Sunnybrook vet Fred Arsenault asks for cards to mark 100th

by The Bulldog • February 3, 2020

World War II veteran Fred Arsenault asks for 100th birthday cards

World War II veteran Fred Arsenault wants to mark his 100th birthday with a bang this March 6 by enjoying cards from friends, family and the general public. Many are signing up to send Fred a card. How about you?

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