As I walked out of class, I passed by the college bus stop and saw a young guy (a student, for sure) in sand-color camouflage military uniform. I walked right up to him, and this is how it went:
ina (pointing at the guy): Today is Veteran’s day!
Soldier (smiling, looking down all the way up from 5’11" off the ground): Yes, it is.
ina: So I get to congratulate you?
Soldier: Yeah, I guess so
ina: Where are you going, do you need a ride?
Soldier: Oh, no, just waiting for the bus, it’ll come any second
ina: Come on, it’s Veterans Day! I’ll give you a ride!
Soldier: No, seriously, I haven’t gone to war yet! I appreciate it, though
ina: Are you sure? My car is right there!
Soldier: Really, I’m fine
ina: Alright, have a goood night!
Soldier: You, too!
And that was my attempt at saluting the troops: attempting to kidnap a soldier against his will 🙂
A warm salute to the troops!
ina