Brian Stiller boarded a train in a small town. He took a seat, and he saw an elderly man wearing a hat that had the words ‘Army Veteran’ on the front.
“Which war did you fight?”
The elderly man turned to him. “I was in Vietnam. My unit was on a rescue mission. We were miles from the prison camp when we were ambushed. I was the only one who escaped alive, and I was able to return to base.”
Brian was stunned by his story. “I feel for you. I was never in the military, but I have a great respect for those who fought in war. I visited the beaches of Normandy in France. I am overwhelmed with what happened there. I want to thank you for your service.”
The elderly man smiled. “Thank you.”
Together, they enjoyed a ride on the train.
On this Veteran’s Day, let us take the time to thank all of those who fought the wars so that we can enjoy the ride on the train.
