Remembering Richard Overton, America’s oldest WWII veteran
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- Опубліковано 11 січ 2019
- 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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Anyone else just saw the video about his life at 109 years old? This man was a gift god bless him
Yeah I did.
Me...just before this video. very inspiring.
Yes...
Yes sir:>) Whiskey to kill off the germs, Cigars to make the lungs strong and guns to scare off the sh*t weasels:>) God bless that man.
God bless this man !! And god bless America!!
He was 34 YEARS old when he joined ww2. He was older then most soldiers on there... what a legend...
@nikola zazzoslki you being for real?
There are several World War II vets alive
He was the same age as my great great grandfather. But he died in 1987 from Pneumonia.
@nikola zazzoslki Mate I bet you're a middle school edge lord.
nikola zazzoslki Grow fucking up
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.
Soup & milk played critical supporting roles in-between all those smokes, liquor & ice cream. Legend indeed. Why not name his district after him instead of just a street? A park would be good too, but guess he only got a street to enjoy.
Weird phenomenon, ehh. I think much of this is a) genetics, b) mental fortitude. Maybe some people are just predisposed to stress and short lives, regardless of their habits, addictions, and lifestyle. Just one hypothesis, but the brain is certainly a powerful organ.
One of the greatest Americans to ever draw breath.
And a fat cigar cloud
AMERICAN ICON
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
There aren't many left. Korean and Vietnam War veterans are disappearing fast too. Honor those worthy of honor while they live.
I agree it is sad and we should respect all WWII vets
@@pimpvader8869 not just WW2 veterans, ALL veterans
@@pimpvader8869 IF they deserve respect. There are some people who, while being vets, are still assholes, & murderers, etc. Being a vet doesn't earn automatic respect: Ya' gotta be a good person too.
@@dme1016 Yes, that's true. Not all vets are good people.
“I may give out but I never give up”
- Richard Overton
I’m proud to be from the same state this man lived in. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
hmmm, its ok, but its just coincidence.
do something good all alone and be proud of it :)
@Johnny Dominguez If you go to a place, than its no coincidence. If you are born there, than it is. I for example wasnt asked which birth destination I would like to prefer :)
@@neinnein9306Yes it was just a "coincidence" and us americans are grateful That he was born in the Us
As a seventh generation family member of Veterans who lost their lives for our Country, I am proud to be from the same Country as this extraordinary Gentleman.
nein nein negative... I’ve served with many texans, they are their own special breed. Strong, and patriotic.
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.
Unless we saw different videos, it appears Mr. Overton was holding a M1 grand....
George Tunstill links please
The best diet Cigars, Whisky and butter pecan ice cream! 💯
And soup
@@andynarvaez1927 and Milk
Dr Pepper he drank a lot of that.
I know that's right!!
Sounds like my grandpa
Good bye Richard enjoy heaven you earned it 😢🙏
Maybe he goes to hell how you know it ?
@@lospolloshermanos348 Oh come on stop ofc hes in heavan like we all know so like stop making it all about yourself
@@Sarah-nf1hb You just believe what you want
@@Sarah-nf1hb How do you know that he is in heaven
@@lospolloshermanos348 because look at how much he did for America, fighting in a war, facing death every day, and being able to come home to tell the story. Plus, most old-timey soldiers like him knew better than to break the law, in any way.
I wanted this man to live forever at the rate he was going
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.
Yep if it wasn't for him and his comrades i really don't know where we would be, by the way black people had the worst in the war, fighting face to face with the nazis. So he really did some things and experienced the horror, i don't know how he looked so calm on his last times
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.
MR. OVERTON, THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE!👏👏👏 From a female Vietnam era veteran, U.S.NAVY, 1970-1975
Thank you for your service
RIP to one of the most inspirational human beings ever to walk the Earth!
Thank for your service
I stumbled upon a video about him last year and absolutely fell in love with this wonderful soul. He was so sweet, kind, and humorous. I wish I could have met him, but am so thankful to know he existed.
Rest now my friend. Respect from England.
This man lived his life happily no matter what, lived like there was no worries, mad respect RIP keep living your best life my man 🙏🏽
What a wonderful, humble, amazing gentleman.
Although he's been gone for awhile, his memory lives on and no one can take that away.
Semper Fi.
Salute Mr. Overton! May flights of angels sing thee to thy rest Dear Sir.
Thank you for your service R.I.P. May you have great life in heaven. You will be missed.❤️❤️❤️🇺🇸🇺🇸🌹🌹💕💕
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.
Richard you're a legend enjoy heaven rest in peace
Rest In Peace BROTHER YOU WILL BE MISSED😢🙏💯
Magnificent
It’s an honor being in the Honor Guard and being part of this experience. Thank you Mr. Overton
Thank you for your service, Mr. Overton! #Salute 🇺🇸 May you Rest In Peace!
“Heroes get remembered but legends never die”- The Sandlot
What a True patriot , signed up not knowing if he would not return to the U.S. , America's greatest generation looking past discrimination , putting the country first , God speed Richard
thank you for keeping us free
I love Mr. Overton and my boys will do are report on this beautiful man💯✊🏽
U have to have them read that report online. All Sgt. Overtons followers will love to hear it, like it, and listen to it over and over again Overton!!
Please have ur kids read their report on here for us all to enjoy!! 🌝🌼🍉🙏
Aaawwwww
All I can say about this wonderful man, everyone just give him his props and honor. To you, Sir Richard Overton, I salute you in the highest order.
Mr. Overton. As a proud American. I salute you sir. Your Service is appreciated with the utmost respect .
Even though I haven't served in our armed forces. Your courage , zest and inspiration sets the gold standard of what a life that has been well lived. It has helped me to understand that a person doesn't truly appreciated what they had until they don't have it anymore.
I'm referring to when my mom passed away two and a half years ago from a major stroke. There are so many things I wanted to say to her but I just didn't tell her.
All I can do is try to do the best that I can .
Thank you for your service and all that you have done Rest In Peace
Every Veteran should be treated this way. They stood up when the country called, not for personal gain but to do what was needed when it was needed to protect the country and the ones they love. This man is the embodiment of every veteran past, present and future, he was a wealth of knowledge that we have lost. May he walk in green pastures, and look down upon and over everyone.
Rest in peace sir. America thanks you for your service!
What's even more inspiring is that, even though he was obviously young back in 1940, he was still quite a bit older than the average soldier joining WW2 back then AND YET he became the oldest veteran alive tons of decades later. This guy was a rockstar.
RIP Battle Buddy! And thank you so much for your selfless sacrifice! From a fellow U.S. Army Veteran
Thank you Mr. Richard and thank you for your service. God Bless you.
"Kindness and compassion"
Awww we thank God for this man's beautiful long life story! God bless his family and friends always.
I met Mr. Overton a couple times and will always cherish those memories.
@Hello Ron, How are you doing?
Its not time to be sad. Because he had experience all, happy and good life. It is not like a tragic death. And im happy for him. Because even in that old age. He had a happy living in a happy and positive way. It is just god that blessed him always everyday.. and all people will always remember the old veteran. God blessed
The Greatest Generation!
RIP!!!
GOD HAS ALL OF THE BEST PATRIOTS
I swear those Bagpipes sound the Best playing this song "Amazing Grace how sweet the sound " !!! SIR SIP 🙋👼🙏
I am proud to have lived in the same.city as this man. My regret is to have never been able to meet him And talk to him about his life and stories. This is absolutely incredible.
God bless you sir🇺🇸
Not everyone will get the chance to meet him because he was a very Private and loving Person.
Thank you Sir for your service God bless too you and your family.
I'm 60 years and just stumbled on this video I strongly think it should be shared with the younger generation. If we all could of met this man wow wow wow
Thank you my brother for your Legacy & Heroism.
✊🏿🇺🇸
Watch this man's documentary... The simple but motivating life.. thank you sir for your service..
He was a beast. He served ww2 and he 1. Made it out alive and 2 lived to over 100 years old. He saw a lot of history being made. I wish I was him . He was a great one of a kind guy. Rip
What a wonderful man. Part of the greatest generation. I look forward to a day in heaven when I sit and listen to his life's story. God Speed, Richard Overton
From an Air Force Veteran.. Thank You!
Sad, makes it feel like it's your grandpa that lived his honorable Life.
A true American that will be missed dearly😢 Rest in peace sir and thank you for your service!!!!!!!!!
Rest in peace thanks for your service. Your a legend 🇺🇸😔😥
Thank you Sir!
Beautiful! A wonderful human being, Amen
God bless you Mr Overton from England.
Mr. Overton was a snack in his day!!! Imagine what he lived through. It's amazing. What an awesome person. There are no words for this man. He's too much. I can't rap my head around it. I say this with the most amount of respect I can muster.
RIP AN AMERICAN HERO GOD BLESS
Rip good sir
Rip sir Richard. Tks for your service!
thank you Richard, for being there when we needed you so long ago, and thank you for the lesson your whole life has given us.
Outstanding inspiration, and sad to see Richard has passed.. Odd to say that as he reached 112 but he just gave off this aura like he'd be around forever..Slow hand salute sir and no doubt God has you by his side...
Thank You For Your Service Sir Papa RICHARD OVERTON. May Your Gentle Soul Keep On Resting In Perfect Peace
They say smoking kills you,he proved that wrong.RIP sir.
Thank you for your service 😔have a great time in heaven R.I.P😔
Thank you my comrade!
His smile and "that makes me feel good /that makes me feel better" is all I love about him.it is a lesson that I could have never learnt until I heard from him.on the other video.no words can explain how much I have learnt from his story.RIH&DWA
There are really no words to describe Richard Overton. But I'd like to submit 4... Hero, Legend, National Treasure!!! God bless America.
As a cigar enthusiast, I came upon Mr. Overton's story years ago. I actually saved, and still have to this day, a picture of him on my home screen (or whatever the kids call it) on my "computer machine". The guy was gold .... period. Admired by many, loved by more. I am certain that the Good lord was pleased to finally welcome him home. Thank you for posting this important video. Sean
RIP Sir. Thank you for your service, and for your great advice!
I read his story a few years ago!! A Celebration of life!! Continue to RIEP Sir I salute you!!🙏🏽
My Condolences to The Family;
The Lost Of A Love One,
One of the most comforting is the promise that life is continuous; our time
on earth is just one aspect of a soul’s journey of growth and
transformation through time. Not only will we meet our loved one again
beyond the veil we know as physical death, but our relationship with
them will continue as well. One of the greatest gifts we can give to
someone who has passed on is to pray for them.And most importantly, to
pray that they will recognize that they have moved on from earthly
life,and now have the opportunity to continue their soul development in a
different way. The One's we love on the other side are actually as close
to us as our thoughts, and we can be most helpful to those individuals
by focusing on the happy, joyful times together, and releasing - as much
as we can - the sadness and grief we feel at their passing.
my respect and appreciation for this man. Greetings from a German tank soldier from Germany
Man I wish I had the privilege to meet and just talk about life and what he had lived through I only just realised he passed and not being American I can’t say thank you for serving our country but what I can say is that I’m greatly appreciative of yall Americans that dies here on the British side I believe that when you die you are reborn as a new person and I must say I wish I had the honour to fight with any ww2 vet
But from the uk thanks we would have most likely lost if it wasn’t for you guys
God speed
Thank you for your wisdom Mr. Overton.
God bless you mr Richard there aren’t many like you anymore but you are now a spirit guide for the rest of us that want to be like you
Mr. Overton is truly an inspiration to me!!!! God bless him, and his family!!!
Just speechless. R. I. P. Sir
god bless Richard. I will always remember your story.
The ceremony was beautiful and it’s a honor to be related to him❤️
Bless you.
You know he was smiling the entire time from heaven.... this is beautiful especially with all the racial things going on since his passing... he had/has a beautiful spirit and it feels like he was my grandpa lol my grandpa was born 1916 and was in WWII as well and he passed away at 97...... he had a wonderful service like this too.... I wish I had an opportunity to meet him...
God will bless a person with long life.
I wish there were more people like this man. He sounded so genuine.
He is part of the generation that saved the world 🌎! Thank you from the bottom of my heart!!
He's some man for one man....
Well hell, in tears thanksgiving Day 2020...55 and in tears
What man...
The last salute...
What man...
Incredible story . I love the keys to life inspired by this man who was proud of his life and age !
Rest in Peace Mr. Overton. You are an inspiration to us all. Thank you.
In all of the videos that I have watched of him, he never felt sorry for himself. What a man. RIP.
Thank you sir!!!!! And all the men and women who served this great nation!!!!! And are serving today!!!! RIP SIR! !!!!!! from a proud Vietnam era vet!!!! 👍👏
RIP. Sir Overton. Lots of respect from Belgium
Jolly good ole fellow. I enjoyed watching him when they did an interview with him. So laid back. He saw much he was in WW11 If you can't respect and honor that generation then you are missing much
SAW THE LAST VIDEO.THIS IS A TRUE AMERICAN HERO.GOD BLESS HIM AND HIS FAMILY.
What a character Richard was.
Old soldiers never die, never die, never die. Old soldiers never die, they just fade away.
Thank you for sharing that mr. Overton a great American
Now that is true strength
True patriot.
True son of a grateful people.
Lived through war, segregation, racism and yet came out on top and won!
Thank you for you service🙏