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Pearl Harbor veteran in Brookfield turns 106!
A Pearl Harbor Veteran is celebrating a milestone today. Edward Miklavcic turns 106 years old. And FOX6 is giving him a special Look Who's "106" shoutout, as we do on FOX6 WakeUp.
BROOKFIELD, Wis. - A Pearl Harbor veteran celebrated a milestone in Brookfield on Thursday, April 2.
106 years old!
What we know:
Edward Miklavcic turned 106 years old – and he got the royal treatment at Congregational Home on Thursday. That included a proclamation from the President of the United States as well as the House of Representatives in Pennsylvania.
Edward Miklavcic
Residents and staff also honored Miklavcic with cake, musical entertainment and other fun.
What they're saying:
"He's one of our most active residents. He participates daily in activities. He will start his day every day at 9:45 a.m. with an exercise, and he is just a joy to be around. And we're all really lucky to have him over here," said Felicia Ford, Director of Life Enrichment at Congregational Home.
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Ford also said Miklavcic is just full of life. She said that even though he has gone through so much in his life, Miklavcic remains positive every day, and grateful for his life and his country.
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