Author Topic: Last British Tommy (Read 2366 times)

« **on:** March 08, 2006, 05:50:00 am »

Apparently the government are considering holding a state funeral for the last First World War veteran when he dies. I think there must only be a handful left. (The youngest you can be and have fought in WW1 is 102.) Who thinks this is a nice idea?

loulou · « **Reply #1 on:** March 08, 2006, 07:15:30 am »

I think it would be nicer to do something for them while they are alive, like a big party.

Cherry_Ripe · « **Reply #2 on:** March 08, 2006, 08:31:51 am »

Quote from: bounty hunter

Apparently the government are considering holding a state funeral for the last First World War veteran when he dies. Who thinks this is a nice idea?

What, congratulations you lived the longest so when you're dead you can have a state funeral? I don't think it's appropriate. The many should be remembered and celebrated not just one because he lived longest.

« **Reply #3 on:** March 08, 2006, 09:28:42 am »

I agree with Loulou a bit of a bash now while they are alive is more appropriate. However I think the dignity of a state funeral for THE last one has something going for it too.

Cherry, it wouldn't be necessarily that he lived longest, just that he died last. Depends how old he was when he joined up.

Cherry_Ripe · « **Reply #4 on:** March 08, 2006, 09:36:17 am »

Quote from: bounty hunter

it wouldn't be necessarily that he lived longest, just that he died last.

Yes I understand that. But lots of others who were just as brave died who were not given the same treatment. I think a way of remembering and celebrating the many is more approriate than a state funeral for just one, even if he is the last one.

loulou · « **Reply #5 on:** March 10, 2006, 12:02:10 am »

I still vote for the big party.

chocoboo · « **Reply #6 on:** March 10, 2006, 09:25:18 am »

Quote from: Cherry_Ripe

Quote from: bounty hunter
it wouldn't be necessarily that he lived longest, just that he died last.

Yes I understand that. But lots of others who were just as brave died who were not given the same treatment. I think a way of remembering and celebrating the many is more approriate than a state funeral for just one, even if he is the last one.

I think Bounty's right. The state funeral would be celebrating the many. It would be symbolic.

loulou · « **Reply #7 on:** March 10, 2006, 09:26:10 am »

I think it's best to do something for people when they are alive so they can enjoy it, not once they are dead.

chocolate chick · « **Reply #8 on:** March 10, 2006, 10:16:33 am »

I agree Lou.

Cherry_Ripe · « **Reply #9 on:** March 10, 2006, 10:58:57 am »

Quote from: chocoboo

I think Bounty's right.

Of course you do, I wouldn't expect otherwise!

loulou · « **Reply #10 on:** March 10, 2006, 11:26:26 am »

Chocoboo and bounty agree on a lot.

smurfboy · « **Reply #11 on:** March 10, 2006, 01:33:39 pm »

Odd that...

loulou · « **Reply #12 on:** March 10, 2006, 07:28:55 pm »

Probably their star signs with them both having march birthdays.

oldspice · « **Reply #13 on:** March 10, 2006, 07:29:41 pm »

Hmmm and both of them like lesbians

loulou · « **Reply #14 on:** March 11, 2006, 11:37:36 am »

Ah what a coincidence that is.

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