U.S. Most seasoned Living World War II Veteran Richard Overton to Turn 109, The most established living World War II veteran will turn 109 years of age Monday, however he as of now has a head begin with festivals.
Richard Overton's loved ones tossed him a birthday bash Sunday in Austin, Texas, with upwards of 100 individuals in participation, including Mayor Steve Adler and the collaborator head of the Austin Police Department, ABC's Austin partner station KVUE-TV reported.
"I feel cheerful that I've made it," Overton told ABC News. "I know I can't make another 109, so I'm fulfilled by this one."The most seasoned living World War II veteran will turn 109 years of age Monday, however he as of now has a head begin with festivals.
Richard Overton's loved ones tossed him a birthday bash Sunday in Austin, Texas, with upwards of 100 individuals in participation, including Mayor Steve Adler and the collaborator head of the Austin Police Department, ABC's Austin partner station KVUE-TV reported.
"I feel cheerful that I've made it," Overton told ABC News. "I know I can't make another 109, so I'm fulfilled by this one."Mighty Fine Burgers Fries and Shakes supported the occasion at his neighbor's home.
At the point when requested the key to his life span, Overton, who has outlasted two wives and has been single for around 30 years, said he has none."That's what God just knows. That is God's work. He's the person who keeps me living," said Overton, who said he smokes 12 stogies a day.
"I've been smoking stogies since I was 18 years of age. I have over $100 worth of stogies now."
In spite of the fact that Overton doesn't have any kids, he said, "I have a considerable measure of family: the greatest family in Austin.When solicited whether he has recollections from his five years of administration in World War II, he said, "I've been all over the place: water and area."
Overton will commend his birthday with cake at his congregation Sunday.
"I don't know how they are going to celebrate at chapel," he said. "It's their gathering. I'm simply going."
Richard Overton's loved ones tossed him a birthday bash Sunday in Austin, Texas, with upwards of 100 individuals in participation, including Mayor Steve Adler and the collaborator head of the Austin Police Department, ABC's Austin partner station KVUE-TV reported.
"I feel cheerful that I've made it," Overton told ABC News. "I know I can't make another 109, so I'm fulfilled by this one."The most seasoned living World War II veteran will turn 109 years of age Monday, however he as of now has a head begin with festivals.
Richard Overton's loved ones tossed him a birthday bash Sunday in Austin, Texas, with upwards of 100 individuals in participation, including Mayor Steve Adler and the collaborator head of the Austin Police Department, ABC's Austin partner station KVUE-TV reported.
"I feel cheerful that I've made it," Overton told ABC News. "I know I can't make another 109, so I'm fulfilled by this one."Mighty Fine Burgers Fries and Shakes supported the occasion at his neighbor's home.
At the point when requested the key to his life span, Overton, who has outlasted two wives and has been single for around 30 years, said he has none."That's what God just knows. That is God's work. He's the person who keeps me living," said Overton, who said he smokes 12 stogies a day.
"I've been smoking stogies since I was 18 years of age. I have over $100 worth of stogies now."
In spite of the fact that Overton doesn't have any kids, he said, "I have a considerable measure of family: the greatest family in Austin.When solicited whether he has recollections from his five years of administration in World War II, he said, "I've been all over the place: water and area."
Overton will commend his birthday with cake at his congregation Sunday.
"I don't know how they are going to celebrate at chapel," he said. "It's their gathering. I'm simply going."
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