Members of the U.S. military have put their lives on the line to protect the American people, yet they often do not get the respect they deserve when they return from serving overseass.

Mary Jones was on an airplane with her Marine husband when she saw firsthand how badly veterans can sometimes be treated. Thankfully, another passenger stepped in to make sure that her husband knew that his service was appreciated.

Mary recounted what happened in a social media post that has since gone viral:

(My husband and I wed three weeks before he leaves for Afghanistan, so we decide to postpone our honeymoon until after he comes home. A year later, we finally find time for our honeymoon and decide to go to Vegas. As we’re boarding the plane, we’ve decided to wear what we had worn for the wedding so we can arrive in style: he’s in his formal Army dress uniform, while I’m in my cocktail-length wedding dress.)

Flight Attendant: “We would now like to invite our first class passengers and any members of the military in uniform and their guests to board.”
(As we get up to board, a male passenger scoffs loudly.)

Passenger: “That’s bulls***! Why should that f** get to board first?!”

(There are gasps from the other passengers.)

Passenger: “F***ing murderer! You should be ashamed of yourself.”

(At this point, my husband and I are beet red with anger and embarrassment, but we choose to ignore this man and board the plane. After the rest of the plane has boarded, a member of the flight crew approaches us in coach.)

Flight Attendant: “Sir, ma’am: two of our passengers would like to offer you their seats in first class.”

Me: *shocked* “You’re kidding!”

Flight Attendant: “Not at all, ma’am. They’ve cleared it with us, and would like to switch seats with you before we take off, in recognition of your service.”

Members of the U.S. military have put their lives on the line to protect the American people, yet they often do not get the respect they deserve when they return from serving overseas.

Mary Jones was on an airplane with her Marine husband when she saw firsthand how badly veterans can sometimes be treated. Thankfully, another passenger stepped in to make sure that her husband knew that his service was appreciated.

Mary recounted what happened in a social media post that has since gone viral: