A Century of Courage: World War II Veteran David Loredo Marks a Milestone
At 100 years old, Houston resident David Loredo is still proudly wearing his Army uniform, a symbol of the bravery and sacrifice he made during World War II. Now more than ever, the veteran reflects on his experiences with pride, saying that age has only deepened his appreciation for serving his country.
Drafted into the US Army at just 18 years old in 1943, Loredo was deployed to the Philippines, where he fought as a Sergeant and was severely wounded in March 1945. His memories of that fateful day are still vivid: "Do I remember being shot? Oh yeah... it hit me like a rock. I was dazed and started walking back until I fell." Despite his fear, Loredo credits his faith with sustaining him during the darkest moments.
For his heroic actions, Loredo received both the Purple Heart and a Silver Star Medal, one of the nation's highest honors for valor in combat. Today, he is surrounded by a loving family – including wife Martha, nine grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and nine great-great-grandchildren.
Loredo attributes his long life to a simple yet profound formula: "I eat good, sleep good, and I have peace in my heart." With God's guidance, he has indeed experienced freedom and all its benefits. As Loredo looks back on his remarkable century, it is clear that the lessons of courage and service learned during World War II remain as relevant today as they were 75 years ago.
At 100 years old, Houston resident David Loredo is still proudly wearing his Army uniform, a symbol of the bravery and sacrifice he made during World War II. Now more than ever, the veteran reflects on his experiences with pride, saying that age has only deepened his appreciation for serving his country.
Drafted into the US Army at just 18 years old in 1943, Loredo was deployed to the Philippines, where he fought as a Sergeant and was severely wounded in March 1945. His memories of that fateful day are still vivid: "Do I remember being shot? Oh yeah... it hit me like a rock. I was dazed and started walking back until I fell." Despite his fear, Loredo credits his faith with sustaining him during the darkest moments.
For his heroic actions, Loredo received both the Purple Heart and a Silver Star Medal, one of the nation's highest honors for valor in combat. Today, he is surrounded by a loving family – including wife Martha, nine grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and nine great-great-grandchildren.
Loredo attributes his long life to a simple yet profound formula: "I eat good, sleep good, and I have peace in my heart." With God's guidance, he has indeed experienced freedom and all its benefits. As Loredo looks back on his remarkable century, it is clear that the lessons of courage and service learned during World War II remain as relevant today as they were 75 years ago.
I mean, can you even imagine serving your country and coming out on top like that? The fact that he's got a family of nine kids (grandkids and great-grandkids) is just mind-blowing too. And it's not just about the medals or the bravery – it's about the simple things like eating well, sleeping good, and having peace in your heart. 
It's all about finding balance and being present, you know?
. seriously though, it's amazing he's still got his memories of wwii intact... some people would've lost all sense of reality by now 
. and yay for the purple heart and silver star medal... I'm sure his medals are way more impressive than my student loan debt 
. but honestly, his secret to a long life is kinda relatable - eat good, sleep good, and have peace in your heart... sounds like a pretty solid plan to me 
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But seriously, it's awesome that he's still so proud of what he did during WWII. I mean, the guy was literally shot and stuff, but he still managed to come out on top! And yeah, it's cool that he credits his faith with getting him through tough times... or is it just a cop-out? 
Maybe it's both? Like, maybe having peace in your heart really does make all the difference, but it's also super helpful to have some divine guidance when you're running around being shot at.
. Like, I get it, David Loredo did his thing in WWII and got some medals. But where's the depth? His story is just a surface-level "I'm proud to be an American" type vibe that doesn't actually say anything new or interesting. And don't even get me started on how formulaic his "simple yet profound formula" sounds 
. Eat good, sleep good, and have peace in your heart? How original. 
he's been through so much but still proud as punch 
I mean, can u even imagine being shot in combat 
and still managing to get up??! I'm just shook by his story. And the most beautiful part is that it wasn't all about him, he had a family that loved & supported him through thick & thin 
The way he attributes his long life to good food, sleep, and peace in his heart is literally so true 
i mean he's 100 years old and still got his army uniform on lol how does he do it? did he get any new medals or stuff since the last one? why is his wife martha so lucky to have him? what's with all these great-great grandkids? is that even possible?! 
. The fact that he's still reflecting on his experiences with such gratitude and humility is truly remarkable. His formula for a long life – eat good, sleep good, have peace in your heart 
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. And I think it's beautiful that he credits his faith with sustaining him during difficult times - it just goes to show that even the toughest challenges can be overcome with a little bit of inner strength 
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I mean, no need to debate or analyze, just the pure truth of someone who has lived an extraordinary life and inspired countless people around him 
! Like, 75 yrs ago he was a Sergeant in the Philippines fighting for his country and now he's living proof that courage & service are timeless 
. Did u know that 80% of WW2 veterans like David are still alive today? 
It's crazy! As for his secret to longevity, I'm more than happy to share some stats - eating a balanced diet can add up to 10 yrs of life expectancy 
. Not too shabby, right? 
but at the same time, it's wild to think about what he went through during the war, and how he even credits faith for gettin' him through the tough times