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Hamburger and a strawberry milkshake: Restaurant throws WWII veteran a 100th birthday party
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| 6/1
| Jake Anderson
Posted on 06/02/2023 1:22:41 PM PDT by nickcarraway
A World War II veteran from Nebraska recently had an extra special 100th birthday party.
All Alfred Zieg wanted for his birthday was a hamburger and a strawberry milkshake from his favorite fast-food chain, Runza.
Runza said they learned of his request from an article in the Lincoln Journal Star.
On Alfred's 100th birthday Wednesday, a Runza location in Lincoln made his request happen.
The restaurant had a special table for Alfred with birthday balloons and decorations, plus a cake and a card.
Runza shared an adorable video from Alfred's party on social media.
"We are honored to have served him his 100th birthday meal! what a guy," Runza posted on Twitter.
TOPICS: History; Local News; Military/Veterans
KEYWORDS: runza
To: nickcarraway
May God bless him and all the veterans who sacrificed to let us keep our Republic up to this moment.
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posted on
06/02/2023 1:25:20 PM PDT
by
frank ballenger
(You have summoned up a thundercloud. You're gonna hear from me. Anthem by Leonard Cohen)
To: nickcarraway
Aw, what a sweet old guy. I’d buy him a milkshake!
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posted on
06/02/2023 1:35:16 PM PDT
by
Tax-chick
(Toda la creacion pregona la grandeza del Senor.)
To: nickcarraway
That’s amazing. I love seeing stories like this.
We need more men of his caliber. I hope his birthday is/was a blast.
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posted on
06/02/2023 1:36:26 PM PDT
by
Tacrolimus1mg
(Do no harm, but take no sh!t.)
To: Tax-chick
I bet there was a time though when he was saltier than sea water! GOD Bless you Sir! And thank you for your service.
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posted on
06/02/2023 1:49:38 PM PDT
by
Kartographer
(“We Mutually Pledge To Each Other Our Lives, Our Fortunes And Our Sacred Honor”)
To: Tax-chick
In a fair world, he shouldn’t have had to buy another beer for the rest of his life.
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posted on
06/02/2023 1:50:51 PM PDT
by
dfwgator
(Endut! Hoch Hech!)
To: nickcarraway
That was outstanding! Thank you for your service!
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posted on
06/02/2023 1:52:50 PM PDT
by
Bounced2X
(Boomer - I survived childhood with no bike helmet.)
To: dfwgator
It could be worse they could have thrown him a Drag Show where they severed Bud Lite
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posted on
06/02/2023 2:01:38 PM PDT
by
Kartographer
(“We Mutually Pledge To Each Other Our Lives, Our Fortunes And Our Sacred Honor”)
To: nickcarraway
I’m not familiar with Runza’s, but based on their website, it looks like a pretty decent fast food burger.
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posted on
06/02/2023 2:04:12 PM PDT
by
Dr. Sivana
("If you can’t say something nice . . . say the Rosary." [Red Badger])
To: Kartographer
they could have thrown him a Drag Show where they severed Bud Lite
Haven't most of us severed Bud Light?
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posted on
06/02/2023 2:04:53 PM PDT
by
Dr. Sivana
("If you can’t say something nice . . . say the Rosary." [Red Badger])
To: nickcarraway
Great story until I realized that the focus was on a Swabee.
Actually, it is a delightful report and I would donate to that Chain for their excellent actions here.
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posted on
06/02/2023 2:12:27 PM PDT
by
Radix
(The perfect Tag Line is recognized by its conciseness and brev)
To: nickcarraway
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posted on
06/02/2023 2:15:24 PM PDT
by
Larry Lucido
(Donate! Don't just post clickbait!)
To: nickcarraway
The GREATEST Generation!
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posted on
06/02/2023 2:18:21 PM PDT
by
usconservative
(When The Ballot Box No Longer Counts, The Ammunition Box Does. (What's In Your Ammo Box?))
To: Dr. Sivana
Runza is good. they are bierocks done commercial. they are pretty much limited to Nebraska. but they do have some in North Kansas, Colorado and Missouri. Wish they would go nationwide or at least bigger so I could get them in Alabama.
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posted on
06/02/2023 2:56:10 PM PDT
by
BudgieRamone
(Everybody loves a bonk on the head)
To: Kartographer
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posted on
06/02/2023 5:14:38 PM PDT
by
Tax-chick
(Toda la creacion pregona la grandeza del Senor.)
To: Dr. Sivana
For fast food, probably one of the better burgers. Going to get a 1/2 dozen Runzas to take to my son in DC. Mix of cabbage, hamburger and spices encased in baked dough.
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posted on
06/02/2023 7:24:37 PM PDT
by
Mean Daddy
(Every time Hillary lies, a demon gets its wings. - Windflier)
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