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« on: February 28, 2011, 06:55:50 AM »
Frank Buckles, the last living U.S. WW I veteran, has passed at the very sprightly age of 110.  Mr. Buckles lied about his age to get into the Army and served as a driver and warehouse clerk; that doesn't diminish his service.  He was in the Philippines when the Japanese invaded and spent three years as a Civilian POW.  In the past few years, Mr. Buckles has worked to have the WW I Monument in D.C. restored and rededicated to all WW I Veterans not just the D.C. Veterans,

http://www.wvgazette.com/News/201102280638



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« Reply #1 on: February 28, 2011, 09:06:55 AM »
We lost a piece of living history when we lost this man. That being said-i hear taps being played in my mind. Thank you SIR for your service and rest in peace.
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« Reply #2 on: February 28, 2011, 03:41:11 PM »
I suppose now the "war to end all wars" is officially over for our US doughboys, as I'm sure he relived  parts of it in his memories until the end.
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« Reply #3 on: February 28, 2011, 06:12:16 PM »
That was termed "The Great War"...."The War to End all Wars"...the war to make the world safe for democracy.

Then we started putting Roman numerals after them.
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« Reply #4 on: March 01, 2011, 09:26:47 AM »
God hold you Mr. Buckles.
November used to be "Armistice Day".
I think it still should.
We Veterans have every day to enjoy the freedoms we fought/served, put it all on the line for.
A day/week of rememberance is important for those who never got to come back.
Never Forget. NEVER!
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