George Brimmer is one of a kind.

But what makes him unique is just a small part of what makes him so special.

On Saturday, the Lansford American Legion presented the World War II veteran, affectionately known as “Bucky,” with his 75-year membership certificate at Maple Shade Assisted Living in Nesquehoning.

“It’s a very, very special honor on my behalf, especially due to the circumstances,” Pogwist said. “We’ve come to visit Bucky frequently, as much as we can … but today was very special, and you could see how appreciative he was.”

With visitors restricted because of the coronavirus, Post Commander Nate Krajcirik and Adjutant Richard Pogwist presented Brimmer with the plaque through a ceremony outside of his window.

Brimmer is both the longest-standing and oldest member in Post 123 at 95 years old. He will turn 96 in August.

“I remember a World War I veteran who had 75 years,” Pogwist said. “Of course, there are no more (living) World War I veterans.

“The new cards are coming out in July, so Bucky will have 76 years, which is a long time.”

The ceremony also came 75 years to the day since Brimmer joined the Legion.

“And I landed in Liverpool, England, on my 20th birthday,” Brimmer said with a laugh as he reminisced.

Through it all, Brimmer has remained as spry as ever.

“And he’s still very sharp and witty,” Pogwist said. “As a matter of fact, a few of the people from the Lansford Historical Society miss him since he’s down here, because whenever they needed to know something about Lansford, they’d always come and hit Bucky up, because of course he was a mailman and he got around town and knew where everybody lived.”

“He could still tell you who lived there, who they sold it to, everything,” Krajcirik said. “It’s just really good that we were able to come down and do this, and see him because he’s one of our last World War II veterans, and they’re dwindling.

“And he did it right. He came home, raised a family; was a postman and fireman in town for years. It’s awesome to come down and honor him.”

Though the circumstances didn’t allow for the type of ceremony they hoped for, Krajcirik were simply grateful to honor Brimmer for his years of dedicated service.

“It’s very admirable,” Krajcirik said. “Coming home, and continuing to serve his country through being a member of our Post specifically, but the American Legion overall.”

“It’s just quite an honor,” Pogwist said. “This year, I’m going to have 48 years, and I can’t wait until I get my certificate for 50 years. And here we are doing one for 75 years. It’s really special. At least we did it, and I think we did it proudly.”