110-Year-Old Canadian Veteran Reflects on Life and Survival
Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 3:21 pm
Canada’s 110-year-old veteran, Burdett Sisler, cheerfully explains that the secret to his longevity is as simple as “staying alive.” With a refreshing mix of humor and blunt truth, his remarks resonate as a candid reminder that sometimes, enduring life comes down to the basics.
Burdett Sisler, who served during the Second World War and is believed to be Canada’s oldest man, says there's no real secret to longevity. (May 7, 2025)
One of Canada’s oldest veterans, Burdett Sisler, says it’s not that hard to make it to 110 years old – all you have to do is stay alive. “Anybody can do it,” the supercentenarian said in a recent interview. “I don’t feel any different as any other day really, except I can’t move as fast […]
One of Canada's oldest veterans, Burdett Sisler, says it's not that hard to make it to 110 years old – all you have to do is stay alive.
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