A WWII veteran celebrated his 100th birthday. As seen on air on Oct. 7, 2023.
World War II veteran and purple heart recipient Sam Renzi celebrated a big day, his 100th birthday.
Family and friends showed up to his home in Loma Linda to line his yard with flags.
Renzi was wounded during a battle in France, and then returned home to pursue a life as a church pastor.
So what’s his secret to making it to 100?
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"My secret to making it to 100 is my faith in God, first of all, exercise and a special diet, my wife was a good cook," Renzi said.
The fire department and Loma Linda city council members also presented him with a proclamation yesterday.
And when he was asked what he wanted for his 100th birthday, Renzi said he wanted to go skydiving.
