Gentlemen,
Thank for your responses.
When Mr Tom visits the restaurant I always try and exchange some words with him about his aviation career but generally try to avoid his role as commando in WWIII

When he dined on remembrance day upon exiting I had a chance to speak to him in private:-
"I just want to thank you for what you have done for our freedom"
He took my hand, the ex-commando replied:
"Thank you, it means a lot to me"
Upon exiting he further mentioned:
"You know what they say, you're worth fighting for".

That was the best compliment I've been given for a long time and it touched me.

Whenever I have dealings with a veteran I always try to go the extra mile. They are worth it. Whether they want it, is good point
raised. But I agree with the idea that veterans should get a card that allows them to get goods and services cheaper and better because their sacrifices created a better place for the rest of us.

Just to expand upon explaining the situation. Although all the tables of two were booked he was the first in. If the better tables in the house are free than you do not place an old man in a corner by the kitchen doors, yet that did happen. Thats what got me going.

Reinhardt