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Canada's last known WWI veteran dies at 109


History | 206798 hits | Feb 18 7:52 pm | Posted by: WDHIII
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John Babcock, Canada's last known First World War veteran, has died at 109, the Prime Minister's Office said Thursday night.

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  1. by avatar Strutz
    Fri Feb 19, 2010 4:19 am
    Thank you John for your contribution. It matters not that you were not on the front lines. You were willing to fight for your country, that is enough.

  2. by Lemmy
    Fri Feb 19, 2010 4:27 am
    What was memory is now history. A page has been turned.

  3. by avatar Yogi
    Fri Feb 19, 2010 4:56 am
    Our thanks, and gratitude to you Sir. Rest in Peace Old Soldier, rest in peace.

  4. by avatar Hyack
    Fri Feb 19, 2010 5:02 am
    RIP

  5. by avatar sandorski
    Fri Feb 19, 2010 6:07 am
    :( RIP

  6. by Regina Gold Member
    Fri Feb 19, 2010 7:12 am
    RIP Sir.

  7. by avatar martin14
    Fri Feb 19, 2010 7:48 am
    There are 3 left..

    Claude Choules, a British seaman

    Frank Buckles, an American ambulance driver

    Florence Green, a British lady who served in the Womens RAF.



    RIP John, and thank you for your service to our country.

  8. by avatar sandorski
    Fri Feb 19, 2010 9:12 am
    "martin14" said
    There are 3 left..

    Claude Choules, a British seaman

    Frank Buckles, an American ambulance driver

    Florence Green, a British lady who served in the Womens RAF.



    RIP John, and thank you for your service to our country.


    I wonder if there are any on the Axis side? That list is really short, really puts into perspective how much time has passed.

  9. by avatar martin14
    Fri Feb 19, 2010 9:56 am
    No, everyone is gone from the Central Powers side, last ones in 2008.

  10. by 2oonie
    Fri Feb 19, 2010 1:46 pm
    :cry: RIP Sir . . .

    And may you have a grand ole' time in the Pearly skies with fellow Pals and Family

  11. by avatar QBC
    Fri Feb 19, 2010 1:53 pm
    With the gratitude of a nation...RIP

  12. by avatar canuckns
    Fri Feb 19, 2010 2:08 pm
    RIP Sir.

  13. by avatar Yogi
    Sat Feb 20, 2010 6:25 am
    Global TV will be airing a special about Mr. Babcock Feb 27th -7 pm MST.

  14. by Regina Gold Member
    Sat Feb 20, 2010 7:34 am
    War veteran's family says no to state funeral

    http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/nat ... le1475215/



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