Video: Moment surprised 97-year-old World War II vet receives high school diploma
Charles Leuzzi had to leave school in his junior year to fight in the war. Now, decades later a life long dream has finally come true.
By : DC Correspondent
Update: 2017-07-18 06:22 GMT
Philadelphia: A Philadelphia man has finally received his high school diploma — at 97 years old.
WPVI-TV reports Charles Leuzzi left high school in his junior year and fought in World War II. His heroism earned him two Purple Hearts and four Bronze Star medals.
On Sunday, the School District of Philadelphia gave him his honorary diploma.
"I've finally done it. I had to wait a long time, but I got it!"- Charles Leuzzi @6abc pic.twitter.com/Um3Hf77JRR
— Christie Ileto (@Christie_Ileto) July 16, 2017
Leuzzi says he had to wait a long time, but he finally did it. His family surprised him with a party to celebrate the occasion.
When asked about going to college, Leuzzi says he might as well.
Watch the video here:
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