{"id":5875,"date":"2022-01-16T16:40:02","date_gmt":"2022-01-16T16:40:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/defensenews\/uncategorized\/2022\/01\/16\/memorial-service-for-oldest-wwii-veteran\/"},"modified":"2026-08-04T15:20:04","modified_gmt":"2026-08-04T15:20:04","slug":"memorial-service-for-oldest-wwii-veteran","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/defensenews\/gallery\/2022\/01\/16\/memorial-service-for-oldest-wwii-veteran\/","title":{"rendered":"Memorial Service for oldest WWII veteran"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow aligncenter\" data-effect=\"slide\"><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_container swiper\"><ul class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_swiper-wrapper swiper-wrapper\"><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"4973\" height=\"3317\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-3606\" data-id=\"3606\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP22015815642249.jpg.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP22015815642249.jpg.jpg 4973w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP22015815642249.jpg.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP22015815642249.jpg.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP22015815642249.jpg.jpg?resize=1024,683 1024w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP22015815642249.jpg.jpg?resize=1536,1025 1536w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP22015815642249.jpg.jpg?resize=2048,1366 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 4973px) 100vw, 4973px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">The casket of Lawrence Brooks, who had been the oldest living World War II Veteran, is carried at a memorial service at The National World War II Museum in New Orleans, Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022. (Kathleen Flynn\/AP)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"5500\" height=\"3669\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-3619\" data-id=\"3619\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP22015815594375.jpg.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP22015815594375.jpg.jpg 5500w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP22015815594375.jpg.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP22015815594375.jpg.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP22015815594375.jpg.jpg?resize=1024,683 1024w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP22015815594375.jpg.jpg?resize=1536,1025 1536w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP22015815594375.jpg.jpg?resize=2048,1366 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 5500px) 100vw, 5500px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">The casket of Lawrence Brooks, who had been the oldest living World War II Veteran, is carried at a memorial service at The National World War II Museum in New Orleans, Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022. (Kathleen Flynn\/AP)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"5500\" height=\"3669\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-3629\" data-id=\"3629\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP22015816622750.jpg.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP22015816622750.jpg.jpg 5500w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP22015816622750.jpg.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP22015816622750.jpg.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP22015816622750.jpg.jpg?resize=1024,683 1024w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP22015816622750.jpg.jpg?resize=1536,1025 1536w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP22015816622750.jpg.jpg?resize=2048,1366 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 5500px) 100vw, 5500px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">The casket of Lawrence Brooks, who had been the oldest living World War II veteran, is carried at The National World War II Museum in New Orleans, Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022. (Kathleen Flynn\/AP)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"5500\" height=\"3669\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-3640\" data-id=\"3640\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP22015815538116.jpg.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP22015815538116.jpg.jpg 5500w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP22015815538116.jpg.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP22015815538116.jpg.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP22015815538116.jpg.jpg?resize=1024,683 1024w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP22015815538116.jpg.jpg?resize=1536,1025 1536w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP22015815538116.jpg.jpg?resize=2048,1366 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 5500px) 100vw, 5500px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">A memorial service for Lawrence Brooks, who had been the oldest living World War II veteran, was held at The National World War II Museum in New Orleans, Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022. (Kathleen Flynn\/AP)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"5500\" height=\"3669\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-3649\" data-id=\"3649\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP22015816578738.jpg.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP22015816578738.jpg.jpg 5500w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP22015816578738.jpg.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP22015816578738.jpg.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP22015816578738.jpg.jpg?resize=1024,683 1024w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP22015816578738.jpg.jpg?resize=1536,1025 1536w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP22015816578738.jpg.jpg?resize=2048,1366 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 5500px) 100vw, 5500px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">A memorial service for Lawrence Brooks, who had been the oldest living World War II veteran, was held at The National World War II Museum in New Orleans, Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022. (Kathleen Flynn\/AP)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"5500\" height=\"3669\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-3661\" data-id=\"3661\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP22015816152175.jpg.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP22015816152175.jpg.jpg 5500w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP22015816152175.jpg.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP22015816152175.jpg.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP22015816152175.jpg.jpg?resize=1024,683 1024w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP22015816152175.jpg.jpg?resize=1536,1025 1536w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP22015816152175.jpg.jpg?resize=2048,1366 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 5500px) 100vw, 5500px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">A memorial service for Lawrence Brooks, who had been the oldest living World War II veteran, was held at The National World War II Museum in New Orleans, Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022. (Kathleen Flynn\/AP)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"5500\" height=\"3669\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-3678\" data-id=\"3678\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP22015816027138.jpg.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP22015816027138.jpg.jpg 5500w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP22015816027138.jpg.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP22015816027138.jpg.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP22015816027138.jpg.jpg?resize=1024,683 1024w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP22015816027138.jpg.jpg?resize=1536,1025 1536w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP22015816027138.jpg.jpg?resize=2048,1366 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 5500px) 100vw, 5500px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Dr. Valerie Anne Jones Francis sings a patriotic melody during a memorial service for Lawrence Brooks, who had been the oldest living World War II veteran, takes place at The National World War II Museum in New Orleans, Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022. (Kathleen Flynn\/AP)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"5500\" height=\"3669\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-3692\" data-id=\"3692\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP22015816092290.jpg.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP22015816092290.jpg.jpg 5500w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP22015816092290.jpg.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP22015816092290.jpg.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP22015816092290.jpg.jpg?resize=1024,683 1024w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP22015816092290.jpg.jpg?resize=1536,1025 1536w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP22015816092290.jpg.jpg?resize=2048,1366 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 5500px) 100vw, 5500px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">A memorial for Lawrence Brooks, who had been the oldest living World War II veteran, was held at The National World War II Museum in New Orleans, Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022. (Kathleen Flynn\/AP)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"5500\" height=\"3669\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-3703\" data-id=\"3703\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP22015816751743.jpg.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP22015816751743.jpg.jpg 5500w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP22015816751743.jpg.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP22015816751743.jpg.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP22015816751743.jpg.jpg?resize=1024,683 1024w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP22015816751743.jpg.jpg?resize=1536,1025 1536w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP22015816751743.jpg.jpg?resize=2048,1366 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 5500px) 100vw, 5500px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">A memorial service for Lawrence Brooks, who had been the oldest living World War II veteran, was held at The National World War II Museum in New Orleans, Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022. (Kathleen Flynn\/AP)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"5500\" height=\"3669\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-3725\" data-id=\"3725\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP22015816695712.jpg.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP22015816695712.jpg.jpg 5500w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP22015816695712.jpg.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP22015816695712.jpg.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP22015816695712.jpg.jpg?resize=1024,683 1024w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP22015816695712.jpg.jpg?resize=1536,1025 1536w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP22015816695712.jpg.jpg?resize=2048,1366 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 5500px) 100vw, 5500px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">A memorial service for Lawrence Brooks, who had been the oldest living World War II veteran, was held at The National World War II Museum in New Orleans, Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022. (Kathleen Flynn\/AP)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"6000\" height=\"4000\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-3740\" data-id=\"3740\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/3.jpeg.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/3.jpeg.jpg 6000w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/3.jpeg.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/3.jpeg.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/3.jpeg.jpg?resize=1024,683 1024w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/3.jpeg.jpg?resize=1536,1024 1536w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/3.jpeg.jpg?resize=2048,1365 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 6000px) 100vw, 6000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">A jazz funeral for Lawrence Brooks, who had been the oldest living World War II Veteran, marched through the streets in New Orleans, Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022. (Kristine Froeba)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"6000\" height=\"4000\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-3747\" data-id=\"3747\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/unnamed.jpeg.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/unnamed.jpeg.jpg 6000w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/unnamed.jpeg.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/unnamed.jpeg.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/unnamed.jpeg.jpg?resize=1024,683 1024w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/unnamed.jpeg.jpg?resize=1536,1024 1536w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/unnamed.jpeg.jpg?resize=2048,1365 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 6000px) 100vw, 6000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">A jazz funeral for Lawrence Brooks, who had been the oldest living World War II Veteran, marched through the streets in New Orleans, Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022. (Kristine Froeba)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"6000\" height=\"4000\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-3760\" data-id=\"3760\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1.jpeg.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1.jpeg.jpg 6000w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1.jpeg.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1.jpeg.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1.jpeg.jpg?resize=1024,683 1024w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1.jpeg.jpg?resize=1536,1024 1536w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1.jpeg.jpg?resize=2048,1365 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 6000px) 100vw, 6000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">A jazz funeral for Lawrence Brooks, who had been the oldest living World War II Veteran, marched through the streets in New Orleans, Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022. (Kristine Froeba)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1200\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-3766\" data-id=\"3766\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/vanessa-brooks.png.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/vanessa-brooks.png.png 1920w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/vanessa-brooks.png.png?resize=300,188 300w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/vanessa-brooks.png.png?resize=768,480 768w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/vanessa-brooks.png.png?resize=1024,640 1024w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/vanessa-brooks.png.png?resize=1536,960 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Vanessa Brooks receives an honor flag from 91st Engineer Battalion Honor Guard at Mount Olivet Cemetery in New Orleans, Jan. 15, 2022. (Staff Sgt. Christopher Hammond\/Army)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1200\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-3775\" data-id=\"3775\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/brooks-jeep-ride.png.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/brooks-jeep-ride.png.png 1920w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/brooks-jeep-ride.png.png?resize=300,188 300w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/brooks-jeep-ride.png.png?resize=768,480 768w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/brooks-jeep-ride.png.png?resize=1024,640 1024w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/brooks-jeep-ride.png.png?resize=1536,960 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Lawrence Brooks\u2019 personal motto inscribed on the window of a Jeep as seen in funeral procession (Staff Sgt. Christopher Hammond\/Army)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-prev swiper-button-prev swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-next swiper-button-next swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a aria-label=\"Pause Slideshow\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-pause\" role=\"button\"><\/a><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_pagination swiper-pagination 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