I had a similar experience while wearing my father’s Navy cap. A few people thanked me for serving, but I never have (a big regret, btw). I don’t wear it any more... I don’t deserve the thanks, though I obviously appreciate where people who want to thank someone wearing a cap, jacket, etc. are coming from.
FWIW, my daughter is in JROTC and is very likely to join one or another of the services. I’m very proud of her, and just had to laugh when she was wearing her dress uniform when we stopped in Wallyworld on the way home, and some kind soul just couldn’t help but thank her profusely for serving. She was embarrassed, but naturally didn’t want to burst the guy’s bubble, so acted like he was right.
These incidents prove to me what kind of people live in this country...and THAT us what makes us great, not our buildings, wealth or geography (however great those may actually be). This article just reinforces my prior feelings.
These are the normal kind of Americans the left doesn't understand.
Strangely enough on the new this morning a couple of journalists mentioned this but said it is not an Australian thing. Well it is about time that changed. We are enlarging the Australian War memorial to properly honour those who fought in wars since WW2. About time I say!