poorman Posted December 28, 2018 Share Posted December 28, 2018 http://www.fox7austin.com/news/local-news/nations-oldest-living-veteran-richard-overton-dies-in-austin-at-age-112 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor2118 Posted December 28, 2018 Share Posted December 28, 2018 3 minutes ago, poorman said: http://www.fox7austin.com/news/local-news/nations-oldest-living-veteran-richard-overton-dies-in-austin-at-age-112 He gave credit to God for his longevity, but he always said cigars and whiskey helped. “I been smoking cigars from when I was 18 years old, I’m still a smoking ‘em. 12 a day,” he said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
multi-useless Posted December 28, 2018 Share Posted December 28, 2018 I'd say he had a pretty good run; may he Rest In Peace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habana Mike Posted December 28, 2018 Share Posted December 28, 2018 RIP Sir! A couple here had the honor to meet him. Hope the cigars and whisky contribute to my longevity as well. Could be around for a loooonnnggg time! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclepauly25 Posted December 28, 2018 Share Posted December 28, 2018 Amazing! I know people in their 70s that are falling apart! Good thing I drink whiskey and smoke cigars ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islandboy Posted December 28, 2018 Share Posted December 28, 2018 My hat’s off to him...a life well lived. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madandana Posted December 28, 2018 Share Posted December 28, 2018 RIP. Wiskey and cigars......I’m good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derboesekoenig Posted December 28, 2018 Share Posted December 28, 2018 I'm of the belief that most people's habits and lifestyles, while they can lead to a longer than average life, that they don't wholly contribute to it. I believe genetics is a much greater contributing factor than any other variable. 112 is really something though. Would put me well into the next century. One can hope...but life is short, enjoy it like this man did! The right way: whisky and cigars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeypots Posted December 28, 2018 Share Posted December 28, 2018 1 hour ago, Derboesekoenig said: I'm of the belief that most people's habits and lifestyles, while they can lead to a longer than average life, that they don't wholly contribute to it. I believe genetics is a much greater contributing factor than any other variable. 112 is really something though. Would put me well into the next century. One can hope...but life is short, enjoy it like this man did! The right way: whisky and cigars. Agreed. I think it's something like 60% genetics, 40% lifestyle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BJRPorter Posted December 28, 2018 Share Posted December 28, 2018 RIP Sergeant Overton. I’ll light mine up in honor to your service today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stogieluver Posted December 28, 2018 Share Posted December 28, 2018 Just hoping rum is a good substitute for whiskey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCgarman Posted December 28, 2018 Share Posted December 28, 2018 RIP Sir and THANK YOU for your service to your country! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devildoge9 Posted December 29, 2018 Share Posted December 29, 2018 A man after my own heart... He lived a long life and doing it the way he enjoyed... whooah Soldier! RIP! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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