1760...End Of An Era

It is reported widely that John Babcock, the last Canuck vet of World War One, the War To End All Wars, is dead.

Mr. Babcock was 109 and passed away in Spokane, Washington, his home since 1932.

Our Prime Minister is quoted on the CBC website as saying that "As a nation, we honour his service and mourn his passing. The passing of Mr. Babcock marks the end of an era."

Mr. Babcock was the last link to the 650,000 Canadian men and women who served in the First World War.

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