From the March 5th AOL News.
Frank Buckles' daughter wants him to lie in state at the Capitol Rotunda in honor of all the US veterans of World War I. Mr. Buckles was the last-living Doughboy from that long-ago war who died last week at the age of 110.
The leaders of the House of Representatives and Senate have denied the request, but plan on having an elaborate ceremony when he is buried March 15th at Arlington National Cemetery.
President Obama has already decreed that flags at the White House and federal buildings fly at half mast that day.
Another Great Generation Passing. --Cooter
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