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Centenarian’s daughter: “The hospital staff all work together for his specific needs. Anything he needs has been provided.”

With more than 300 years of wisdom between them, three World War II Veterans shared special words of advice at birthday event

Wilburn Rowden just celebrated his 100th birthday. In World War II, he was a radio operator crewman on a B-17 Flying Fortress bomber.

“My doctor recommended the vaccine for greater protection during the flu season and I took his advice. I trust the VA with my health.”

Charlie Kohler, 101, is a participant in the Program of Comprehensive for Family Caregivers. His son Keith tells their story.

A World War II Veteran who served aboard the USS Sigsbee and, later, aboard the USS Alfred A. Cunningham, celebrates his 100th birthday.

World War II Veteran has been an accomplished physician, state and federal congressman and author. His biggest supporter, his wife Luella.

VA employees drove seven hours to deliver items found in abandoned storage locker. A shadow box contained a Purple Heart medal and campaign medals.

Surrounded by family members, friends and staff, World War II Marine Veteran William Turner celebrated his 102nd birthday Oct. 26.

Prior to his passing in 2017, World War II Veteran John Cornelius was recognized by VA for his donations that continue to be raised in his honor. Raised more than $200,000 for Veteran patients.

He has also written a book of poems, one of which he recited during a recent ceremony marking the 75th anniversary of V.J. Day, the Japanese surrender on Sept. 2, 1945, that ended World War II. Speaking by Zoom to “Friends of the National World War II Memorial,” Levy recognized the significance of that day:

Although a scheduled Sept. 25 flyover of the National Mall in Washington, D.C., was cancelled due to weather, event organizers still honored World War II Veterans and the 75th anniversary of the end of the war. More than 16 million Veterans served during World War II, some of whom participated in the events prior to the scheduled flyover. One of those Veterans is 95-year-old Marine Corps Veteran Paul Hilliard.