109-Year-Old Veteran and His Secrets to Life Will Make You Smile | Short Film Showcase
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Published 2017-02-05
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Meet Richard Overton, America's oldest veteran. Born on May 11, 1906, he has celebrated 110 birthdays (109 at the time of filming) and counting. The supercentenarian has lived through the Great Depression, served in World War II, and witnessed the rise of the Internet. From the Ford Model T to self-driving cars, more technological and scientific progress have occurred in Overton's lifetime than perhaps any other century in history.
The whiskey-drinking, cigar-smoking elder reveals his secrets to longevity in this lively short film.
www.overtonfilm.com/
Want to help Mr. Overton stay in his Austin, TX home? Donate to his home medical care expenses on GoFundMe.
bit.ly/GoFundMeRichardOverton
Credits: Matt Cooper (director, producer); Rocky Conly (cinematographer, producer); John Halecky (producer).
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All Comments (21)
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Richard Overton's journey has been such a source of inspiration here at National Geographic, and we hope you'll join us as we continue to celebrate his amazing life.
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109 years old still rocks a rifle and smokes a cigar. Drives an old ford manual and fought in WW2. This is a whole new level of being a badass
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He has the right to call a 80 year old man "Son"
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He wouldve been 116 years old today. Rest In Peace Richard Arvin Overton. (1906-2018)
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"I may give out, but I'll never give up." That hit hard.
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I got it , 12 cigars a day, 4 cups of coffee in the morning , whiskey , icecream. Wish me luck
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imagine being 70 and living another 42 years.
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Rest in peace, Richard. Thank you so much for your service.
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Crazy how he was that old and was still sharp, no Alzheimer’s or dementia, the things that usually affect old folks, I know he’s gone now, but I can only hope by the grace of god that I can grow that old and be that badass
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When he said "back in my days" you know he aint bullshitting
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He died on December 27, 2018(112 years old). Rest in peace Richard Arvin Overton 🙏
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Cigars, Coffee, Whiskey, Classic Ford, Bible and Church, thats America right there.
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"It makes me happy." This is the true way to have a long life. Forget what anybody else thinks about it, if it makes you happy then go for it.
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109 and still opening doors for people. Respect.
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This man is a WWII vet, 109 years old, drives stick, and smokes a cigar? The level of badass-ery is through the freakin' roof...
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People like him make you feel better about growing older.
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What's crazy is, he was old enough to remember every major American war in the 20th century
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He’s no longer alive but he live 112 yrs He lived a good long life Rip
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Lighting a cigar with a gas stove at 109 years old, this man is an absolute legend
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Feels like you sat down with an old friend. Rip Mr.Overton
