Texas Army vet surprised with town parade for his 95th birthday: 'I'm not a hero, I just served my country'
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A veteran from Texas, who is also a father of seven, celebrated his 95th birthday with a surprise grand salute that was organized by his family and community.
Esmeralda "LaLa" Morales, one of Morales' seven daughters, said she was looking for a new way to celebrate her father's birthday. "Anyone who has served or is serving, we want to celebrate them." "I’m not a hero, I just served my country. It was a very emotional day and I truly appreciate it." Julian and Anastasia Morales wave at the passersby who came to take part in his surprise birthday salute. (Esmeralda LaLa Morales) Julian Morales hangs an American flag in his front yard. (Esmeralda LaLa Morales) Julian Morales talks with officers and firefighters who came to celebrate his birthday. (Esmeralda LaLa Morales) Sydney Borchers is a lifestyle production assistant with Fox News Digital.
"After all these birthdays, we kind of run out of ideas," LaLa Morales told Fox News Digital.