SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — A Springfield man who has spent more than a century building memories, serving his country and brightening the days of those around him is celebrating a remarkable milestone: his 104th birthday.

Jack Myer turns 104 on Thanksgiving. He said he’s feeling “all right … so far” about reaching the rare age.

Born and raised in Springfield, he grew up in a three-bedroom home on North 4th Street. It was a home, he said still stands today, though it now belongs to Memorial Hospital.

Jack is the middle child of seven siblings, with one sister still living at age 92. “Rosemary … she’ll be here for Christmas,” he said proudly.

Jack served during World War II, a period marked by unexpected turns and assignments.

He recalled being shuffled from camp to camp without clear d

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