Post by friartuck on Mar 2, 2011 21:34:15 GMT -5
The last American World War I veteran, Frank Buckles, has died. Mr. Buckles turned 110 on February 1. You can read a fascinating but short biography of Mr. Buckles here www.frankbuckles.org/.
When ever I hear or read about the passing of some who was the "last" of some significant event I cannot help to think what was once so important is largely forgotten but to books. With the passing of Mr. Buckles a candle in our history has burned out. RIP Mr. Buckles.
When ever I hear or read about the passing of some who was the "last" of some significant event I cannot help to think what was once so important is largely forgotten but to books. With the passing of Mr. Buckles a candle in our history has burned out. RIP Mr. Buckles.
