World War II veteran from Louisiana turning 110 years old

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Nov. 10, 2015 6:04 PM EST

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — A World War II veteran in Louisiana turns 110 on Friday.

KPLC-TV reports (http://bit.ly/1knxx68 ) that Frank Levingston, one of seven children, was born in 1905 and grew up in northern Louisiana. He says he can remember the day he joined the Army and the day he was discharged. And he says he's just thankful to still be alive.

Levingston, who lives in the Louisiana city of Lake Charles, says he doesn't go a day without being thankful for his long life. He says he's one of the blessed ones and looks forward to celebrating the milestone with family this weekend.

His good friend, Pamela Gobert, met Levingston shortly before he turned 104. She says he's been a blessing to her and has taught her about life.