Have You Heard? America's Oldest Veteran Passes Away, One Month After Meeting Obama.

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 17 Aug 2015 22:28:10 -0400

WASHINGTON -- Emma Didlake, the nation's oldest known veteran, passed away Sunday, one month after visiting the White House and meeting with President Barack Obama.
Didlake's granddaughter told the San Antonio Express-News that the 110-year-old had felt tired over the past few days and showed signs of failing health.
"It was a month ago today that we went to the White House," said Marilyn Horne. "I think she felt she had accomplished everything and could take her rest."

America's Oldest Veteran Passes Away, One Month After Meeting Obama
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America's Oldest Veteran Dies, One Month After Meeting Obama

WASHINGTON -- Emma Didlake, the nation's oldest known veteran, died on Sunday, one month after visiting the White Houseand meeting with President Barack Obama. Didlake's granddaughter told the San Antonio

Response by SGT Forrest Stewart made Aug 17 at 2015 10:58 PM

SGT Forrest Stewart — Mon, 17 Aug 2015 22:58:19 -0400

Rest in peace Emma Didlake...

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 17 at 2015 11:07 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 17 Aug 2015 23:07:19 -0400

110 years old. She was as a special lady.

Response by LTC Stephen F. made Aug 17 at 2015 11:25 PM

LTC Stephen F. — Mon, 17 Aug 2015 23:25:43 -0400

Born in 1905 and living into 2015, Emma Didlake was old enough to see horse drawn vehicles replaced with automobiles, dirt roads into paved roads, silent movies, the radio developed, talking pictures, biplanes and airships replaced by single wing fighters and a host of other inventions which appeared in the 20th century.
Prayers for her family as they grieve her passing.

Response by Cpl Micah Wing made Aug 18 at 2015 2:09 AM

Cpl Micah Wing — Tue, 18 Aug 2015 02:09:51 -0400

Rest in Peace Sister! Semper Fi
Guard Heaven's gates with pride, knowing that you helped so many Americans keep their freedom and sleep in peace.

Response by SPC Jeffrey Bly made Aug 18 at 2015 9:07 AM

SPC Jeffrey Bly — Tue, 18 Aug 2015 09:07:35 -0400

God Bless and God Speed!