A World War II veteran, Jules Hagen, celebrated his 104th birthday surrounded by loved ones. Hagen served as a command engineer in England during the war, ensuring the readiness of B-17 bombers and pilots. He attributes his longevity to hard work and a positive outlook.
A World War II veteran in Bradenton, Florida, enjoyed reaching a big milestone on Thursday surrounded by those who love him. His father made sure his son understood that it took hard work to get ahead in life, telling him to get up at 6:00 a.m. and work until noon. Today, we are beyond thrilled to celebrate with Jules a truly remarkable milestone of turning 104. From countless cherished memories to inspiring stories, Jules has not only witnessed history, but has been a part of it.
Whether it’s sharing wisdom or simply enjoying the little things, Jules continues to inspire us every day. During the war, Hagen was a command engineer stationed in England. His job was to ensure the B-17 bombers and pilots were ready to fight the enemy. Before the war, Germany, America, and the rest of the world were going through the Great Depression. The economy was very bad, unemployment was at an all-time high, and massive inflation caused money to lose its value. More than fifty nations in the world were fighting, with more than 100 million soldiers deployed. Countries like America and Britain were part of the Allied powers. Japan and Germany were part of the Axis powers. When the war ended, Hagen worked as an attorney and also became a husband and father. His advice to the younger generation is to take challenges head on. I think I’ve been brought up to think the way to live is to work. You got to work. You got to plan.
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