Our World War II veterans are known as the greatest generation for good reason, and at the Brookdale Palma Sola Thursday, they celebrated the birthday of someone who embodies the term. Jules Hagen “never imagined” he’d hear people singing for his 104th birthday but loved every minute of it, as well as the blue frosted cupcakes. Four years past the century mark, the WWII Air Force Veteran values a good laugh, frequently cracking jokes. Growing up in rural Indiana during the Great Depression, it was the value of hard work instilled in him by his father. “My dad started me off working till noon. You got to work. Get up at six o'clock work till noon,” Hagen said. “Keep your damn mouth shut and work,” he added with a laugh. It was a work ethic he brought to school then overseas while serving during World War II across Europe. MORE: https://www.wtsp.com/article/life/heartwarming/wwii-veteran-celebrates-104th-birthday/67-2af9efb2-c54b-4948-bc82-7f5d2300245b