Henry Allingham, of Great Britain, died today. He was one of a handful of World War I Veterans left.
Image (c) 2008, Karla Dorman
Thank you, Henry, for your service.
It was a long time ago - you were
just a teenaged lad when you joined
the military and went off to war: an
original member of the RAF (formed
in 1918), you kept flimsy planes
airworthy, survived wounds received
in battle, and always, always honored
those who serve(d), especially those
few who gave all they had so that we
could have a better world to live in.
A lone bugler plays for you as you
join Heaven's ranks of men who have
already known Hell on earth: one of
the last remaining World War One
Veterans died today at the age of 113:
Henry Allingham, of Great Britain. At
ease, soldier. You've earned your rest.
Wow... I salute those who fought for freedoms clear back then, and those who fought again in World War II. Those were different times and war was so different then. The apathy that now affects us is something that we need to battle today. Maybe then our war heroes from the Korean & Vietnam wars and the Gulf wars and the current wars in Iraq and Afghanistan would be recognized...
Cryssa
a man who entered into the terrible arena of a war that was not of his making -- yet he was willing to sacrifice his all to ensure the rights ordained to his fellow man -- a mighty man indeed -- surely, he was one of the very last remaining WWI vets -- his battles at last over -- peace and love my friend -- Jon Michael
As long as "soldiers" keep on dying; we know that "humankind" had not evolved one damn bit since the start of wars and conflict. So sad. Love and best wishes to you, Karla,
Regis
Reviewed by ~ H (Reader)
Reviewed on July 22, 2009
Amen, a very touching write Karla, blessings, Holly
A touching write my friend, I watched this on the news and brought tears to my eyes. You've paid a wonderful tribute to him, his services deserve to be reocognized with such inspiring words as yours. Too many today have forgotten our men/women of service and often don't give them a second thought...I wonder where we would be without them...or would we be????
Well done.
Blessings from Ky.
Joyce B.
BRILLIANT, Karla, thank you! He sounded a great bloke - the nursing home he shared spoke so highly of his strong spirit and fun-loving nature. When asked what he would most like to be remembered for, he said something like: "Aw, don't remember ME!!! Remember all my comrades who paid the ultimate price way back in 1918... THEY'RE the ones you should be remembering!" And you do, Karla... often. Thank you and thank you again... 113!!!!!!!!!! He must have been indestructible!! :)) xx
WOW! What a magnificent, heartfelt tribute! My grandfather fought in WWI too, signed up in his late teens. What a fine legacy Henry Allingham leaves behind...
THANK YOU FOR BRINGING THIS TO MY ATTENTION...I DID NOT KNOW. YOUR TRIBUTE IS DONE WELL AND NOT ONLY HONORS HIM BUT ALL SURVIVORS OF WARS THAT HAVE KEPT AND ARE STILL KEEPING MANY PARTS OF OUR WORLD SAFE AND FREE. THANKS FOR SHARING AND BLESSINGS. JOYCE * HIS INSPIRATIONS
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Regis
Well done.
Blessings from Ky.
Joyce B.
EDWIN
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Karen
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Eileen
peace, Carole~
(((HUGS))) and much love, your twin, Karen Lynn. :)
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Cindy
In Christs Love
Michelle~
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