Soldiers Booted From Restaurant Over Safe Space
They spent a large portion of their lives protecting their country, and they would do it all over again if given the choice. They expected to be treated with dignity and respect but instead, they received the complete opposite.
The restaurant believed that they were protecting their values and fighting for their customers. Never in a million years could they have predicted what would happen next.
Not A Very Warm Welcome
A group of veterans and soldiers made reservations at a seafood restaurant for a special occasion in Delaware. They believed that they would be welcomed with open arms.
Some of the men arrived earlier than expected and it was clear that they were exhausted. They have grown to accept the awkward stares and invasive questions from people. However, there was something about the people in that restaurant. They were looking at them with contempt.
Humiliation
Six very well-respected members of the air force’s infamous 436th Airlift Wing were part of the early arrivals. Everyone gathered to commemorate Captain John Mason’s, retirement. It was a joyous occasion.
Everybody in the air force knew that even though Captain John appeared to be a hard man, he was truly kind and sensitive. He was an honored man among the soldiers, and he served in both Iraq and Afghanistan. He could have never predicted the hostile treatment he would receive in his hometown.
They Were Not Welcomed
Captain John Mason was accompanied by his wife Anna. Anna had supported her husband throughout all of his years of service and she was excited to celebrate all of his hard work.
Among the Captain, his wife and the soldiers was another honored guest. It was clear right away that this visitor was not wanted at the restaurant.
A Good Boy
The special guest in attendance was named Rover, after the Dover Air Base where Captain Mason served until the very end. Covered with black spots, Rover was Mason’s service dog.
People oftentimes mistaked Rover for a Dalmatian, but he was a Great Dane. When one first encounter Rover, it can be quite an intimidating eexperience. Great Dane’s are large dogs, but Rover was a well-trained service dog which meant he was well behaved and calm.
The same qualities were not present in the diners at the restaurant that day.