God, whiskey, cigars, guns & still going strong at 108 Richard Overton, born May 11th, 1906, is Americas oldest living veteran, spent Veterans Day like any old other day... on the porch, smoking a cigar, sipping a cup of coffee stiffened with whiskey. Richard served in the South Pacific from 1942 through 1945, including stops in Hawaii, Guam, Palau and Iwo Jima. He left the U.S. Army in October 1945. On discussing his longevity, Overton said, “I drink whiskey in my coffee. Sometimes I drink it straight. I smoke my cigars, blow the smoke out – I don’t swallow it.” Upon being asked the secret to living a long life Overton replied, “I ain’t got nothing to do with that. No, that’s God’s work. Yeah, but I think I’m gonna make it. I done made it this far, I’m gonna still make it on further…Whatever God gives me. If He gives me 10 more years, I hope I’ll be able to take it. If He gives me 5, I hope I’ll be able to take it.” We salute you and thank you for your service Mr. Overton!
Posted on: Thu, 13 Nov 2014 03:23:11 +0000
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