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WWII veteran reflects on going viral after singing "God Bless America" at Brewers game
The Brewers gave Sverre Vinje the chance to sing after decades of dreaming, and more than 41,000 fans heard him perform.
- Sverre Vinje, a 102-year-old World War II veteran from Rockford, Illinois, sang "God Bless America" at American Family Field during last week's Brewers game, fulfilling a lifelong dream to perform at a major ballpark.
- Vinje's passion for music began with a singing competition at age seven and continued during his 1943 Navy service. "I was ready to go after Pearl Harbor," he said, reflecting his lifetime of resilience.
- Performing before more than 41,000 Brewers fans, Vinje sang "God Bless America" 83 years after he first learned the song. He said, "It expresses our way of life that we should be living."
- Vinje reported that 150 people or more approached him to shake his hand after the performance, describing the crowd interaction as wonderful and noting their friendliness throughout the experience.
- The Brewers organization expressed interest in having Vinje return for the upcoming postseason. At 102 years, he remains steadfast in his belief in "friendship and care.
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WWII veteran reflects on going viral after singing God Bless America at Brewers game
Sverre Vinje, a 102-year-old World War II veteran, sang “God Bless America” at the Brewers game on the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, fulfilling a dream he has had for decades. During an exclusive interview,
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