Coronavirus News: Grandson organizes special 90th birthday drive-by for veteran

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Monday, April 13, 2020
Grandson has surprise in store for veteran grandfather on Long Island
A Korean War veteran was feeling down due to being isolated during the coronavirus pandemic, so his grandson asked for a little help to make his 90th birthday special.

NORTH MASSAPEQUA, Long Island (WABC) -- A Korean War veteran was feeling down due to being isolated during the coronavirus pandemic, so his grandson asked for a little help to make his 90th birthday special.



Herb Berger, of North Massapequa, was feeling sad that he couldn't see friends or family.



So his grandson asked Nassau County police to help cheer him up.



Commissioner Ryder and officers came by Berger's home to celebrate in an unforgettable way.



Happy 90th birthday, Herb!





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