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In Remembrance--2011
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Thunderfoot
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Frank Buckles, the last remaining WW I U.S. veteran had died, he was 110.
Mr. Buckles lied about his age in order to join the U.S. Army in April 1917 at the age of 16. He was actively campaigning for a National WW I memorial in Washington D.C. attending many functions memorial on Nov 11 (Originally Armistice Day) in order to raise awareness for the memorial. He was very appreciative of the Army's observance every year at the grave of Gen. John Pershing at Arlington Cemetery.
Mr. Buckles death leaves the list of known remaining WW I survivors at three. Two from Great Britain (109 and 110) and one from Poland (111).
Mr. Buckles lied about his age in order to join the U.S. Army in April 1917 at the age of 16. He was actively campaigning for a National WW I memorial in Washington D.C. attending many functions memorial on Nov 11 (Originally Armistice Day) in order to raise awareness for the memorial. He was very appreciative of the Army's observance every year at the grave of Gen. John Pershing at Arlington Cemetery.
Mr. Buckles death leaves the list of known remaining WW I survivors at three. Two from Great Britain (109 and 110) and one from Poland (111).
GrayLinnorm
Explorer
Eddie Kirkland, a gutiarist known as the "Gypsy of the Blues", was killed yesterday when he turned in the path of a Greyhound bus. He was 88.
Kirkland played with John Lee Hooker, Otis Redding, and Little Richard, among others.
Kirkland played with John Lee Hooker, Otis Redding, and Little Richard, among others.
GrayLinnorm
Explorer
Jane Russell, who co-starred with Marilyn Monroe in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, died today. She was 89.
Thunderfoot
Hero
Gary Winick, acclaimed "chick flick" director has lost his battle with brain cancer at age 49.
GrayLinnorm
Explorer
Suze Rotolo, a former girlfriend of Bob Dylan who inspired his social conscience and many of his early hits, died February 24 after a long illness. She was 67.
Freeskier Ryan Hawks, age 25, dies of injuries sustained in a competition.
Freeskier Ryan Hawks dies after crash during extreme competition
Freeskier Ryan Hawks dies after crash during extreme competition
GrayLinnorm
Explorer
Singer Johnny Preston, who had a #1 hit with "Running Bear" (written by the Big Bopper), died yesterday of heart failure. He was 71.
GrayLinnorm
Explorer
Charles Jarrott, who won a Golden Globe for directing Anne of the Thousand Days, died last Friday. He was 83.
Jarrott also won an Emmy for A Promise Kept: The Oksana Baiul Story.
Jarrott also won an Emmy for A Promise Kept: The Oksana Baiul Story.
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GrayLinnorm
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Alberto Granado, who traveled around Latin America with Che Guevara for 8 months, an event that inspired the film The Motorcycle Diaries, died yesterday. He was 88.
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