WWII Veteran Breaks Down in Tears: ‘The Things We Fought For, The Boys That Died for It, It’s All Gone Down the Drain’

*WWII veteran Carl Spurlin Dekel, who served in the US Marine Corps, celebrates his 100th birthday. CREDIT: Fox 13 Tampa/Screenshot*

On the occasion of his 100th birthday, United States Marine Corps and World War 2 veteran Carl Dekel reflected on his long life and the blessings he’s enjoyed in an interview with Tampa’s Fox 13. The Silver Star recipient recalled the Battle of Guadalcanal and his gratitude that the Lord brought him home and says that he would do it again if he had to — and if he were the right age.

In full uniform for the interview, Dekel said:

“Most important thing in my life was serving my country. I don’t think I could take away from that…It was an honor for me to serve my country and if I had to do it again and I was the same age. I would do it. I guarantee you.

“You just remember everything’s beautiful and live every day to the fullest. Just enjoy everything you possibly can. And here I sit at 100. They tell me I’m 100. I don’t believe it sometimes. Because I don’t need to worry about age. I’m not going to, I just keep on keeping on.”

As one of many in the “Greatest Generation” who fought for the freedoms we enjoy today, but one of the few still living, Dekel has a unique perspective on our country and what has happened to it over the years. He spoke about how beautiful life is and the world is then broke down crying, saying, “This is not the country we fought for.”

WWII Veteran Breaks Down in Tears: ‘The Things We Fought For, The Boys That Died for It, It’s All Gone Down the Drain’

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