PHOTO GALLERY: Local veteran celebrates 100th birthday

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As part of Amedisys Hospice's We Honor Veterans Program, Patricia Brewer gives Ned Melancon a Navy pin during his 100th birthday celebration on Wednesday at VFW Post 2130. (Rodrick Anderson / American Press)

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World War II and Korean War veteran Ned Melancon was the man of the hour Wednesday at VFW Post 2130 and many family and friends gathered to celebrate is 100th birthday. (Rodrick Anderson / American Press)

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World War II and Korean War veteran Ned Melancon was the man of the hour Wednesday at VFW Post 2130 and many family and friends gathered to celebrate is 100th birthday. (Rodrick Anderson / American Press)

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World War II and Korean War Navy veteran Ned Melancon readys over a proclomation given to him by Mayor Nic Hunter in honor of his 100th birthday on Wednesday at VFW Post 2130. (Rodrick Anderson / American Press)

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Navy Petty Petty Officer Clarkson congratulates centenarian Ned Melancon, who served in the Navy in World War II and the Korean War, at his 100th birthday party on Wednesday at VFW Post 2130. (Rodrick Anderson / American Press)

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World War II and Korean War Navy veteran Ned Melancon received a proclomation from Mayor Nic Hunter during the celebration of his 100th birthday on Wednesday at VFW Post 2130. (Rodrick Anderson / American Press)

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Navy Petty Officer Crucey gives Ned Melancon a gift in honor of his 100th birthday at VFW Post 2130. Melancon severed in the Navy during World War II and the Korean War. (Rodrick Anderson / American Press)