A haircut may seem like a strange way to say thank you. But when it comes to serving veterans, saying thank you in any way is a good way to do it.

Veterans who live at The Ashton in Mayfield Heights recently received a haircut if they wanted one, courtesy of the Right at Home health care service and a team of barbers from Joseph’s Studio For Hair and Distinctive Kutz Barber Lounge.

“It’s very meaningful to have someone recognize you and say, ‘Thank you for your service,'” said Shalom Plotkin, owner of Right at Home. “It only takes a second to say it, and they can tell when you mean it.”

Army veteran Gerry Albin agrees. “It makes you feel appreciated,” he said. Navy veteran Marc Kaufman told us, “It is a privilege and honor to represent the United States of America in the service. »

Barbers, like Delmont Pitts, volunteered their time and talents just in time for Veterans Day. “What I do is also give back,” he said. “It was just an honor to come here and serve veterans.”

Plotkin, a veteran himself, believes this effort is a “win-win” for everyone involved. “Freedom is not free,” he said. “But sometimes a haircut might be.”