The Last German Veteran

[Dave]

In the news:

Germany's Last WWI Veteran Dies

[Jim]

Nice find Dave, its sad for this mans family that the country ignore such a feat after all it is history?
Also it is unbelievable that both he and his wife should live beyond 100, this itself should be a record.

[Dave]

Yes, very sad. 'Gotta admit I was shocked to learn Germany keeps no record of its war veterans...after all there is surely no shame in merely serving your country...

[Kelly]

I find it hard to believe that it took almost 4 weeks for His death to be reported. Oh dear. If only these 'Genuine Heroes' were treat with the same honour the Americans treat their veterans.....Sad day. A very sad day.

[-Spitfire-]

Shame to hear, but it's a nice age to die on! In a couple of years the same will happen with the last World War II veterans.

[sacback]

Originally Posted by Jim

Nice find Dave, its sad for this mans family that the country ignore such a feat after all it is history?
Also it is unbelievable that both he and his wife should live beyond 100, this itself should be a record.

You know it isn't surprising, sad but not surprising at all. I think that most of our vets get forgotten about as well as their family. Which is a shame. I don't understand why the government isn't as loyal as our war heros are. It tears me apart to know to that it's like that and I hope that one day it changes.