100-year-old Brookdale Canton resident served in U.S. Army and Navy during World War II
Sam Jaquez celebrated his 100th birthday at Brookdale Canton. He served in the military for a good chunk of his life, in World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. But Sam's friend say he never talks about his military service. "He is a proud man."
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Brookdale Palma Sola veteran celebrates 104th birthday
Residents at Brookdale Palma Sola helped celebrate one of their oldest - Jules Hagen, who just turned 104 years old. Jules served in the Air Force as a command engineer for aircraft and later as a tax attorney. These days, Jules takes it easy, feeding squirrels and building puzzles.
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WWII Veteran celebrates 104th birthday with laughter and wisdom
Jules Hagen looks back on his 104 years of life with a sense of humor. But his life was also full of two things: determination and hard work. In fact, that's the advice that Jules wants to give to the younger generations. "I've been brought up that the way to live is to work. You gotta work."
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WWII veteran Jules Hagen celebrates 104th birthday
At 104 years old, Jules Hagen says he feels pretty good. “I’ve had a good life," he says. "Very unusual. I’ve been trained funny.” He served in the Air Force during World War II, but on the ground, as a Command Engineer. “Do what they tell you in the service,” Jules says. “Don’t argue with them.”
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Brookdale Texarkana resident turns 100 on New Year's Day
Happy birthday to Doris Walters - one of Brookdale Texarkana's oldest residents, and one of the first birthdays of the new year! Doris spent her 100th birthday among friends and families at her community.
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