Topic: Last US WW1 Vet dies at 110

[CruzrDave]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frank_Buckles

[BigMike]

That guy is awesome! Thank you for your services I was hoping Obama would at least give him some thanks yesterday, but nothing

Frank Woodruff Buckles (February 1, 1901 – February 27, 2011) was one of the last three surviving World War I veterans in the world, and was the last living American veteran of the war. At the time of his death, Buckles was also the oldest verified World War I veteran in the world, and the second-oldest male military veteran in the world.

[JustDSM]

I have more respect for these heros than I could possibly even begin to describe. You will never be forgotten!

From one Veteran to another, thank you for your service!

[Shamb]

that's amazing he lived to be 110!

*salute*

[yoshaleng]

farewell... fallen war hero. 

[kneedownnate]

To think of what he's experienced in his 110 years!  I love documentaries on wars and always enjoy when somebody who was actually in the war gets to tell their story.  RIP!

I was hoping Obama would at least give him some thanks yesterday, but nothing

But how would that directly benefit him?!

[BLACKDOG]

Nothing would benefit him directly, but you'd think the last American survivor of any war, let alone one fought nearly 100 years ago would at least earn some recognition. Not that he needs it.

RIP Mr.  Buckles, you've earned it many time over

[PAUL_916]