VA helps vet celebrate 101st birthday

Your4State tells the story of Alfred Clark who celebrated his 101st birthday yesterday at the Martinsburg, West Virginia Veterans Affairs hospital;

“I picked him up to bring him here for two appointments,” said Clark’s daughter Gwen Troxell. “We knew they were going to have cake, but we didn’t think (it would be) anything like this.”

“I am surprised!” Clark said. “This is great!”

Clark served in the army during World War Two from 1943-1946. Members at the hospital have been planning a surprise party for him since his 100th birthday a year ago.

“Every three months, ‘are you having my birthday?'” said Terri Flowers, a Health Technician at the medical center. “So we had to schedule his appointment on his birthday so we could honor his 101st birthday.”

There are good VA systems, and Martinsburg is one of them. I’m in the Martinsburg system, so i speak with a measure of authority. But, Happy Birthday, Mr. Clark. Thanks to Chief Tango for the link.

Category: Veterans' Affairs Department