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Amarillo WWII veteran celebrates 100th birthday with family, fellow veterans and 1,500 cards
Summary by The Lubbock Editorial Desk Canion Cavazos , as published by KCBD News
· August 15, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the celebration and the veteran's life are available from KCBD News, including information about a program that helped make his birthday wish come true.
A World War II veteran's milestone birthday was marked with a large celebration. Family and fellow veterans came together to honor him. He had asked for a modest number of birthday greetings, but the response was overwhelming.
The veteran received a substantial number of cards, far exceeding his initial request. His loved ones shared stories and memories of his life and service. Further details about the celebration and the veteran's life are available from KCBD News, including information about a program that helped make his birthday wish come true.
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Category: local Published: August 15, 2026 Source: KCBD News Reading time: 1 min
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