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Identical twin veterans turn 95
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — A pair of twins turned 95 years young on Sunday, June 1 as family and friends gathered to celebrate nearly a century of love, adventure, and serving their country.
It's the birthday of a lifetime–times two. It's one that many can only hope they live to see. Robert and Richard Gibbs have spent their entire lives together beginning in 1930–when the Great Depression was just beginning, and now living in an internet-driven world–the pair is celebrating the storied lives they've lived.
'As brothers, we were always supportive of each other no matter what,' said Richard Gibbs.
They spent their birthday with loved ones, drinking wine, eating lots of food, and of course blowing out the candles.
'Stellar humans, you know, they're heroes, they're now national heroes and our family's heroes,' said Rusty Gibbs, the son of Richard Gibbs.
The pair might be hard to tell apart, but they each have big personalities. During the celebration, they even bickered like most brothers do.
'We always, we have done a little internal family squabbling,' said Richard.
They have lived together, loved together, lost together, and even fought together.
'I think that America is so lucky, Americans are so lucky to be born here,' said Richard.
The two have been inseparable since day one, both serving in Korea and Vietnam side by side.
'Well, I went into flying and I became a fighter pilot in the Air Force for 20 years, and in the end, I went from second lieutenant to colonel,' said Richard.
They were born in 1930 during the longest and deepest downturn in American history–the Great Depression. During their celebration, they told FOX21 News they remember living in poverty and experienced one of the darkest times in history. They even remember traveling by horse and carriage.
'It's almost impossible to believe the progress that has been made in the last 90 years in America. It's totally changed from the 1930s. You young people would never even believe it, a total difference between 1930s and 2025,' said Robert.
They say the secret to staying young is to love, never give up, and of course have a little fun along the way.
'My advice? Have a great family. Family is the most important thing you ever encounter in your life; I don't care what your occupation is, what you do, what hobbies you have, your family is always there,' said Robert.
The duo said their adventures are not done yet, and they are planning to visit Seven Falls to soak in mother nature later this month.
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