RIP R. Lee Ermey

[Targetmaster]

Makes me feel mortal, we're almost the same age, went in the service about the same time, I went to Nam in 67, he in 68. Too many passing away lately. Most of the kids I grew up with passed and my parents, Aunts & Uncles and most of my cousins are gone. Here today and gone tomorrow. Life is short and fragile.. Hug the ones you love, they may be gone tomorrow..

 

[7pt62THOR]

Dang! RIP Gunny.

 

[jaf1]

Will be greatly missed.

 

[jcountry]

Usually don't give a rip when a celebrity dies but this is a rare exception. RIP Gunny

Sad.

I loved Ermey!

His stuff from FMJ is absolutely the best stuff ever put on film!

 

[karlvv30]

Makes me feel mortal, we're almost the same age, went in the service about the same time, I went to Nam in 67, he in 68. Too many passing away lately. Most of the kids I grew up with passed and my parents, Aunts & Uncles and most of my cousins are gone. Here today and gone tomorrow. Life is short and fragile.. Hug the ones you love, they may be gone tomorrow..

You are still here Brother. Make the most of it.

 

[Bushwick100]

Statement from R. Lee Ermey's long time manager, Bill Rogin:

It is with deep sadness that I regret to inform you all that R. Lee Ermey ("The Gunny") passed away this morning from complications of pneumonia. He will be greatly missed by all of us. It is a terrible loss that nobody was prepared for. He has meant so much to so many people. And, it is extremely difficult to truly quantify all of the great things this man has selflessly done for, and on behalf of, our many men and women in uniform. He has also contributed many iconic and indelible characters on film that will live on forever. Gunnery Sergeant Hartman of Full Metal Jacket fame was a hard and principled man. The real R. Lee Ermey was a family man, and a kind and gentle soul. He was generous to everyone around him. And, he especially cared deeply for others in need.

There is a quote made famous in Full Metal Jacket. It's actually the Riflemen's Creed. "This is my rifle. There are many like it, but this one is mine."

There are many Gunny's, but this one was OURS. And, we will honor his memory with hope and kindness. Please support your men and women in uniform. That's what he wanted most of all.

Semper Fi, Gunny. Godspeed.

RIP, in PEACE!!!

 

[LethalEdge]

Sad to hear this news. RIP Gunny. I had the pleasure and honor of meeting him a couple times at the Blade Show.

 

[Medic1957]

Sad day. RIP to a great Marine and a great man.

 

[The_ Brit_in_ATL]

Gone to early

 

[hjblwme]

I had the great pleasure of meeting this awesome man a few years ago. He was doing an autograph session and when the allotted time was up and his “handler” told him it was time to go, he barked at them and told them that there were still people in line and he wasn’t leaving until everyone got to see him. He told his handler to reschedule his flight and stayed six extra hours to clear the line and spent time with every single person that was in line. Good man. Semper Fi Gunny.

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