Celebrating a century of service: marion va honors veteran neil mccormick's 100th birthday | va marion health care | veterans affairs

Affectionately known as "Mayor McCormick" in the small town, the 100-year-old veteran was surrounded by family, friends, and members of the VA to commemorate his extraordinary

life. In a heartwarming celebration, the community of Olive Branch, Illinois, came together on July 27th to honor the remarkable milestone of Centenarian Neil McCormick. Affectionately known

as "Mayor McCormick" in the small town, the 100-year-old veteran was surrounded by family, friends, and members of the VA to commemorate his extraordinary life. Mr. McCormick, who

served for 3 years in the U.S. Army during World War II, was accompanied by his beloved wife to the special event. It was a true pleasure and honor for the community to present him with a

framed letter and coin from Dennis McDonough, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in recognition of his dedicated service and lifetime of achievements. Adding to the celebration, Mr.

McCormick was also gifted a beautiful quilt from the Hands and Hearts for Heroes organization, a heartfelt gesture to honor his century of service and sacrifice. The Olive Branch community

stands in awe of Mr. McCormick's remarkable life and unwavering commitment to his country. This centenarian celebration is a testament to the enduring spirit of our nation's

veterans and a reminder of the profound impact they have had on our lives. ------------------------- ------------------------- Do you have a Veteran who will be turning 100? Or maybe you

have a Veteran who has already passed that milestone! We would love to recognize those Veterans with a Veteran Centenarian Award! Please contact [email protected] for more information.