re: Veterans, what is your reply when some one thanks you? (today or anyday)

I worked at a bank and thanked a veteran on Veterans Day with the most sincere "thank you" possible. Shook his hand. Told him i didnt take what he did for granted. He told me he hated it, and most others hate it, when people thank them. Since then i have never thanked another. Only give shoutouts to all veterans via social media on veterans Day now.