Brings ‘that’ feeling to your throat and makes you wish you were there.
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Don
Just when 'ya think the world is filling up with idiots, … well, … I guess there is Hope!
Christopher Chin, Jonquiere Quebec
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outstanding!
If I EVER get near the place, I know where I’ll be eating! Those are good people!!
Mike
Thanks. That was a great read. Made my day.
Allan
I found this on the net a while back , it is a little different but points out some things about Heros . I hope you like it .
Captain Kangaroo passed away on January 23, 2004 as age 76 , which is odd, because he always looked to be 76. (DOB: 6/27/27.) It reminded me of the following story.
Some people have been a bit offended that the actor, Lee Marvin, is buried in a grave alongside 3 and 4 star generals at Arlington National Cemetery
Here’s a guy who was only a famous movie star who served his time, why the heck does he rate burial with these guys? Well, following is the amazing answer: I always liked Lee Marvin, but didn’t know the extent of his Corps experiences.
In a time when many Hollywood stars served their country in the armed forces often in rear-echelon posts where they were carefully protected, only to be trotted out to perform for the cameras in war bond promotions, Lee Marvin was a genuine hero. He won the Navy Cross at Iwo Jima. There is only one higher Naval award… the Medal Of Honor.
If that is a surprising comment on the true character of the man, Marvin credits his sergeant with an even greater show of bravery.
During a dialog on “The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson”, Johnny’s guest was Lee Marvin. Johnny said, “Lee, I’ll bet a lot of people are unaware that you were a Marine in the initial landing at Iwo Jima and that during the course of that action you earned the Navy Cross and were severely wounded.”
“Yeah, yeah… I got shot square in the bottom and they gave me the Cross for securing a hot spot about halfway up Suribachi. Bad thing about getting shot up on a mountain is guys getting’ shot hauling you down. But, Johnny, at Iwo I served under the bravest man I ever knew… . We both got the cross the same day, but what he did for his Cross made mine look cheap in comparison. That dumb guy actually stood up on Red beach and directed his troops to move forward and get the hell off the beach. Bullets flying by,
with mortar rounds landing everywhere and he stood there as the main target.
Johnny, I’m not lying, Sergeant Keeshan was the bravest man I ever knew. The Sergeant’s name is Bob Keeshan. You and the world know him as Captain Kangaroo.”
On another note, there was this wimpy little man (who just passed away) on PBS, gentle and quiet. Mr. Rogers is another of those you would least suspect of being anything but what he now portrays to our youth. But Mr. Rogers was a U.S. Navy Seal, combat-proven in Vietnam with over twenty-five confirmed kills to his name. He wore a long-sleeved sweater on TV, to cover the many tattoos on his forearm and biceps. He was a master in small arms and hand-to-hand combat, able to disarm or kill in a heartbeat.
After the war Mr. Rogers became an ordained Presbyterian minister and therefore a pacifist. Vowing to never harm another human and also dedicating the rest of his life to trying to help lead children on the
right path in life. He hid away the tattoos and his past life and won our hearts with his quiet wit and charm.
Americas real heroes don’t flaunt what they did; they quietly go about their day-to-day lives, doing what they do best. They earned our respect and the freedoms that we all enjoy. Look around and see if you can find one of those heroes in your midst. Often, they are the ones you’d least suspect, but would most like to have on your side if anything ever happened.
Take the time to thank anyone that has fought for our freedom. With encouragement they could be the next Captain Kangaroo or Mr. Rogers
drol…thanks for that. Talk about a lump in the throat!!! Will make my weekend a little more thoughtful.
God bless our troops and their families!
GnuBeeFlyer & all,
I found your post so interesting I decided to look up some of the history of the three people you mention. The first was Lee Marvin. Let me first say this: I always thought LM was a fantastic actor, did not know his military background and did not know he was buried in Arlington Cemetary.
The first article I found identified some fallacies in the article you reference. In fact, almost all of what you reported are ‘urban legends’. Here’s a link to that information.
[url=http://www.snopes.com/military/marvin.asp:3145f]http://www.snopes.com/military/marvin.asp[/url:3145f]
Allan
You somthin tyflies, there are some things that should be left unsaid.
Mark
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Hey Folks,
Obviously there was no intentional
misrepresentation of facts here, but as
Allans post shows, it is so easy to get
snookered by internet postings. No harm,
no foul. It was a great story while it
lasted.G So often when a story sounds too
good to be true, that is the case.G
Thanks for the straight skinny Allan.
Warm regards, Jim
Thanks Allen , i should have checked first , I usually don’t get snookered by urban legends .
Marco,
I guess I just don’t understand your post. What should have been left unsaid?
Allan
Tyeflies, my comment was in reference to in consideration of the " feel good" topic , perhaps debunking and the presentation of cold fact could have been at least postponed. Truth and honesty YES, timing, YES YES.
Mark
PS It’s kinda like “Wow, am I an idiot, I could have thought that Captain Kangaroo and Mister Rogers were heros”.Also, what JC said.
Mark
There’s still some truth to the individuals mentioned by Gnu Bee, it goes something like this…
Once upon a time there were 3 guys, they were really great. The end.
True enough for me. But, I condemn no one for trying to keep the world real. The world may be a bad place, but don’t try to soften it up with bunk. Try to find the “good” truths, they’re out there. It’s like putting the 'nilla wafers in 'nilla pudding - sure I love the pudding, but it needs something I can sink my teeth into once in a while.
Face the terrible facts about our world and avoid complacence, then make a change for the better!
There’s almost nothin’ wrong with the first lie, it’s the weight of all the others holdin’ it up that gets ya’! - Tim
To the folks at that fine restaurant, their patrons and specialy that fine young couple this Air Cavalry Trooper salutes you. Now I really do feel Red, White and Blue all over! Took me some time to be able to see my screen.
Eric “nighthawk”
When asked how he felt during his first American space walk Astronaut Edward White responded “I feel red, white and blue all over”.
This post was awesome!
Jeremy.
Regardless of Lee Marvin or Bob Keeshan’s true exploits there are those who did those things or things just as heroic and they deserve our thanks. They could be your neighbors, the local butcher, your childs teacher or the town council and we will probably never know. Thanks!
jed
Ahhhh hey folks Mr. rogers never admitted to being in the SEALS but alot of them denythey were. As far as marvin in arlington he served he’s entitled. Capt. Kangaroo joined not drafted he is do respect as is all military past present and future.
The restraunt that treated the couple is due our Patranage just out of respect for their respect of the men and women of OUR armed forces. To them ( the members of the armed forces and those who support them) I raise my ridged hand to the brim of my squareds away hat and salute you.
ooohhhh yea if ya couldn’t tell I AM A U.S. VETERAN and proud of it
I need to say I am sorry I started to say one thing and went on a tangent. So to any and all that I may or may not have offended I am truly sorry.
The restraunt that treated the couple so proudly does deserve our praise. It twas a very nice story about them.