Posted on 07/26/2025 6:32:27 PM PDT by nickcarraway
A World War II veteran rang in his 102nd birthday surrounded by loved ones in Florida — but said “the best is yet to come” as he sets out to cross off his bucket-list goals, including a long-awaited bar mitzvah.
New York City native Harold Terens was overcome with love and gratitude Saturday morning as he celebrated another year of life with dozens of friends and family, among them his second wife, three children, eight grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren, at a hotel in Delray Beach. “Best day of my life, believe it or not, and I’ve had so many,” Terens told The Post, adding he felt his beloved first wife, Thelma, with whom he was married for 70 years, was there in spirit. “I thought my wedding last year in Normandy was the best day of my life, but I think today topped it. And believe me, the best is yet to come.
You ain’t seen nothing yet.” While the centenarian spent his birthday brunch mambo dancing with his 97-year-old sweetheart, Jeanne, and being serenaded by his a cappella-singing granddaughter, he is already looking ahead to how he’ll make the most of his milestone year.
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I admire his spirit. 102 years old and “the best is yet to come”. Remarkable. I’ll never reach that age (and that’s a good thing) but when it looks like it’s near the end I may just try skydiving. Why? Because it’s there.
The last song sung in concert by Frank Sinatra was “The Best Is Yet To Come.”
Died May 14, 1998 at age 82. RIP.
But hold the bris!
Well, Buddy Sorrell got his in middle age.
What a great attitude he has.
Thanks for posting.
Isn’t a bar mitzvah traditionally celebrated at 113?
Ma’zel T’ov Mr. Terens.
Thank you for my freedom.
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