WWII Veteran Herb Shainer Celebrates 101st Birthday
WFAASeptember 7, 20252 min214 views
11 connections·12 entities in this video→A Remarkable Life at 101
- 🎂 Herb Shainer celebrated his 101st birthday, feeling good and proud of his long life.
- 💡 He reflects on having had a good life and continues to do so.
WWII Service and Survival
- 🎖️ Drafted as a young man from Dallas, Herb served in World War II and experienced the Battle of the Bulge.
- 😥 His entire infantry regiment was captured, and he endured months as a starving P.O.W., acknowledging that "that's just war."
A Life of Accomplishments and Love
- 🏅 Beyond his wartime experiences, Herb was a University of Texas track star and a Jesuit High School track coach for several decades.
- 🏆 The annual track relays at his former high school are now named in his honor.
- ❤️ For 69 years, he has been by the side of his sweetheart, Gloria.
Heroism Beyond Medals
- 🚗 On his 99th birthday, he drove a Sidu; on his 100th, he danced on a river cruise.
- ⚡ In 2019, at 95 years old, Herb drove across Dallas during a tornado to help his son, demonstrating his heroic nature.
- 👨👩👧👦 His children consider him a hero not just for his accolades but for being a good husband and dad.
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