100-year-old WWII veteran says thinking about Brexit makes him cry

World War Two veteran and previous wartime captive Victor Gregg, who was celebrating his 100th birthday celebration, gave an energetic speech cautioning against Britain's exit from the bloc. The centenarian appeared on an international media program on October 15 to discuss his eventful life story that is set out in his newly re-issued autobiography Rifleman.

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Victor urged the government of the UK 'not to go alone'

He urged the government of the UK 'not to go alone'. He discussed the stories from his long life and military service. But as the inteview seemed to be winding up, Gregg took the discussion in a completely different direction. He said that he wishes everybody well in this world. He then continued that it is breaking his heart that is really happening these days after all the struggles and sacrifices. He said that they are in danger of losing their community as the United Kingdom.

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The decision of Britain's exit from the EU is terrible: Victor

He added that the decision of Britain's exit from the EU is terrible. He said that it makes him want to cry to think about it. The unexpected moment made netizens react to a huge amount on social media. Twitter user Paul Johnson wrote, "Victor gregg, war veteran on BBC breakfast. 100 yrs old. Fought his war to bring Europe together, can't believe what's happening on Brexit. In contrast to the language of war being used to support leave and divide the UK. #rifleman". Another Twitter user wrote, "Politicians at home and abroad - listen to Victor’s words - if they don’t make you realize what a mess you have made nothing else will - spoken from the heart!"

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