Retired Colonel Charles Long, a World War II veteran of the U.S. Army Reserve, passed away at age 107. He will be missed by all of us here at ROA, and to all those who knew him.
A local news outlet interviewed the spunky, then 104-year-old, and published the interview on Nov. 8, 2017. Apparently, he never slowed down for one moment.
Here is a quote from Col. Long in that article: “I’m 104 years old and I only feel like I’m 87. I drive, I kayak, I go on the treadmill. I’ve been horseback riding, I played darts, I go on vacation with the family to Wisconsin Dells and I go bowling. I’m also a Cubs fan. When they won last year, I saw the parade live in Chicago. I try to eat the right amount of meats and vegetables, but I do like to go out every so often for a hamburger. I may be 104, but I’m still young.”
You will enjoy the interview he did, read the whole story here.
PHOTO CREDIT SHAW MEDIA INC.: World War II veteran, 104-year-old Charles Long of Sycamore, holds awards he has received over the years for his military service. (Story, Photo by Katrina J.E. Milton)