Five young men bring veteran to tears after they tell him what they think of him

At a restaurant dinner, Vietnam veteran Lou Zezoff and his wife were quietly enjoying their meal when a group of young Marines noticed his “US Navy Vietnam Veteran” cap. One by one, the Marines approached Lou and expressed heartfelt gratitude for his service—”I want to thank you for all five of us.” Lou was touched, but the surprises didn’t end there.

After dinner, the waiter delivered the bill—paid by the Marines, with “Semper Fi” and “Oorah!” handwritten on the receipt. Astonished, Lou embraced them and thanked them deeply. But there was one more gesture: as they prepared to leave, the Marines filed past Lou’s table, each shaking his hand, offering a hug, and delivering a sharp salute.

The restaurant fell silent as guests watched the touching moment. L “went back to my table, catching my breath,” he recalled. For Lou, the display of respect was overwhelming, a powerful reminder that even small acts of gratitude can deeply honor those who’ve served.