Florence Green, the last surviving person to have served in World War One, has died at the age of 110 years old. Will you take a moment today to reflect on the loss of a generation?

I majored in history in my undergraduate degree. I will gladly reflect on the importance of history.

I will also read what I can about this sad event. WWI did indeed change history. It must not be forgotten.

KatawaGrey and I were talking about this the other day, that her generation is probably the last to have known WWII veterans personally.
I’ve known some of the WWI veterans, I have my grandfather’s footlocker from WWI.
I will take a moment.

Sleep well, Florence. You’ve had a long run. May your story never be forgotten.

RIP Florence. Wow, the entire generation.

I posted a note on Facebook as soon as I saw the notice she had passed.

My 14 year old daughter saw War Horse last week, and I told her “now you have an idea of what it was like for your great-grandfather.”

It would be nice if there were more World War 1 movies. But no, it’s always about the Nazis.

Yes, I agree, although at 110 years, I think it is more like the natural time that that generation has passed, rather than a “loss”.

I loved this guy, truly I did. I mean, I never met the fella, but he simply oozed class, a true first class hero in every sense of the word.

I agree with @Zaku, and it’s ironic – the last person to go died naturally after the death of thousands of that generation.

I will take a moment to reflect.

That is fascinating, and amazing. Thanks for bringing it to my attention.

Let’s also remember that Florence is also one of the last of that generation to not die of the Spanish flu.

Rest in Peace Florence Green.
* Salute *
Thanks for making us aware of this @Fiddle.

I had my Valley Forge flag out at half staff for her. Probably wasn’t supposed to, but she earned it.