Lawrence Brooks, oldest U.S. World War II veteran, dies at 112

Lawrence Brooks, the oldest American surviving World War II veteran, died Wednesday at the age of 112. Brooks, who was also thought to be the oldest person in America, served from 1941 to 1945 when the military was still segregated. Michelle Miller looks back on his life.

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[robbiehall]

He is entitled to the respect and honor which people have given him.

[iwapelemovement]

Wow 112. Rest in peace. You deserve your rest. Thank you for your service.

[lovelover]

Wow 112 with his wits. I feel that when people live this long, it’s because they’re happy. Even though he went through a lot, he kept happiness in his heart. Wow! I thank him for his service.

[sherrylander]

A true and amazing soldier. Rest in peace.

[juner]

Thank You for your Service. May he rest in peace.

[markdagostino]

Sir, May God Rest your soul.
A proper salute is in order, Sir.

[romsroad]

Thank you for your service and rest in peace .

[harperlea]

God bless his precious soul, may he be reunited with his wife, and rest in peace.

[robertahenley]

Wow, thank you so much, sir. Rest In Peace.

[jeromebjoseph]

God bless you king. Rest in Peace 🙏🏽🤴🏾🇺🇸💙❤️🤍🥺

[markdagostino]

May God rest your soul, Sir.
A proper salute is in order. Sir.

[niokascott]

Thank you for your service. Rest in glory.

[VampirusX]

OMG NO!
I saw a vid with him years ago about his life and his philosophies!
RIP sir! I salut you!

[-gs]

Thank you for your service 🇺🇸. Rest In Peace 😔

[dairyqueenrestaurant]

May Greatly Rest In Peace Lawrence Brooks & I Thank You Greatly Also For Your Service

[Judah]

I would have loved to sit at his feet and listen to all his stories! 💯✊👊

[deniseevers]

When asked the secret to his long life he often answered " serving GOD and being nice to people " glory to GOD! I salute this sir! He is enjoying heaven BLESS GOD!

[mechanicaltypewriteroperat]

The last only meaningful war that Americans actually was actually proud to fight. Rest in peace thank you for your service. Thank you for contributing for the Allies winning for the war.

[m.layfette]

Rest in Peace 🕊️ Sweet Prince may flights of Angels carry thee to thy Rest 💜. His service and Love for his country, family and community will Always be treasured. My only question is did someone write down his life story? Lives like his are Not found in the history books (sadly 😥)

[Windansr]

Thank you for your service. Rest in the peace that you deserve. Peace and blessings sir🌺