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Title: Frank Buckles, 110 Post by: WA3VJB on February 28, 2011, 11:16:45 AM One aspect I enjoy in our part of the hobby is the storytelling we get from the senior members of the AM Community. These elderly guys saw a lot of interesting developments, and when they pass away, we really lose something.
Early this morning I was reminded of George, W1GAC with whom I always enjoyed talking. What brought him to mind is the passing early Sunday of the last U.S. Veteran of World War One, Frank Buckles, 110. http://www.cnn.com/2011/US/02/27/wwi.veteran.death/index.html?iref=allsearch I had the great pleasure of meeting with him several times the past few years. What an honor. Title: Re: Frank Buckles, 110 Post by: WA1GFZ on February 28, 2011, 11:59:15 AM very cool Paul
Title: Re: Frank Buckles, 110 Post by: W3GMS on February 28, 2011, 03:53:22 PM Paul,
Great subject, wonderful story and fantastic reporting. Regards, Joe, W3GMS Title: Re: Frank Buckles, 110 Post by: W2VW on February 28, 2011, 08:30:22 PM Thanks for sharing.
Title: Re: Frank Buckles, 110 Post by: Bill, KD0HG on February 28, 2011, 09:19:50 PM Found a picture of my grandpa on my mother's side.
Doughboy enlisted with the Minnesota Gophers. Grandpa Paul passed in January of '82. Title: Re: Frank Buckles, 110 Post by: WA3VJB on February 28, 2011, 10:31:09 PM Found a picture of my grandpa on my mother's side. Doughboy enlisted with the Minnesota Gophers. Grandpa Paul passed in January of '82. Ah, Bill, thanks for that. I can totally relate. I hope you're keeping his stories alive. Title: Re: Frank Buckles, 110 Post by: The Slab Bacon on March 01, 2011, 09:37:59 PM I heard this on one of the morning news shows while in the hospital. I was definately saddened a bit in hearing it. What a great piece of history!!
Title: Re: Frank Buckles, 110 Post by: W1DAN on March 06, 2011, 01:44:45 PM Paul: AMfone - Dedicated to Amplitude Modulation on the Amateur Radio Bands
I guess you can really call that and end of an era! Glad you got to do the story, as I know you appreciate things like that! Dan |