Melvin Kuehle

Kassi Jackson

Monday, May 28, 2018

Melvin Kuehle, a World War II veteran, is presented with a specialized license plate for his electric scooter from the Missouri State Highway Patrol Saturday, May 26, 2018 at the VFW in Cape Girardeau.

Trooper Jayson Spain, left, presents Melvin Kuehle, a World War II veteran, with a specialized license plate for his electric scooter Saturday, May 26, 2018 at the VFW in Cape Girardeau. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)
From left, Trooper David Welker, Trooper Jayson Spain and Sergeant Mike Lynch pose for a photo with Melvin Kuehle, a World War II veteran, after presenting him with a 1931-inspired license plate for his electric scooter Saturday, May 26, 2018 at the VFW in Cape Girardeau. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)
Melvin Kuehle reacts to conversation with Missouri Highway Patrol state troopers while holding his brand-new 1931-inspired license plate Saturday, May 26, 2018 at the VFW in Cape Girardeau. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)
Sergeant Mike Lynch, left, and Trooper Jayson Spain install Melvin Kuehle's new 1931-inspired license plate to his electric scooter Saturday, May 26, 2018 at the VFW in Cape Girardeau. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)

Melvin Kuehle laughs during conversation with friends and family Saturday, May 26, 2018 at the VFW in Cape Girardeau. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)
Melvin Kuehle sits on his electric scooter with his brand-new 1931-inspired license plate Saturday, May 26, 2018 at the VFW in Cape Girardeau. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)
Melvin Kuehle sits on his electric scooter Saturday, May 26, 2018 at the VFW in Cape Girardeau. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)
Melvin Kuehle sits in his electric scooter Saturday, May 26, 2018 at the VFW in Cape Girardeau. (Kassi Jackson ~ Southeast Missourian)