Tuesday, September 5, 2017

Mr. Overton


I may give out, but I never give up.

Austin resident Richard Arvin Overton, now age 111 and America's oldest living World War II veteran, attributes his longevity to a daily regimen of cigars, whiskey, and ice cream.  Watch this wonderful little biography of him and listen to his philosophy of life that keeps him going.





Earlier this year, the City of Austin marked his birthday by renaming the street he lives on:





2 comments:

Davis said...

God love him! An example for us all.

Russ Manley said...

Yes indeed.

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