James Earl Carter Jr. was born in Plains, Georgia on October 1, 1924. His father, James Earl Carter Sr was a successful businessman and investor in farmland. His mother, Bessie Lilian worked as a nurse at the Wise Sanitarium, where Carter was born. From 1937 to 1941 carter attended a local high school. In1943 he got into the Naval academy as … Read more
At nearly 103 years old, a World War II veteran is still going strong. Ed Hendrickson is days away from his 103rd birthday and people from around the country are helping him celebrate. One of Hendrickson’s fellow veterans put out a call online asking for birthday cards. And that call has been answered, as he … Read more
These ‘super seniors’ definitely deserved it – congrats! A diploma can symbolize so much to a person. But sometimes, if you have one, it’s hard to be grateful for it. In contrast, veterans make a lot of sacrifices when they enlist in the military But sometimes, there are ways to make up for those lost … Read more
In the quaint town of Willowbrook, nestled amidst rolling hills and whispering pines, there lived a man named Henry Larkin. At the remarkable age of 106, Henry was a living testament to resilience and the undying pursuit of dreams. Henry had lived a long and fulfilling life, filled with laughter, love, and a myriad of … Read more
Dominique Claseman from Olivia, Minnesota, came to the Olivia City Council as a 15-year-old to discuss his plan to build a veterans memorial in his hometown. He even had architect drawings with him and space already picked out. It was a huge project, but he was confident that people in the community would want to … Read more
Dominique Claseman from Olivia, Minnesota, came to the Olivia City Council as a 15-year-old to discuss his plan to build a veterans memorial in his hometown. He even had architect drawings with him and space already picked out. It was a huge project, but he was confident that people in the community would want to … Read more
Celebrating your mother’s remarkable milestone of 106 years is truly a testament to a life lived with resilience, wisdom, and enduring love. Each passing year marks not only the passage of time but also the accumulation of countless memories, experiences, and cherished moments shared together. Your mother’s journey, spanning over a century, is a tapestry … Read more
Men and women who fought and won this great conflict are now in their 90s or older; according to US Department of Veterans Affairs statistics, 119,550 of the 16.1 million Americans who served in World War II are alive as of 2023. With less than 1 percent of the 16.1 million Americans who served during … Read more
Some love lasts forever, and this elderly couple is proving it. Grandma tried on her wedding dress from six decades ago, and Grandpa couldn’t have been more in love! The wedding dress is gorgeous and still fits her like a glove. This time around, Grandma had grandkids in the picture to celebrate her beauty and … Read more
