WWII veteran honored by City of Pompano Beach for 105th birthday

POMPANO BEACH, FLA. (WSVN) – When you live to 105, you get special treatment. A Pompano Beach veteran was treated to a one-of-a-kind honor for his birthday.

Donald Dennis, who also goes by Buster, served in the United States Navy as a gunner’s mate on the USS Yorktown and USS Firedrake during World War II. He never would’ve imagined he’d be celebrating his 105th birthday, Wednesday.

With loved ones at his side, he was treated to festivities at his favorite restaurant: Mission BBQ…

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