America’s oldest vet is turning 109

[OnePyroTec]

And he knows how to have fun! :stogie:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2015/05/04/americas-oldest-vet-is-turning-109-he-celebrated-with-cigars-and-burgers/?tid=sm_fb

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[Tobias Lutz]

I remember reading something about this gentleman last year. Awesome story!

[Sigaar]

Great story. I also heard about Mr. Overton last year. In fact, a guy on another forum I frequent stopped by his house to have a cigar with him last year!

[stonecutter2]

What a great guy. Thanks for the link!!

[Old Smokey]

Very cool article. I work with another elderly veteran from WWII who is 90 and he works 20 hours a week as a door greeter at Wal-Mart. He survived 10 months as a German prisoner, but barely. He proudly dresses in his veteran attire, purple heart and other awards of bravery and everyone loves Keith. His car has an American flag flying proudly from a rear passenger window and to tell you the truth, his driving is pretty scary to witness. His wife passes away last year and after a few days off was back at work. I asked him a few months ago why he still worked and he said if he didn't work he would just sit at home waiting to die.

There has been numerous newspaper and TV stories about Keith and he has such a sweet disposition. Every time he sees me he acts like it is the first time of the day, says hi Steve and sticks out his hand for shaking. Which happens several times a day. Another true American treasure.

[droy1958]

Neat story as he was in the Pacific Theatre where my father was. Only thing is my dad only made it to 53 years old......

[Lapithicus]

Great story. Thanks for posting the link. I noticed he doesn't partake in the whiskey much anymore, but he's down for stogie! Wonder want he smokes. His was a lighter wrapper than the others, no bands on any of them. Hope I'm still hit 'em at his age. Probably have an Oro Blanco or The Hammer on my hundredth! Course they won't be around by then. Probably have a titanium-infused or gold-encrusted Davidoff or whatever they have around then.

[Zeede]

We should send him some cigars! I can think of few men so worthy.

[OnePyroTec]

We should send him some cigars! I can think of few men so worthy.

I'd love to do that. Just need to find an address :stogie:

[Bruck]

Great story!
I had the honor of meeting a small group of Pearl Harbor vets a few years ago. It was at work though, so no herfin, but I'm sure a few of them would have enjoyed it!

[x man]

My dad is 94, served 3 yrs in the So Pac.
Never smoked a thing, but still drives everyday,
loves football, married 64 yrs till mom passed last yr.
He`s my treasure for sure.
109 is so cool, and knows how to live, deserves all the accolades.

[greige matter]

We should send him some cigars! I can think of few men so worthy.

I think that would be a great idea. Let see if I can get a hold of his address.