After the war, Mr. Brooks worked as a forklift operator until he retired in the 1960s.
In 2005, Hurricane Katrina destroyed his home when he was in his late 90s. He had to be evacuated from his home's roof via helicopter.
Starting with his 105th birthday, the National World War II Museum began throwing him annual birthday parties. His favorite part of those parties was watching the Victory Belles trio performing music of the 1940s.
During the coronavirus years of 2020 and 2021, the museum organized a parade in front of his home with brass bands and the Krewe of Zulu warriors in full regalia.
"Even at age 112, Mr. Brooks stood up and danced a little.
Truly One of America's Greatest Generation. --GreGen
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