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Hitting the Century Mark

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99-year-old Victor Avakian of Fresno, CA appears on episode #546 of Hometown Heroes, airing October 18-21, 2018.

99-year-old Victor Avakian with his son and daughter-in-law. For more photos, visit the Hometown Heroes facebook page.

Avakian, who will celebrate his 100th birthday in November, served in the 679th Medical Collecting Company in the Pacific during World War II.

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3 responses to “Hitting the Century Mark”
  1. Andy Bedoian Avatar
    Andy Bedoian

    I’d love to reconnect with Victor. We were fellow Thunderbirders together for many years. Please give him my phone number and or email address so we can get together again. Thanks, Andy Bedoian

    310-977-5152 or ad37084@yahoo.com

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    1. hooppaul@sbcglobal.net Avatar
      hooppaul@sbcglobal.net

      You info has been passed on to Mr. Avakian. Enjoy reconnecting!

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      1. Andy Bedoian Avatar
        Andy Bedoian

        Thank you very kindly Sir…. Andy Bedoian

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