got off work early today, and headed straight to the boat to hitch up. didn't take the time to change out of my uniform. i trailered the boat from annapolis to jersey tonight for winter storage at the parent's place. i was getting off the turnpike and stopped at the toll booth. i handed the lady the ticket and the $1.30 toll. she took the money, but then stopped and looking at my uniform asked, "are you in the service?". i answered yes. she said, "well, you don't have to pay a toll." i said, "really?" she said, "i pay the toll for all of our troops to show my support. have a good night." i thanked her and drove away. it touched me.
<br /><br />About 5 minutes later she came back with my $3 and said the pilot wanted to let me know he appreciates what we do for the country and said the drinks were on them.<br /><br />Then the inflight movie started and they wanted $5 for the headphones. I declined.<br /><br />A few minutes later the Flight attendant came up to me with a set of headphones and told me a gentleman a few rows back paid for them and he wanted her to tell me he said thank you for what we do.<br /><br />I really didnt care for the special treatment, it made me feel uncomfortable, but it does feel good to know that people out there truly appreciate what we do.