Happy Veteran's Day ... Now What?

How do you thank veterans for their service in a meaningful way that doesn't patronize them or their service? 

This is a great question.  On Veterans Day, institutions and individuals are going to make some form of attempt to honor veterans for their service.  Some will be well received, others will cause great pain.  As a veteran, I have been asked only a few times over the years questions concerning how to appropriately acknowledge a veteran without crossing lines.  This being one of the most awkward days of the year for so many of us, I felt this would be a good post topic.