Frank Buckles, born in Bethany, Missouri on Feb. 1, 1901, shown here at the age of 16 in 1917, when he joined the army.x
FRANK BUCKLES, AT THE AGE OF 108 years old, is the last surviving veteran of
World War I.
When asked the secret to a long life, he replied, " When you start to die, don't. "
I think his secret is his sense of humor - amazing :)
ReplyDeleteHi Jeane-
ReplyDeleteI just cracked up when I read it!!Will keep this in mind!
"When you start to die, don't." This is priceless. And on a deeper level, so very true!
ReplyDeleteWell, that is one to remember! I had an old friend, Bill, who died at 104 and he had a similar sense of humour.
ReplyDeleteHi Willow-
ReplyDeleteI'm in love with this guy!!
Hi Alaine-
ReplyDeleteYou're so lucky to have had that friend..how interesting Bill must have been!
Hi Lyn,
ReplyDeleteIt is a great pity that we lost our two veterans so closely together but the mantle has been passed and Frank is a worthy successor. If only we could bottle what they had/have!
Hi Derrick-
ReplyDeleteI think a major thing they have/had, is a sense of humor..#1 in my book!!
Definitely having a sense of humor prolongs life. Love his quote!!
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Hi Gaston-
ReplyDeleteHumor is it!
Will be right over to investigate! Thanks!!