Veteran Gets Mocked By Young Men, Until The Diner Owner Tells Them This

A complete 180

The three remaining boys stood silently—no smiles, no noise—a total contrast to earlier. After Max left, Mr. Thompson repeated his firm offer: “What is your answer, young men?” To everyone’s surprise, they agreed. Humbled by the journalist’s story, they shook hands and promised to volunteer—though they didn’t yet understand the true meaning behind that choice.