11/14/2025
What were you doing at 14?
Forrest “Stan” Sharkey was hopping freight trains out of Indianapolis and living under a bridge in Bismarck. By 15, he was working nights as a hotel elevator operator for just $1 a day. He still chuckles as he recalls the characters he met and the stories that came with the job—just a glimpse into the many colorful memories he shares with his trademark humor.
From those bold beginnings to serving on the front lines of WWII, Stan’s journey is nothing short of extraordinary. At 99, he continues to captivate everyone with the way he tells it.
At 99, WWII Veteran Forrest “Stan” Sharkey still inspires with his humor, stories, and sharp memory. Discover his remarkable journey at Edgewood Dominion.