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Frank Buckles
18 quotes
“I didn't lie; nobody calls me a liar, I may have increased my age.”
Frank Buckles (1901–2011) first seen 2008 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: CNN March 8, 2008.
“I feel honored.”
Frank Buckles (1901–2011) first seen 2008 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: On being received by George W. Bush for an opening of an exhibit, as quoted in CNN (March 8, 2008).
“An old sergeant said, if you want to get to France in a hurry, then join the ambulance service, the French are big for ambulance service.”
Frank Buckles (1901–2011) said by 2011 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I had many different assignments and I was doing things that I thought were important... no, I didn't either: I didn't think they were important. But I found out afterwards when I read up on my history that some of the things that I did were quite important.”
Frank Buckles (1901–2011) said by 2011 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I think General Pershing was the most military figure I’ve ever seen.”
Frank Buckles (1901–2011) said by 2011 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I gave the general a snappy salute.”
Frank Buckles (1901–2011) said by 2011 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I was gung-ho, no question about that.”
Frank Buckles (1901–2011) said by 2011 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“My job driving the ambulance was not very severe, you did what you were supposed to do. That was my main job.”
Frank Buckles (1901–2011) said by 2011 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Why should I read something someone made up when real events are so interesting?”
Frank Buckles (1901–2011) said by 2011 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Longevity has never bothered me at all, I have studied longevity for years.”
Frank Buckles (1901–2011) said by 2011 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“If your country needs you, you should be right there, that is the way I felt when I was young, and that's the way I feel today.”
Frank Buckles (1901–2011) said by 2011 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“One day, I came in and she was on the telephone. She was quite pale. She told me that I wouldn't believe what was going on. She was being watched. She said she would not be able to invite me for tea again. She was a nice Jewish lady.”
Frank Buckles (1901–2011) first seen 1930 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: On his travels to Nazi Germany in the 1930's.
“Some of our German passengers on the ship would be crying. The Brits were the same way. They were crying, because they realized a new war was about to break out across Europe, with Hitler at the head of the goose-stepping parade.”
Frank Buckles (1901–2011) said by 2011 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“In the Philippines in those last months, it was perfect starvation. They had planned to starve us to death.”
Frank Buckles (1901–2011) said by 2011 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I don't know anyone my age.”
Frank Buckles (1901–2011) said by 2011 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“When you start to die, don’t.”
Frank Buckles (1901–2011) first seen 2009 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: August 14, 2009.
“We cherish the chance to say thank you in person to Cpl. Frank Buckles.”
Frank Buckles (1901–2011) first seen 2008 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: CNN March 8, 2008.
“Mr. Buckles has a vivid recollection of historic times, and one way for me to honor the service of those who wear the uniform in the past and those who wear it today is to herald you, sir, and to thank you very much for your patriotism and your love for America.”
Frank Buckles (1901–2011) first seen 2008 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: CNN March 8, 2008.