Post by autumn on Sept 13, 2020 18:51:50 GMT
www.msn.com/en-us/tv/celebrity/america-s-oldest-world-war-ii-veteran-celebrates-his-111th-birthday-in-new-orleans/ar-BB18ZtlA?ocid=msedgntp
Lawrence Brooks, the oldest living World War II veteran in America, turned 111 on Saturday.
According to CBS News and CNN, Lawrence rang in his milestone birthday with a socially-distanced celebration over the weekend outside the National WWII Museum, located in New Orleans near Brooks' home.
The museum's vocal trio, The Victory Belle, performed a rendition of "Happy Birthday" as the Aeroshell Aerobatic Team and the Big Easy Wing flew over the sky, CNN reported.
Brooks stood on his front porch and tipped his hat back as the planes flew above him. He also danced a two-step as The Victory Belles performed, according to NOLA.com.
During the ceremony and subsequent car parade, Brooks, wearing a New Orleans face mask, smiled and waved to the crowd, saying, “God bless all of you. Every one of you."
According to CBS News, when Brooks was asked what his secret is for living long, he said "it's simple. Serve God and be nice to people."
According to CBS News and CNN, Lawrence rang in his milestone birthday with a socially-distanced celebration over the weekend outside the National WWII Museum, located in New Orleans near Brooks' home.
The museum's vocal trio, The Victory Belle, performed a rendition of "Happy Birthday" as the Aeroshell Aerobatic Team and the Big Easy Wing flew over the sky, CNN reported.
Brooks stood on his front porch and tipped his hat back as the planes flew above him. He also danced a two-step as The Victory Belles performed, according to NOLA.com.
During the ceremony and subsequent car parade, Brooks, wearing a New Orleans face mask, smiled and waved to the crowd, saying, “God bless all of you. Every one of you."
According to CBS News, when Brooks was asked what his secret is for living long, he said "it's simple. Serve God and be nice to people."
, Mr. Brooks! 
