Special to the Record-Eagle/Best Buy Lewis McDonald poses next to a Jeep during his service in World War II. Special to the Record-Eagle An old picture of Lewis McDonald poses next to a Jeep during his service in World War II. Special to the Record-Eagle TRAVERSE CITY â Brian OâHara was simply looking to do something special for his uncle. Lewis McDonald, who turns 98 years old the day after Christmas, was isolated in a Rockford assisted living facility, watching TV on a tiny screen. OâHara thought a World War II B-17 pilot deserved something a little better and a little bigger.