Thank you both for the kind words, but I honestly don't think I'm doing anything except what I should be doing. They're all dying now and we don't have much time left to let them know that we appreciate what they did for us. This is true of all Veterans, but something about the WWII vets really gets to me. Maybe because when I think of what could have happened if we'd lost that war, I shudder.

I hope a lot of people will start thanking them. I've never once had a bad experience. For the most part, they are very touched. You don't have to talk long. I often ask if I can shake their hand. Most conversations only last a couple of minutes. But, it really seems to make an impression on them.