Death is something that awaits us all, it's inevitable. However, there are some people that seem to know the secrets behind living a long and prosperous life...
One man has become America's oldest World War II veteran after celebrating his socially-distanced birthday this weekend.
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We all find ourselves asking that universal question...
When will we die?But the answer is...
But death shouldn't be a thing to be feared...
These people must have their secrets to their long lives...
Because they're certainly doing something right!People can live well into their 100s...
Those that do have fascinating stories to share.Many were involved in world wars, and have lived through events in history we can't even comprehend.
He is officially the oldest living World War II veteran in America...
Lawrence celebrated with a socially-distanced party over the weekend...
Happy 111th birthday to our oldest living WW2 veteran, Lawrence Brooks. I salute your service and your lifetime of… https://t.co/SXGGrNjrXe— Archive: Dr. Mark T. Esper (@Archive: Dr. Mark T. Esper)1599904240.0
The Victory Belle sang Happy Birthday to the veteran...
Brooks was in awe of the whole experience.
Big thanks to the Commemorative Air Force - Big Easy Wing and Honda Aeroshell Teams for helping us celebrate Lawren… https://t.co/GztoxxldZy— National WWII Museum (@National WWII Museum)1599927010.0
He stood on his porch which is near to the museum and signaled to the planes that flew above him.
There was both a ceremony and a car parade...
Happy 111th Birthday to Mr. Lawrence Brooks of New Orleans, LA! While we weren't able to have our usual birthday pa… https://t.co/61SSjY9oRj— National WWII Museum (@National WWII Museum)1599933733.0
He wore a New Orleans face mask, as he waved to the crowds gathered to celebrate his special day...
According to CBS News, when Brooks was asked what his secret is for living long...
Looks like we could learn a thing or two from Brooks...
Before Brook's birthday, the museum gave people the chance to send him a birthday card which once sent to the museum would then be delivered to his house...
Our conference room has been taken over by birthday cards for Lawrence Brooks' 111th birthday! We have received car… https://t.co/C186vZUTUW— National WWII Museum (@National WWII Museum)1599766209.0