(1/2) “I joined the Coast Guard Auxiliary seven years ago here in Maryland. The reason why I joined was twofold: … More

(2/2) “I don’t feel any different than when I was 91. So that’s how that is. There’s nothing to say … More

(1/2) “My mother was cleaning her mother’s house one day and she went outside on the balcony to shake the … More

“They drafted me in 1952 for the Korean War. Instead of going to Korea, they sent me to Germany and … More

(1/2) “I was married about 53 years. I had some sorrows and some good times. My wife smoked a lot and … More

(2/2) What’s it like to be 97? “I have mixed feelings about it. I have a lot of good things. … More

(1/2) “I went into the service about six months after Pearl Harbor. I volunteered. I flew 50 missions. I was stationed … More

What advice do you have for a younger person? “Trust the Lord. Know that the Lord is the savior and … More

(1/2) What’s it like to be 88? “I love it. You have lots of memories to look back on, and … More

What advice do you have for young black gay men today? “First, love yourself, and be around supportive people who … More