Thanks to the generosity of a slew of Burien merchants, a young military couple from Fort Lewis enjoyed a terrific time in Burien on Veteran's Day.
Terri and Brian Barnes, owners of Burien's Eagle's View Bed and Breakfast gave the couple, Mark and Denise, a free night's stay on Wednesday, Nov. 10 as well as round trip gas and baby sitter expenses.
"They told us they haven't had a night away together in years and were very excited about the offer," Brian Barnes reported.

Mark has been in the service for nine years and has already spent three tours in Iraq, each for about a year.

He is scheduled to go back soon.

The couple has three young children.

Brian Barnes from Eagle's View is a graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy.

Will and Stephanie Collier, owners of Burien's House Restaurant, treated the couple to two complimentary dinners on Wednesday night.

The reported they loved the food and hospitality and felt right at home with Stephanie and Will.

They also enjoyed their free drinks that Dan Davis provided at the Side Street Kitchen, even though only one of them drank, as the other was the designated driver.

Peter Mort, from All Sound Realty, came over Thursday morning during breakfast and presented flowers to Mark and Denise and said he was happy to support the veterans and had a lot of friends lost during the Vietnam War.

The Barnes served up cheese blintz with a little American flag, crispy bacon, fruit plate, coffee, and muffins for breakfast.

After breakfast they were off to the Market Place Salon and Spa where they received massages and pedicures. Denise also got a style and shampoo.

After that, they stopped by Olde Burien's Goodie Goodie Gum Drops and received a $100 gift certificate for toys. That was followed by a free lunch at B-town Burgers, all provided by owner Colleen Nelson.