A special birthday celebration was held on Friday for a World War II veteran.

John Ramseier turned 100 years old. He's from Wisconsin, but has lived in the Rio Grande Valley for over 30 years. He says he doesn't have a secret to life, but has a message for when times get tough.

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"Just keep breathing, that's what I tell everybody, just keep breathing," Ramseier said.

Harlingen city leaders declared July 30 as John Ramseier Day.