William Pool is turning 99 years old on Jan. 13, a milestone most of us will never obtain. It is an achievement he has earned. I met with Pool in November, intending to make him a focus of our Veterans Day paper, but he had a story that needed something more; reaching 99 was a point to celebrate, his service in the military was short but impactful, and his family background is fascinating, so the paper decided to wait and tell his entire story, not just the WWII epic. What better time to share his tale than for his birthday?
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