Going strong at 104, Grover Trytten reflects on Honor Flight, military service

  • Grover Trytten and other World War II veterans arrived December 6 in Washington, D.C., courtesy of Honor Flight Austin. The two-day journey marked the second Honor Flight for Mr. Trytten, who is 104 and lives in Georgetown.
    Grover Trytten and other World War II veterans arrived December 6 in Washington, D.C., courtesy of Honor Flight Austin. The two-day journey marked the second Honor Flight for Mr. Trytten, who is 104 and lives in Georgetown.
  • Grover Trytten shares a laugh with Kathy Davis, a friend from Sun City, who had just brought him a Christmas card and pecan bars. They’re among the regulars at what Ms. Davis called a weekly “Gab Fest” at Wriggley’s Pub in Sun City.
    Grover Trytten shares a laugh with Kathy Davis, a friend from Sun City, who had just brought him a Christmas card and pecan bars. They’re among the regulars at what Ms. Davis called a weekly “Gab Fest” at Wriggley’s Pub in Sun City.
  • Grover Trytten (second from left) joined other Honor Flight veterans in visiting the White House.
    Grover Trytten (second from left) joined other Honor Flight veterans in visiting the White House.
    The first thing you notice about Grover Trytten is his handshake. It’s a good one. Plenty of men have firm grips. But how many are around to be shaking hands at age 104? Let alone with a friendly confidence that makes a visitor forget the gentleman in question was born before movies had sound. Born only three years after World War I ended. Born into a country of barely 100 million peopl...

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