'A top experience': 107-year-old Wisconsin WWII veteran at 80th D-Day Anniversary

A Wisconsin World War Two veteran is in Normandy France to commemorate a remarkable moment in history - the 80th anniversary of D-Day.

Lighthouse reporter Charles Benson first introduced us to 107-year-old Reynolds Tomter and his journey to this historical event.

Reynolds Tomter not only witnessed history - but he's also now helping us remember it. He is not a D-Day veteran, but he played a role in the war as a U.S. Merchant Marine.

Tomter was invited to the 80th anniversary with 60 other World War II heroes from around the county - thanks to the Old Glory Honor Flight organization.

It's a moment in history Reynolds Tomter hopes the world will never forget. All week, the oldest living Merchant Marine was celebrated in France by a grateful nation.

“It has been a top experience in my life and I'm so fortunate,” said Tomter.

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