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WW1 veteran and world's oldest man, Henry Allingham, dies
Posted: Sat Jul 18, 2009 12:00 pm
by thelordharry
WW1 veteran Henry Allingham, dies. Less than a month ago, Mr Allingham was declared the world's oldest man by Guinness World Records.
Sleep well Henry, you deserve it
http://uk.news.yahoo.com/4/20090718/tuk ... a1618.html
Re: WW1 veteran and world's oldest man, Henry Allingham, dies
Posted: Sat Jul 18, 2009 12:01 pm
by Tsukiyumi
113 is a hell of a good run. RIP.
Re: WW1 veteran and world's oldest man, Henry Allingham, dies
Posted: Sat Jul 18, 2009 1:40 pm
by Sionnach Glic
In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.
We are the dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved, and were loved, and now we lie
In Flanders fields.
Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.
RIP
Re: WW1 veteran and world's oldest man, Henry Allingham, dies
Posted: Sat Jul 18, 2009 2:24 pm
by Teaos
How many Vets left now?
Re: WW1 veteran and world's oldest man, Henry Allingham, dies
Posted: Sat Jul 18, 2009 2:38 pm
by Mikey
Wow. Bless you for your service, and rest easy.
Re: WW1 veteran and world's oldest man, Henry Allingham, dies
Posted: Sat Jul 18, 2009 11:08 pm
by RK_Striker_JK_5
*Salutes* rest in peace, good sir. And thank you for your service.
Re: WW1 veteran and world's oldest man, Henry Allingham, dies
Posted: Sat Jul 18, 2009 11:38 pm
by Aaron
Teaos wrote:How many Vets left now?
From WWI? Less then a hundred world wide most likely.
Pro Patria Mr. Allingham.
Re: WW1 veteran and world's oldest man, Henry Allingham, dies
Posted: Mon Jul 20, 2009 12:09 am
by RK_Striker_JK_5
The hundred year anniversary of the damned start of it is in about five years.
Re: WW1 veteran and world's oldest man, Henry Allingham, dies
Posted: Mon Jul 20, 2009 12:59 pm
by Tyyr
I can't imagine there's many more left.
Wow, talk about never giving up.
Re: WW1 veteran and world's oldest man, Henry Allingham, dies
Posted: Mon Jul 20, 2009 11:01 pm
by Monroe
RK_Striker_JK_5 wrote:The hundred year anniversary of the damned start of it is in about five years.
I wonder if we'll have one of those odd historical coincidences where the last survivors all die on that day.
Re: WW1 veteran and world's oldest man, Henry Allingham, dies
Posted: Mon Jul 20, 2009 11:30 pm
by RK_Striker_JK_5
Monroe wrote:RK_Striker_JK_5 wrote:The hundred year anniversary of the damned start of it is in about five years.
I wonder if we'll have one of those odd historical coincidences where the last survivors all die on that day.
That would either be
incredibly depressing or uplifting as they finally get the rest they deserve.
Re: WW1 veteran and world's oldest man, Henry Allingham, dies
Posted: Mon Jul 20, 2009 11:50 pm
by Monroe
RK_Striker_JK_5 wrote:Monroe wrote:RK_Striker_JK_5 wrote:The hundred year anniversary of the damned start of it is in about five years.
I wonder if we'll have one of those odd historical coincidences where the last survivors all die on that day.
That would either be
incredibly depressing or uplifting as they finally get the rest they deserve.
I'm thinking uplifting. It was the 25th Anniversary of the Constitution that three Presidents died right? Anyone remember?
Re: WW1 veteran and world's oldest man, Henry Allingham, dies
Posted: Tue Jul 21, 2009 12:36 am
by Foxfyre
RIP Sir
Re: WW1 veteran and world's oldest man, Henry Allingham, dies
Posted: Tue Jul 21, 2009 2:12 pm
by RK_Striker_JK_5
Monroe wrote:
I'm thinking uplifting. It was the 25th Anniversary of the Constitution that three Presidents died right? Anyone remember?
I believe two. Jefferson and John Adams, but not 100% sure.