Bill Brown accompanies Mac McFadden, left, to view a birthday cake in honor of his 99th birthday. The celebration was held at the San Luis Valley Museum in Alamosa on Thursday. Mac’s birthday is Monday. He is a World War II veteran who served as division engineer in the Division of Water Resources for many years.

The Company of Friends performs during Mac McFadden's 99th birthday party at the San Luis Valley Museum on Thursday morning.