Oldest WWII veteran remembered in museum service

By CHEVEL JOHNSON
Associated Press

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Music and thoughtful tributes filled a portion of The National WWII Museum where family and friends gathered Saturday to remember Lawrence Brooks, the oldest World War II veteran who died earlier this month. Brooks, who died Jan. 5, was 112. During the service, Brooks’ flag-draped coffin was front and center. The museum’s Victory Belles _ whom Brooks loved to hear perform _ were among several to pay tribute to his life, harmoniously singing “Lift Every Voice and Sing” and “Amazing Grace.” The museum’s president and chief executive, Stephen J. Watson, offered condolences. Brooks has said the secret to his longevity is to be nice to people.