America's Oldest Living Vet Turns 109 and Shows Us His guns
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- Опубліковано 9 тра 2015
- Today, May 11, 2015 is Richard Overton’s 109th birthday. This makes him America’s oldest surviving World War Two Veteran.
I recently had the honor of visiting with Richard at his home in Austin, Texas. Now, he credits his health and longevity to smoking cigars, drinking whiskey and being able to defend himself and his country with firearms.
He’s hung out with everyone from the president and senators and celebrities.
I wanted to do something different with Richard and since this is Guns.com, I asked him to show me some of his own personal firearms.
And since it’s Richard’s birthday, I had one more question for him.
Happy birthday Richard and God bless you from all of us living in the free world.
Video by Ben Philippi for Guns.com.
Smokin cigars drinkin whiskey and owning guns. He's the real captain america
My uncle who was a WW2 vet died last year at 103, and he smoked cigars and drank his whole life too.
I'm guessing he has passed since this video is 5 years old. But thanks you tube for rec it now.
@@dzlf2504 Yes, he died in 2018
A true American badass! I'm glad this video got made, so we could all get a glimpse into his life before he went. RIP Sir.
How can you not love this guy?
110 with smoking, whiskey and guns? man, preserve his DNA!
My great great grandma was like this lived to 112 and had been smoking since she was 12 and 4/5 years of age
+Nuclear Bomber she died a couple years ago and they cremated her
lol in the warhammer universe this mans gene seed would be that of a primarch's
homelessEh *cringe*
it's all in the mind
"Vet turns 109"
"5 years ago"
Oh no
He passed back in 2018. Rest his soul
@@Youroontje NOOOOOOO
@@Youroontje F
Dick 😂
@@Youroontje F
“Another good happy day is all I want.” That’s the truth from a wiseman.
AMEN AMEN, and to all of you also!
Has he passed?
@@kalebfannin3393 2 years ago
@@Turtlic aww
U probably do black lives matter shit
“Hey grandpa, what was war like?”
“Which one?”
"I got a gun from every battle"
Lucky
Now Thats is a Badass Grandpa
"War never changes"
When grandpa asks his grandpa that question
This man is 109 years old walking, talking, and fucking shooting!? Must have amazing genes to be in such great shape for his age.
It's called being black.
Seal DaVinci Take a joke will ya? Ever heard of "Black Don't Crack"?
No jokes here! This is youtube, on the internet!!!
Seal DaVinci Oh ok.
actually alot of black people have good aging genes
meanwhile, people in their 30's riding around in scooters at walmart
Skirt skirt 😅
@@yourfriendlyneighborhoodpi6655 omfg 🤣
Ikr 😂
They don't make them like they used to.
if that ain’t the truth 🤣
He could straight up call the queen a kid.
Burn
Two things. He is dead, and the Queen is 94 years old.
@@ionikami1599 unfortunately I did know of this passing, but I still ought to write this comment. I appreciate you lecturing me. But I’d rather not you waste your time.
Mintz,, well Bless Your Little Heart....
@@ionikami1599 Give us a third thing!
he went through the era of 20 presidents US. Rest in peace.
@Astronomixcon 2018
@Astronomixcon man lived a cool ass life tho
@Astronomixcon no he’s only 114
@@PlusTrack-yg4ym he died in 2018.
@@bluebrickfilms5 Damn he lived long.
He's from a time where men where men, and women were women.
Thirtiesguy that's the spirit. now these days people are lost.
You couldn't be more right. I hate being among the millennials.
Jon Bradley I feel you, I'm embarrassed to be a millennial too. So much of our generation is made up of retarded sissies.
Thirtiesguy
so much Manginas. We need to bring Christianity back.
hahahaha
Imagine for a second that this man witnessed the largest technological evolution of humanity. Seeing how the automotive industry went from a Ford Model T to a Koenigsegg Agera, or how a simple 12'' round screen b&w 200-pound TV evolved into 100''+ amoled 2'' thick displays that you can hang on the wall. Or how planes went from carrying 20 passengers to carrying 850 at near supersonic speeds. All of that in a lifetime.
so dope.
what an experience . God bless America
And Jim Crow just 2 c the nazis come back
He even watched computers evolve from a calculator the size of a Kmart to a small 12" laptop that stores information of the entire world
Man I would love to live that life but I think the future will be even cooler
I think that even the devil himself fears this badass American and that’s why he lived so long rip man all respect to you and god bless America
Fk yeah........
Hoping he went to heaven
@@xandergibbs2149 Yeah, of course he did, but the Devil still fears this man. Too badass!
@Wapfue wow, you’re so cool and edgy. Shut up.
@Wapfue you better not live here then lol we are starting to take that crap personally
This dude is 109, yet he still moved around like he’s 50. Bless him.
he died 2 years ago
114 now, in total. Referring to the previous comment, 112.
He passed away 2 years ago
He passed away 2 years ago from Pneumonia unfortunately. But he lived a helluva life
he passed awa....dang, other people beat me.
This man was born when Theodore Roosevelt was president and died when Donald Trump was. Holy shit.
Yeah it's insane. It's very sad he's passed on. Hope ya loving Heaven Mr. Richard Overton
What an amazing life.
@@the_bass_king Amen
Frump the dump is still holy shit
@@greytallcloud5695 "Frump the dump." Really...
“Heroes are remembered, but legends never die”
No not really. See you have to be dead in order to become a legend
@@theschwiftyman8840 so your leg ends
@@theschwiftyman8840 and the funniest person awards goes to
If anyone was a badass American to the end, this was the man. RIP and may his legacy continue.
Did he die and if so when did he die
@@yemurodzinotyiweyi3263 he passed back in 2018 unfortunately :(
He's not dead. He just went for a nap, and death is standing in the corner of the hallway looking awkward.
A true american right there!
*****
Yeah
Gjermund Karlsbakk yup
Gjermund Karlsbakk atleast change that confederate flag
Joseph Stalin let him keep it
says the person named joseph stalin lol
If this ain’t an American, idk what is. Cigars, whiskey, and guns, AND a veteran. Much respect and god bless
Rest In Peace brother!
You are part of the 'why is this in My recommended 5 years after it got up loaded' Gang, arent you?
@@ghostarmy1106 most of us are cowpoke..
@@ghostarmy1106 Yes. :-(
@@ghostarmy1106 me too!!
Also the pick up truck 😄
Someone that’s been in the most dangerous war in history outlives 99% of people. R.I.P
For anyone who doesn’t know, unfortunately Richard Overton is no longer alive. He passed away on December 27, 2018 at the age of 112 due to pneumonia
(Edit) I made this comment to let people know about Richard, not to start a war about if something someone said was a joke or not
I was wondering thank you for letting me know. May he Rest In Peace
112? Shit that's a looooooong time
Probably died of covid
@@savagetuner2404 this was in 2018 you dum dum
@@yourmum2839 that's the joke, dum dum
THIS is a true american right here...and they wanna take his guns away...
Gazi yes, they do
Izzy G Are you serious? Have you not been following the anti gun legislation of commie states?
FunnyMau5 Last time I checked this guy doesn't have fully automatic weapons and he has a license. He's all good.
***** You couldn't debate yourself out of a wet paper bag, you just strawman everyone who thinks the government wants our guns as nutjob conspiracy theorists. This even after all the media anti-gun propaganda and Obama admitted he wanted tighter restrictions.
Gazi 'Crazed conspiracy theorist' or maybe I just don't believe everything I'm told by the government, maybe I know my history. The same people who tell me I'm a conspiracy theorist are hysterical over how Russia hacked the election and how Russia is going to start a nuclear war... Maybe conspiracy theory was a term made up to dismiss your political opponents.
He would've been 114 this year. RIP Man you served us well.
Hold up, he’s dead? Oof my brain just saw that 114 and slapped itself.
@@oakleykotarski7022 yeah he's been dead for a few years I'll have to look it up.
@@oakleykotarski7022 yeah he died in 2018. 2 days after Christmas.
Aww this is sad, I hope he is in heaven relaxing with his companions and service men.
The current oldest USA vet is Lawrence Brooks who turned 111 in September. He served in the 91st Engineer Battalion during WWII.
This guy was a living history...Imagine the major events he witnessed throughout his life.
He lived until late 2018- he died of pneumonia but I’ve heard his finals days were those happy ones. Rest In Peace to a true american
To put into perspective how old this man is:
- Born 2 years before the Model T was invented
- 13 Years old when the Great Depression started
- 33 When WWII began
- 39 when it ended
- Late 50's/Early 60's during the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960's
- 66 during the first moon landing
- 75 when Ronald Reagan was elected, 83 when his term ended
- 95 when 9/11 occurred
- 102 during the 2008 election
- Is celebrating his 111th birthday at the time this comment was written.
"- 66 during the first moon landing" Damn, he was an old man back then already.
The Guy can you please be my history teacher cause you’re amazing 👌🏻
The Guy this guy was old enough to remember the titanic!!!
6 years old when titanic sank.
The Guy is he alive now
.
American*
@Hey bud Hmm no because he accredited his health to defending his country so he lives for his country. That's an American right there
@Giuliano BassWarrior he is a vet they love guns
Yeah not any liberal piece of shit
No because this man lived the American dream he wanted, and he loved it so goddamn much he defended it along side many like him. Unfortunately the United States seems to be running out of these people, these people make this country so great. It’s the people that don’t appreciate what they have or criticize what we have, despite the fact they haven’t contributed anything to it, that are ruining this country. People like you don’t know what it was like to have your Freedom challenged and threatened, even if it was i bet you’d dodge the draft like so manny hippies did in the 60s. You ungrateful pussyfooter.
He died at 112 from pneumonia crazy to think that he only lived till 112 he looks great in this
This man is so American that it’s making my dog howl the National Anthem!
I'll tell you why he has live this long. Death is too scared to take him lol.
Chuck Norris said so...
nah he just gives death whiskey, cigars and ice cream every Christmas.
Stunna BadAzz my thoughts exactly. death can't pass that up
NoOdL3z18 and the whiskey and cigars. I took notes. 109 here I come.
Chuck Norris did not give the approval for him to die...
This guy at 109 is healthier than a lot of people in their 70's. Wow!
Video was 5 years ago
It doesn't matter how old the video is. The guy is still healthier at 109 than a lot of people way younger than him.
damn right he had Health he lived to 112 xD
@clorox bleach nice joke lol
their 70's what
R.I.P champ. I hope that I can be as happy as you in old age.
The fact he didn't even really die from old age amazes me, who knows how old he could of been.
Old age makes you susceptible to common illnesses like the flu duh.
@@toomuchdebt5669 yes but he didn't really die from something of old age like a heart attack or stroke, he died from a disease he got a couple days ago, anybody with a weakened up enough immune system can have that happen doesn't mean it came from old age, if he didn't contract the disease he would of been fine. Flu isn't considered a theoretical death of old age it just has the ability to kill old people easier.
@@BestLaddOgama owned by logic i mean the other guy
109 years old and, No walker, no air tank, no nurse in the house!!!!!! that man's a champion!!! drink and smoke it buddy!
He drives too
Fucken ennit, what the fuck has he been eating?!
72 ventura losing a purpose to live makes your body fall apart
Unfortunately he passed away last year, but a true American through and through.
Aye, brother, may he give the devil a taste of his own medicine.
F
and not even joking when i say he was buried with cigars and whisky!
I was wondering if he was still alive today, he got out before he had to use those guns again and ww3.
RIP
What a STUD!! Surviving WWII and living this long smokin' stogies and drinkin' whiskey!? I can only hope I grow old like him. Thank you Sir!🇺🇸
I'm really good friends with one of his grandchildren, they're good people from the bottom to the top. Mr O was a true national treasure, rest in peace you've more than earned it.
That’s the kind of man we should all aspire to be like.
Why.
@@dryaldibread2327 Bruh that oh yeah yeah guys channel is dead
@@fbiagent6744 wut
@@fbiagent6744 its not though its actually getting way bigger
@@dryaldibread2327 why not?
What a dear old soul, I wouldn't like to fuck with him though. I hope he lives another 110 years...
That would be super impressive 220 without even living a health lifestyle. Usually when people make it past his age they lived healthy and such and only make it to 120, or if claiming to be older there is no record of their birth.
Man Like Gov it's possible anything possible
Wolf Man nah the longest some one can physically live is 121
Magik_Hawk there a man thats 150 look it up I think hes from thailand and he walks around
everyone in Thailand is over 100 lol
Imagine breaking in a house and a 100 year old man comes out of nowhere with a shotgun pointed at ya😂😂😂💀
Dude! That is amazing... I am speechless
109 years old and he still talks with more fluidity than most middle schoolers!
What an American hero. Cigars, whiskey and guns. Bad ass. God bless you sir!
And ice cream
@@eliangomez7773 Butter Pecan baby!!
He died on December 27, 2018 for those that do not know.
Hmm...May he rest in peace
Amen!
Lives in his own house, gets around without any kind of support at that age is impressive
Mind state matters
They dont make um like that nomo.
Ive never seen someone as old as him as healthy as him plus he still seems mentally stable
Oldest Living American Veteran at 109
*Promise you won’t cry?*
5 years ago
*I promise..*
A real American hero. They don't make too many like him no more. True icon.
William Claypoole and here's me thinking that he has a stockpile of MP-40s, Lugers, KAR98Ks, a panzershreck, a captured panzer, Hitler's moustache, and his personal M1-garand.
Lost Bus Productions that sounds hot
109 and war torn, yet completely cognizant and still skippin around like he’s 35... Respect 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🙌🙌
Rest In Peace, hero
More cognizant than Joe Biden !
steve carter exactly
steve carter just keep politics out of this. Just let it be a cool video about a old vet and not something to launch your political ideals
Last I heard he was 111 and still kicking. Did he pass?
@@grant8490 Yeah he sadly passed a year or two ago at the age of 112. Truly an amazing man.
People like you made it possible that my grandpartents, my parents and I have the possibility to live a free life and that we werent born in tyranny. From the bottom of my heart, THANK YOU, SIR!
They don't make them like they used to. Respect and R.I.P, Sgt. Overton. 🙏🙏🙏
109 and still an absolute badass
Stony Tark yyyyyy
stony ayyyyu
Stony Tark your name is the best pun EVER
Stony Tark this the og🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔
Stony Tark 111 years old now
109 years old? He doesn't look a day over 90. Way to go Richard Overton, thanks for your service!
GunOwnerDan The damn man doesn't look a second over 80
RBB Gaming he doens't look a nanosecond over 60
I still cant believe the Seahawks threw the ball
Slezovic Semir see I would respond to that with a more precise clever measurement of time but I can't think of any lmao
Big Bandz Always facts!! Why wouldnt they run
His hearing and cognitive abilities were so good at that age. I want to live that long but remain that sharp.
Legend says: He still cleans his guns every day
Sadly he passed away in 2018
Overton was hospitalized for pneumonia in December 2018. He was placed in a rehabilitation center, where he died on December 27, 2018, aged 112 years 230 days.
We salute you, Overton.
Tough ol bastard. Seen some rough times. Respect
his smile seemed so humble and nice, rest in peace
I like the way he wears his watch. It is the way soldiers are told to wear their watches to avoid reflection.
Real salt-of-the-earth kind'a guy.
Excedrine Amen
Excedrine I would like to have a drink and a cigar with him.
BIGBLOCK5022006 As would I!
Browning auto 5 jusus
I think Obama might be better than a 109-year-old man.
109 years old and carrying around a big old Browning auto 5 12 guage like it's nothing with a cigar hanging out of his mouth this man is a legend
That and a sweet clean big iron
After scrolling way down i finally found a comment about that browning . boy aint she sweet . i bet even at his age he could operate her well. I just hope his family hangs onto this great piece of history and there family heirloom. I know i would .
I like this man's diet. Cigars, whiskey and firearms. So that's the secret to a long life.
Thank you Sir.🥃
God rest your soul.
I am not american, but hearing he past away I wish him to rest in peace, he is a symbol of the great man who suffered on our behalf, god bless them all on all sides of the war.
The last of the Greatest Generation ever. This is a mans man. Period
Yes sir
The greatest generation? This man was most likely forced to fight in wars for a country that could care less him or My black person smh racism isn't the greatest generation
@@jefferycrumbacher5157 The greatest generation? This man was most likely forced to fight in wars for a country that could care less him or My black person smh racism isn't the greatest generation
@@1017Don you're the problem here, why are you bringing race into this??
@@1017Don bruh why you gotta be like that
He cleaned his gun every day to keep the barrel clean. Grim reaper showed up every day got blow away.
Damn straight! Aint have it no other way
He forgot to clean his gun barrel one day, the Grim Reaper was ready.
@@PersonManManManMan lol I thought about that. I would like to think he ran out of ammo because of the run on guns and ammo lately.
@@ernestclyde1807 don’t think he’d approve that flag on, but might be wrong
@@bwma I like to picture that he was cleaning his gun every day, and Reaper was visiting him, but when he saw him with gun, he backed off for that man is too damgerous, but one day he didn't clean his gun, which might imply that he also did not prepeare it for use, so he could not equip it to scare Reaper away, and Reaper used this fatal mistake of his, ending his winstrike of life
This man was an absolute legend
Imagine if we had a country full of folks like this. This guy is a legend
“109 years old?! Wow, you look great!”
Asap Animation now he's 111 years old i suppose
he's probably dead lol
Asap Animation For a wookie.
I'm happy to say he's still alive!
Did Obama try to snatch his guns from his hands?
I knew a vet from WW2/Vietnam veteran he was also black he didn't smoke or drink however, he was wheelchair bound, and he was only 94, we liked talking and when he died it destroy me emotionally, I'm still not entirely good but I will never forget him, his name was Fredrick Charles Bryant.
I bet he had a lot of stories
u got stories?
World war 2, The Korean war, and Vietnam... He endured hell and he’s still a badass at the age of 109
He didn't fight in World War 1
@@lcs684 wdym I didnt say that
@@-phantazm8949 you edited it and took World War 1 out of it
@@lcs684 OBJECTION YOUR LYING
@@-phantazm8949 *you're
That man is what being an American citizen is all about.
Guns, cigars, whiskey and patriotism that's the longevity secret.
He’s dead he died 2years ago
@@MunchF5 he lived till 112 like i think nobody from the comment section will live till 85 or 90 soooo, much respect
Not that far behind him, time goes by so fast. I'll see him in that other place, keep the light on brother.
I hope whoever got his guns after he died kept them, instead of giving them to a buyback
If that happens i will personally find the person that did it and beat them to death
@@tunderstorm2769 LARP cringe
@@hughjanos3992 it isnt a joke and i will find them, and i will kill them
@@tunderstorm2769 cringe
@@averageguy6774 no its a movie reference
I salute Richard you lived a long fought life . 112 that’s a blessing most people of my generation ain’t making it to see 30 .
That is very true. Lol.
He's having an awesome aura... hugs and Namastey from India 💖🙏🤗
The fact he is able to smoke cigar's at 109 is an achievement in itself lol.
Shadowplayit He is still alive and now 111 years old
lol
This man reminded me sooo much of my own grandfather. His voice sounded almost identical to my grandfather who died over ten years ago at 94 years old. He was up on his roof and changing his own oil just a few short months before he passed. These were real men.
Same here . My GPA passed in may at the age of 91 . He was a Korean war vet . He was building his model A up until the day he passed . RIP Jose Manuel lizardi .
Wow. I stopped changing my roof oil when I turned 90...
Jk man, that is awesome tho. And you are correct, these were the real men of america. The last generation of real men to actually experience the crazy stuff that life can throw at you.
You should know your grandfather sounded like a hero.
BLESS HIS HEART!!! He came up in a different time...
Rest of the world: why does ur entire population own guns.
America: yes
Cuz our government starts the most shit.
Because we said we could?
@@badcornflakes6374 so you said you could have a dangerous weapon without a license. That’s smart.
@@buster4612 yes fucker
@@buster4612 Guns are a tool, quite neccesary for people in certain areas, so quite frankly, thats EXACTLY what we did.
This man is 109 and he smoking a cigar like he's 24🤣 what a bad ass dude. Gotta love vets
He died on December 27th, 2018. Lived til he was 112. absolute legend
@@Pinball_Wizard i certainly hope he got everything he deserved w his life. God bless him
@@MichaelDouglas-24 fr
When a man only wants another Happy day over everything how can you not respect him!
109 year old and still walk and talk. respect
Happy man he’s just livin his life smoking cigars, drinking whiskey, and owning guns sounds like my kind of life
People say smoking cigars and drinking whiskey is bad for you, but look at him. Guns too, there important for health.
Max Otto they are the healthiest in the world
Max Otto cleansing shit is fucking bullcrap bad toxens is a hoax
Php CRZy why should we believe you
Sam Percy yes moserte drinking is good a glass or 2 is healthy 3 is ok but over that its harms more then it helps
If I remember correctly he said he had a shot of whiskey in the morning to loosen the joints.
Anti smokers: "smoking causes a young death"
Richard Overton: *lives to 109*
imagine if he didnt smoke
Im pretty sure there is a difference between cigarettes and cigars though right?
@@jaushuagrahamthefloridaman1124 yeah, cigars are bigger
@@lyndon4610 thanks i thought,something was off
@@jaushuagrahamthefloridaman1124 Quality cigars don't have all that shit they put in cigarettes, plus, you never directly inhale a cigar. It's very different from a cigarette, and cigars are no more bad for you than smelling the smoke around a camp fire. If anything, it'll probably kill germs and keep you healthy.
Veterans like him are hard to come by and it’s our job as Americans to respect his sacrifice and many more veterans and their sacrifices. God bless America and God bless our heroes
The end of the video really made me appreciate you. Thank you for respecting out veterans
Seems like a cool dude. Would love to have seen some footage when he was younger, like his 80's lol
damn hes old. he turned 80 in 1986.
What a legend, rippin cigars and slammin whiskey till the very end. Godspeed good sir
He just wanted another good day. What a legendary answer
This old guy is cool as hell. I thank him for his service.
God bless him, sorry to hear of his passing.
He looks like he's 70
That just means he looks young for his age lol
I think that was kind of the point of the op's comment there, captain obvious.
Claymore77 yo bitch ass up nigga
Claymore77 nigga I said it like that on purpose. Yo wack ass it's lame as hell to still be racist 😂😂 black people done surpassed yo people that's y you hate us so much. Watch the response I'm about to get...
Claymore77 bitch shut up u racist and that's that. You white people kill me
GOD BLESS THAT WONDERFUL MAN AND EVERYONE WHO HAS SERVED OUR GREAT COUNTRY 🇺🇲🦅🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲
American real superhero. God bless all the veterans. America is a big country because of people like you guys. Keep it up bro's.
Happy birthday Richard. Thank you for your severe to your country. And a beautiful remington model 11 you have sir.
fattywithafirearm cause that old fart is gonna see your comment
Yep
fattywithafirearm holy shit I didn't expect you to reply a year later lmao
Lol It's been almost 2 years since I posted that comment.
fattywithafirearm well shit welcome back to this video page
He was a local celebrity in Austin. He lived in that house on the east side forever
im so glad to hear a super liberal city like Austin even cared about a ol' war vet!
@@bradw3153 Why wouldn't they? WW2 was the last just war.
His great granddaughter is gabbie carter
Thanks UA-cam for showing me this video. What a lovely man.
Born in 1906 damn I can barely wrap my head around the amount of history he's been through
He looks death in the eye every day and asks “you feel lucky punk?!?!” 😂🤣 💪🏿😎👉🏿
He passed away in 2019 :(
Clint Eastwood stole that from him lol
//M.D bummer! He was just tired and ready to go meet his maker! The death angel had to be told it was time and get permission from the Almighty to take care of bidness!
He just casually opens his wardrobe and pulls out guns 😂😂 he a G
Lmao this is the best, an old man smokin cigars and drinkin whisky. That’s what I call a true American. Proud to have you serve my man. May God bless you and Rest In Peace 🙂😭
What a legend. This man would be the most awesome great grandpa to sit and hear stories from