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A 104-year-old World War II veteran from Alabama has survived Covid-19
The 104-year-old's birthday surprises continued throughout the week. On Saturday, McDonald shared on Facebook that family, friends, neighbors and others in the community participated in a drive-by parade to celebrate.
Wooten is seen in the videos sitting in a chair near an open window of the house waving as the cars passed by. McDonald said about 50 cars and neighbors participated.
"Besides beating COVID and being released from the hospital; today was another highlight of his week!" she posted on Facebook. "I speak for our whole family and friends when I say words can not describe the honor it is to know this man. To be his granddaughter is one of my biggest blessings in life."
originally posted by: TheConstruKctionofLight
a reply to: carewemust
Lol it says he's a vet. Nowhere mentioned he's a hero or had any awards.
originally posted by: TheConstruKctionofLight
Lol it says he's a vet. Nowhere mentioned he's a hero or had any awards.
At the time, girls would make a box full of food and sell it for funds to help the school. He bought Jewell’s and his sister’s boxes.
“I ate with her family for about a week, and then we started dating,” Wooten said. “We got married in 1940 and were married 75 years. I remember people asking me what her mother’s name was. I didn’t know. Her dad told me he couldn’t believe I didn’t know her name. I said, ‘Well, I’m not marrying her.’”
It was in their home Dec. 7, 1941, that the Wootens heard about Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor. They were the only family in the community with a radio. By this time, Wooten was employed at U.S. Steel in Birmingham.
originally posted by: Navieko
originally posted by: TheConstruKctionofLight
Lol it says he's a vet. Nowhere mentioned he's a hero or had any awards.
Pretty sure most people considered "heroes" don't have any "awards" or legal certification proving they're heroes. Doesn't mean they can't be considered heroes.
originally posted by: TheConstruKctionofLight
a reply to: Navieko
Whatever, however you may want to look up the definition of hero.
he·ro
/ˈhirō/
noun
1.
a person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities.