America’s oldest living WWII veteran will celebrate his 108th birthday this weekend.
Richard Overton served in the U.S. army and was sent to the West Pacific in 1945 in WWII. "I was shot over my head, between my legs, around my ears, and everything, but it wasn’t my day to go."
Since then, Overton has kept busy- he still sweeps his driveway, rakes the leaves, drives his car, and still lives in the same home he built in the 1940s. "I just keep going. I don’t stop," he told KTBC.
He has been recognized for his patriotism and service by numerous and dignitaries, among them President Obama and Governor Perry.
During his meeting with President Obama, he gifted him with a box of his favorite cigars. "He took them. I don’t know what he did with them, but he took them." Asked if it was fascinating to meet Obama, Overton simply said "No, just like meeting you."
Governor Perry gave the veteran Maker’s Mark bourbon. "I’ve been drinking a little bit, but I don’t drink much. I’ve smoked cigars ever since I was 18," Overton divulged.
He plans to celebrate his birthday with friends and church members at his home on Saturday with a picnic. No word yet on what his 108 wishes will be for.