At your age nausea must be a horrible feeling. I enjoy meeting fellow Marines. I enjoy volunteering my time with Veterans groups. I enjoy the brotherhood and camaraderie of those that served. Maybe the branch you served in doesn’t allow you to feel the same way. But if this is something that makes you sick, I pity you.

Oh WOW ,pity me ? You want to hang out with your friends it’s okay with me . I said all the search for recognition makes me nauseous. I wasn’t going to bring it up but my first time in Vietnam was fighting with the French in 1954 after numerous years in Vietnam ,Laos and Cambodia I found myself in the last weeks before the fall trying to hold the line at different places with my brave Vietnamese paratroopers . So good luck with the hats , pins , trophies and fast food discounts. I just prefer the respect of the guys who fought on either side of me .

Petty
 

Their service to their country qualified as their free dessert. What did you do except whine for your participation trophy.

It’s confusing..
Some are saying they offer military discounts summer are saying they don’t..
If there’s three people at the table 2 getting free dessert
Does seem petty not to give it to the third person

I doubt it...

Or.. It seems petty for a person to expect a free desert when they don't reserve one...

Would it be petty for 1 person at the table not to receive a "senior discount" if they weren't a senior?

We went last week for the first time and we were impressed. Not only did we get a free sandwich but the food was delish and everyone was super nice. We also got a bumper sticker and the manager checked on us multiple times and gave us cards to sign up for both VIP AND Birthday clubs. When we got home I registered on their website and we got 2 coupons via email for free sandwiches just for signing up. We are going back this afternoon. It is our new favorite place and the best bbq we've had since being stationed in Memphis in the 80s. The cole slaw and mac n cheese were also excellent. The meat was piled high on the buns and my favorite sauce is the Memphis Belle. There were 6 choices on the table.
Also, the menu was very clear; you order your meat platter/sandwich and can make it a meal by adding a side and drink (XL) or 2 sides and a drink (XXL). Several yummy choices of sides.
I even bought the souvenir cup which I can bring back for $.99 refills.
Yes, I wear my Veteran's cap because most people assume my spouse is the only vet when we both are.
I don't understand the negativity, but I guess haters gonna hate.

They give free desserts to Veterans. The key word here is Veterans. If you are not a veteran, you do not get a free dessert. Seems pretty simple to me and hardly something to get one's shorts in a knot.

Which sauce
 

I am having them cater a meal after my wife’s funeral. Which sauces do you prefer?

Seems a bit over the top to me. I don't want to have to stand for the national anthem when I go somewhere for Lunch.

[QUOTE=Linda2323;2220151]Where is Mission BBQ located? I we have been to their restaurant in Virginia.[/QUOTE

Sr 27/US 441 about 2 miles south of Morse Exit. Shopping center south of Sams

You can always tell them you sat on your butt during the Vietnam war and hid behind your brides skirt, or college education or wimped across the border to Canada. You don’t have to admit you served hard for this country, no one is forcing that fact. Heaven forbid we continue to honor the men who are the backbone of this country. Let’s save the fine perks for those in office.barfbarf

The McDonald’s of BBQ

What the big deal? You are honoring our flag and the people who fought to keep us free.

I hid from behind no one , if people find the need to be thanked everyday and be validated for doing there duty well that’s there right I just find it obsessive here . I’ll tell you another thing about the hats and badges ,I stopped asking people years ago when I saw people with airborne hats , ranger tabs , Purple Hearts some of them would say I’m honoring so and so or I wasn’t airborne I did support them in some capacity ,not everyone I asked but enough that I never asked another guy wearing a hat and again I hid behind no one , see post 42 , but people whether there vets or non vets have a right to own opinion. I don’t know of any of my close friends around the world that put in a lot of time in tough places ever wearing gear , some people are quiet patriots just like some who are quiet about there religion ,I’m one of those although Ive made the mistake of putting it out here sometimes because I get challenged for my views and that’s my problem , I shouldn’t have to justify my views , just put them out there. I will admit to one perk I do use , friends told me about getting breaks for traffic citations for having a Purple Heart plate so I went and got one and I’ve gotten a break in a few different states because of it . I know it’s a little hypocritical because of my views but it’s a one time thing lol and I don’t ask for a free lunch , just a break from a state trooper lol

M&M Bbq is the best.
 

Try M&M on 44 and 75. It’s the best ever

We liked five out of six of them.

If you can.............go to the place, they would love to give you samples.

With your service you are entitled to display or not display as you wish. Again thank you for your service

Oh, dear... What to do?

Oh, I know! If you don't want to stand, don't stand... Problem solved...

But, But.......all those other people....standing, honoring.
Lions and Tigers and Bears, oh my.

So, you were 15 when you were fighting with the French in Vietnam? Impressive!

My twin sister, both veterans, work at the Lady Lake location. We visited upon moving here and fell in love with Mission BBQ and all it stands for. I invite you to come visit and enjoy some wonderful food and amazing service.

I don’t have a problem with however you deal with your postwar history but I do have a problem with your judgmental comments of those who find exceptional treatment for their service validating.

We buried a wonderful family member at age 35 with colon cancer following a stint driving those d*mn tankers around full of who knows what in Vietnam and burying two young men from our high school who never had a chance at life. They never saw any reward for their contribution to this nation’s service.

If you don’t enjoy recognition, so be it. But chiding and mocking those precious veterans that find validation and recognition isn’t necessary.

that’s right and the Legion never cared where you are from , what kind of crime you are running from , how old you were or anything else about you , they just care if you will stand and die for your brothers and for France . I also had a better chance of living then I did at the time in the USA and of course you already know this story I told it once before , your also welcome to come over anytime and see my discharge , from the 1st Foreign Parachute Regiment of the fFrench Foreign Legion

as I said how many times do people need to be thanked ,how much recognition do people need , is there an end or is it infinite, to me it’s just over the top but go ahead it’s fine , that’s my last word on it ,I’m done with this thread you’ll be answering to an empty post, we’ll look I’ll never change anybody’s opinion and they won’t do it to me and your answer to me seems like you don’t think I’ve seen any dead or care about them , I jus don’t wear it on my sleeve , but you all have a nice summer I’ll be heading home before the holiday

Interesting. Their website states the minimum age has always been 17.5, but it's your story to tell...

As to the rest of "your story", I haven't a clue... Nor do I care...

I just found the math odd...

Where is Mission located? I want make sure I go when I’m out there in July.

Thank you for your service (has two meanings in this case).

As MacArthur said, I Shall Return.

With all due respect, I don't think that ANYONE is obligated to stand during the National Anthem. I'm pretty sure every patron in the place can remain seated during the playing of the Anthem, if they wish.

Love them, next time ask for moist brisket and if you think it’s dry they will replace.

My bride asked for a sample (the sample was big enough for both of us) and it sold her. She loved it.

:coolsmiley::coolsmiley:

I find it very special they honor our week deserved Veterans and first responders. The PTSD many silently carry is a horrible disease.

My first visit here, I was sitting at bar listening to several veterans recount their experiences. They ask the guy sitting next to me what he did for a living.

He said his recent job included standing in front of someone holding an AR15 and he ask them to guess where he worked.

He had just retired from teaching at Parkland High School.

There are hero's everywhere, especially here, don't judge a book by its cover...

that’s now and not then ,they don’t take murderers anymore either or some other major crimes , and back then they weren’t supposed to take former SS soldiers , but it was very obvious where they had cut the insignia out of there arms , part of the legion popularity with criminals was you could get a new identity after leaving , but the rules for entering were even more relaxed ,because they were dying in record numbers in the Vietnam war .you seem to forget the other options I mentioned to you why don’t you take me up on either of the other 2 and add this one your welcome to come by anytime

Oooh, sounds like a threat... How exciting!

Great place, in my opinion, and I also really like Magoos next door.

A place gives free desserts to veterans for their service. You expect to also get that because you’re sitting with them? Wow! How low class can you get? I’m referring to you, not Mission BBQ.

I didn't expect to get a free dessert. The woman who came to the table only asked if we were vets. She didn't mention anything about desserts, free or otherwise. She left and then came back with two desserts. The only way for me to get a dessert was to get in the cafeteria line and wait about 20 minutes for a dessert. I just think she should have offered everyone at the table the opportunity to buy a dessert.

You can buy one, if it looks really good when they bring dessert to the vet, I have seen entire table go to the register and order. The peach cobbler is really good according to many. I don’t like peaches, but the apple is worth buying

So, the same scenario if you weren't sitting with vets...

You pay up front, when you order, not to the servers... If you want something else, yes, you have to get back in line...

Lady Lake. It’s by Sam’s and Millers Ale