America's Oldest Living Vet Turns 109 and Shows Us His guns

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.

[@jamesmckenna1179]

Smokin cigars drinkin whiskey and owning guns. He's the real captain america

[@TruthWillFreeYou]

My uncle who was a WW2 vet died last year at 103, and he smoked cigars and drank his whole life too.

[@dzlf2504]

I'm guessing he has passed since this video is 5 years old. But thanks you tube for rec it now.

[@MMBNMalternateaccoun]

@@dzlf2504 Yes, he died in 2018

[@eyellgeteven9928]

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.

[@MrWARHAMMER68]

How can you not love this guy?

[@Arjetube]

110 with smoking, whiskey and guns? man, preserve his DNA!

[@milesgregory8442]

My great great grandma was like this lived to 112 and had been smoking since she was 12 and 4/5 years of age

[@milesgregory8442]

+Nuclear Bomber she died a couple years ago and they cremated her

[@homelessEh]

lol in the warhammer universe this mans gene seed would be that of a primarch's

[@Esway.]

homelessEh *cringe*

[@XxScArEcRoWxX1]

it's all in the mind

[@americanspartan8649]

“Hey grandpa, what was war like?” “Which one?”

[@SportsFan824]

"I got a gun from every battle"

[@dragonsigma8611]

Lucky

[@mii3039]

Now Thats is a Badass Grandpa

[@VinegarMoneyGrows]

"War never changes"

[@Sartorius988]

When grandpa asks his grandpa that question

[@yolakin8210]

“Another good happy day is all I want.” That’s the truth from a wiseman.

[@101Queenisis]

AMEN AMEN, and to all of you also!

[@kalebfannin3393]

Has he passed?

[@Turtlic]

@@kalebfannin3393 2 years ago

[@kalebfannin3393]

@@Turtlic aww

[@charlinaapplegate3314]

U probably do black lives matter shit

[@dizzy8950]

This man is 109 years old walking, talking, and fucking shooting!? Must have amazing genes to be in such great shape for his age.

[@Alex-tx2em]

It's called being black.

[@Alex-tx2em]

Seal DaVinci Take a joke will ya? Ever heard of "Black Don't Crack"?

[@KyleWolfKing]

No jokes here! This is youtube, on the internet!!!

[@Alex-tx2em]

Seal DaVinci Oh ok.

[@BMTHxxx100]

actually alot of black people have good aging genes

[@saintpoli6800]

This dude is 109, yet he still moved around like he’s 50. Bless him.

[@yiayiosmalakas9076]

he died 2 years ago

[@spiritmoon5998]

114 now, in total. Referring to the previous comment, 112.

[@mysteryman3255]

He passed away 2 years ago

[@allaroundamazing7007]

He passed away 2 years ago from Pneumonia unfortunately. But he lived a helluva life

[@lll9107]

he passed awa....dang, other people beat me.

[@ivanchan3748]

he went through the era of 20 presidents US. Rest in peace.

[@bluebrickfilms5]

@Astronomixcon 2018

[@bluebrickfilms5]

@Astronomixcon man lived a cool ass life tho

[@PlusTrack-yg4ym]

@Astronomixcon no he’s only 114

[@ItsHimBro]

@@PlusTrack-yg4ym he died in 2018.

[@ruffrize]

@@bluebrickfilms5 Damn he lived long.

[@stealthpilot2935]

"Vet turns 109" "5 years ago" Oh no

[@Youroontje]

He passed back in 2018. Rest his soul

[@jrt7357]

@@Youroontje NOOOOOOO

[@myleg4508]

@@Youroontje F

[@eugenetheonewhoasked859]

Dick 😂

[@vxkenzzo]

@@Youroontje F

[@sparkyshark236]

He would've been 114 this year. RIP Man you served us well.

[@oakleykotarski7022]

Hold up, he’s dead? Oof my brain just saw that 114 and slapped itself.

[@sparkyshark236]

@@oakleykotarski7022 yeah he's been dead for a few years I'll have to look it up.

[@sparkyshark236]

@@oakleykotarski7022 yeah he died in 2018. 2 days after Christmas.

[@stingr5626]

Aww this is sad, I hope he is in heaven relaxing with his companions and service men.

[@StacieMMeier]

The current oldest USA vet is Lawrence Brooks who turned 111 in September. He served in the 91st Engineer Battalion during WWII.

[@locke3862]

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!

[@ghostarmy1106]

You are part of the 'why is this in My recommended 5 years after it got up loaded' Gang, arent you?

[@KoryTheBoss420]

@@ghostarmy1106 most of us are cowpoke..

[@draygoes]

@@ghostarmy1106 Yes. :-(

[@Klaptrap-lj6ir]

@@ghostarmy1106 me too!!

[@clement71620]

Also the pick up truck 😄

[@theweakestlink2278]

This guy at 109 is healthier than a lot of people in their 70's. Wow!

[@lewism4195]

Video was 5 years ago

[@theweakestlink2278]

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.

[@Zouldari]

damn right he had Health he lived to 112 xD

[@tcg1_qc]

@clorox bleach nice joke lol

[@PANZERFAUST90]

their 70's what

[@foxyplayz2391]

He could straight up call the queen a kid.

[@newbieloop9151]

Burn

[@ionikami1599]

Two things. He is dead, and the Queen is 94 years old.

[@foxyplayz2391]

@@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.

[@101Queenisis]

Mintz,, well Bless Your Little Heart....

[@badcornflakes6374]

@@ionikami1599 Give us a third thing!

[@NoOdL3z18]

I'll tell you why he has live this long. Death is too scared to take him lol.

[@serjtrollkian1748]

Chuck Norris said so...

[@four4four636]

nah he just gives death whiskey, cigars and ice cream every Christmas.

[@XxScArEcRoWxX1]

Stunna BadAzz my thoughts exactly. death can't pass that up

[@lejenddairy]

NoOdL3z18 and the whiskey and cigars. I took notes. 109 here I come.

[@WestCoastIrk]

Chuck Norris did not give the approval for him to die...

[@sicisskitzo4359]

Lives in his own house, gets around without any kind of support at that age is impressive

[@rashoietolan3047]

Mind state matters

[@venomgeach9690]

They dont make um like that nomo.

[@christopherpoucher483]

109 years old and, No walker, no air tank, no nurse in the house!!!!!! that man's a champion!!! drink and smoke it buddy!

[@maxreagan6618]

He drives too

[@Warpreacher]

Fucken ennit, what the fuck has he been eating?!

[@zrosix2240]

72 ventura losing a purpose to live makes your body fall apart

[@mirali4467]

“Heroes are remembered, but legends never die”

[@theschwiftyman8840]

No not really. See you have to be dead in order to become a legend

[@windvindr]

@@theschwiftyman8840 so your leg ends

[@windvindr]

@@theschwiftyman8840 and the funniest person awards goes to

[@mygripe]

What an American hero. Cigars, whiskey and guns. Bad ass. God bless you sir!

[@eliangomez7773]

And ice cream

[@JasonLee-gy5ch]

@@eliangomez7773 Butter Pecan baby!!

[@northland7885]

He died on December 27, 2018 for those that do not know.

[@mygripe]

Hmm...May he rest in peace

[@MikeHSmith36]

Amen!

[@Graydog-sx6le]

That’s the kind of man we should all aspire to be like.

[@dryaldibread2327]

Why.

[@fbiagent6744]

@@dryaldibread2327 Bruh that oh yeah yeah guys channel is dead

[@dryaldibread2327]

@@fbiagent6744 wut

[@hazda5791]

@@fbiagent6744 its not though its actually getting way bigger

[@playgirl120011]

@@dryaldibread2327 why not?

[@mirali4467]

109 and war torn, yet completely cognizant and still skippin around like he’s 35... Respect 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🙌🙌 Rest In Peace, hero

[@scarter176]

More cognizant than Joe Biden !

[@philjohnson4607]

steve carter exactly

[@snorpensnort3268]

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

[@grant8490]

Last I heard he was 111 and still kicking. Did he pass?

[@david.6505]

@@grant8490 Yeah he sadly passed a year or two ago at the age of 112. Truly an amazing man.

[@nelsin-nagantkimber-g4760]

If anyone was a badass American to the end, this was the man. RIP and may his legacy continue.

[@yemurodzinotyiweyi3263]

Did he die and if so when did he die

[@masonclarke9531]

@@yemurodzinotyiweyi3263 he passed back in 2018 unfortunately :(

[@Tyrfingr]

He's not dead. He just went for a nap, and death is standing in the corner of the hallway looking awkward.

[@stealthybanana8751]

Unfortunately he passed away last year, but a true American through and through.

[@theunlikelyhero123meh3]

Aye, brother, may he give the devil a taste of his own medicine.

[@Joege]

F

[@MarsLonsen]

and not even joking when i say he was buried with cigars and whisky!

[@jeffc7486]

I was wondering if he was still alive today, he got out before he had to use those guns again and ww3.

[@1500Chevy]

RIP

[@claypoole702]

A real American hero. They don't make too many like him no more. True icon.

[@noboniusnobby3100]

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.

[@radiated117]

Lost Bus Productions that sounds hot

[@GK-tn9fi]

A true american right there!

[@GK-tn9fi]

***** Yeah

[@Maluhia808]

Gjermund Karlsbakk yup

[@josephstalin7928]

Gjermund Karlsbakk atleast change that confederate flag

[@Maluhia808]

Joseph Stalin let him keep it

[@asherjlego]

says the person named joseph stalin lol

[@truly1ivingboyz18]

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

[@nitro2037]

Fk yeah........

[@xandergibbs2149]

Hoping he went to heaven

[@jonathandesantis397]

@@xandergibbs2149 Yeah, of course he did, but the Devil still fears this man. Too badass!

[@im_anatheist6680]

@Wapfue wow, you’re so cool and edgy. Shut up.

[@xandergibbs2149]

@Wapfue you better not live here then lol we are starting to take that crap personally

[@Vandy5000]

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.

[@Me-wk7dz]

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.

[@amjan]

"- 66 during the first moon landing" Damn, he was an old man back then already.

[@slippinjimmy7985]

The Guy can you please be my history teacher cause you’re amazing 👌🏻

[@leftbenchplayaa]

The Guy this guy was old enough to remember the titanic!!!

[@Far-cw8sh]

6 years old when titanic sank.

[@LtCatfish]

The Guy is he alive now

[@saidhagos2825]

.

[@airsoftteam805]

American*

[@jamescarlin569]

@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

[@maxcantrell3667]

@Giuliano BassWarrior he is a vet they love guns

[@moc-iwnl4696]

Yeah not any liberal piece of shit

[@kadenvolan3557]

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.

[@gt_beltran42]

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

[@loganbyers1853]

I was wondering thank you for letting me know. May he Rest In Peace

[@Numbingbird]

112? Shit that's a looooooong time

[@savagetuner2404]

Probably died of covid

[@yourmum2839]

@@savagetuner2404 this was in 2018 you dum dum

[@savagetuner2404]

@@yourmum2839 that's the joke, dum dum

[@CoolDrifty]

This man was born when Theodore Roosevelt was president and died when Donald Trump was. Holy shit.

[@the_bass_king]

Yeah it's insane. It's very sad he's passed on. Hope ya loving Heaven Mr. Richard Overton

[@jesussaves7261]

What an amazing life.

[@jesussaves7261]

@@the_bass_king Amen

[@greytallcloud5695]

Frump the dump is still holy shit

[@jesussaves7261]

@@greytallcloud5695 "Frump the dump." Really...

[@GunOwnerDan]

109 years old? He doesn't look a day over 90. Way to go Richard Overton, thanks for your service!

[@soontobegone1949]

GunOwnerDan The damn man doesn't look a second over 80

[@semirslezovic4533]

RBB Gaming he doens't look a nanosecond over 60

[@bigbandzalways9591]

I still cant believe the Seahawks threw the ball

[@RockyBoyBalboa]

Slezovic Semir see I would respond to that with a more precise clever measurement of time but I can't think of any lmao

[@RockyBoyBalboa]

Big Bandz Always facts!! Why wouldnt they run

[@ElijahJenkins2196]

Tough ol bastard. Seen some rough times. Respect

[@muniz27]

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.

[@connorschewe2562]

so dope.

[@aiihxh]

what an experience . God bless America

[@frankmurphy7234]

And Jim Crow just 2 c the nazis come back

[@Sintaj.]

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

[@Crosbie85]

Man I would love to live that life but I think the future will be even cooler

[@raymondpetrovits2336]

The last of the Greatest Generation ever. This is a mans man. Period

[@jefferycrumbacher5157]

Yes sir

[@1017Don]

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]

@@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

[@moneebkhan3744]

@@1017Don you're the problem here, why are you bringing race into this??

[@bradmeh7930]

@@1017Don bruh why you gotta be like that

[@Excedrine]

Real salt-of-the-earth kind'a guy.

[@GUNS-GDC]

Excedrine Amen

[@BIGBLOCK5022006]

Excedrine I would like to have a drink and a cigar with him.

[@Excedrine]

BIGBLOCK5022006 As would I!

[@CalebLikeTheCreeper]

Browning auto 5 jusus

[@jayoxman9829]

I think Obama might be better than a 109-year-old man.

[@cile12345]

109 and still an absolute badass

[@johncalvin6773]

Stony Tark yyyyyy

[@blackj895]

stony ayyyyu

[@poopoohead7769]

Stony Tark your name is the best pun EVER

[@CristianGonzalez-ig5fr]

Stony Tark this the og🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔

[@kimjongroid7945]

Stony Tark 111 years old now

[@desktopumm1980]

This guy was a living history...Imagine the major events he witnessed throughout his life.

[@riogotti1008]

When a man only wants another Happy day over everything how can you not respect him!

[@ronjohnson8119]

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.

[@letsgobrandon5622]

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 .

[@NotAdamSnider]

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.

[@askhowiknow5527]

You should know your grandfather sounded like a hero.

[@bwma]

He cleaned his gun every day to keep the barrel clean. Grim reaper showed up every day got blow away.

[@ernestclyde1807]

Damn straight! Aint have it no other way

[@PersonManManManMan]

He forgot to clean his gun barrel one day, the Grim Reaper was ready.

[@bwma]

@@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.

[@aurelien5747]

@@ernestclyde1807 don’t think he’d approve that flag on, but might be wrong

[@PersonManManManMan]

@@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

[@acelinomckinzie1956]

Someone that’s been in the most dangerous war in history outlives 99% of people. R.I.P

[@aussieshooter5358]

What a dear old soul, I wouldn't like to fuck with him though. I hope he lives another 110 years...

[@milesgregory8442]

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.

[@wolfman2243]

Man Like Gov it's possible anything possible

[@mrick4355]

Wolf Man nah the longest some one can physically live is 121

[@wolfman2243]

Magik_Hawk there a man thats 150 look it up I think hes from thailand and he walks around

[@SpaceBabyFlaz]

everyone in Thailand is over 100 lol

[@Kilo416]

What a legend, rippin cigars and slammin whiskey till the very end. Godspeed good sir

[@AsapAnimation]

“109 years old?! Wow, you look great!”

[@watero9864]

Asap Animation now he's 111 years old i suppose

[@primtve_dope9568]

he's probably dead lol

[@victigr]

Asap Animation For a wookie.

[@jjtomecek1623]

I'm happy to say he's still alive!

[@cw5312]

Did Obama try to snatch his guns from his hands?

[@derrickmoses1507]

meanwhile, people in their 30's riding around in scooters at walmart

[@yourfriendlyneighborhoodpi6655]

Skirt skirt 😅

[@scoot3154]

@@yourfriendlyneighborhoodpi6655 omfg 🤣

[@Gray-Wolf]

Ikr 😂

[@Kyotodguy]

They don't make them like they used to.

[@dzyre7247]

if that ain’t the truth 🤣

[@sumvs5992]

I hope whoever got his guns after he died kept them, instead of giving them to a buyback

[@tunderstorm2769]

If that happens i will personally find the person that did it and beat them to death

[@hughjanos3992]

@@tunderstorm2769 LARP cringe

[@tunderstorm2769]

@@hughjanos3992 it isnt a joke and i will find them, and i will kill them

[@averageguy6774]

@@tunderstorm2769 cringe

[@tunderstorm2769]

@@averageguy6774 no its a movie reference

[@MinehowTech]

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.

[@user-so2rh9om6y]

I bet he had a lot of stories

[@flisko123]

u got stories?

[@dereksp6785]

God bless him, sorry to hear of his passing.

[@cayce4355]

Happy man he’s just livin his life smoking cigars, drinking whiskey, and owning guns sounds like my kind of life

[@MADSCIENTISTGONESANE6166]

Especially the cigars

[@CommunismiEstCacas]

Guns, cigars, whiskey and patriotism that's the longevity secret.

[@MunchF5]

He’s dead he died 2years ago

[@kamilkuczynski3481]

@@MunchF5 he lived till 112 like i think nobody from the comment section will live till 85 or 90 soooo, much respect

[@mtsflorida]

Not that far behind him, time goes by so fast. I'll see him in that other place, keep the light on brother.

[@lazytanks4035]

For being 109, he doesn't look his age. He seems to be 70 or 80 imo

[@jenniegreen6106]

Yup

[@wibonbouabonmai9536]

He must be somewhere in his 80s

[@hunternichola8792]

Abonmai Abonmai nope if he was 80 he wouldn't of bean old enough to serve in ww2. He's infact 110 very nice man. When I was living in arlington texas he came to our school. He got kicked out for smoking.lololo

[@cameronhughes8009]

U have to stop ageing at some point

[@jakubgrzybek6181]

He marinated himself with whiskey.

[@firmbelieverinflex-seal3132]

Dude! That is amazing... I am speechless 109 years old and he still talks with more fluidity than most middle schoolers!

[@attackhelicopter6922]

People say smoking cigars and drinking whiskey is bad for you, but look at him. Guns too, there important for health.

[@johns3655]

Max Otto they are the healthiest in the world

[@GagePatrick]

Max Otto cleansing shit is fucking bullcrap bad toxens is a hoax

[@johns3655]

Php CRZy why should we believe you

[@1h3art_mys3lf-]

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

[@FedorovAvtomat]

If I remember correctly he said he had a shot of whiskey in the morning to loosen the joints.

[@astrodoobs]

God bless you, Richard Overton. Thank you for everything you've done.

[@corsaircarl9582]

THIS is a true american right here...and they wanna take his guns away...

[@DeFunnyMau5]

Gazi yes, they do

[@DeFunnyMau5]

Izzy G Are you serious? Have you not been following the anti gun legislation of commie states?

[@wclutch]

FunnyMau5 Last time I checked this guy doesn't have fully automatic weapons and he has a license. He's all good.

[@firewizzard86]

***** 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.

[@firewizzard86]

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.

[@wolfguard1180]

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.

[@Putseller100]

Seems like a cool dude. Would love to have seen some footage when he was younger, like his 80's lol

[@FUZYsquatch]

damn hes old. he turned 80 in 1986.

[@georgmettmann5722]

rest in piece and condolences to his family. everyone has to go one day, he gone with 112 and i can only imagine how hard it was for him to carry around this huge balls of stainless steel.

[@MichaelDouglas-24]

This man is 109 and he smoking a cigar like he's 24🤣 what a bad ass dude. Gotta love vets

[@wizardofharry]

He died on December 27th, 2018. Lived til he was 112. absolute legend

[@MichaelDouglas-24]

@@wizardofharry i certainly hope he got everything he deserved w his life. God bless him

[@wizardofharry]

@@MichaelDouglas-24 fr

[@1776mh]

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!

[@Jak-it]

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

[@tracksam3174]

That and a sweet clean big iron

[@geraldhoskins2021]

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 .

[@frankie65th]

The fact he is able to smoke cigar's at 109 is an achievement in itself lol.

[@revertantdog6456]

Shadowplayit He is still alive and now 111 years old

[@frankie65th]

lol

[@nickdaveNDM]

He was a local celebrity in Austin. He lived in that house on the east side forever

[@bradw3153]

im so glad to hear a super liberal city like Austin even cared about a ol' war vet!

[@samuelbekele3601]

@@bradw3153 Why wouldn't they? WW2 was the last just war.

[@p___jjkjs]

His great granddaughter is gabbie carter

[@darienbrewer8317]

R.I.P champ. I hope that I can be as happy as you in old age.

[@yourlastfoe]

This man is the perfect "poppy". The granddad you love to go see and that can still kick some ass at 109 years old. God bless you sir. You've been MORE than an asset to this country.

[@chipsdubbo4861]

The world is worse off without him. But then again, he's in the Lords Kingdom now, where he belongs.

[@gujwdhufjijjpo9740]

My disappointment is immeasurable. RIP

[@minatoyukidoorkun3305]

@@gujwdhufjijjpo9740 dude saw it all

[@MrNuggat]

He killed people doesn't your God think that's kind of bad?

[@thearbiter3351]

@@MrNuggat he killed demons and saved people, that's good deed

[@MrNuggat]

@JukeJoint 1977 How come? Aren't you people ignorant about what your religion is about and just interpret it so it fits you agenda?

[@bradhansen4312]

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!🇺🇸

[@tylahblack1673]

Anti smokers: "smoking causes a young death" Richard Overton: *lives to 109*

[@lyndon4610]

imagine if he didnt smoke

[@jaushuagrahamthefloridaman1124]

Im pretty sure there is a difference between cigarettes and cigars though right?

[@lyndon4610]

@@jaushuagrahamthefloridaman1124 yeah, cigars are bigger

[@jaushuagrahamthefloridaman1124]

@@lyndon4610 thanks i thought,something was off

[@Gottaculat]

@@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.

[@josephsiburt3685]

I've heard multiple people over 100 years old say that they just smoke cigars and drink whiskey... Maybe I should start

[@danndidntask4057]

Nah mate start when you’re old bc your young systems need to be peaked first

[@texwiller6585]

Smoking was the thing back then so any people who are still alive from that era do propably smoke. A lot more might still be alive if a lot less smoked, though.

[@dumbleking5172]

Take note though, don't use cigarettes as a substitute for cigars (specifically quality cigars), they're way different from each other.

[@toomuchdebt5669]

Darn right.

[@dagothur9674]

@@dumbleking5172 Yeah, cigarettes have the same chemical composition as cat piss. Like the tobacco literally has ammonia and urea added to it to make it more addictive.

[@calebwhittington3749]

True American.

[@backroadriding5825]

He died at 112 from pneumonia crazy to think that he only lived till 112 he looks great in this

[@jangoos]

"If you feed a cat to much it won't eat rats" - Mr.Overton

[@fadlanal-amsi9839]

Great line

[@obregon209]

He's much more than a veteran... He's an American Bald Eagle!! Thank you sir !!

[@waynestevenson9613]

He looks death in the eye every day and asks “you feel lucky punk?!?!” 😂🤣 💪🏿😎👉🏿

[@juniusss]

He passed away in 2019 :(

[@jeffc7486]

Clint Eastwood stole that from him lol

[@waynestevenson9613]

//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!

[@Pooperz100]

his smile seemed so humble and nice, rest in peace

[@whitneyangelie3682]

Wow, 109?! What an amazing man, I bet he has some stories to tell! Much respect

[@92JoseR]

Amazing opportunity to meet him. Respect.

[@misterbaddabing]

Here is the latest on Mr. Overton: The family of Richard Overton, a cigar-loving, whiskey-drinking 110-year-old veteran, is asking for the country's help. Overton is considered one of the nation's oldest World War II veterans - if not the oldest - and now requires round-the-clock care, his family said on a GoFundMe page. Instead of sending Overton to a nursing home, the family is raising money to provide the veteran with in-home care at his house in Austin. "On behalf of the Overton family, we greatly appreciate any donations to help Richard stay in his home and receive in-home care," said Volma Overton Jr. on the crowdfunding page. I'm going send something just to make sure he gets keep enjoying his morning cigar, whiskey and coffee.

[@billnye9611]

Could you share a link of that go fund me?

[@smoothoperator7023]

Bill Nye just google richard overton gofundme. 👍🏾

[@user-eh4wg2ex6j]

Pray he is in the hospital

[@WhoKnowswhwretherope]

The fact he took the cigar out to speak about his favorite gun shows the respect the man has for the weapon , it probably saved his life a few times

[@deejay3971]

YES. MORE AMERICANS LIKE THIS

[@a-mei-zing2951]

Damn that's an old warrior.

[@francopesce1970]

A-MEI-ZING trule vteran soldier

[@WildWildWest30000]

He just casually opens his wardrobe and pulls out guns 😂😂 he a G

[@miket2394]

They don't make them like they used to. Respect and R.I.P, Sgt. Overton. 🙏🙏🙏

[@Leafcripe]

Tough as nails, people are so soft these days. These men made America the great country that it is!

[@1957Shep]

Outstanding video.

[@Butterballgamin]

The grim reaper is to scared to take him

[@jenniegreen6106]

....

[@charliejasso3990]

Butterballgamin 0982 funniest thing I heard all day

[@jjtomecek1623]

He IS the grim reaper

[@-BWS-]

Hed shoot the reaper

[@pundex2984]

109 year old man : IMA SMACK U WITH MY ULTAMINTE GUN THE FLIP FLOP GRIM REALPER: NOO take my life not yours 109 YEAR OLD MAN : i HAV ALL THE POWER NOWWW!!!!!!

[@ChirunoMarisad]

Oldest Living American Veteran at 109 *Promise you won’t cry?* 5 years ago *I promise..*

[@skswig1]

Nice A5, good choice. Thanks for your service Pops.

[@williamhill406]

I might have missed it, did he say that it is an A5? I would've leaned towards it being a Remington model 11...

[@williamhill406]

John Hartin That is entirely possible, I am looking at a very small screen with very old eyes, so hard for me to say one way or the other. Are you familiar with the Remington model 11? If not I will include a link. But the model 11 is the Browning A5 before it was the A5 Remington just manufactured it for John Browning. The main reason I would guess model 11 is that they are generally found in home's of older people, being that they were manufactured until the late 40's with a pile of em during WW2. In the end, you're probably right,he looks like a Browning man...

[@williamhill406]

John Hartin Sorry, forgot to include the aforementioned link for the Remington model 11, but you probably don't need it, probably know a lot more about it than I. www.militaryfactory.com/smallarms/detail.asp?smallarms_id=675

[@tony_5156]

Browning a5

[@boboutdoors8722]

This guy is a real American legend

[@rangerup1804]

I loved his statement that his revolver sits next to him at night time. Nothing like a 38 special to give you comfort at night.

[@RetrofIex]

Best revolver for home defense, balance of power and steadiness

[@billbill9392]

May this great American rest in peace he is an example we should all live up to

[@jasohavents]

Rest in peace Richard. You were a real man right up until the end.

[@yzmoto80]

“This gun !?... oh hell...my daddy give me that one a hundred years ago !” 😳

[@JohnDavis-yz9nq]

Lolol good one.

[@Xtremcookie]

Onehundred and nine years old.. and all he wants for his birthday is good day. cool fellah.

[@BestLaddOgama]

The fact he didn't even really die from old age amazes me, who knows how old he could of been.

[@toomuchdebt5669]

Old age makes you susceptible to common illnesses like the flu duh.

[@BestLaddOgama]

@@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.

[@SpuddyWesker]

@@BestLaddOgama owned by logic i mean the other guy

[@notahandle965]

He looks like he's 70

[@rofllyte27]

That just means he looks young for his age lol

[@Claymore1977]

I think that was kind of the point of the op's comment there, captain obvious.

[@treybands881]

Claymore77 yo bitch ass up nigga

[@treybands881]

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...

[@treybands881]

Claymore77 bitch shut up u racist and that's that. You white people kill me

[@kanejones99]

Happy birthday Richard, you've made your country proud!

[@jaredv7fan315]

Kane Jones he has

[@BigRed707]

No word in the English language can express the love I have for him and those like him ❤️

[@mrsimple4697]

Ive never seen someone as old as him as healthy as him plus he still seems mentally stable

[@Jordan-mn2ty]

Holy shit this guy is badass

[@pyro323]

Thank you for your service Mr. Overton! 🇺🇲