ARLINGTON, Virginia - The last American veteran of World War I is being buried with full military honors at the prestigious Arlington National Cemetery just outside Washington, D.C.
Frank Buckles, who died last month at his West Virginia home at the age of 110, was scheduled to be interred Tuesday afternoon. He will lie in repose at the cemetery's memorial amphitheater before the burial.
Members of the honor guard salute during the changing of the guard, as the last American veteran of World War I, Army Cpl. Frank Buckles lies in honor at Arlington's Memorial Amphitheater Chapel at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va., Tuesday, March 15, 2011. (AP Photo)
9 comments:
Excellent post Sarge, excellent. May he rest in eternal peace.
Have a terrific day. Big hug to you and Miss Bee. :)
It is a shame this man did not get more press coverage.But he is a Hero so he will be ignored.
That was a very nice gesture, but obviously not talked about much in the media. Thanks for sharing Sarge, hope you are starting to feel better.
Big Hugs!
That you Cpl Buckles for your service to your country so many, many years ago. May you enjoy the eternal rest that you have so richly earned.
Thank you, Sarge, for sharing this.
He's waited a very long time but his rewards are eternal.
Thank you for your service, Cpl. Buckles.
Big hugs, Sarge :]
He lived a full life. Thanks for posting this. People need to know that our links to history are disappearing.
Thanks Cpl. Buckles. Rest in peace.
That is just awesome!!! WOW 110- It's hard to believe that the last one is gone
God bless him and his family.
He was on our local news casts last night.
The end of an era. Thanks for posting this.
Thanks for your service, Cpl. Buckles. God bless you and your family. Rest in peace.
Big hugs, honey...
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