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When we were children, turning 100 seemed like something straight out of fantasy novel.
After all, we all want to know what their secret to longevity is.
It was also the year when insulin was first discovered.
Just think about all the things that happened since what a long life full of discoveries!
He was lucky enough to return home, where he married his beloved wife Joan and settled down.
Together, thecouplehad five children together.
Joan passed away in 2003, leaving Ralph alone to take care of their kids and grandkids.
Despite celebrating such a big birthday, the navyveteranhas been retired for only 13 years.
Theveteranwas in high spirits when he was interviewed by the local news:
Its overwhelming.
A hero deserves the best birthday!
Ralph is humble there are no magic elixirs or pills.
Its his girls the proud father credited his longevity to his daughters.
Its the ladies that makes me stronger, Perknersmiled.
He is also staying as active as he can and is known in his community as an excellent swimmer.
Thats all we can hope for.
It is a stark contrast to what many people have tosayabout children.
A lot of adults are opting out of having kids and choosing to concentrate on themselves.
There are people who create wonderful families with their friends.
Everyone reads different books, watches different movies, and loves different people.
There is enough space for everyone as long as we respect the choices that might sound wild to us.
Imagine how boring life would be if we were all the same?
Comments were full of well wishers for many more happy years to come
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