Albert Middleton toasted to his 109th birthday following the tradition of popping the champagne before cutting the cake.
The Second World War Veteran celebrated his milestone birthday on March 11 at his residence, the Veterans Memorial Lodge in Saanich surrounded by his family, close friends, and fellow residents.
“It’s absolutely amazing to be able just to say that my dad is alive at 109, but my goal is to be better than my dad at 109.
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