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RIP Henry Allingham

SoundAsa£
SoundAsa£ Posts: 22,486
edited July 2009 in Not Sports Related
World war one veteran and reputedly the worlds oldest man died today...RIP braveheart...RIP.

He lived in South London in his youth(not sure where) and he was 113.

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  • ShootersHillGuru
    ShootersHillGuru Posts: 50,632
    Thats a good knock. Bet he has seen some changes. RIP
  • DA9
    DA9 Posts: 11,091
    RIP Henry, I will raise a glass or two to you today.


    And.........Thank You.
  • mart77
    mart77 Posts: 5,658
    Saw W.G.Grace play cricket! Lead an amazing life. RIP.
  • pilchard
    pilchard Posts: 3,763
    A Truly fantastic and inspirational man. Read his autobiography- a totally fascinating book on a fascinating life. RIP Henry, you will be sorely missed but will be a source of inspiration forever.
  • stilladdicted
    stilladdicted Posts: 4,307
    What a character, watched him on TV very recently, he was obviously frail but his humour and wisdom still shone though. RIP and thank you.
  • Senpai
    Senpai Posts: 901
    edited July 2009
    [cite]Posted By: SoundAsa£[/cite]World war one veteran and reputedly the worlds oldest man died today...RIP braveheart...RIP.

    He lived in South London in his youth(not sure where) and he was 113.

    I am in the middle of reading his autobiography, Kitchener's Last Volunteer. An interesting read. He was born in Upper Clapton.

    RIP.
  • T_C_E
    T_C_E Posts: 16,421
    RIP
    And Thank You.
  • Miserableoldgit
    Miserableoldgit Posts: 21,458
    So sad.....
    RIP.
  • Henry Irving
    Henry Irving Posts: 85,251
    edited July 2009
    RIP Henry. I will have to get that book.

    Only two veterans of WWI now remain alive.
  • cafc-4-life
    cafc-4-life Posts: 1,306
    R.I.P

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  • BlackForestReds
    BlackForestReds Posts: 17,952
    RIP
  • Sam lloyd
    Sam lloyd Posts: 1,083
    [cite]Posted By: SoundAsa£[/cite]World war one veteran and reputedly the worlds oldest man died today...RIP braveheart...RIP.

    He lived in South London in his youth(not sure where) and he was 113.

    Streatham
  • eddieaddick
    eddieaddick Posts: 815
    R.I.P
  • Dazzler21
    Dazzler21 Posts: 51,420
    Rest In Peace for you are now re-joined with your brother's in arms - All those who have been in the services either in the past or now who pass on, do so with my full respect.
  • leftbehind
    leftbehind Posts: 8,581
    R.I.P
  • BexleyRed
    BexleyRed Posts: 643
    Well said Dazzler. RIP Henry.
  • Medders
    Medders Posts: 5,572
    Saw an interview with him. Asked how he wanted to be remembered, he replied that he didnt want to be remembered and wanted those who had given their lives to be always remembered. A short interview but said it all about the man.

    RIP Henry. Lest we forget.

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