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DENVER ( KMGH ) -- November not only marks Veterans Day, but also a birthday month for two Colorado heroes. Denver7 was contacted by our local viewers to help celebrate a milestone birthday for two World War II veterans, William Briglia and Howard Berger.

Briglia turned 103 years old on November 7 with family, friends, and a full celebration at Clear Creek Care Center in Westminster. Staff decorated with balloons and streamers to ensure he had a special day for all to enjoy. In high school, Briglia felt called to serve and became a Merchant Marine serving in World War II.

"It's because I'm an American and that's the best country in the world to live it. It's a place of opportunity, and what I did was a fraction of what should be done," Briglia said

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