Happy birthday to our last WWI vet

Jamie, Salt Lake, Utah — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 21:08:05 GMT

Happy Birthday, Frank!

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Alvaro Garza — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 22:47:25 GMT

Happy Birthday, thank you for your service to our country, and God bless you.

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chris, valencia, CA — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 00:06:07 GMT

Hello, how are you? congratuations sir on your milestone, 107 years.
Thank you so very much for defending the citizens of this great country.
Happy belated birthday.

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Stephanie Umbro, Maine — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 00:23:11 GMT

Frank, you don't look a day over 80. Happy Birthday to you and may you enjoy the rest of your days.

Thank you for serving our great country so long ago.

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Mike & Emily Roloff, Redlands, CA — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 00:50:15 GMT

Happy Birthday Frank,

God Bless you, and thank you for service to this Great Country.

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Anna — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 02:25:22 GMT

Happy Birthday Mr. Buckles! I hope you enjoy your special day!

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Lynda — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 02:29:22 GMT

Happy Birthday Mr. Buckles Sir. Thank you so much for serving our great country and may many more happy years come to you filled with love and happiness.
God Bless you richly.
Lynda in Lompoc California

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Gabriel, Monterey, California — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 04:45:15 GMT

Happy Birthday!!

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Karen, Sparta, Tennessee — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 05:54:05 GMT

May God continue to bless you! Happy Birthday!
Thank you for serving our great country!

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Mary, Grand Rapids, Michigan — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 14:50:12 GMT

Happy Birthday, Mr. Buckles, Thank you for the great service to our country and may God bless you in many ways.

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Michael Myers, White Heath, IL — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 16:40:11 GMT

Dear Mr. Buckles,
God bless and keep soldering on! We all owe you our respects and thanks. And Happy Birthday!
Sincerely,
Mike

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John Rambo Harrisburg,PA — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 21:54:05 GMT

Happy birthday Mr. Buckles from one veteran to another.

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Lisa McNeil,Alpharetta,Georgia — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 22:53:49 GMT

Happy Birthday Mr.Buckles!! God Bless you and thank you for your great service to our country! Happy Birthday!

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David O, Prospect, Tennessee — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 00:43:00 GMT

Happy Birthday Frank, and thank you for serving your country. We are proud of you!

David
A VietNam Vet

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Neena, Mesa, AZ — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 04:41:36 GMT

I am sure the angels rejoiced the day you were born. May God bless you as you live your life on this Earth! Thank you for your years of service to protect this GREAT land. May you enjoy many more Happy Birthdays!

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Ken Buckles.Canby,Oregon — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 04:50:39 GMT

Patriotic Americans, please help. Now that my great-uncle Frank is the last American WWI vet. The United States is the only country that will not have a State funeral for the last WWI vet. Even Canada is planning one for their last. Also Frank cannot be buried in Arlington National Cementery because he does not qualify.

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Ken Buckles.Canby,Oregon — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 04:51:34 GMT

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Ken Buckles.Canby,Oregon — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 04:57:16 GMT

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Fr. Kurt Messick, Bloomington, Indiana — Sat, 09 Feb 2008 00:08:30 GMT

Why doesn't he qualify for burial in Arlington National Cemetery?

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David Mardis, Greenfield, Indiana — Sat, 09 Feb 2008 00:09:40 GMT

Thank you for what you did and endured. I am free because of you and your comrades and I don't forget it. Happy Birthday

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Scott & Anne - Waterloo, Iowa — Sat, 09 Feb 2008 00:12:10 GMT

Frank: Happy birthday! We wish you a very Happy Birthday! Thank you for serving our great country.

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Scott & Anne — Sat, 09 Feb 2008 00:19:58 GMT

Happy Birthday Frank! Words can not express our gratitude for your WWI service to our country. Thank you so much! Our thoughts and prayers are with you!

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Marshall Howard, Louisville, Kenucky — Sat, 09 Feb 2008 00:30:12 GMT

Happy Birthday Frank. We apprecieate your effort and sacrafice. I have a birthday on the 9th of this month & will be 64 and I'm still trying to make my contribution. Your history is tremendous.

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Burke Petersen Fort Calhoun, NE — Sat, 09 Feb 2008 01:07:36 GMT

THanks Frank for all you did and living with the horros of war all these years. That's a TRUE sacrifice and you are appreciated.

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Jennifer Ferrin ,Phoenix,Az — Sat, 09 Feb 2008 01:30:51 GMT

Happy Birthday Frank! My grandpa and his Twin brother served in World WarII.They both were POW's ! My grandpa made it out almost 4yrs his brother not so lucky.I am so glad my grandpa made it home after everything he went through:)I can't imagine what you must of went through but I am so glad you made home too! God bless you and Thank You for your service to our country!!!

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Toronto Ontario Canada — Sat, 09 Feb 2008 01:53:48 GMT

REPORT : Inappropriate comment @ /archive/2008/02/06/644042.aspx

RE : state funeral for last WW I veteran - post from " Ken Buckles.Canby Oregon "

" Even Canada is planning one for their last ."

Even Canada ? Insulting and abusive comments are , I think , a violation of your terms of use .

Even Canada ? Where WW I started in 1914 , and WW II in 1939 ?

( i.e. years before our American cousins , " Patriotic Americans " all , finally got involved .)

Canada is not planning a state funeral for our last WW I vet .

Try Google .

It's an interesting story . Parliament proposed a state funeral - unanimously . The three vets left said no thank you . The national veterans' organisation - the Canadian Legion - said it's insulting .

" Even Canada " ? We are at war , again , together , in Afganistan .

Why does NBC allow such ignorant innuendo ?

A reply will be appreciated - but is not expected .

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Josh Farrell, Clinton, Iowa — Sat, 09 Feb 2008 02:24:18 GMT

Happy Birthday Frank, and thank you for serving our country, good luck and god bless.

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Lina, Hilo, Hawaii — Sat, 09 Feb 2008 04:04:39 GMT

Aloha Frank. Happy Birthday. Thank you. This world is a better place because of your being here. You have made a difference for all of us.

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Julie H., Richardson, Texas — Sat, 09 Feb 2008 06:56:25 GMT

Happy Birthday Mr. Buckles! God bless you and I thank you for your great service to our country. Your photo on this blog is so lovely.

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Sandra Sample Smith,Fort Drum,New York — Sat, 09 Feb 2008 13:51:57 GMT

Happy Birthday Mr.Buckles! Thank you for your service to our country. May you have many more wonderful birthdays ahead.

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reva gren paris tenn. — Sat, 09 Feb 2008 14:07:17 GMT

Happy Birthday Frank, May god bless you and you keep on enjoying the beautiful hills of Virginia.You hve helped to make life more beautiful.

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John Williams, Janesville Wi — Sat, 09 Feb 2008 15:16:37 GMT

Congratulations Frank on your milestone. As one veteran to another, Thank You for your service.

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Don Panton — Sat, 09 Feb 2008 15:22:45 GMT

Mr. Buckles is an American Veteran. Every thanks should be extended. It is easy for me to see who qualifies. Thanks to ALL veterans! They made the sacrafice for all to live in peace and freedom. Bless them always. Wake up and honor the veterans and never forget they where the ones that stood up for what this Country is supposed to stand for. Thankyou Frank!

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Dorothy Rojek, Charleston, SC — Sat, 09 Feb 2008 15:26:08 GMT

A Very Happy Birthday, Frank, and thank you for your service.

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Bonnie Alterson, Troy, MO — Sat, 09 Feb 2008 16:57:42 GMT

In response to the editors message about forwarding this to Mr Buckles, I would really like for Mr Buckles to get this..... I think he served with my Grandfather. My Grandfather joined in 1917 and served over in France with the ambulance corps. I would love to find out more. I have been digging into our genealogy and would like to add to the information I have. My Grandfather's name is Foy Lavone Hiatt. Thank you Bonnie

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marjory burgess — Sat, 09 Feb 2008 19:59:20 GMT

happy birthday Mr Buckles, my father was in the first world war , he was from England, sadly he passed away in his 80s

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Dorothy, Chattanooga , Tn. — Sun, 10 Feb 2008 04:13:19 GMT

MAY GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS YOU MR. BUCKLES AND HAVE A BLESSED BIRTHDAY.. THANK YOU FOR YOUR GREAT SERVICE FOR OUR COUNTRY.. YOU ARE VERY MUCH ADMIRED.

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BRIAN JOHNSON, MAPLETON, MINNESOTA — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 08:04:31 GMT

what a milestone to have reached your 107th birthday
congratulations! SIR, as a son of the american revolution,every generation having served,to protect and defend, this great nation, in every conflict since.
profound gratitude! best wishes! HAPPY HAPPY birthday in every way may God comfort your soul,guide your heart and bless you

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Denise Crane, Thornton, PA — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 17:57:39 GMT

Happy Birthday, Mr. Buckles! To live to be 107 is historical in its own right. The history you have lived through beyond WWI is mind-boggling. Prohibition, Depression, FDR, WWII, my goodness you lived through the whole 20th Century. God has blessed you abundantly, not only for surviving WWI, but for facing all of the challenges of the last 107 years. May you live another 107 years in good health, peace and happiness. God bless you,FRANK!!!!

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CAROL BOARDMAN, LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 19:30:17 GMT

IF MR. BUCKLES CAN'T BE INTERED IN ARLINGTON NATIONAL
CEMETRY THEN NO ONE SHOULD.

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D. Sansom, Houston, Texas — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 21:13:43 GMT

Happy Birthday, thank you for your services to our country, God bless your heart.

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Laura-Ann Hansen Grand Junction, Colorado — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 02:56:33 GMT

Mr. Buckles,

My Grandfather served in the WWI Navy. I have his military picture to look at now -- but you are a living picture -- GOD BLESS YOU and Thankyou!

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Jamaes McDowell, Sun City, CA — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 04:20:11 GMT

To Frank,
Hope your birthday was a joyous occasion. Best wishes from your west coast relatives. My mother is your 4th cousin.

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Robert Gipson — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 18:46:06 GMT

Hello Sir,

My name is Bob. I am an Iraq War Vet. My Grandfather was one of our battel buddies in WWI and my father fought in WWII.
Imagine, if soldiers like you would not have defended our country, we could to this day be speaking another language and not at our own choice.

While in Iraq, I trained the Iraqi Army (ICDC) security forces. We had computers and often had water and food. I am sure WWI was a little different.

My email is
armyrangerarmyranger@yahoo.com or you can see me on myspace at
www.myspace.com/armyrangerarmyranger

I am dedicated to you and all your battle buddies. My five year old son will know you as his heroe.

Bob from Missouri

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EARL A. JEFFERS, PORTSMOUTH, OH — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 14:27:00 GMT

HAPPY BIRTHDAY FRANK, IWAS WITH THE 11 AIRBORNE DIVISION WHEN THEY LIBERATED LOS BANOS PRISON CAMP

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Rebecca MIAMI — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 23:58:29 GMT

OMG! This guy's 107!? Congrats! Go U.S.A.

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Mike M from Virginia — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 14:03:49 GMT

Happy Birthday. Was Mr. Buckles also in the Merchant Marines during WWII? If so, he might be eligible for a POW medal, and that might get him eligibility in ANC.

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Ray Dionne Mobile ,Al — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 01:14:55 GMT

Rip Mr Frank Buckles,thanks from this D.A.V.

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Pat Brogan, Piqua, OH — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 15:16:33 GMT

Mr. Buckles, My grandfather Leslie Hughes served in France, Luxemburg, and Germany in WWI. He lived to be 105 yrs young! My grandfather passed away in 1999. He was a wonderful man. Thank you for your service to this country.

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Alice Thomas Senior — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 23:18:05 GMT

my mother, Virginia Buckles Thomas is your first cousin. We have been thinking of you and would love to hear from
you & family.

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Charles Ron French - 5103 Moon Shadow Ct. - Shasta Lake, CA 96019 — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 05:10:39 GMT

We are related. My mother, Marie French & my Aunt Nella Buckles visited you about 10 years ago. I'm a Vietnam vet and am proud to have served my country as you have done also. My God bless you and give you many more days of quality life in a country fortunate enough to be made up of men like yourself,

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Beverly Martin — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 14:38:28 GMT

Happy Birthday, Mr. Buckles! My father was a WWI veteran, Army Air Corp, stationed in Garden City, NY. Your service to your country beyond those years is truly commendable. My son was also in the Army (Infantry). God Bless You! Sincerely, Beverly Martin