America's last World War I veteran has died

Rest in peace Frank Buckles, America's last WWI veteran.  The passing of more than just Mr. Buckles, but also an era.  A time of America's ascent has given its last representative to the period of America's descent.  May a hundred years from now see that we were able to turn things around and claim, once again, the potential for a country founded on the lofty goals of freedom, liberty, and equality.