World's oldest man, WW1 vet, dies

WyoBob · 07-19-2009, 06:41 AM

I thought this was a very interesting and touching article:

http://www.usatoday.com/news/world/2...=HFMostPopular

My mom's dad was in France in 1918 and got gassed with mustard gas. 1918 was also when an estimated 50 to 100 million people all around the world died from the "Spanish Flu". My grandmother was pregnant with my mom and caught the flu. She then got a notice that her husband was missing in action. They found grandpa in a tent hospital and he survived but suffered with respiratory problems the rest of his life.

Anyway, reading stories such as this is a reminder of the millions of people who have fought in wars throughout the years to fight oppression. God bless them all.

WyoBob

Tio Gato · 07-20-2009, 03:26 PM

Thank you for sharing that story. It's men like Mr. Allingham that make the world a better place.

07-19-2009, 06:41 AM	#1
WyoBob Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Bob Location: Buffalo, WY Posts: 155 Trading: (1)	World's oldest man, WW1 vet, dies I thought this was a very interesting and touching article: http://www.usatoday.com/news/world/2...=HFMostPopular My mom's dad was in France in 1918 and got gassed with mustard gas. 1918 was also when an estimated 50 to 100 million people all around the world died from the "Spanish Flu". My grandmother was pregnant with my mom and caught the flu. She then got a notice that her husband was missing in action. They found grandpa in a tent hospital and he survived but suffered with respiratory problems the rest of his life. Anyway, reading stories such as this is a reminder of the millions of people who have fought in wars throughout the years to fight oppression. God bless them all. WyoBob

07-20-2009, 03:26 PM	#2
Tio Gato Uncle Kitty Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jeff Location: Casa Grande, AZ Posts: 2,075 Trading: (11)	Re: World's oldest man, WW1 vet, dies Thank you for sharing that story. It's men like Mr. Allingham that make the world a better place. __________________ "You stink like cigars Uncle Kitty!" Said my Boo age 3. "Kid, take care of your family and the hell with anyone else" My Grandpa Bubba.