While many Canadians prepare to celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday, one Marysville, N.B. resident doesn’t have to leave his house to feel patriotic.
Beverley Russell, 97, happens to live at 150 Canada Street near Fredericton, and has lived in the home since 1950.
He said he first realized his address was significant when he started hearing about all the Canada 150 celebrations taking place across the country.
He told Global News he’s an Canadian Air Force veteran who served in World War II as a gunner.
“I served in the Middle East and then I did a tour out of England,” Russell said.
Russell said he grew-up in Doaktown, N.B. and aside from serving his country in the air force, has spent 35 years working for the federal government.
He said he likely won’t brave the crowds on Canada day because “he’s too old a lad”, and said he plans on going about his day “as usual.”
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