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Title: Last American WW1 vet dies.
Post by: Baggins on February 28, 2011, 08:05:42 AM
So long, Mr. Buckles. May you find peace.

here (http://www.navytimes.com/mobile/index.php?storyUrl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.navytimes.com%2Fnews%2F2011%2F02%2Fap-wwi-frank-buckles-dies-at-110-022811%2F)
Title: Re: Last American WW1 vet dies.
Post by: wilco64256 on February 28, 2011, 03:04:12 PM
110?  That in and of itself is amazing.
Title: Re: Last American WW1 vet dies.
Post by: Arkillian on February 28, 2011, 04:25:40 PM
Not too far from ANZAC day either T.T  Sounds like he had a full on life though which is good :)

RIP Mr Buckles. You deserve it *salutes*
Title: Re: Last American WW1 vet dies.
Post by: kindofdoon on February 28, 2011, 06:14:43 PM
It's extremely sad to see generations fade. Just a few years ago the last survivor of Titanic died.
Title: Re: Last American WW1 vet dies.
Post by: Haids1987 on February 28, 2011, 08:00:41 PM
Quote from: kindofdoon on February 28, 2011, 06:14:43 PM
Just a few years ago the last survivor of Titanic died.
Exactly what I was going to say.  It's a little frightening to see history's survivors die--it's important to have a physical reminder of these huge events--not just being told about them.  It was more real to hear about World War II from my grandpa--who actually served--then to read about it in a history book.

Rest in Heaven, Mr. Buckles.  You'll be at peace with your fellow soldiers.
Title: Re: Last American WW1 vet dies.
Post by: Lambonius on February 28, 2011, 09:07:03 PM
Mr. Buckles sounds like the name of a cat.
Title: Re: Last American WW1 vet dies.
Post by: NW15 on March 01, 2011, 01:22:10 AM
Quote from: wilco64256 on February 28, 2011, 03:04:12 PM
110?  That in and of itself is amazing.
I was thinking the same thing. :)
Title: Re: Last American WW1 vet dies.
Post by: Enchantermon on March 01, 2011, 07:46:41 AM
And a small piece of history fades away. RIP.