‘Go with the Flow’

Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Carolyn Culpepper with Family Hospice greets WWII U.S. Navy veteran Lt. J.G. Dr. Eldred Causey at the Vet-to-Vet Café for his 101st birthday on Feb. 11. Culpepper presented him with his button that has his motto, “Go with the Flow.”

Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Attendees at the February Vet-to-vet Cafe give 101-year-old WWII U.S. Navy Veteran Lt. J.G. Dr. Eldred Causey a standing ovation and sing “Happy Birthday.” Pictured left beside Causey is Carolyn Culpepper with Family Hospice and right is Causey’s daughter Kathy Causey.

Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Tuesday’s February meeting of the Vet-to-Vet Café honored Causey on his 101st birthday with many surprises, including this cake.

Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. 100-year-old WWII Army Veteran Andrew “Andy” Negra, left, shakes hands with 101-year-old WWII U.S. Navy Veteran Lt. J.G. Dr. Eldred Causey on his birthday Tuesday. The two got the opportunity to sit together and connect about their life experiences.

Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Attendees at Tuesday’s Vet-to-Vet Cafe lined up to sign WWII U.S. Navy Veteran Lt. J.G. Dr. Eldred Causey’s “Happy Birthday” banner. Pictured is 100-year-old WWII Army Veteran Andrew “Andy” Negra wishing Causey a Happy Birthday.

Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. The Community Room at the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia was decorated with red, white and blue balloons for the patriotic occasion. There were even banners and cards that said “Happy 101st Birthday.” A card signed by students at Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School was on display. Those at the cafe were encouraged to sign Causey’s banner before they left. Those at the Vet-to-vet Cafe enjoyed desserts made by Ann D’Agostino.

Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. The Community Room at the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia was decorated with red, white and blue balloons for the patriotic occasion. There were even banners and cards that said “Happy 101st Birthday.” A card signed by students at Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School was on display. Those at the cafe were encouraged to sign Causey’s banner before they left. Those at the Vet-to-vet Cafe enjoyed desserts made by Ann D’Agostino.