WWII vet gets thousands of cards celebrating 103rd birthday

Using social media, Phillips' daughter asked for well-wishers to send him cards for his upcoming birthday.

The World War II veteran has gotten more than 1,000 cards from nearly every state in the U.S. A group of second graders even pitched in with homemade cards.

Phillips said he reads every card and pays particular attention to where it was mailed from. He expressed gratitude for the outpouring of love and support.