Obama, Biden pay respects to oldest WWI vet

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Obama, Biden pay respects to oldest WWI vet

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Obama, Biden pay respects to oldest WWI vet
By Jordan Fabian - 03/15/11 04:07 PM ET

President Obama and Vice President Biden on Tuesday paid their respects to Frank Buckles, America's last World War I veteran who passed away last month at the age of 110.

Obama and Biden made the unscheduled but short trip to Arlington National Cemetery in the afternoon, visiting the Amphitheater Chapel where Buckles's casket was on display. According to a White House pool report, the duo also spoke with members of Buckles's family before returning to the White House.

Buckles is scheduled to be buried with full military honors at 4 p.m.

Members of Buckles's family and some lawmakers had asked congressional leaders to let his casket lie in repose in the Capitol rotunda, Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) did not grant their request.

The rare honor has been reserved mainly for presidents, senators and generals. Buckles left the Army as a corporal.

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Frustratedlady

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Tue Mar-15-11 08:11 PM
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1. Boehner probably lifted a glass at happy hour to toast Cpl. Buckles.

That seems to be his tribute of choice.

RIP, Cpl. Buckles.

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Tue Mar-15-11 08:29 PM
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2. Flags were at half-mast in PA today.

:patriot: R.I.P. Corporal Buckles.

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jillan

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Tue Mar-15-11 09:02 PM
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3. I just rec'd this thread, but it's still at 0. Boner & McLipless must be on DU tonite.

I can't imagine who else would be that heartless.

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MadBadger

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Tue Mar-15-11 09:13 PM
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4. I put it at + 1

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AtomicKitten

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Tue Mar-15-11 09:45 PM
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6. and I sent it to the Greatest Page

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babylonsister

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Tue Mar-15-11 09:50 PM
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7. !

:hug:

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Historic NY

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Tue Mar-15-11 09:44 PM
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5. Good for them. I think the family appreciated it. RIP Cpl Buckles

Edited on Tue Mar-15-11 10:09 PM by Historic NY

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rasputin1952

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Wed Mar-16-11 10:47 PM
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8. The last American Vet of WWI, and they could not find it amenable to

honor the man...just figures. Cpl Buckles outlived every general, and every private for that matter, int the AFE, but they culd not find time to honor the paasing of historical note; I find that sad.

Good night and RIP Cpl Bukles...we remeber you and all of the others that lost heir lives in that terrible conflict...:patriot:

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