Family : Death of U.S. World War I veteran , 109 , is confirmed . Plans under way , when the time comes , for eventual funeral at Washington . Mayor Davis still pushing national status for a national city memorial . Renovations under way at the Washington DC site .
Family : Health of U.S. World War I veteran , 109 , is declining . Plans under way , when the time comes , for eventual funeral at Arlington . Frank Buckles still pushing national status for a Washington city memorial . Renovations under way at the 1930s DC site .