Recently my husband and I lunched at Mission Barbecue on South Florida Avenue in Lakeland. Witnessing a business operate with such high ideals is a blessing.

Every day at noon the customers and staff are asked to stand for the National Anthem, saluting the American flag hanging boldly from the ceiling. Everyone sang with a hand on their heart.

We also enjoyed the military photographs proudly displayed on the walls.

Thanks to the owners for a wonderful experience.

The food was great too!

Connie Pearson, Lakeland