TYLER, Texas — A Tyler World War II veteran was honored Tuesday on the eve of his 100th birthday with a procession by the Patriot Guard Riders of East Texas at Atria Copeland retirement community.
Melvin Gromatzky said he is thankful for his family, for becoming a centenarian and especially for God.
“I also want to give thanks to my doctor, who for about the last 15 years has got me going straight,” he said.
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