[madcat]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-13289607

And another era passes from the living witnesses into only history books

Soldier, ask not - now, or ever,
Where to war your banners go.
Anarch's legions all surround us.
Strike - and do not count the blow!

Glory, honor, praise and profit,
Are but toys of tinsel worth.
Render up your work, unasking,
Leave the human clay to earth.

Blood and sorrow, pain unending,
Are the portion of us all.
Grasp the naked sword, opposing,
Gladly in the battle fall.

So shall we, anointed soldiers,
Stand at last before the Throne,
Baptized in our wounds, red-flowing,
Sealed unto our Lord - alone!

[Planemad]

Thank you for sharing this sad new with us Madcat

May your soul rest in peace Claude

Planemad

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Well WW1 has now come to a real end with no one left to tell their story.
RIP Claude, as you will always be remembered as the last of the great war vets.

Thank you Madcat for posting.
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