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Oakland World War II Veteran Turns 100, Shares Concerns About Where Country Is Heading
Veteran Floyd Payne's daughter, Sharon Grisby, said it's nice to be able to celebrate loved ones while they're still among us.
February 24, 2025
It's been 80 years since World War II ended and the number of veterans still with us is dwindling rapidly.
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But on Saturday, in Oakland, a man who served in that conflict turned 100 years old and had some things to say about the country that called him to duty.
Five generations of family and friends gathered at the Hiram Masonic Hall in Oakland to mark the centennial milestone of Floyd Payne, Sr.
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