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WWII Veteran Celebrates 100th Birthday with Long-Awaited Band Performance

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Source: CBS News
WWII Veteran Celebrates 100th Birthday with Long-Awaited Band Performance
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WWII veteran and former Air Force Band conductor Arnald Gabriel fulfilled a 30-year-old promise by conducting the Wheaton Municipal Band remotely on his 100th birthday, demonstrating his enduring commitment and love for music despite declining health.

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Decades ago, a WWII veteran signed a contract to conduct a band on his 100th birthday. Last month, he fulfilled it.  CBS News

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