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To: Leaning Right

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

When the last British Army vet [Harry Patch] died in 2009, he got what almost amounted to a state funeral.

Same should go for Buckles - lie in state at the Capitol [as a remembrance of ALL those who served in WWI] just prior to interment at Arlington ...

103 posted on 02/28/2011 10:36:14 PM PST by Lmo56 (If ya wanna run with the big dawgs - ya gotta learn to piss in the tall grass ...</i><p>)

To: Lmo56

While we’re on the subject of honoring veterans, take a look at this video. Trust me, it’s worth the time.

105 posted on 03/01/2011 7:42:55 AM PST by Leaning Right (Why am I carrying this lantern, you ask. I am looking for the next Reagan.)

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