Lawrence Brooks has seen a lot in his lifetime — 112 years’ worth of it, to be exact.

The New Orleans native recently celebrated his 112^th birthday. However, what makes this year extra special is that Brooks is also the world’s oldest living World War II veteran.

The war vet spent the big day on Clara Street with a full-on, drive-by party organized by the National World War Two Museum. Representatives from the museum say they wanted the birthday to be one Brooks wouldn’t forget.

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“If you ask Mr. Brooks why have you lived so long, he says his motto is ‘be good to people,’ ” said Peter Crean, vice president of Education and Access at the National WWII Museum. “It’s not only what we represent. He is the oldest veteran in the United States, so he represents an entire generation.”

The museum traditionally hosts an annual event for Brooks, but it was brought to him for the past two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The event included a live performance from the museum’s vocal trio, The Victory Belles, a Jeep parade, and more from local New Orleans musicians.

The City of New Orleans also recognized Brooks’ birthday with an official proclamation.

Source: ‘He Represents an Entire Generation’: Oldest Living U.S. WWII Veteran Turns 112 Years Old