World War II Veteran Turning 100 Asks for Birthday Cards to Mark Centennial Celebration

World War II veteran turning 100 asks for birthday cards to mark centennial celebration

Weldon Bowen, who lives in Tyler, Texas, is celebrating his 100th birthday on Sept. 5.

East Texas veteran turning 100 asks for birthday cards to mark centennial celebration

Dr. Dawn Buckingham urges Texas residents to celebrate East Texas veteran Weldon Bowen's 100th birthday by sending him cards, honoring his service in World War II.

East Texas veteran hopes to receive 100 cards for 100th birthday

An East Texas Veteran is looking to celebrate a big day in a big way.

U.S. Marine Veteran in Tyler Requests 100 Cards for His 100th Birthday

AUSTIN, Texas— Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is encouraging the Tyler community and the State of Texas to send at least 100 cards to Mr. Weldon Bowen, a resident of the Watkins-Logan Texas State Veterans Home (TSVH), for his 100th birthday on September 5, 2026. Weldon Kenneth Bowen was…

Texas WWII veteran hopes to receive 100 birthday cards for his 100th birthday

Weldon Kenneth Bowen, a World War II veteran living at Watkins-Logan Texas State Veterans Home, will turn 100 on September 5.

Surprise party held to honor World War II veteran for 100th birthday

COOLEEMEE — “I’m flabbergasted. I didn’t know anything was going on,” said John L. “Jack” Jerome when asked what he thought about his surprise party honoring him for his 100th birthday party. Held Aug. 8 at the Cooleemee-Mocksville Memorial VFW Post 1119, the party was hosted by the post’s auxiliary featuring a hot dog lunch with all the trimmings and cake and ice cream. Jerome turned 100 on Aug. 19; however, the party was held early because he …