Community honors two WWII veterans celebrating 100th and 101st birthdays

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) – Two local heroes are celebrating milestones that go far beyond birthdays.

This weekend, the community gathered to honor two World War II veterans who turned 100 and 101 years old, a powerful reminder of the sacrifices that shaped our nation’s freedom.

An outpouring of love and gratitude filled Mission BBQ on Saturday as friends, family, and community members celebrated John Eakin, who just turned 101, and Marion Noel, who turned 100…

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