Texas VA Brings Together 10 World War II Veterans for Birthday Bash

Marine Corps veteran Vernon Chauvin proudly salutes at a 100th birthday party at the Beaumont, Texas VA clinic. (Houston VA) Military.com | By Kevin Damask Published March 06, 2026 at 3:00am ET With the World War II veteran population dwindling, it’s a rare occasion to see two former soldiers from that era come together much less than 10. 

But thanks to Myia Barton, a dedicated social worker, that’s what happened Wednesday in Beaumont, Texas. 

Barton brought 10 members of the Greatest Generation – all over age 100 or will be reaching the century mark this year – together for a special birthday celebration at a Department of Veterans Affairs clinic in Beaumont. 

Barton has planned and coordinated the event for the past couple of years, ignited from an idea and a passion to help veterans tackle loneliness. Another goal of the celebration is to honor and remember WWII veterans before they’re gone. 

Barton was inspired to host the birthday parties after having a sad but enlightening chat with a veteran a couple of years ago. Approaching his 100th birthday, the veteran said he felt lonely. Many veterans approaching the century mark often no longer have a living spouse or siblings to connect with and many of their friends have died. 

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