R. Lee Ermey Passed

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scipioafricanus
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R. Lee Ermey Passed

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The Gunny is on his way to St Peter.

https://twitter.com/RLeeErmey/status/98 ... 02883?s=09
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. Semper Fi, Gunny. Godspeed.
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Just heard that. Shit. Godspeed Gunny.
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Heaven's Gates are guarded...
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Dang, dang, and dang.

My first introduction to his work was in the movie, "The Boys of Company C."

He will be missed.
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Hard to deal with. guess I always secretly thought he was... kinda ..immortal. Like I felt about John Wayne. Yeah, I know... none of us are. God Speed, Gunny.
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I hear he's volunteered to be part of the welcoming committee in Purgatory.
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The best quote is his own, from Full Metal Jacket:

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Rich Jordan wrote:Heaven's [strike]Gates[/strike] streets are guarded...
FIFY.

St Peter has the gate. The Marines patrol the streets.


Speaking of Marines, Marine Recruit Jr Termite is doing quite well. Projected graduation date is May 25th.
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RIP Gunny
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Another Warrior reporting for duty in Heaven, having served his hitch in Hell.

RIP Gunny
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