Post by Swampy on Sept 22, 2020 9:30:23 GMT -5
Lawrence Brooks, the oldest American World War II veteran still living, turned a hearty 111 on Saturday.
The National WWII Museum, which is located in New Orleans near Brooks' home, organized a party in front of his porch around 10 a.m. The museum’s vocal trio regaled Brooks with a singing of “Happy Birthday” and a military flyover streaked across the Louisiana sky.
Defense Secretary Mark Esper celebrated the bespectacled centenarian too. “I salute your service and your lifetime of determination,” Esper tweeted.
The National WWII Museum, which is located in New Orleans near Brooks' home, organized a party in front of his porch around 10 a.m. The museum’s vocal trio regaled Brooks with a singing of “Happy Birthday” and a military flyover streaked across the Louisiana sky.
Defense Secretary Mark Esper celebrated the bespectacled centenarian too. “I salute your service and your lifetime of determination,” Esper tweeted.
He looks young for his age, and he's still going on strong. There's hope for us yet.