Last Soldier of WWI, Dies!

[Uncle Jesse]

Am I correct in thinking a bill was passed to allow Mr. Buckles to lie in state at the capitol?

I could not find such a bill mentioned on the internet. I emailed my congressman and suggested that he make such a resolution. I would encourage each of you to do likewise, maybe one of them will have the forewithal to step up and do so.

[mnklagoon]

Uncle Jesse,

I swear I had just read something like that about a week ago but as you know there is alot of goofy stuff written by bloggers thats just not true. I do think it would be wonderful to have his remains in the capitol for viewing.

[Bamboozle]

A quote from this story:

Congresswoman Shelly Moore Capito, R-W.Va., echoed that praise.

"Mr. Buckles represented the very best of this great country-service, determination and patriotism," she said.

Capito plans to introduce legislation in the House Monday authorizing Buckles to lay in honor in the U.S. Capitol rotunda.

[Fatman]

Very sad to hear.