What a nice article!  It’s so important that we continue to learn the stories that our aging veterans have to share with us!

Washington (CNN) — The last surviving U.S. veteran of World War I, former Cpl. Frank Buckles, turns 109 on Monday and is still hoping for a national memorial in Washington for his comrades.

Buckles is expected to deliver remarks during a quiet celebration Monday afternoon at his home in Charles Town, West Virginia.

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