Last Doughboy Passes

[collindow]

"He didn't seek the spotlight, but when Frank Buckles outlived every other American who'd served in World War I, he became what his biographer called "the humble patriot" and final torchbearer for the memory of that fading conflict"....
Here is a link to the rest of theStory.
Edit: Added a little bit of the story to the post, Bubba

 

[unclearthur]

I read about him today. Seems that one Aussie and a lady in England are the last survivors.

 

[pstlpkr]

Mr. Buckles I am grateful for your service.

RIP.

 

[hobie1dog]

I couldn't figure out what in the world this topic was about by the thread title. :crazy:

 

[hilojohnny]

As an aside....I notice that Jane Russell just passed at age 89.... :crying:

 

[collin]

What a sacrifice he was willing to make.
Requiescat in pace

 

[scrantonpipes16]

I can't believe that we have no more living WWI veterans anymore

 

[collindow]

I couldn't believe we still had one! That was so very long ago! My lord.

 

[julesholling]

The most fitting memorial that we can make to the Men and Women that fought in WW1 and WW2 is that the sacrifice they made and the reason for that sacrifice is never forgotten.
RIP Frank Buckles and all your comrades, we will never forget you.

 

[papipeguy]

Here's a tribute to the men and women who serve our country. It is performed by a 3rd grade class in Virginia. Very touching and well done.
http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=5pfBUUZNbFM

 

[chero]

pa guy, that was nice.