Smokey Smith dead at 91. (1 Viewer)

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Nonskimmer

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Ernest "Smokey" Smith, Canada's last surviving Victoria Cross winner, passed away a week ago at his home in Vancouver at the age of 91. He was given the full send-off by his old regiment, the Seaforth Highlanders.

May we ever see his like again. :salute: :salute:

http://www.cbc.ca/story/canada/national/2005/08/03/smoky-smith050803.html

(Pics courtesy of the CBC.ca archive.)
 

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