At nearly 103 years old, a World War II veteran is still going strong.<\/p>\n
Ed Hendrickson is days away from his 103rd birthday and people from around the country are helping him celebrate.<\/p>\n
One of Hendrickson\u2019s fellow veterans put out a call online asking for birthday cards. And that call has been answered, as he has already received hundreds of well wishes ahead of his birthday.<\/p>\n
\u201cI never knew I had so many friends. It\u2019s kind of exciting, truthfully,\u201d Hendrickson said. \u201cThey\u2019re all nice. They\u2019re complimentary, wishing me well, and personal. I like that.\u201d<\/p>\n
Hendrickson said keeping moving and having a positive outlook has been keys to his longevity.<\/p>\n
\u201cI get myself out. I go for a walk or do a few exercises,\u201d he said. \u201cIt\u2019s just enough to keep me moving.\u201d<\/p>\n
And physical activity isn\u2019t the only thing keeping his spirits high these days thanks to the birthday well wishes.<\/p>\n
Ahead of Veterans Day and Hendrickson\u2019s birthday on Nov. 14 the cards keep coming in, and he is grateful to everyone who has dropped him a note so far.<\/p>\n
\u201cI appreciate that they have thought of me. And they have said so many nice things about me and veterans,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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