Despite enduring the hardships of the Great Depression, Dust Bowl storms, and World War II, a 100-year-old veteran is currently living a fortunate and blessed life.

A centenarian who served in World War II and claims to have had a fortunate life, despite enduring the challenges of the Great Depression, the Dust Bowl, and a worldwide conflict, celebrated his 100th birthday on May 13. He remains committed to his community, spreading a message of faith and emphasizing the significance of taking advantage of opportunities that arise.
Keith Davison stated to Fox News Digital that opportunities will arise at various points in life, and each individual will have unique opportunities that require decision-making.
It is preferable if you exercise caution and choose wisely.
During my time in Sunday school at a small church, we would sing a classic tune about how God will provide for you.
"I believe that statement is accurate." A 91-year-old veteran from Arizona was robbed of $7,000 in cash while refueling his vehicle.
Davison's community is now intervening. According to Davison, he never experienced a "Billy Graham moment" where he could hear God's voice, but he believes that God has always looked after him.
I have no doubt about it.
You need to be receptive to that.
You must be seeking solutions.
If you seek solutions, you will eventually find them. Davison was born in Wahpeton, North Dakota on May 13, 1923, which happened to be Mother's Day. As a child, his family relocated to Minnesota.
After the stock market crash, his father abandoned banking and they resided on a farm.
A World War II veteran from Minnesota commemorates his 100th birthday and expresses his desire for the younger generation to possess more courage. Davison and his sibling assisted in driving cattle amidst the Dust Bowl that caused destruction in the Midwest.
At the age of nine, he has a very clear recollection of being caught in a storm.
Davison recounted that while he was on horseback and managing a group of 100 cows, a dust storm suddenly occurred, causing him to feel extremely frightened.
I had no knowledge regarding dust storms.
The sky was filled with dark clouds, and we anticipated rainfall which was much needed.
The substance that fell from the sky was not rain or snow, but rather dirt. Davison recalls leaning his head down to avoid the wind while riding on his pony.
A veteran of World War II is celebrating their 102nd birthday and expressing their gratitude for the support of their community. According to someone close to the veteran, they have been very active and have walked extensively.
She halted, although I was unaware of my location.
She stood by the entrance of the barn, indicating that she had a clear direction. It is important to have an open mind and apply the knowledge gained.
Understand that every person is unique and there is something to be gained from everyone. According to Davison, the dust was so severe that women would use newspapers to block it from entering their houses.
Davison expressed that it was extremely upsetting.
Despite everything, we made it through. In December of 1941, Davison enrolled at the University of Minnesota and joined the university band as a tuba player.
He stated that he completed his studies in 1941 and during the same year in December, Pearl Harbor was attacked by the Japanese.
A veteran of World War II, who is now 100 years old, participated in the Penn Relays. He was a member of the United States Army and underwent basic training at Fort Lewis in Washington. He was selected along with another person from his battalion to attend university, which he considers to be a stroke of luck in his life.
Due to a shortage of electrical engineers, I was sent to the University of Arkansas where I studied electrical engineering as part of the Army's specialized training program. Following this, I received training as a high-speed Morse code radio operator at Camp Crowder, Missouri, before being deployed to New Guinea and the Philippines in 1944. During my time there, I was stationed at MacArthur's headquarters.
I don't like MacArthur.
Davison did not hold a high rank as a general. The American flag of her veteran husband, who will be buried with her after its recovery, will be used to honorably discharge her in February 1946.
The common belief is that lawyers excel in their communication skills, but in reality, being a proficient listener is crucial to being a successful lawyer, particularly as a judge. Davison shared that most of his friends joined the military and pursued various career paths.
Some individuals pursued careers as pilots, while others opted for a life at sea as sailors, and so forth.
During the war, I lost many close friends. After coming back, Davison pursued a degree in law from the University of Minnesota and obtained a bachelor's degree in 1947 and a Juris Doctorate in 1949. He practiced law in Wheaton, Minnesota, for 26 years and served as a county attorney for 12 years. Additionally, he was involved in the rural electrification program. He referred to himself as a "country lawyer." Recently, at the Long Island Ducks ballpark, the 100-year-old WWII veteran threw the first pitch.
Davison stated that becoming a lawyer was not his initial plan.
The speaker had a fortunate life as he received a letter from the dean of the law school at the University of Minnesota after the war, which allowed him to enroll in law school. He was around 19 or 20 years old at the time and found law school to be fascinating, prompting him to switch from engineering. He completed law school, passed the Bar exam, and became a country lawyer. Despite starting with only two suits and $500, he worked seven days a week. Recently, a town parade was held for a Texas army veteran on his 95th birthday, but the speaker does not consider himself a hero, just someone who served his country.
Without a car, there is nothing.
My career as a lawyer flourished.
Despite living in a small town with a population of only 2,000, I had customers located on both the East and West Coasts. Davison was granted the position of county judge in 1975, and later on, in 1983, he was appointed as a district judge by the governor of Minnesota.
According to Craig Nelson, who is also a lawyer and Davison's nephew, there is a common misconception that lawyers only need to be skilled in speaking. However, to excel as a lawyer, particularly as a judge, one must also possess excellent listening skills. Nelson recalls that Keith, even when he was a young teenager, was always a good listener.
According to Nelson, Judge Keith Davison is not only intelligent and knowledgeable, but also possesses qualities such as patience, a calm temperament, kindness, and a good sense of humor. Nelson believes that those who appeared before Davison in court felt that they were treated with respect and fairness. Davison and his wife, Evy Lundgren, met on a blind date at a formal ball during his last year of law school and have been married for 66 years. Davison recalls being at a loss for words when he first saw Evy in a beautiful long dress, but eventually asked her where she got it, which became a good conversation starter.
After some time, she revealed to me that she had created it on her own, which left me amazed. A family from Alabama discovered that their veteran father had been secretly paying for their neighbors' pharmacy bills for ten years without seeking recognition. The family has three children, all residing in Minnesota.
The man's spouse passed away in 2017 after fighting cancer, and they had been married for 66 years.
The retired judge, who was 94 years old at the time, wanted to find a meaningful way to occupy his time. He chose to construct a pool as a present for the kids in his community. He frequently sat by the pool, watching the children play and having fun.
Davison described it as amazing.
I had a group of children with me who thoroughly enjoyed spending time in the swimming pool.
Davison, who had a pilot's license for more than four decades and continued to fly until he turned 90, stated that flying was simply enjoyable. However, he stopped flying after his wife expressed concern that no one would want to fly with a 90-year-old pilot.
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He is currently performing as a bass guitarist for a nearby dance group.
Davison stated that upon reflection of all the events that occurred to them, they initially believed them to be mere coincidences. However, upon further examination, they realized that all of these events were interconnected.
I seized the chances that presented themselves.