America's oldest living WWII veteran is turning 111. Wish the New Orleanian a happy birthday

For the past five years, WWII Army veteran Lawrence Brooks has celebrated his birthday with pomp and ceremony — and lots of cake — at The National WWII Museum. It's a tradition he and the museum have grown to cherish.

This year, Brooks turns 111 years old, making him the oldest living World War II veteran.

But, due to the pandemic, the traditional gathering can't take place this year.