World War II veteran Loring Cox arrives at American Legion Frank Franier Post 90 Thursday evening for a celebration of his 100th birthday. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com

Loring Cox’s caregiver Tyle Pablo and his wife Marshalene were on hand Thursday at American Legion Post 90 to celebrate Cox’s 100th birthday. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com

More than 50 people were on hand Thursday evening at American Legion Post 90 to celebrate Loring Cox’s 50th birthday. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com

Some of the guests at Loring Cox’s 100th birthday celebration at the American Legion got distracted from the festivities. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com

American Legion Post 90 Cmdr. Dan Mack, left, welcomes Loring Cox to the Post Thursday evening. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com

Members of Loring Cox’s family, from left, nephew Robert Cox, niece Laura Ewalt, niece Sarah Morgan, Loring Cox, son Ken Cox, sister-in-law Joann Cox and daughter-in-law Lisbeth Huse join in the festivities. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com