Veteran, 98, wins adoration of attendees at Region Two Remembrance Day service

Ninety-eight-year-old Franklyn Courtman (seated) during the ceremony

Ninety-eight-year-old Franklyn Courtman of Onderneeming, Region Two was the focus of admiration on Sunday when he joined the Regional Democratic Council’s Memorial Service for the fallen heroes of World Wars I and II.

Courtman was taken to the service by his granddaughters and still vividly remembers his services during World War II. At 98 years old, Courtman says he continues to impart those experiences to other servicemen, while confessing that he is currently enjoying the fruits of the good deeds he did in the past.