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105-year-old war veteran plays national anthem on saxophone
105-year-old war veteran performs national anthem on saxophone at NHL game.
In brief
105-year-old war veteran performs national anthem on saxophone at NHL game. 105-year-old WWII Army veteran Dominick Critelli played the national anthem on saxophone at an NHL game, earning cheers from fans and online praise for his patriotism. Originally reported by Dexerto.
Dominick Critelli
105-year-old WWII Army veteran Dominick Critelli performed the national anthem on saxophone at an NHL game.
Custom number 105 jersey
Critelli received a custom number 105 jersey presented by Islanders legend Butch Goring before his performance.
Air Medal recipient
Critelli is an Air Medal and three-time Bronze Star recipient, knighted by French President Emmanuel Macron in 2024.
Fan reaction
Fans cheered and applauded Critelli's performance, with online comments praising his patriotism and longevity.
Patriotism statement
Critelli said, 'What this country has done for me, no other country in the world could do. I love the USA, and I wouldn’t change it.'
“What this country has done for me, no other country in the world could do. And I mean that. I love the USA, and I wouldn’t change it.”
The bottom line
105-year-old WWII Army veteran Dominick Critelli played the national anthem on saxophone at an NHL game, earning cheers from fans and online praise for his patriotism.
