Major Harris Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 CHARLES TOWN - Frank Woodruff Buckles, the last American veteran of World War I, died peacefully in his home in Charles Town of natural causes at approximately 12:30 a.m. Sunday.His death was confirmed late Sunday night by family spokesman David DeJonge. http://journal-news.net/page/content.detail/id/556960.htmlRIP Mr. Buckles http://www.journal-news.net/page/content.detail/id/555193/Project-set-to-honor-Buckles.html?nav=5006 CHARLES TOWN - Great American heroes are often commemorated with grand statues, and although World War I veteran Frank Woodruff Buckles doesn't consider himself a hero, he's certainly a national treasure. There's a move afoot to raise money for the creation of bronze sculptures that would honor Buckles, who is the last surviving American World War I veteran, and one of only three WWI veterans left in the world. Fundraising efforts also will focus on creating a documentary on Buckles' life, and the campaign will kick off Monday - just before his 110th birthday on Tuesday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Harris Posted February 28, 2011 Author Share Posted February 28, 2011 RIP Mr. Buckles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burgold Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 What a great name. RIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebluefood Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 And with that, a generation in our country flies away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boss_Hogg Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 wow, RIP good sir Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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