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.
I remember seeing your report a few months ago, and telling myself that other people still alive lived through so many different times. I have just learned of his death, I look again at your report, and I tell myself that things that were contemporary even yesterday, now belong to the past. It's a pretty weird feeling. (sorry for my English)
I wonder what he would’ve thought if he lived to see Covid -19 especially since he was born in 1906 he would’ve been 12 years old during the Spanish flu .
Dude his first car was a model T ford...... that means as a youngster he rode everywhere in a wagon, or walked, or rode a horse or a mule! Let that sink in for a minute...... we're not that far removed from "the old days"!
Because our western culture and dark forces attempt to create divisions between people and this is just another one; creating generational divides between people that have previously existed for millennia. Obviously one who has experience from age has wisdom and knowledge to share with the younger and less experienced. Modern internet culture does just the opposite because the more you can divide people the more you can control and exploit them.
Dont believe that's false you guys are stupid that video was posted in 2017 and hes 109 years old so give him more 3 years he died in 2020 ??? That's a lie count ...
It would be one of the worst things for a person to endure in life. It would also be something that would take someone emotionally strong... I don't know if I could do such a thing I always said I would live to be 100 and in my family many have but after meeting my soulmate getting married and us having two amazing sweet daughters I am not really feeling that I could possibly watch me burry my loved ones like that😢
such inspiring words to us latter generations who believe that working is a Sin, but may He Live Longer especially knowing not his arrival nor departure.
I like hearing stories. I wanna hear his time in the Great Depression, stories of when he fought in WWII, and stories of your childhood are always the best. My mom calls people who went through WWI-9/11 the "Great Generation" She says they went through the most changes in life.
@Axion oh, well, it would've still been cool to meet him and hear his stories. He probably had a lot. Now, this is where the people who knew him, pass the stories on.
Richard Overton died on December 27 at the age of 112, 230 days May Mr Overton truly rest in peace with all the other brave men who sacrificed their lives for us WE LOVE YOU RICHARD
no, it´s old school, good manners and respect. i open doors for elders too. my grandfather and father open doors, carry the shopping and are just from another time when chivalry was something to be proud of
Pretty crazy that he lived through almost the entire 1900's and lived to 2018. He witnessed so much of the change that has happened to humanity that we read about today
Basically his advice is, you're gonna get knocked down, hurt (physically and mentally), fired,/laid off, friends/loved ones leave voluntarily/involuntarily, but even if they take it all, it's on you to decide how to react.
I did some research, and I found out that as of today (9/8/18), Mr. Overton is still alive. He is still living in Austin, TX, just and turned 112 years of age this past May. May God continue to BLESS Mr. Overton, and I deeply thank and honor him for his service to our country.
I always like heros and I also like hearing like hearing his story what he did in the past and what he still do at 109 but I am sad he died at 112 because I like Richard the best WW2 veteran ever
But is making you happy really the key to your understanding of life? Or has your own questions are too late to look into? Because it is selfish, crazy, and not helpful for people in their selfish non-harmful deeds? That's the kind of competence you'd rather not look into. You'd probably waste your own time letting yourself depending on other people. While the certain person alone does all the tasks for you. I hope you know that your prefix in your name. Is not the real you but a character. Such identity it is I suppose.
please read the song verse I have written from years ago! Thank you. Knowing when you are happy is very serious business ad can lead to contentment or resentment or rage or ?
At 109 this vet still drives, walks, talks, smoke cigars daily, who loves his whiskey, has strong spiritual faith, still rocks gold rings on his fingers, and lets not forget, he also has a sweet tender young thang of a wife at her young age of 91 (18 yrs younger). Everything about this guy is just damn cool.
my wife is always trying to make me quite the whiskey (hennessy to be specific) and cigars! she asks me why I do it and I keep telling her 'because it makes me feel better!'. *do what makes you feel good and don't hurt anyone!
the best thing that he's smoking cigars dailey until now so the reason of a short life is not smoking cigars and cigarettes the real reason is because ur not happy ☺
haruka the gen 3er Aw so edgy, you’re one of those people who needs likes on a stupid yt comment to feel better about themselves because why are you here on this video in the first place? 😂 Just to be annoying af.
I think the key to his longevity is that he did what made him happy and what made him feel good, thus minimizing stress. Stress greatly contributes to early death.
Interesting, Jeanne Calment the oldest lady to have lived that can be verified also smoked. Do these Centurions know something that the docs don't?? If u look up Centurion's you'll find half smoked. According to docs this should not be. Oh wait could the docs be wrong? It's also known that back in the days an autopsy was quick, if u smoked that was the reason for ur death. No autopsy needed. She also drank wine and ate chocolate regularly.
Drew Gadsby id like to see you shift gears at 109 years old. just give him credit for driving at his age. my grand father is 75 and he can't drive for shit
@@Smokiejoe679 If you're curious, one of the comments said that he died on Dec 27, 2018, at the age of 112. I don't know if that's true, but another person said he died in that year, so I believe it. What a great run, though, eh? And it seems like he was literally in the driver's seat for all of it.
Hows that gangster??? Lmao u kids nowadays arent very bright.. We're gonna have to wait till the next generation for everything to get better (technology, health..Ect)
@@nicorod5498 these kids ain’t bright cause their parents weren’t either 🤷♂️ everyone loves playing the blame game soo much it has become an American tradition to point fingers 😏 typical first worlders
TheGhost030 I did 2 in Afghanistan and 1 in Iraq also with the 82nd. 2/504th PIR. Thanks you for the sacrifices you made for our great country! Airborne!!
He won life. He was happy and that’s all that really matters in life edit 19-10-20: I posted this when i was depressed last year and i just saw this comment had 2.4k likes. I didn’t think anyone would see this
Nothing in life matters though, you might have a personal subjective goal that you’ve reached and you call that success but in the real world you’ve achieved nothing
Adromedox there’s absolutely no point in being nihilistic about these things either then, just live life for whatever it is and move on, it’s really not all that hard, you’re just making it hard for yourself.
It sounds like the key to life is to focus on what makes sense and what makes you happy. He didn't really talk about what he doesn't like. This was a sweet video.
"Keeps me going" "makes me feel good" "I think it helps me push myself along" "Good to have a spiritual life but you gotta live it!" -Topic was church.
That's what I took from this as well. No need to have all the new flashy things in life, no need to compete with others to have the better thing, just need to be happy with what you have
You know whats crazy? Lets assume you get 112 one day, and still you wont see that huge differences in life than he did. When he was born they rarely had cars or supermarkets. But forget about that. Thats not as groundbreaking as TV, internet and telephones in every household. When he was young no one would have even imagined a wireless way for instant communication across the entire globus! And yet he saw the change. Wonder what he thought of the america today. Or the world in general. Especially in comparision.
He is a lot older than that car. I used to drive a 1969 Ford F-150 and his truck looks to be around the same age. He was born around 1908 so when he was 60 that truck was brand new!
@I love movies , I love al pcino I can't tell if you're trolling or being serious. This ww2 vet fought for freedom and assisted in taking down the most brutal genocide in the last 100 years.
@@ilovemoviesilovealpacino7481 i suppose if you were in charge you would have turned your back to Hitlers victims and feel seld righteous for it. Grow up.
I come back to this video often. So much wisdom from someone so badass. Gonna crack a tub of butter pecan ice cream just for you Mr. Overton. Rest in peace.
i dont believe it because it says here that he is 109 years of age and it was made in 2017. Meaning he couldn't have aged 2 years in the span of 1 year.
I love how he says “ it makes me feel good” about anything he does it may be simple to most but he’s appreciative for everything I strive to be like this just beautiful
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.
Rest in peace
I remember seeing your report a few months ago, and telling myself that other people still alive lived through so many different times.
I have just learned of his death, I look again at your report, and I tell myself that things that were contemporary even yesterday, now belong to the past.
It's a pretty weird feeling.
(sorry for my English)
Rip Richard😭😭😭
Just came across this clip today and found he just passed away today. RIP Mr. Overton
Rest in peace
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
dont forget about the whiskey haha, RIP ):
The car is actually Automatic
Let’s get this guy’s comment to a 109
And they say smoking kills you
Init
He’s no longer alive but he live 112 yrs
He lived a good long life
Rip
Rip
How you sure?
Rip... almost cried a few times! Touching 💯
Some say he is still smoking a cigar in heaven
Wows
This documentary was done in 2016 before his birthday. He was born 1906 and died 2018 at age 112.
May he Rest In Paradise❤️🕊
واش دخل ربك فيها
@C Don't know what the heck you said, but I'll take it as a positive and thumbs up..
@C இ்வகையைச்வ ஊரில் உள்ள தைஐஔ என்று சொல்லி விட்டு போய் விட்டாள் என? னை
C ومن انت عشان تحكم على الناس وتقاضيهم ؟؟ من حسن اسلام المرء تركه مالا يعنيه
@@maxenra I know Arabic and it isn't something good
He wouldve been 116 years old today.
Rest In Peace Richard Arvin Overton.
(1906-2018)
Thanks for the update.
RIP
118*
@@jakobus4353 🤓🤓🤓🤓🤓
I wonder what he would’ve thought if he lived to see Covid -19 especially since he was born in 1906 he would’ve been 12 years old during the Spanish flu .
He died on December 27, 2018(112 years old). Rest in peace Richard Arvin Overton 🙏
Hunter the Siberian Husky thats my sisters birthday
Atleast he got it...His last Christmas. Rest in peace.
Rest in Peace 💎
Rest in peace
R.I.P
He passed away in 2018 at 112 years. What an amazing journey!
RIP.
Your numbers ain't adding up bro, this was released in 2017
@@prisonmike4126 probably was recorded a few years before
@@prisonmike4126 it was filmed in 2015. If you look Mr Overton up you will find the information that he died in 2018.
@@prisonmike4126 you're trying to be smartass but looks dumb in the process bro
❤️
thats crazy, he was born before the first tv, and lived past the internet. what a life
Dude his first car was a model T ford...... that means as a youngster he rode everywhere in a wagon, or walked, or rode a horse or a mule! Let that sink in for a minute...... we're not that far removed from "the old days"!
@Sharad Kazimi yeah i ment pasted its invention...
Interesting fact 🤔
jim bishop model t wasn’t the first car. However, before the model t cars were such a rare luxury so your comment is kinda right
Yeah
People like him make you feel better about growing older.
@Igoendez69People are @$$holes
Facts
The doctors who told him to stop smoking are already dead
You don't say!👍😁
Lol
Really did he die ??
Youssef Zaghloul yeah
😂
I don’t understand why people don’t like listening to old people’s stories, I’d listen for hours
Exactly! I've been thinking of seeking out some older (than me lol) folks, to hear their stories.
Because our western culture and dark forces attempt to create divisions between people and this is just another one; creating generational divides between people that have previously existed for millennia. Obviously one who has experience from age has wisdom and knowledge to share with the younger and less experienced. Modern internet culture does just the opposite because the more you can divide people the more you can control and exploit them.
JoJo Ma bro, dark forces? 😭😭
@@lavag1rl646 bruh LMAOOOO
@@jojoma4025 too much anime for you bro
When he said "back in my days" you know he aint bullshitting
Lol funny
Lmao
Hammertyme, motorhead, indeed i.e. Afro-Indonesian. Never felt so black.
😂😂😂😂😂😂
Fr
7 years later, I still come back to watch this.
Me, too...
Respect 🙏
Just to remind you, mate😊
He has the right to call a 80 year old man "Son"
Darth Zim yep or a 90 year old
i wish he was my grandpa
MEME FACTORY depending on how old you are, you're going to have to add a couple of greats in front of grandpa 😂😂😂😂😋
Patrick Martin lol
Dun* if he's from Queens
Sad to hear he died this past December. He made it to 112 years old. Amazing.
R.i.P...true facts, God Bless.💖
Incredible life he lived.
His cup sure was to the fullest. .
Dont believe that's false you guys are stupid that video was posted in 2017 and hes 109 years old so give him more 3 years he died in 2020 ??? That's a lie count ...
@Grignak01 What's sad about living until 112 years old? That's a long time.
He died aged 112, last December for a lung infection called pneumonia...
R.I.P Legend
why are you acting like pneumonia is something most people don't know about?
@@jackpen5341 maybe for people who dont know and would like to know or can't you muster enough brain cells to figure it out?
@@pureintellectualbeing3575 ty
Zompi :p prised god
Zompi :p my grandma was 101 when she died like 1999
“I may give out but I never give up” brought tears to my eyes. Thank you Mr. Overton for your service and life long advice.
Everything he says always sounds like a wise quote
"A lotta people dont like soup"
Gray Torres Lol
@@TheCommonLizardWizard 🤣
True
@@TheCommonLizardWizard Ikr..😄😄
Born in 1907, and made it to the Internet
Quite a feat
1906
made it to the 21st century
Amazing
I feel like the rougher your life is, the longer you’ll live...just like all those veterans who are still so fit
This guy has probably seen people be born all the way through their death. Imagine being old enough to witness everyone you love live and die.
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That Gaming Guy 3
No
It would be one of the worst things for a person to endure in life. It would also be something that would take someone emotionally strong... I don't know if I could do such a thing I always said I would live to be 100 and in my family many have but after meeting my soulmate getting married and us having two amazing sweet daughters I am not really feeling that I could possibly watch me burry my loved ones like that😢
“I may give out but I never give up” what an inspiring video! Thank you Mr. Overton!
"I may give out but I'll never give up"- GOLDEN
such inspiring words to us latter generations who believe that working is a Sin, but may He Live Longer especially knowing not his arrival nor departure.
Agreed
Mr.Benjamin T. Martin I'm here
Mr.Benjamin T. Martin THAT WAS WEIRD AS SOON AS I READ THAT HE SAID IT IN THE VIDEO 😂
Cojo SprinklePants 😂😂😂😂
He seems like that cool old dude who's got a ton of badass stories to tell.
I like hearing stories. I wanna hear his time in the Great Depression, stories of when he fought in WWII, and stories of your childhood are always the best. My mom calls people who went through WWI-9/11 the "Great Generation" She says they went through the most changes in life.
@Axion oh, well, it would've still been cool to meet him and hear his stories. He probably had a lot. Now, this is where the people who knew him, pass the stories on.
He is and he does.
@@isaphoenix9673
Me too i love stories
yeah, i wish i could have met him when he was alive
Richard Overton died on December 27 at the age of 112, 230 days
May Mr Overton truly rest in peace with all the other brave men who sacrificed their lives for us
WE LOVE YOU RICHARD
Amen
Umm. I think you messed up writing that bc 112230 days is over 300 years.
@@sherbloink I think he probably meant 112yrs. + 230 days
SoloC Iamme ohhh okay my bad
Thank you for the update Jordan.
Mr. Overton, you are an inspiration to this 87-year-old youngster. Thank you for being an honest you.
Are you still living?
You got lots more time. Enjoy life and inspire young people
109 and still opening doors for people. Respect.
Tim Page I love this man
apparently thats sexist these days
no, it´s old school, good manners and respect. i open doors for elders too. my grandfather and father open doors, carry the shopping and are just from another time when chivalry was something to be proud of
While people are supposed to open doors for him.
right!
12 cigars a day, 4 glasses of whiskey, classic Ford pickup, healthy, and 109 years old with a 91 year old shorty? Legendary.
And a ww2 veteran he’s goated🐐
Im tryin be like him n get to that age. Nokap
@@jaestreets1708 fr
Indeed🥃
@@jaestreets1708 You won't
“I may give out, but I never give up.” -Mr.Overton
SOUND IN THE CITY You are a wonderful person for doing that quote.
I was going to do that quote 😡😂😁
Oh my god I'm just doing my usual end-of-the-video comments scrolling and he says that sentence right when I read it. Perfect timing. Wow.
Lapin when happens, it's amazing
Lapin ikr!!!
Thats a tattoo
Pretty crazy that he lived through almost the entire 1900's and lived to 2018.
He witnessed so much of the change that has happened to humanity that we read about today
“I may give out, but I’ll never give up” hands down one of the best quotes I’ve heard
Yep well said
Well said 👏
Basically his advice is, you're gonna get knocked down, hurt (physically and mentally), fired,/laid off, friends/loved ones leave voluntarily/involuntarily, but even if they take it all, it's on you to decide how to react.
I agree 💯
@Kyle McCloud that’s very true. Words to live by.
These old school people are the toughest to ever walk the earth. Never duplicated, only appreciated. Respect!
singing Isaac
Our education system is producing weak individuals now.
Yes thats right amen!!!
Dan MacLean I totally agree! A lot of wisdom and intelligence...🌟✨”Champion’s”🏁✨🌟 @CalebProductionz
Aayush
You absolutely make absolutely no sense, sorry black men aren’t so tough anymore because we don’t gotta worry about being bombed & shot
" I may give out but I'll never give up. " R.I.P you absolute badass. I would've been honored to have met you sir.
Blkeclipse L Me too😔
He died?
@@spidefire9984 yup in 2018
@@menfefan8893 what can I say? That's life he lived long
@@menfefan8893 that's sad...
I come back to this video whenever im at my lowest
You got to put God first and call out to him everyday. God is author of your story!
Then calling out to Gid isn't really a need, You just say thanks. God knows where you'll end up. @@MochaQueen5
Fax
Same here
No stress. No trying to live outside his means. Relaxed and comfortable in his life decisions. That's how he lived as long as he did.
I wish everyone would apply these methods to their lives. I think things would be greatly different and they would be much happier!
@@shannonwilliams1941And then an accident happens
And luck off course. I know that is not in our control, but it is still the largest factor.
Wdym lived
@@dreamkrushgaming9907 He died in 2018 if I may believe the other comments
*Rest Easy Chief*
RIP. Can't even imagine the conversations he's having in Heaven right now.
When did he die?
@@gamebreakerx2006 27th of December 2018
uubbaaa wow ok RIP
OMG i just checked him up before christmas and he was alive...What a legend
He just turned 112! Happy Birthday Richard!
Sefu video was made years before it was uploaded
bassallyear you mean 111?
Sefu stfu
he died
I glad to hear he is still alive I got worried for a second.
Men like him made America what it was supposed to be. God bless him.
He finally gave out, but never gave up. Respect
Nuh-uh you lying bro.
@james gomez Sorry but he actually did die. Look it up.
He's chillin with the Lord now having a good ol' time. I guarantee it.
@@jamesgomez6548 same here bro😒😒
Sadly at that age any little illness can get you... But he kept healthy for a good long time. Good for him
"I may give out, but I'll never give up."
That hit hard.
Yea that’s a quote to live by right there
Definitely affected how I move going forward.
@@frankcarlo7A great quote to live by is: “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest"
Jesus says this to you today! 😊
@@Jesus_Christ_loves_you_alotAmen, feller! I love, "Cast all of your anxieties on me."
I wrote this quote on paper, put it in a frame, and, hung it on my bedroom wall.
“I still walk. I still talk. And I still drive.”
And he still dresses himself and looks SHARP!
Much respect Sir 🙏🏽❤️
he sadly passed 2 years ago
yep...
he did
@Elijah ASMR estimates
@@knightoflasvegas6895 omg 🙏 Rip a great soul
His voice is nothing but HOPE , and a good piece of mind 🫶🏽🙏
I did some research, and I found out that as of today (9/8/18), Mr. Overton is still alive. He is still living in Austin, TX, just and turned 112 years of age this past May. May God continue to BLESS Mr. Overton, and I deeply thank and honor him for his service to our country.
ATX represent
Amazing
"I did some research" aka i googled his name
Damm thanks for the info
@Slime Privilege: FYI, I used Bing!
90% of the reason why he did the things he did “cause it make me happy” that’s the way to live. God bless this legend
exactly they're the heroes we need to support and empower wdyt about helping them?
I always like heros and I also like hearing like hearing his story what he did in the past and what he still do at 109 but I am sad he died at 112 because I like Richard the best WW2 veteran ever
But is making you happy really the key to your understanding of life? Or has your own questions are too late to look into? Because it is selfish, crazy, and not helpful for people in their selfish non-harmful deeds? That's the kind of competence you'd rather not look into. You'd probably waste your own time letting yourself depending on other people. While the certain person alone does all the tasks for you. I hope you know that your prefix in your name. Is not the real you but a character. Such identity it is I suppose.
thats how he lived this long because he was happy
please read the song verse I have written from years ago! Thank you. Knowing when you are happy is very serious business ad can lead to contentment or resentment or rage or ?
He did things that made him happy, that's his secret.
RenegadeJ20 most real and true comment I’ve seen
I really agreed to you
Was looking for ths
Yep
healthy is about happiness
A marvelous story of Mr. Richard Overton! R.I.P Richard Overton.
At 109 this vet still drives, walks, talks, smoke cigars daily, who loves his whiskey, has strong spiritual faith, still rocks gold rings on his fingers, and lets not forget, he also has a sweet tender young thang of a wife at her young age of 91 (18 yrs younger). Everything about this guy is just damn cool.
Thumbs up.
my wife is always trying to make me quite the whiskey (hennessy to be specific) and cigars! she asks me why I do it and I keep telling her 'because it makes me feel better!'.
*do what makes you feel good and don't hurt anyone!
xana hyun that old guy doesn't have that young tender (91 y.o.) around for nothing.
the best thing that he's smoking cigars dailey until now
so the reason of a short life is not smoking cigars and cigarettes
the real reason is because ur not happy ☺
Leslie Anderson Hennessy doesn't make whiskey. We don't believe you. You're 12.
RIP Mr. Overton - thank you for your service.
He dead
haruka the gen 3er
Aw so edgy, you’re one of those people who needs likes on a stupid yt comment to feel better about themselves because why are you here on this video in the first place? 😂 Just to be annoying af.
Bri bro chill
👍👏👏👏👏👏💓
He died?
When someone dies at his age you really can’t be sad, just happy that he lived that kind of life. God speed!
I want to live 700 years, and I m not joking.
yes in my country, ppl only cry at young ppl funeral, but for those who reach 90s, we talk & laugh comfortably at the funeral, consider it a blessing
My grandpa died at 117 on June 2006. He would tell stories that will make people value their life if they are giving up.
117? What is his secret of living such a long life? Did he have high blood pressure?
i often come to this video to straighten myself up when i’m feeling down about life, humbling myself, it make me feel good.
Same here it calms me down
It has a golden vibe
Same
Facts
Esp this year.
I think the key to his longevity is that he did what made him happy and what made him feel good, thus minimizing stress. Stress greatly contributes to early death.
Interesting, Jeanne Calment the oldest lady to have lived that can be verified also smoked. Do these Centurions know something that the docs don't?? If u look up Centurion's you'll find half smoked. According to docs this should not be. Oh wait could the docs be wrong? It's also known that back in the days an autopsy was quick, if u smoked that was the reason for ur death. No autopsy needed. She also drank wine and ate chocolate regularly.
The simple things in life mean less stress and adequate happiness.
Best comment I read
F A C T S
While u may be right it’s his genetic deck more than that ,
My 98 year old grandfather was a marine during ww2 and just died a few months ago so this really gets to me. May Richard rest in peace.
Rest in peace.
🤔
My condolences, his legacy will live on through you.
May Richard and ur grandpa rest easy and may God give them both the best in heaven. Inshallah
I'm sorry for your loss 😯😔
this guy radiates such positive energy
“My first car was a Ford Model T”. Unreal.
RIP good sir.
I scrolled down to read this then right after he said it
My first car ws medieval horse
I swear this dude is the most chill guy in the world.
I'm Not Aaron + Fo Sho 🙌👍👍👍🎉
That's why he lived this long
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...
Well friend we did invent the thing . Only makes sense to make it easier second.
Drew Gadsby id like to see you shift gears at 109 years old. just give him credit for driving at his age. my grand father is 75 and he can't drive for shit
he also lived thru ww1
smokes a cigar and is still alive, thats just badass
Drew Gadsby I know I misread i'm sorry. tried to delete my comment but it wouldnt work
To me thats a hero. Simple things in life give you joy. Wish you all the best Mr. Overton
Just would love to sit and listen to his stories of life
Same
My grandparents passed away when I was very young so I cant
Ouh yes, with a good cigar and whiskey
Was thinking same !
Me too
There is something so pure about this guy who appreciates everything like soup, cats, his old car .we can really learn something from him
Günter TV gotta be grateful in life🙏🏾
Absolutely
Thats what I felt the whole time I watched...wisdom
dont forget the cigar 💁🏽♂️
Exactly. So many lessons here. Best to just keep things simple and be happy.
He’s seen 20 presidents in his lifetime, starting with Theodore Roosevelt..
That’s a lot of history
Is he still alive today?
Mustang 679 No
Flif ok thank you for letting me know at least his at peace now .
@@Smokiejoe679 If you're curious, one of the comments said that he died on Dec 27, 2018, at the age of 112. I don't know if that's true, but another person said he died in that year, so I believe it. What a great run, though, eh? And it seems like he was literally in the driver's seat for all of it.
they dont make em like this no more. Thank you sir for your service
Idk why, but I love listening to old people's stories
It's because it's like a living legend, also its wholesome even if it's about war.
Me too. They often have so many simple life lessons and wisdom to pass along.
For me it's like 'wow this person made it through life. I aspire to be like that.'
Same and they are like nice people too not like this new generation
Messi Hernandez there are good and bad apples in every generation
Lighting his cigar from a stove... that's real gangster for 109.
I still get burned my face by my litre. 🤣
Inspired by him,indians copied this to kgf film trailer😌
Hows that gangster??? Lmao u kids nowadays arent very bright.. We're gonna have to wait till the next generation for everything to get better (technology, health..Ect)
@@nicorod5498 these kids ain’t bright cause their parents weren’t either 🤷♂️ everyone loves playing the blame game soo much it has become an American tradition to point fingers 😏 typical first worlders
@@Ahakartune wise words
A true warrior and nothing but a bad ass, hats off to you sir from one veteran to another. Godspeed 🙏
Nobody - MUSIC US army 4 tours 3 to afghan 1 to iraq. 82nd
Lost a fucking leg in kandahar
TheGhost030 I did 2 in Afghanistan and 1 in Iraq also with the 82nd. 2/504th PIR. Thanks you for the sacrifices you made for our great country! Airborne!!
B Stimp godspeed brother!and you are my brother! Hooah
TheGhost030 you both sacrificed for nothing... 2 million dead middle easterners later and where are? no where.
He won life. He was happy and that’s all that really matters in life
edit 19-10-20: I posted this when i was depressed last year and i just saw this comment had 2.4k likes. I didn’t think anyone would see this
agreed
Nothing in life matters though, you might have a personal subjective goal that you’ve reached and you call that success but in the real world you’ve achieved nothing
Adromedox Don’t give me an existential crisis.
Adromedox Oh god not again
Adromedox there’s absolutely no point in being nihilistic about these things either then, just live life for whatever it is and move on, it’s really not all that hard, you’re just making it hard for yourself.
I like that quote:
_"because it makes me happy"_
Hey, about to ruin this but...
Police: why did you kill that child?
Me: because it made me happy.
*why did you crush 17 preschoolers with a coffee table?*
(whispering) _because it made me happy_
@@pedrolopes4332 you are definitely my type of person
Thx
He makes smoking sound healthy lol
I want to buy this man a drink and listen to all his stories
Ryan Sanchez me too..
Ryan Sanchez I second that motion.
Ryan Sanchez same. he must have a lot of cool shit to talk about. makes me respect old people and im only 14.
Ahah in 109 (110 now) years there are a lot of stories, probably you're gonna die of old age while he's still talking :)
General Jack ,
This gentleman will stay in our hearts forever. He gives so much in just this video. RIP sir
It sounds like the key to life is to focus on what makes sense and what makes you happy. He didn't really talk about what he doesn't like. This was a sweet video.
I agree. On top of just doing what makes you happy drink milk everyday!
In addition, you gotta drink soup. Broccoli soup, man. That stuff is delicious and healthy.
"Keeps me going" "makes me feel good" "I think it helps me push myself along" "Good to have a spiritual life but you gotta live it!" -Topic was church.
whatever it sounds like the key in life is not a philosophy or attitude but good genetics complemented by reasonably healthy lifestyle
RPDBY indeed, healthy eating and good routine to keep the body going
I lost my grand father, also a World War II veteran at the age of 103. So amazing to sit by and listen to the experiences of these great men
Nice name brother
I'm jealous to you brother..
black ppl live forever. and look half their age from 40 up
You are very lucky
Chebongkeng Kingsley god bless him, and yourself. 🇺🇸
its nice to see that even at 109 years of age that you still use the element on the stove to light your cigar. A real OG
He’s 112 Years Old Now...Still as good as he was in the video
That's immediately, what I thought!
His stove doesn't have an element lol. It's gas.
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DPunkClips thx i needed that bro
Love this. "I may give out, but I will never give up." Thank you kind sir for those amazing words
I've seen this guy smoking on his porch while walking my dog. He is an American hero and I love his attitude
He is an American hero, just a minor correction ;-)
He's dead
He died like three years ago.
@@capnsteele3365 yep I know...
@@oatmeal0 yep I know.
This guy earns mad respect
God bless you. Love for you hardworkers....
he doesn't sleep......that is why he lives a lot
yea he's legendary
Timothy Fuller i wish I could meet him
Morgan Clanton I would love to be able to meet him and shake his hand and thank him for what he done for this country.
Lighting a cigar with a gas stove at 109 years old, this man is an absolute legend
stephen deben ikr
lmao for real
stephen deben Don't forget about the 4 cups of whiskey 👌
stephen deben HE'S ACTUALLY 110
stephen deben He's more than a legend
Thank you so very much! Very much of a blessing. Men like that are the reason I have a country to sleep well at night in.
Massive legend. Smoking 12 cigars, whiskey in the morning, ice cream at night, attends church. All at 109 and enjoying life.
Wheat Harvester gotta live healthy for the very first 50 years of ur life to do that for the next haha!
Meanwhile people nowadays getting heart attacks at teenage years
Wheat Harvester
He sadly passed away in late December 2018, but yes, indeed a legend.
Unfortunately he died
DreamsIntoReality thats me
"I may give out, but I'll NEVER give up!" - Richard Overton. United States Army. 05/11/1906 - 12/27/2018! Godspeed!!
Crazy that he was mid-late 30's when he went into WWII..
Jason Gosnell ya buddy you looked that up
@@SKY_7766 that was actually his statement in this video...
@@SKY_7766 why do people have to come to a month old comment and be disrespectful
Tr0n Cypress can you shut up why do people have to have a big mouth and complain
God bless Mr. Overton and the person who made this Documentary so beautifully
tru
true words
TheTourismSchool God doesn't exist lol
Markianooo I know, but God is synonym of Nature also & that is how it is said in not so complexed English
Markianooo yes he does god do exist u need to read the holy bible god exist he put oxygen in yo body
It´s awesome how bright he still was at 109. RIP
Mr.overton passed away Dec 27 2018 and made it through his last Christmas. RIP Mr.overton
Earnist Shick1234 he celebrated Kwanzaa
Earnist Shick1234
Yes I Love ALL Life Forever!‼️💟
MR.X
Many people celebrate both, after all, Kwanzaa isn’t a religious holiday
He sure did
@@fortune8616 I really don't know if he did. I just said that because he's Black.
So basically mental health is the most important thing.
Yes. My greatgrandma died at 96, still sound of mind ( even if her bidy was failing)
That's what I took from this as well. No need to have all the new flashy things in life, no need to compete with others to have the better thing, just need to be happy with what you have
Ya world war II left people pretty chill afterwards
It is, until cancer comes up knocking on the door...
I don’t think that it actually can keep you alive longer I think he’s just lucky mixed with some good and healthy lifestyle not counting smoking
I wanna to live like this dude when I'm older. Respect 💯
+Rumsky good point.
Imagine how incredible it would be to sit down and talk to that man 1 on 1. Should be an inspiration to all of is
If you want to live like him then stop using that stupid 100 symbol
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i would rather die at an young age than live to 40, 30 29 and so on
This video brings peace I don’t know why but ever since it released 7 years ago I come back to this every once in a while 🙏RIP Richard
I just learned of Richards passing on December 27, 2018. :(
He lived a full life.
He was epic.
May God keep him tight up there
Rip to a LEGEND😊
Beau Reading life can never be full
😪😪😪😪😪😪😪😪😪
RIP BIG GUY 🙏 THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE
Even at 109 he is still a gentleman..His words are trully inspiring..Rest in Peace Mr Overton
Beauty In4C amen 🙏
Is he die?
He has passed away last year🙏
His age is why he a gentleman though. Thats what they learned as a kid. Everyone born in our new generations😒pff
@@VoorNuNogVerandern yes thats true..nowadays😌😌😌
Rest in peace Mr. Overton (May 11, 1906 - December 27, 2018).
Oh no😔 may he rest in peace
April P. he really passed away 3 days before my birthday
He was a Taurus, that explains everything
He died on my birthday
You know whats crazy? Lets assume you get 112 one day, and still you wont see that huge differences in life than he did.
When he was born they rarely had cars or supermarkets.
But forget about that. Thats not as groundbreaking as TV, internet and telephones in every household. When he was young no one would have even imagined a wireless way for instant communication across the entire globus! And yet he saw the change.
Wonder what he thought of the america today. Or the world in general. Especially in comparision.
I would have loved to have had drank a beer and smoked a cigar with Mr. Overton. RIP kind sir. Many thanks to you on behalf of a grateful nation.
The amount of times he said “makes me feel good” “makes me happy” “keeps me going” “makes me feel better” “I like it” THATS THE 🔑 KEY
Exactly
The True Key Is Greater than that.
hmmm maybe like that was the point of the video 🤦🏽♂️
Yeah there’s a balance but yeah I feel you
And also to never give up
Still drive a car as old as himself and still smoking~
He who not afraid of death, it afraid of him.
Inae Kim true haha
Yeah he forgot to say he's still smoke
But that is still toxic.
He is a lot older than that car. I used to drive a 1969 Ford F-150 and his truck looks to be around the same age. He was born around 1908 so when he was 60 that truck was brand new!
True!!
Rest in peace, Richard. Thank you so much for your service.
*
@@ilovemoviesilovealpacino7481 stfu
@I love movies , I love al pcino I can't tell if you're trolling or being serious. This ww2 vet fought for freedom and assisted in taking down the most brutal genocide in the last 100 years.
@@ilovemoviesilovealpacino7481 stfu
@@ilovemoviesilovealpacino7481 i suppose if you were in charge you would have turned your back to Hitlers victims and feel seld righteous for it. Grow up.
I come back to this video often. So much wisdom from someone so badass. Gonna crack a tub of butter pecan ice cream just for you Mr. Overton. Rest in peace.
I live in the same city as Mr. Overton. He recently turned 111. Yes, he is still alive drinking whisky and smoking cigars.
Rosalinde Davidson Ha really good to hear that! Much respect to that man,God bless him
Rosalinde Davidson I highly doubt it
Classic VoidZz what is there not to believe about that?
i dont believe it because it says here that he is 109 years of age and it was made in 2017. Meaning he couldn't have aged 2 years in the span of 1 year.
The documentary is obviously filmed a year before released
What beautiful humility and gentleness.
Mark Harris imagine there was still people like this around.. The world would be such a better place.
Mark Harri ikr
Tomatoknuckles just be one👍
there's still people like this around tho....
DaiMonAlex Without doubt.
This guy gets to tell grown men “you weren’t around back then”
😆
He died sadly.
WDavidandreisW what
You are lying
@@cartermacrenaris705 he died at 112 Rest in peace
😂
I love how he says “ it makes me feel good” about anything he does it may be simple to most but he’s appreciative for everything I strive to be like this just beautiful
He’s was just a happy guy living a happy life. Nothing but respect for him.
I agree
Rip to him though he died at 112 years old
Eclipse Playz PH he died? Well Atleast his soul is in a better place that’s good enough
I agree
Eclipse Playz PH he died this year?
Who else got this randomly in their recommended today?
Skippy I did glad I came across it
Skippy me and I'm glad🙋🏽♀️
I'm from India and i got too
Me, and I'm glad it did
me and I’m sure he’s my spirit animal
Everything unhealthy he does, gotta listen to what he says, "makes me happy." Stress is the silent killer.
Very true
o7
No.
It's randomness.
@@Tigerbarsch oh wow you're so right.
This made my day
“I may give out but I’ll never give up.” True definition of resilience!!♥️