105th Birthday Party Canceled For World War II Veteran Amid Coronavirus Crisis, Birthday Cards Sought

105th Birthday Party Canceled For World War II Veteran Amid Coronavirus Crisis, Birthday Cards Sought: A World War II veteran's 105th birthday celebration planned for later this month has been thwarted due to the coronavirus pandemic. Now, the Mayor of Lakewood is seeking the public's help in making his milestone birthday memorable.

Recognition, Decades Deferred, Finally Comes for a World War II Veteran

Recognition, Decades Deferred, Finally Comes for a World War II Veteran: After years of efforts by friends who pushed for him to be recognized, the 94-year-old is being awarded the Purple Heart.

104-year-old WWII veteran recovers from COVID-19, celebrates birthday

104-year-old WWII veteran recovers from COVID-19, celebrates birthday: LEBANON, Ore. (KOIN) – An Oregon man is celebrating both his 104th birthday and his recovery from the novel coronavirus. William “Bill” Lapschies was one of the first two residents to test po…