• This is a political forum that is non-biased/non-partisan and treats every person's position on topics equally. This debate forum is not aligned to any political party. In today's politics, many ideas are split between and even within all the political parties. Often we find ourselves agreeing on one platform but some topics break our mold. We are here to discuss them in a civil political debate. If this is your first visit to our political forums, be sure to check out the RULES. Registering for debate politics is necessary before posting. Register today to participate - it's free!

[R.I.P.] Canada's last WWI veteran dies

Orion

Orion

Banned
DP Veteran
Joined
Jun 25, 2008
Messages
8,080
Reaction score
3,918
Location
Canada
Gender
Male
Political Leaning
Independent
CBC News - Canada - Canada's last WW I veteran dies

Canada's last known First World War veteran, John Babcock, has died at age 109, the Prime Minister's Office says.

Born on an Ontario farm in 1900, Babcock enlisted to join the war at the tender age of 16. He lied about his age to join the Canadian Expeditionary Force in Sydenham, Ont., and arrived in England a few months later.

Read more: CBC News - Canada - Canada's last WW I veteran dies
Click to expand...

Gone is your generation, and an era of history goes with you. Your service to this country and to the civilized world will never be forgotten.

Rest in peace now.
 
It won't be too long and similar report of the last WW II veteran will be make. The "War to End All Wars" was awful for everyone involved and the soldiers who fought it for us were everyone a hero, as are all our allies from every war.

We can only dream of what it must have been like to be a young man at war with all the poison gas and faulty or just plain bad equipment they had to deal with.

I salute this Canadian hero.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top Bottom