in uniform to pay a tab. Some of us were in twin peaks recently and 12 army folks came in for a birthday party. No problem. We have one rule, we never let them know who picks up the bill. We prefer that they look around a crowded place and think it was everyone chipping in.
Besides meals we have paid for hair cuts, transportation, housing, gift cards at Best Buy, etc. I’m sure this happens all over the country all the time.
Even helped build some houses.
This has been going on since 2006.
I once was in the Bangor airport when a flight of returning soldiers came in. I had the pleasure of buying anyone that wanted one a welcome home cigar from the airport shop. It was an experience I will never forget.
Love this. I’ve had opportunities to buy a meal, a round of beers, all anonymously. My daughter and niece are the only ones who’ve seen me do this. A ‘life lesson’, if you will.
God bless these men and women who serve.
My wife and I have been doing the same thing for quite some time. Last week we were out with my son and his wife and my son picked up the tabe for a young Marine and his wife. It made me proud. Maybe our kids really do learn by example.
I like to do that where I have breakfast. A lot of marines in downtown Oceanside, CA. The fun part is not being discovered. The waitresses are very good at keeping it confidential.