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Old 07-18-2009, 09:20 AM
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Goodbye to a hero: World's oldest man WWI veteran Henry Allingham dies aged 113
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A truly amazing story:

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/arti...-aged-113.html
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Old 07-18-2009, 10:53 AM
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interesting story, thanks for posting
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Wow. That is amazing. He looked good for 113!
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Old 07-18-2009, 11:16 AM
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well, he had a good run, didn't he!

thanks for your service, Henry! We are indebted to you.
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Wow, indeed! Quite a story. RIP
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That's a nice piece, but it's never fun to say goodbye to a hero. RIP Henry.

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What a great man. May he rest in peace.
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