WWII vet was cheering on runners at a race to benefit the Pat Tillman charity. Spontaneously the runners started coming over and thanking him for his service.
The
408K Race in San Jose is already an inspiring event. The annual 8-kilometer run benefits the
Pat Tillman Foundation, which funds scholarships for military veterans. This year, runners made it all the more memorable with a spontaneous tribute to a 95-year-old World War II veteran who had come out in his full uniform to cheer them.
San Jose Mercury News reporter
Julia Prodis Sulek captured the stirring salute Sunday as runners shook the hand of Joe Bell and thanked him for his service.
Best quote I've heard was from a runner..........He was the greatest generation. We can only hope for 2nd place.