SHARONVILLE, Ohio — For Joel Altman, helping veterans is something he takes pride in.

Altman served in the Coast Guard. After returning, he joined the Sharonville Police Department, where he started the veteran liaison program two years ago.

"I just wanted to help veterans here in Sharonville and really all around Hamilton County," Altman said.

He said in Sharonville, a majority of veterans fought in the Vietnam War or the Korean War, and there aren't many World War II veterans left.

According to the National World War II Museum , less than 0.5% of the 16.4 million Americans who fought in the war are still alive.

Altman said he recently met 99-year-old World War II veteran Llano C. Bell when he was helping put in a ramp at his home. However, Altman quickly found out Bell’s service h

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