When World War II veteran Bob Dey is out and about in his 101st Infantry Association cap, people often thank him for serving his country.

This past Memorial Day, one such individual went above and beyond a simple thank you.

On May 27, Dey and his daughter, Liz, were in a checkout line at Hannaford. He was wearing the jacket of his Army uniform as he planned to meet another veteran that afternoon.

A woman unknown to either of them stopped by and thanked Dey for serving.

Dey said “you're welcome” and moved down to the credit machine while Liz put the groceries on the belt.

Dey said he noticed the woman talking to the cashier, but he couldn't hear what was being said.

The woman quickly left the store.

The cashier rang up the groceries, but instead of telling him how much the purchase was, she told him it was already taken care of.

During the cashier's conversation with the unknown woman, she had slipped the Hannaford employee some money to cover Dey's purchases.

She was now a benefactress as well.

The cashier handed Dey some change.

“I just kept saying 'Oh my God, Oh my God,” Liz said. “I couldn't believe it. Nothing like this has ever happened before.”

Dey says he is appreciative of this benefactor's gift.

“It was very nice of her to pay for the groceries, but she apparently overestimated,” Dey said with a smile. “I shouldn't keep the change; I'd like to return it to her.”

Dey paused and added, “I'm in the book.”