{"id":2438970,"date":"2025-05-25T17:03:02","date_gmt":"2025-05-25T21:03:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wwii-veteran-asks-for-trump-on-104th-birthday-potus-doesnt-disappoint\/"},"modified":"2025-05-25T17:04:24","modified_gmt":"2025-05-25T21:04:24","slug":"wwii-veteran-asks-for-trump-on-104th-birthday-potus-doesnt-disappoint","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wwii-veteran-asks-for-trump-on-104th-birthday-potus-doesnt-disappoint\/","title":{"rendered":"WWII Veteran Asks for Trump on 104th Birthday, POTUS Doesn\u2019t Disappoint"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fwwii-veteran-asks-for-trump-on-104th-birthday-potus-doesnt-disappoint%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2438970&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>A World War II veteran named Denver Moore celebrated his 104th birthday with a special video greeting from former President Donald Trump. Moore had invited Trump to his birthday party through a viral TikTok video, stating that Trump was his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/dennis-quaid-reveals-his-roommates-reaction-when-he-voted-for-reagan-youre-kicked-out-of-the-hippies\/\" title=\"Dennis Quaid Reveals His Roommate\u2019s Reaction When He Voted For Reagan: \u2018You\u2019re Kicked Out Of The Hippies\u2019\">favorite president<\/a>.Despite being abroad on diplomatic duties, Trump recorded a heartfelt message for Moore, expressing admiration for his service and wishing him a happy birthday. Rep. Michael Rulli,who facilitated the video message,praised Moore&#8217;s patriotism and longevity. Moore, who served in the Army Air Corps and later worked for the Postal Service, highlighted the importance of staying active. He also shared advice for younger generations, emphasizing the value of marrying the right partner.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<section> \t\t\t\t<script>console.log(\"ad slot (AC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC3)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC4)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>A World War II veteran knew what he wanted for his 104th birthday, and President Donald Trump delivered.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;President Trump, my name is Denver Moore. I&rsquo;m gonna be 104 in May, and I&rsquo;m inviting you to my birthday party,&rdquo; he said in the video posted to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/watch\/?v=3996061587388687\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;He&rsquo;s my favorite president,&rdquo; Moore said in the video, which initially went viral on TikTok in March.<\/p>\n<p>Although Moore&rsquo;s birthday came as Trump was making a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/tired-winning-trump-brings-massive-manufacturer-serves-30-countries-91000-sq-ft-factory-coming-soon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">triumphant<\/a> diplomatic swing through the Middle East, the president recorded a greeting for the veteran, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/media\/trump-surprises-104-year-old-wwii-veteran-birthday-message-after-viral-tiktok-invite\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fox News<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Hi, Denver!&rdquo; Trump said in the recorded message.<\/p>\n<p> <script type=\"text\/javascript\"> \t\t\tif ( getCookie( \"ff_subbed\" ) ) { \t\t\t\tdocument.getElementById(\"stnvideo\").remove() \t\t\t} else { \t\t\t\tdocument.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\", function() { \t\t\t\t\tfunction loadScript(src) { \t\t\t\t\t\tconst script=document.createElement(\"script\"); \t\t\t\t\t\tscript.src=src; \t\t\t\t\t\tscript.async=true; \t\t\t\t\t\tdocument.body.appendChild(script); \t\t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\t\tfunction findPreviousParagraph(selector, x) { \t\t\t\t\t\tconst targetElement=document.querySelector(selector); \t\t\t\t\t\tif (!targetElement) { \t\t\t\t\t\t\tconsole.warn(\"Target element not found.\"); \t\t\t\t\t\t\treturn null; \t\t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Get all <\/p>\n<p> elements in order as they appear in the document \t\t\t\t\t\tlet paragraphs=Array.from(document.querySelectorAll(\"p\"));  \t\t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Find the index of the last <\/p>\n<p> before the target element \t\t\t\t\t\tlet targetIndex=paragraphs.findIndex(p=> p.compareDocumentPosition(targetElement) & Node.DOCUMENT_POSITION_PRECEDING);  \t\t\t\t\t\tif (targetIndex===-1 || targetIndex <x) { \t\t\t\t\t\t\tconsole.warn(\"Not enough paragraphs before the target element.\"); \t\t\t\t\t\t\treturn null; \t\t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\t\treturn paragraphs[targetIndex - x]; \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Set up IntersectionObserver \t\t\t\t\tfunction observeElement(element) { \t\t\t\t\t\tif (!element) return;  \t\t\t\t\t\tconst observer=new IntersectionObserver( \t\t\t\t\t\t\t(entries)=> { \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tentries.forEach(entry=> { \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tif (entry.isIntersecting) { \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tconsole.log(\"Paragraph is now visible:\", entry.target.textContent.trim()); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tloadScript(\"https:\/\/embed.sendtonews.com\/player3\/embedcode.js?fk=s28Az7AY\"); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tobserver.disconnect(); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t}, \t\t\t\t\t\t\t{ threshold: 0.5 } \/\/ Adjust threshold as needed \t\t\t\t\t\t);  \t\t\t\t\t\tobserver.observe(element); \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Find the 1st paragraph before #stnvideo and observe it \t\t\t\t\tlet paragraphToObserve=findPreviousParagraph(\"#stnvideo\", 2); \t\t\t\t\tobserveElement(paragraphToObserve); \t\t\t\t}); \t\t\t} \t\t<\/script> <\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I want to wish you a very happy 104th birthday from your all<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/president-trump-stumps-for-house-candidate-susan-wright-ahead-of-tuesday-runoff-election\/\" title=\"... stumps for House candidate Susan Wright ahead of Tuesday runoff election\">-time favorite president<\/a>. That&rsquo;s me, Donald Trump,&rdquo; Trump said.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;And I&rsquo;m sorry we weren&rsquo;t able to get to your party. I would love to get to your party, but I&rsquo;m working on Russia, Ukraine, China, and all sorts of other places, and I know you want us to do well,&rdquo; he continued.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;But I want just to thank you for your incredible service to our nation and for your support for making America great again. A very, very special man you are, and happy birthday,&rdquo; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/watch-trump-reveals-putin-thinks-melania-crowd-immediately-applauds\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Trump<\/a> said.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Happy Birthday Denver &#127874;<\/p>\n<p>Denver Moore invited President Trump to his 104th Birthday party at his retirement home today May 17th<\/p>\n<p>So what does Trump do, he wishes him a Happy birthday, which made his day<\/p>\n<p>Hit that like button for this great American<br \/> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/kwFfWIC5Bw\">pic.twitter.com\/kwFfWIC5Bw<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/bX1v6mh1q5\">pic.twitter.com\/bX1v6mh1q5<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; @Chicago1Ray &#127482;&#127480; (@Chicago1Ray) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Chicago1Ray\/status\/1923872028957761987?\">May 17, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Rep. Michael Rulli of Ohio, a Republican, said he was honored to help facilitate Trump&rsquo;s birthday message.<\/p>\n<p>He said when he learned of Moore&rsquo;s video he was &ldquo;struck not only by the incredible milestone of his life but also by his deep sense of patriotism and service.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I was even more surprised to learn that this remarkable WWII veteran was a resident at a facility right in my district,&rdquo; he said, noting that the White House was an easy sell on the idea of a video greeting.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;President Trump and his team went above and beyond, recording a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/need-for-speed-tom-cruise-attends-f1-grand-prix-in-miami-over-king-charles-coronation\/\" title=\"Need for Speed: Tom Cruise Attends F1 Grand Prix in Miami Over King Charles\u2019 Coronation\">special video message<\/a> just for him. I am incredibly grateful to the compassionate team at Danbury Senior Living, who worked hand in hand with my office to ensure Mr. Moore&rsquo;s birthday was truly unforgettable,&rdquo; Rulli said.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;His life and service are a testament to the spirit of our nation, and I&rsquo;m proud we could celebrate him in such a meaningful way,&rdquo; he said.<\/p>\n<p>Moore served in the Army Air Corps, the precursor of the Air Force, during <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/102-year-old-world-war-ii-veteran-dies-trip-d-day-80th-anniversary-event\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WWII<\/a> before working for the Postal Service. He was married for 75 years to his wife, Thelma Lee, until she died in 2022 at the age of 95.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I was always active, doing something. I carried mail for 20 years, walking, and that was good. I grew up on a farm. We did everything. And if we didn&rsquo;t have anything to do, we created something. So it&rsquo;s just this: stay active,&rdquo; Moore said.<\/p>\n<p>Adding one more bit of advice, he recommended that <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >younger men &#038;ldquo<\/a>;marry the right woman and live with her all of her life.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<div style=\"position: relative;\">\n<div class=\"ff-fancy-header-container\"> \t\t\t \t<\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-submit-correction inner-content\">\n<div class=\"correction-form\">\n<form style=\"display: none;\">\n<div class=\"sc-name-field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* Name<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"name\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc--field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* <\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<label>* Message<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t<textarea name=\"message\" required><\/textarea> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"required-message\" style=\"display: none; padding-bottom: 15px;\">* All fields are required.<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"submit\" value=\"Submit\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); firefly_sc();\"> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"firefly-sc-confirm\" style=\"display: none;\">Success!<\/div>\n<\/p><\/form>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> \t\t<script> \t\t\tfunction firefly_sc() { \t\t\t\tif( typeof window.captchaPublicKey==typeof undefined ){ \t\t\t\t\tconsole.error('window.captchaPublicKey is not defined'); \t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\tgrecaptcha.execute( window.captchaPublicKey, { action: 'submit_correction' } ).then( function( token ) { \t\t\t\t\tvar opts={ \t\t\t\t\t\taction:    'firefly_sc_submit', \t\t\t\t\t\tname:      document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"name\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\t:     document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tmessage:   document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"message\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tpost_id:   firefly_post_id, \t\t\t\t\t\tcap_token: token \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\tvar inputs=[ 'name', '', 'message' ];  \t\t\t\t\tfor( var i=0; i <inputs.length; i++ ) if( ! 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In a Facebook video, Denver Moore introduced himself and invited Trump to his birthday celebration, stating, &#8220;He&#8217;s my favorite president.&#8221; Although Trump&#8217;s schedule had him engaged in diplomatic activities in the Middle East during Moore&#8217;s birthday, he still took the time to record a special message for the veteran. &#8220;Hi, Denver!&#8221; Trump began in the video. He continued by wishing Moore a happy 104th birthday and expressed regret for not being able to attend due to pressing global issues. Trump thanked Moore for his service and support in making America great again. Representative Michael Rulli from Ohio facilitated this heartfelt gesture from Trump after being moved by Moore&#8217;s patriotism and life achievements. Moore served in the Army Air Corps during WWII before working with the Postal Service and was married for 75 years until his wife&#8217;s passing in 2022. 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