Remembering Richard Overton, America’s oldest WWII veteran

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Published 2019-01-12

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, U.S. Army General John M. Murray and Austin Mayor Steve Adler were among hundreds who gathered to celebrate the life of Richard Overton of Austin, who at 112 was America’s oldest man and the nation’s oldest WWII veteran, at a public funeral at Shoreline Church on Saturday, Jan. 12, 2018. Overton died on December 27, 2018.

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@tnntaronewsnetwork4514 4 years ago

Anyone else just saw the video about his life at 109 years old? This man was a gift god bless him
@Mysterdark 4 years ago

He was 34 YEARS old when he joined ww2. He was older then most soldiers on there... what a legend...
@detritus10001 4 years ago

One of the greatest Americans to ever draw breath.
@supreme986 5 years ago

The best diet Cigars, Whisky and butter pecan ice cream! 💯
@AnOnYmOuS-lq8ge 5 years ago

Good bye Richard enjoy heaven you earned it 😢🙏
@giraffeman326 3 years ago

“I may give out but I never give up” - Richard Overton
@MrChickenicecream 4 years ago

I’m proud to be from the same state this man lived in. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
@crackshot4797 5 years ago

I've followed Mr. Overton for quite a while, and was so sad to hear of his passing. We should appreciate our WWII veterans while we still have them around
@989.racingclub6 3 years ago

He joined the army at 34, being much older than the other soldiers. He built his own house by himself after the war. He had a diet of cigars, whisky, and butter pecan ice cream, and lived to be the oldest surviving WW2 veteran. What a legend.
@alexism.7712 4 years ago

I wanted this man to live forever at the rate he was going
@gregericson6177 5 years ago

What a hero. Rest In Peace sir. You are the reason this world goes around. Can you erect a life sized statue of him in his hometown, please. The world needs this.
@georgetunstill2341 4 years ago

I did not know he had passed away until I saw this video on my recommended list. I do not live in Austin or Texas but the best thing I will remember about Sgt. Overton is the meme of him smoking a cigar, a glass of whiskey on his table and brandishing a Thompson submachine gun. No, no one will ever be as cool as Mr. Overton smoking a cigar, drinking whiskey and brandishing a Thompson submachine gun cool. Rest easy, sir.
@jobu120 3 years ago

Rest in Peace sir,Thank You for your service,not only as a soldier,but as a Wonderful human being! Alot of people don't know this but,everyday is Veterans day.
@seanoleary1979 4 years ago

RIP to one of the most inspirational human beings ever to walk the Earth!
@zacharykim5596 5 years ago

Thank for your service
@herewardthewake5502 4 years ago

Rest now my friend. Respect from England.
@danielpurcell7395 4 years ago

This Man played the hand he was dealt.and drew all Aces. He was truly one of the GreatOnes in our country’s history. Let his life be a lesson to all. Rest in Eternal Peace Brother. Former USAF, Vietnam Vet.
@daviddavidson8050 4 years ago

Salute Mr. Overton! May flights of angels sing thee to thy rest Dear Sir.
@potatobrushed5508 4 years ago

Richard you're a legend enjoy heaven rest in peace
@5000arod 5 years ago

Rest In Peace BROTHER YOU WILL BE MISSED😢🙏💯