A reply to an old post on a pretty amazing picture.

[Drunken Irishman]

Back in 2012, I posted this thread about 90 year old Archie Hackney meeting a sitting president for the first time. It was an extremely touching photo, as Archie attempts to stand to greet the President.

Well earlier this week, I noticed someone had replied - his daughter, Vicki.

She said Archie passed away earlier this year.

What a life he must've lived!

God Bless, Archie!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

1. God bless, Archie, indeed!

May he rest in peace...

[JustAnotherGen]

2. That's cool!

Thanks for sharing sweet pea!

[Raine1967]

3. How wonderful!

and so very nice that his daughter came here to inform us. Thanks, DI.

[hlthe2b]

4. Now that is one veteran to be truly lauded and respected...

RIP, sir.

[Lochloosa]

5. And this thread sucks....without pics

[mcar]

6. RIP Archie

Wonderful pics.

[MissDeeds]

12. OMG! Look at this dear man

struggling to stand to greet the president! Goosebumps and tears here.

Much love and respect to you Archie. Thank you for being an inspiration to us all.

RIP

[NOLALady]

23. And here I go,

Crying Again.

[Skittles]

7. Archie put conservatives to shame

yes he did

[sarisataka]

9. Archie knew no matter

What you think of the man you respect the office.

In return Obama's recognition of a vet showed he was worthy of the respect

[Tuesday Afternoon]

16. amen

excuse me now. I must get back to chopping those onions ... yeah, that is what I was doing.

[malaise]

8. How lovely

I am so glad she saw your post

[senseandsensibility]

10. k and r!

RIP, Archie.

[msanthrope]

11. Kick!!!! nt

[ReRe]

13. RIP Archie

The world is a worse place without you.

[roguevalley]

14. he could have been my dad

[freshwest]

15. Cried then and cried again today. What beautiful spirits in that picture. Thanks for the link, DI.

[Tuesday Afternoon]

17. my condolences to Vicki and her family. Thank you for telling us. May Archie rest in peace.

[Cha]

18. Good "notice", DI..thank you! Sorry, I missed the original post when it happened.

Archie Hackney RIP

[JI7]

19. i remember that

[secondvariety]

20. That brought tears to my eyes.

[panader0]

21. Thanks DI

[trocar]

22. RIP

[vankuria]

24. This gave me goosebumps

just like it did in '12. God Bless this dear man and thank-you for the update.

[IrishAyes]

25. Bless you too, DI. I remember that occasion.

Yes, Archie did live quite a life, didn't he? But we all have stories to tell. One reason I so loved John Steinbeck is because he could take someone most of us might think of as ordinary, maybe even boring, and then show us how fascinating the character really was. I think 'The Wayward Bus' illustrated this best. Fortunately I found 'East of Eden' to read on the QT when I was only 12, so I didn't have to wade through a lot of drivel posing as literature.

[Frustratedlady]

26. How beautiful. I'm glad Obama made a special effort to greet him.

RIP, Archie!

[Moostache]

27. I too remember that photo and story...RIP Archie.

I also remember thinking at the time that Fox would run the story and say "Obama forces elderly vet from wheelchair" or some other bile. Glad to see that man get to experience what was clearly an honor for him during his twilight years.

[sinkingfeeling]

28. Rest in Peace, Archie.

[pinboy3niner]

29. Looking forward to the upcoming movie about him

I hope it does him justice.

R.I.P., Archie