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Richard Overton, Oldest World War II Veteran, Dies At 112

… that warms my aching heart. Love you kind sir. RIP… This will truly be one of the favorite pictures of you and I’ll never forget it and cherish it always.”

Elizabeth Coronado chimes in and writes, “RIP!! I vote to have one of those Confederate named schools getting a name changed to be named after him!!”

Robin Saunders says, “Rest my friend! I worked on his AC one year in the early 90’s. He sat right by me on a 5-gallon bucket and talked with me for hours! Loved that man!!”

December 28, 2018 by Derrick Lane

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