But this year, during inclement weather, Maryann says the store told the 69-year-old veteran he couldn't sell the "buddy poppies," created by disabled or needy vets in VA hospitals across the U.S., under the covered area. Way to go Walmart ... commendable way to treat our veterans who fought for your freedom ... She shared a photo of the vet, donning a military uniform, sitting outside in the rain with his hands folded. The store manager told the news station he was just following a store policy that was implemented about two years ago. "Thank you for the overwhelming support to our veterans and the disrespect shown at a local Walmart," Maryann wrote on Saturday.

Source: Fox News May 07, 2018 22:24 UTC