Last US WW1 Vet Dies At 110 Years

[mrjarrell]

Mr. Frank Buckles passed away the other day, shortly after his 110th birthday. He was the last US WW1 vet. Goodbye, Mr. Buckles.

Last living U.S. WWI veteran dies – This Just In - CNN.com Blogs

 

[jedi]

Now only the histroy books will remember them all.

 

[22lr]

The end of an era. I always have admired the guys who will lie about their age and risk a discharge just to serve. No excuses, no whining, no BS about conscience objection. He just did it, and many kudos to him for doing it.

But his story gets better.

He was in Manila on business when the Japs attacked and he was held prisoner until he was liberated by troops in 1945. Talk about getting the short end of the straw. But what gets me is that he was reportedly still able to tell the stories about everything up to the end. RIP Corporal Buckles, your countrymen appreciate your sacrifices.



Reminds me of my gramps, in his 80s, beginning stages of Alzheimers, could hardly remember to put his teeth in every morning, but he could still field strip a M1 or 1911 and give you a brilliant play by play action of how it worked, max range, and tips on how to shoot it.

 

[Cemetery-man]

It's hard to believe that they are all gone.

Brings back memories of when I was in the service and got to meet the last living veteran of the Spanish-American war at the military achievement awards banquet at the Murat Temple.

 

[Mike H]

Good by Mr. Bucklse and "Thank You for Your Service"!

 

[doglb]

Semper Fi Mr. Frank Buckles!
Thank you for everything you did!
Its unbelievable, last WWI vet-and he lives to 110!

Simply Amazing

 

[loony1]

 

[VN Vet]

Farewell and God Bless you Cpl. Buckles. Your last page has been written and God now has your book. Your place in Our Country's History has been made. Rest now. Good-bye.

vv

 

[DanO]

A life well lived.

 

[ThrottleJockey]

Stories like this sadden me. When I think about how these men must feel over what is happening in this country. I have seen letters written by WWII vets and survivors of the great depression in regards to what is happening and they aren't happy people. I do my best to honor them and the vision they had when they made the sacrifices they made for this country. I'm glad he at least didn't have to see the very end of it all. God bless you Mr. Buckles.

 

[public servant]

A very sad day.

About 2 million American WWII vet are still alive today. Approximately 850 of them pass away each day. The median age for survivors is 87.

These estimates vary widely from what I've seen. But I would guess the last one will pass in my lifetime.

 

[Suprtek]

Now he can finally reap rewards worthy of what he did for all of us.

 

[awittmer]

Truly an amazing story
God-speed!

 

[zoglog]

Sad to hear, but very thankful for what he did! Could you imagine life today without him??

My Great Uncle just passed a few weeks ago, he was a WWII vet, battle of the buldge.

I agree that it is an end of an era.

 

[Duncan]

Last U.S. World War I veteran Frank W. Buckles dies at 110

Last U.S. World War I veteran Frank W. Buckles dies at 110

Thank you






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[mopar70]

That was the last of a great fighting force. Now maybe he's with some old friends in Heaven

 

[FFM173]

Thank you for your service, Frank. RIP

 

[1911Shooter]

Thank you for your service.

 

[gunowner930]

RIP

 

[INGunGuy]

Thanks to Frank and all the other Doughboy's of the Great War! Have a great time in heaven and RIP.

INGunGuy