Local WWII veteran celebrates 104th birthday

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — George Holbrook, a World War II veteran who once dreamed of becoming a pilot but instead helped keep military aircraft flying, marked a rare milestone this weekend: his 104th birthday.

Holbrook celebrated the occasion at Avalon Palm Assisted Living in the Bay Ho neighborhood, surrounded by staff and family members who joined the celebration remotely.

“Did you ever think you would live this long?” he was asked…

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