Encinitas Mayor Bruce Ehlers (right) reads a proclamation from the city to commemorate Bob Austin’s 100th birthday
(Jon Clark)
Bob Austin cuts his 100th birthday cake
(Jon Clark)
Bob Austin, Stacey Halboth
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Encinitas Mayor Bruce Ehlers with Richard Austin
(Jon Clark)
Bob Austin chats with Encinitas Mayor Bruce Ehlers and friends
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Richard Austin and Carrie Browne
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Bob Austin, Encinitas Mayor Bruce Ehlers
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Ben and Joe McCrink with Bob Austin
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Bob Austin’s 100th Birthday cake
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The Besset family with Bob Austin
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Encinitas Mayor Bruce Ehlers (right) reads a proclamation from the city to commemorate Bob Austin’s 100th birthday
(Jon Clark)
Many members of the Encinitas community gathered July 23 at a home in Encinitas to celebrate the 100th birthday of veteran Bob Austin, who served in World War II, Korea and Vietnam.
Community groups, government officials and more attended the event. A flyer for the event described Austin as “A True Patriot. A Proud Soldier. A Beloved Member Of Our Community” and added that he was being celebrated for “A Century of Life, Love & Service To Our Country And Community.” A note of appreciation on the flyer added “Thank you Bob, for your service, your strength, and the legacy you continue to inspire.”