Denton World War II Veteran Mel Grolla Celebrates 100th Birthday
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DENTON, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) - A North Texas Army veteran who served in World War II celebrated his 100th birthday on Wednesday.
Mel Grolla was presented an American flag flown over the U.S. Capitol, a Quilt of Valor and a proclamation from the city of Denton honoring him for his service.
He also received letters from Sen. Ted Cruz and Gov. Greg Abbott and a birthday card basket that included a card from President Donald Trump.
The celebration happened at the Denton Senior Center.
Grolla said his secret to his long life is simple: good clean living and good doctors.
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