Berkeley Heights Veteran Celebrates 100th Birthday

Submitted by Stephen Falk

Andy Haspel, World War II veteran and member of VFW Post 6259 in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey, celebrated his 100th birthday on April 22,2018.  As family, friends, and neighbors gathered to rejoice with him, a contingent of Veterans from Post 6259 arrived with a cake to honor their comrade and “older brother.”

(above, l-r front) Marty Miles, Junior Vice Commander, Andy Haspel,and Ed Mueller (with birthday cake). (standing, l-r, rear) Steve Falk, Adjutant; Sean McGovern, Chaplain; Frank Perlzak, Officer of the Day; and Tom Lombardi, Commander.
Photo by Louise Collins