“I like that Applebee’s gives away free dinner to veterans. More businesses should do something like that .”

— Jacob Wilson, administration of justice major, Lawrence

“Doing some research to learn about the wars we’ve fought. Veterans from World War II to Iraq have all faced different challenges.”

— Marianne Delwood, recent master’s of public health graduate, Houston

“Fly more American flags.”

— Josh Smith, cook, Lawrence

“Give veterans a free meal, like Hy-Vee does. Veterans really deserve it.”

— Joyce Bledsoe, Kansas University employee, Lawrence