John Stanley Pioro (center) waves to participants in a car parade in celebration of his 100th birthday.
Mandatory Credit:	The Journal Times

John Stanley Pioro (center) waves to participants in a car parade in celebration of his 100th birthday.
Mandatory Credit: The Journal Times

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Veteran gets car parade as a 100th birthday surprise

John Stanley Pioro turned 100 years old on Wednesday. He did not celebrate quietly. There were honking horns, blaring sirens and cheering community members who made sure the celebration could be heard miles from his residence on 6 Mile Road.