The last African-American WWI vet has died.

[Shakespeare]

December 08,2006 | JACKSON, Miss. -- Moses Hardy, believed to be the second-oldest man in the world and the last black U.S. veteran of World War I, has died at age 113, family members said Friday.


Evelyn Davis, 68, one of Hardy's eight children, said her father died Thursday at a nursing home in Aberdeen. He would have been 114 on Jan. 6.

"He had been doing great. He didn't suffer and he wasn't sick -- he died of old age," said Davis, of Aberdeen. "He knew everybody and those he knew, he always knew them when they came in to visit."

http://www.salon.com/wire/ap/archive.html?wire=D8LST94O0.html

[Ken Burch]

1. That man witnessed an incredible chunk of history.

Sounds like he had a decent exit.

Rest in peace Mr. Hardy.

[liberaldemocrat7]

8. Moses, go on to that promised land and rest in peace.

Thank you.

[Blue_Tires]

2. incredible

RIP

[sarge43]

3. Ave atque vale, miles.

:patriot:

[Kingshakabobo]

4. RIP, Moses. You deserve it. nt

[AspenRose]

5. Thank you.

:patriot:

[Reverend_Smitty]

6. I think there are about 10 left in the US

and less than 50 worldwide so anyone who was lucky enough to know a WWI vet should cherish those memories

[Odin2005]

7. RIP Mr. Hardy

:cry:

[nickyt]

9. Thank you for your service, sir. We'll see you by and by.