"Voices from the Front" at the Louisiana World War II Museum brings veterans to life, allowing visitors to converse with people who lived through the war.
So when I saw this news story I just knew I had to share it with everyone! The nation’s oldest living World War II veteran, Lawrence Brooks, has turned another year older. Not only is Lawrence Brooks 112 but he is a Louisiana native.
The oldest-known living World War II veteran calls New Orleans home and was recently featured on 'CBS This Morning'. The story details how the 111-year-old took advantage of a birthday phone call from Governor Edwards in order to get his leaky-roof fixed.
On Saturday, the cities and the Navy will host a public fireworks display to honor the memory of the war's victims and celebrate 70 years of peace and friendship.