Jack Holder lived through the Pearl Harbor attack and was one of the last surviving veterans. May he rest in peace. 🎖️
PHOENIX — Jack Holder, a Valley resident and survivor of the Pearl Harbor attack on Dec. 7, 1941, died at the age of 101, according to the Pearl Harbor National Memorial.Holder, a US Navy pilot, was one of the last surviving Pearl Harbor veterans. After surviving the Pearl Harbor attack, he flew in over 100 missions including the Battle of Midway and received dozens of medals and commendations honoring his service.
Valley veteran takes flight for 100th birthday At the time, he said his secret to staying young was exercise and alcohol.That year, he also traveled to Hawaii for the 80th commemoration of National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. It was his fifth time attending the event.
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