’We haven’t got the country we had when I was raised’: 100-year-old veteran worried about America

On his 100th birthday, Marine and World War II veteran Carl Dekle said he loves his country and that’s why he’s worried about the future of America. During an emotional interview, he said he worries future generations won’t have the same opportunities he had, despite having to fight and watch his fellow countrymen die on the front lines. Watch and read more about Dekle’s service and his 100th birthday celebration in Plant City, Florida: **Note: this story has been updated to reflect the correct spelling of the subject’s name, Carl Dekle. FOX 13 Tampa Bay brings you the important videos like breaking news, Tampa Bay weather, and local stories. But also plenty of fun stuff, like ’We Live Here’ tips, the best of our archives, and all those ’only-in-Florida’ to FOX 13 News: more FOX 13 News video: FOX 13 News live: our app: our newsletter: