A 100-year-old World War II veteran who witnessed the Iwo Jima flag-raising said he thought the war was “going to be over” as cheers erupted across the battlefield, a moment honored decades
When asked what message he would share with younger Americans, Cram pointed to service as a lasting source of pride.
“It’s a privilege to be able to serve your country,” he said. “It’s an honor you’ll never forget.”






