HIS 99TH BIRTHDAY PRESENT WAS A TRIP TO UVA

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., Oct. 15 -- The University of Virginia issued the following news release:

For his 99th birthday, Robert Harmon wanted to return to one of the places he loved best: the University of Virginia's Grounds.

Harmon's birthday fell on Oct. 9, right on time for Homecomings Weekend. The Class of 1952 alumnus, former varsity golf team member and U.S. Navy veteran visited Charlottesville with his family, including his grandson Tomas Harmon, a Class of 2014 alumnus. His visit included a trip to Farmington Country Club, the Dean Family Golf Performance Center where he met with the men's golf team and coach Bowen Sargent, as well as time on the Lawn, where Harmon lived for a summer.

"When I came here in 1948, I think more than hal...