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« 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.

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« Reply #1 on: February 28, 2011, 11:59:15 AM »
very cool Paul
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« Reply #2 on: February 28, 2011, 03:53:22 PM »
Paul,
Great subject, wonderful story and fantastic reporting.
Regards,
Joe, W3GMS
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« Reply #3 on: February 28, 2011, 08:30:22 PM »
Thanks for sharing.
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« Reply #4 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.

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« Reply #5 on: February 28, 2011, 10:31:09 PM »
Quote from: 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.

Ah, Bill, thanks for that.  I can totally relate.
I hope you're keeping his stories alive.

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« Reply #6 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!!
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« Reply #7 on: March 06, 2011, 01:44:45 PM »
Paul:

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
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