Veteran Ernest Walker and his service dog visited a Chili's in Cedar Hill, Texas, planning to partake in the chain's offer of a free meal for military veterans.
He got his food, but before he could finish it, the restaurant manager came over to his table, accused him of not being a real soldier, and abruptly took the meal away.
Yes, that actually happened, and here’s how.
The restaurant chain reportedly served more than 200,000 free meals across the country.
Ernest Walker is a 47-year-old U.S. Army veteran.
The man asked Walker where he served. Walker replied that he served in Germany.
He also said that if Walker were a real soldier then he wouldn't be wearing a hat indoors.
Walker complied and showed the manager his military ID and discharge papers. The manager still refused to give Walker his meal, and even told Walker that his service dog was just a pet and should not be in the restaurant.
People all over the country were outraged at the treatment of one our veterans.
The president of the company said she is working with Walker to make things right. We hope that the chain does something to make Walker know he is respected and valued.
