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At 102, Female WWII Veteran Keeps Doing Good Deeds

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01 May 2012 32 views
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At 102, Female WWII Veteran Keeps Doing Good Deeds
When asked to reveal the secret to her longevity, Bea Abrams Cohen credits her do-good attitude, helpfulness toward others, and the power of prayer. The chatty 102 year-old has worked for more than seven decades supporting philanthropic organizations and especially the U.S. military, since her service in World War II.

When asked to reveal the secret to her longevity, Bea Abrams Cohen credits her do-good attitude, helpfulness toward others, and the power of prayer.

The chatty 102 year-old has worked for more than seven decades supporting philanthropic organizations and especially the U.S. military, since her service in World War II.

She was recently recognized at a state Capitol celebration in California during Women's Military History Week honoring the achievements of women in the armed forces.

"As a real-life ‘Rosie the Riveter' and American soldier, I was able to pay back this country that I love for allowing me to become an American"

(READ the story in the L.A. Times – WATCH the video below, and see her biography from KCET)

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