Veteran celebrates 100th birthday at Harlingen VA Clinic

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Harlingen VA Clinic joined to celebrate a Veteran who turned 100 earlier this week.

John W. Ramsier celebrated his birthday on July 30 with a continued celebration on Friday morning.

John W. Ramsier, an esteemed Veteran, celebrated his 100th birthday at the Harlingen VA Clinic. Photo courtesy of Gerardo Salinas (ValleyCentral)

"It's wonderful and just unbelievable," Ramsier told ValleyCentral. "I'm just an ordinary guy."

Hugo Martinez, Public Affairs Office at the Harlingen VA Clinic, says celebrating Ramsier is a very special occasion.

"It's an honor," Martinez said. "He is a very compliant patient, and we're just very thankful that he gives us the opportunity to provide him with the care that he's earned through his service to our nation."