Being a centenarian is an exceptional and somewhat rare feat. The odds of any of us making it to dizzying heights of 100 years old are slim, about 5,000 to one in fact. So it’s no surprise ....
Lieutenant Colonel John Beswick celebrated his 102 birthday at Carolina Retirement Residence with family and special visits from the fire department and Towne Crier.
101-year-old Eddie served in the navy during WWII, worked as a draftsman and art duplicator, and saw a British Queen. Through it all, he’s kept his sense of humour.