The Last Man Standing

As far as anyone can tell, the last man who was in combat in World War 1 has just died at 110 years old.  The article is at the link.

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/06/world/europe/06choules.html?_r=3&partner=rss&emc=rss

He was 110 years old.  I pause to reflect on the contributions made by these men, and the horrors they were exposed to.  I have nothing but admiration and respect for all who fought for their country.  Time marches on inexorably and I hope society never forgets these gallant people who lived in a different time, with different priorities, no matter what one’s personal thoughts on war are.

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