‘Good feelings’: 109-year-old veteran’s secret to long life is focusing on positives
Updated: 3:38 PM CDT Sep 14, 2018
‘Good feelings’: 109-year-old veteran’s secret to long life is focusing on positives
Updated: 3:38 PM CDT Sep 14, 2018
Mr Brooks, you are an American hero. Thank you for saving away. And there's no doubt that you also an icon in African American history. Good, bad days is bad for you. You don't want no bad.
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‘Good feelings’: 109-year-old veteran’s secret to long life is focusing on positives
Updated: 3:38 PM CDT Sep 14, 2018
Lawrence Brooks has lived quite a life.He celebrated his 109th birthday at the World War II museum in New Orleans.Brooks fought in World War II at a time when the Army was still segregated. He’s witnessed so many things change since he enlisted at age 32.Because of his experience and service, many hail him as a hero and icon in African-American history.Watch the full story in the video player above.
Lawrence Brooks has lived quite a life.
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He celebrated his 109th birthday at the World War II museum in New Orleans.
Brooks fought in World War II at a time when the Army was still segregated. He’s witnessed so many things change since he enlisted at age 32.
Because of his experience and service, many hail him as a hero and icon in African-American history.
Watch the full story in the video player above.