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Last living U.S. WWI veteran dies
CNN ^ | 02-27-2011 | staff

Posted on 02/27/2011 8:39:21 PM PST by Red Badger

Frank Buckles, the last living U.S. World War I veteran, has died, a spokesman for his family said Sunday. He was 110. Buckles “died peacefully in his home of natural causes” early Sunday morning, the family said in a statement sent to CNN late Sunday by spokesman David DeJonge Buckles marked his 110th birthday on February 1, but his family had earlier told CNN he had slowed considerably since last fall, according his daughter Susannah Buckles Flanagan, who lives at the family home near Charles Town, West Virginia

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TOPICS: Breaking News; Culture/Society; US: West Virginia
KEYWORDS: breaking; buckles; frankbuckles; godsgravesglyphs; obitury; rip; thegreatwar; veteran; westvirginia; wwi
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1 posted on 02/27/2011 8:39:22 PM PST by Red Badger
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To: Red Badger

Rest in peace and thank you.


2 posted on 02/27/2011 8:43:41 PM PST by Volunteer (Though I know that the hypnotized never lie, do ya? - The Who)
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To: Red Badger

God’s speed and thank you. May you find everlasting comfort and rest in the arms of God.


3 posted on 02/27/2011 8:45:25 PM PST by txroadkill (My tagline disagreed with me and then fled the state)
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To: Red Badger
Hero... God bless you, your family and the country you gave your all for... time for new hero's to step up and honor him and those before us and defend the constitution...
4 posted on 02/27/2011 8:47:20 PM PST by YouPosting2Me
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To: Red Badger

A chapter of our history is closed. The end of an era, the last soldier standing.

RIP Frank Buckles.


5 posted on 02/27/2011 8:49:03 PM PST by Free Vulcan (Vote Republican! You can vote Democrat when you're dead.)
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To: Red Badger

I hope there are plans for a state funeral and/or flags at half mast nationwide in honor of that entire generation.


6 posted on 02/27/2011 8:54:53 PM PST by Cousin Eddie
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To: Volunteer

Ditto!


7 posted on 02/27/2011 8:54:54 PM PST by GOPsterinMA (Some men DO just want to watch the world burn.)
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To: Red Badger

Here is a trailer for a film about him: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZoaUf3fvQg


8 posted on 02/27/2011 8:56:10 PM PST by PghBaldy (Like the Ft Hood Killer, James Earl Ray was just stressed when he killed MLK Jr.)
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To: Red Badger

Rest in peace, Mr. Buckles. Thank you for your service.


9 posted on 02/27/2011 8:56:21 PM PST by Fu-fu2
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To: Red Badger
Rest In Peace, Frank Buckles.
A grateful nation is truly appreciative of your service.

10 posted on 02/27/2011 8:56:29 PM PST by Blue Jays (Rock Hard, Ride Free)
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To: Free Vulcan

Also survived 3 years as a civilian POW in the Philippines during WW2.


11 posted on 02/27/2011 9:00:04 PM PST by chrisinoc
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To: PghBaldy

He also spent 3 1/2 years in a Japanese prison camps.


12 posted on 02/27/2011 9:00:24 PM PST by PghBaldy (Like the Ft Hood Killer, James Earl Ray was just stressed when he killed MLK Jr.)
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To: Red Badger

RIP, Sir. Just think the link to our history. He grew up acquainted with Civil War veterans.


13 posted on 02/27/2011 9:00:35 PM PST by Ghengis
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To: Red Badger

May he rest in eternal peace, knowing that when it mattered, he did make a difference.

One era dies and another begins.


14 posted on 02/27/2011 9:01:04 PM PST by DakotaRed (Why not just pass a law requiring criminals to obey the laws?)
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To: Red Badger
RIP


15 posted on 02/27/2011 9:03:26 PM PST by Azzurri
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To: Cousin Eddie
flags at half mast nationwide

Yes, that's a great idea. As the last representative of the doughboys, Mr. Buckles certainly deserves it.

16 posted on 02/27/2011 9:05:47 PM PST by Leaning Right (Why am I carrying this lantern, you ask. I am looking for the next Reagan.)
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To: SandRat; Kathy in Alaska; SLB
The last of a generation has gone home to be with his comrades in arms.

RIP Frank Buckles, we thank you for your service.

17 posted on 02/27/2011 9:07:00 PM PST by Stonewall Jackson (Democrats: "You will never find a more wretched hive of scum and villainy.")
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To: Ghengis

And Civil War veterans were acquainted with American Revolution veterans. Indeed, the links are remarkable.


18 posted on 02/27/2011 9:09:57 PM PST by Larry Lucido
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To: Red Badger

Holy mackerel ... he slowed down after his last birthday, at 109. Said by his daughter, who’s probably tapping 80 or more. What incredible genes they must have. God Bless Mr. Buckles for his long life, and service to our country.


19 posted on 02/27/2011 9:10:09 PM PST by EDINVA
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To: Cousin Eddie

RIP

“I hope there are plans for a state funeral and/or flags at half mast nationwide in honor of that entire generation.”

Given the current regime, I would be quite surprised if that were to happen....


20 posted on 02/27/2011 9:12:39 PM PST by Frank_2001
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