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WWII Veteran Walt Travis Turns 101 at Westmont of San Miguel Ranch

Travis stays active as a member of the Marine League Coronado Detachment and in Coronado Veteran's functions

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(l-r) Rose Navarrette, Community Relations Director, Jerry Hinton, Travis, Linda Haley and Rachel Hagopian, Community Relations Director.
(l-r) Rose Navarrette, Community Relations Director, Jerry Hinton, Travis, Linda Haley and Rachel Hagopian, Community Relations Director. (Courtesy of Westmont of San Miguel Ranch )

World War II veteran Walt Travis recently celebrated his 101st birthday in style with three celebrations: a private family party, an open house, and a community party at Westmont of San Miguel Ranch. Travis, one of the few remaining veterans from WWII remains unwavering in allegiance to his service as he still participates in Coronado’s Fourth of July and Christmas parades. Pictured (l-r) Rose Navarrette, Community Relations Director, Jerry Hinton, Travis, Linda Haley and Rachel Hagopian, Community Relations Director. When Travis was asked to give advice to youngsters, he said, “I want them to know how important they are, and I encourage them to stay in school to prepare as they are the future leaders of our county.” For more information about Westmont at San Miguel Ranch stop by 2325 Proctor Valley Rd, Chula Vista, CA 91914 or visit, www.westmontsanmiguelranch.com.

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