Just listen to what this old soldier has to say and if you don’t get wet eyes then read elsewhere tomorrow.

Especially moving was the part when asked what he expected from the US Government in return for his service.
He didn’t serve in WWI and WWII because the government asked him to; he served because his country and the free world needed him. He didn’t want or expect anything back. Every serving MP and MEP and Peer from both main parties and the other ones should be told to watch this video.

How sad that he is now the last of the First World War US soldiers. Our lads and the Americans lost their lives in uncounted thousands every time the front line moved 10 yards closer or 10 yards further away from Berlin…. so let’s make sure to honour and remember these soldiers who are dwindling in numbers by the month. If memory serves then surviving UK servicemen from WW1 are in the low single figures now. These men and women who serve us in uniform are putting their lives on the line for their love of freedom. Let us never ever forget the sacrifice of those who have already completed their journey.

Cpl Frank Buckles…TheEye doffs the Fedora and raises a glass of red wine to your ongoing good health and to those stories that someone of your true grit will never pass on.

And to all the other members of his 1st Fort Riley Casual Detatchment and soldiers from many nationalities who don’t get to play Texas No-Limit Hold’em with him until the early hours with a bottle of bourbon in the middle of the table.

The last Septic, eh? TheEye hopes they close Washington and declare a National Holiday to ensure he rests in a place of honour with a lot of style when his time finally comes.