Among all the other things that should be respected about the great and wonderful man is his sense of purpose:
Mr Allingham once attributed his grand age to 'cigarettes, whisky and wild, wild women'.
From the article I learned that many of the honors he received throughout his life were not merely because he had outlived everybody else, but because he was of service to his country throughout his life.
Would that there would always be men and women like him. Go peacefully, dear Sir. Join your comerades who have been patiently waiting for you.
stay safe.
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