Since I live in a touristy part of Paris, my wife and I came across a tour bus of VETS who came for the 50th anniversary of D day. We were dismayed that nobody seemed to pay any attention to them whatsoever. So we spontaneaously came forward and started thanking them, which is the very least we could do. They took us on their bus and told us stories. One VET gave me a dollar bill as a souvenir! Very moving and sweet. I accepted since I didn't want to insult him.
Laurent
