Bluehawk Posted April 15, 2018 Share #1 Posted April 15, 2018 Rest in Peace (24 Mar 1944 - 15 Apr 2018) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/R._Lee_Ermey 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BagmanL6 Posted April 15, 2018 Share #2 Posted April 15, 2018 Semper Fidelis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeb137 Posted April 15, 2018 Share #3 Posted April 15, 2018 Wow, I hadn't heard this yet. So sad to lose him so young. Only 74. Jon B. Newaygo MI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
67Rally Posted April 15, 2018 Share #4 Posted April 15, 2018 RIP, Gunny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarbridge Posted April 15, 2018 Share #5 Posted April 15, 2018 RIP... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdk0911 Posted April 15, 2018 Share #6 Posted April 15, 2018 Gunny was the man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Z Posted April 15, 2018 Share #7 Posted April 15, 2018 Wish I could have met him when I saw him from afar in Iraq during OIF I. He will be missed and we're all sorry for his loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garandomatic Posted April 15, 2018 Share #8 Posted April 15, 2018 Never got to tell him my little girl "Arlie" was named for him. Think I'm going to get tight for the night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
everforward Posted April 15, 2018 Share #9 Posted April 15, 2018 Man...... RIP, deepest sympathies to his family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patchcollector Posted April 15, 2018 Share #10 Posted April 15, 2018 Great Marine and not a bad actor either.So long Hero Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintageproductions Posted April 15, 2018 Share #11 Posted April 15, 2018 Worked with him when he set-up at the Pomona show and signed autographs and at Ft MacArthur for their living history event. You could not ask to meet a nicer, polite gentleman in the world. He will be missed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor996 Posted April 15, 2018 Share #12 Posted April 15, 2018 RIP so sad to hear of his passing. May God comfort his family and love ones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sundance Posted April 15, 2018 Share #13 Posted April 15, 2018 Very sad. An interesting person who will be missed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntssurplus Posted April 16, 2018 Share #14 Posted April 16, 2018 RIP... Gunny will forever be missed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raidercollector Posted April 16, 2018 Share #15 Posted April 16, 2018 RIP Gunny, I met him at the SOS, He gave me his challenge coin for my son serving during the Iraq war Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katieony Posted April 16, 2018 Share #16 Posted April 16, 2018 RIP Marine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobgee Posted April 16, 2018 Share #17 Posted April 16, 2018 R.I.P. Gunny! You will be missed! Semper Fi.......Bobgee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
decwriter Posted April 16, 2018 Share #18 Posted April 16, 2018 The guys I was with in Iraq met him in 2003, and stated he was genuine and damned funny! RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clohesey Posted April 16, 2018 Share #19 Posted April 16, 2018 RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burning Hazard Posted April 16, 2018 Share #20 Posted April 16, 2018 "Show me your war face!" "Aaaaaaahhhh!!!" RIP legend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mes Posted April 16, 2018 Share #21 Posted April 16, 2018 Rip Gunny He appear 55 films and was a really good character actor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patches Posted April 16, 2018 Share #22 Posted April 16, 2018 Oh My, shocked! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEAST Posted April 16, 2018 Share #23 Posted April 16, 2018 Very sad, he will be missed. RIP Gunny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralCheese Posted April 16, 2018 Share #24 Posted April 16, 2018 RIP. He was probably the reason I got into militaria, with "Mail Call". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patches Posted April 16, 2018 Share #25 Posted April 16, 2018 Oorah Sarge! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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