US Edition‘Every day is fun because I’m still alive,’ says 110-year-old Canadian veteran
- Burdett Sisler, a 110-year-old Canadian veteran, marked his birthday on April 13, 2025, with family, friends, and community members at a local Royal Canadian Legion branch in Fort Erie, Ontario.
- He joined the Canadian Army in 1943 and remained in service until 1947, but the conclusion of World War II occurred prior to his deployment overseas.
- While awaiting basic training, Sisler participated in chemical warfare experiments conducted in Ottawa, which exposed him to agents that caused long-term health issues and eventually led to his involvement in a class-action lawsuit resulting in a settlement.
- He served as a sergeant with the Royal Canadian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers during World War II, then transitioned to a role as a customs officer at the Peace Bridge, settling his family in Fort Erie and raising several generations of descendants.
- Sisler credits his long life to simply persevering, noting that anyone can reach 110 years old by just staying alive. Since 2022, he has been living in a retirement home where he regularly welcomes visitors.
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‘Every Day Is Fun Because I’m Still Alive,’ Says 110-Year-Old Canadian Veteran
One of Canada’s oldest veterans, Burdett Sisler, says it’s not that hard to make it to 110 years old—all you have to do is stay alive. “Anybody can do it,” the supercentenarian said in a recent interview. “I don’t feel any different as any other day really, except I can’t move as fast or think as fast.” Sisler is believed to be the oldest living man in Canada, according to the Gerontology Research Group. He celebrated his 110th birthday on April…
‘Every day is fun because I’m still alive,’ says 110-year-old Canadian veteran – 105.9 The Region
One of Canada’s oldest veterans, Burdett Sisler, says it’s not that hard to make it to 110 years old – all you have to do is stay alive. “Anybody can do it,” the supercentenarian said in a recent interview. “I don’t feel any different as any other day really, except I can’t move as fast or think as fast.” Sisler is believed to be the oldest living man in Canada, according to the Gerontology Research Group. He celebrated his 110th birthday on Apr…
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