A big loss.

Sergio Natali · 04-16-2018, 02:26 AM

I've just read that "Full Metal Jacket" actor R. Lee Ermey has died at 74 after complications with pneumonia, I'm ever so sorry, he was one of my favourite characters in the firearms world, and a great testimonial for GLOCK.

Deep condolences to his Family.

R.I.P. Gunny.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4yr_cM8kvig

Edward Tinker · 04-16-2018, 02:57 AM

Yes, a shame, I liked him very much

DavidJayUden · 04-16-2018, 08:26 AM

Some place in the "after-life" has their hands full today...
RIP Gunny.
dju

Zorba · 04-17-2018, 10:09 AM

One of my heroes!

John Sabato · 04-17-2018, 10:28 AM

He was a genuine American treasure... and the poster child for the military serving this country. Thanks to him for his service... and to all he has inspired to serve. RIP my brother -in-arms...

mrerick · 04-17-2018, 10:44 AM

I knew R. Lee Ermey and met him several times at the CMP Eastern Games held at Camp Butner in North Carolina.

He was always fun to be around, and quite aware of being an "actor" respecting the fine Marines - one of whom he played on the screen.

He was at the games regularly to compete and earn his marksmanship badges and the EIC points needed to progress in national competition.

Lee was always particularly careful to spend time with young people, and quite generous in his praise of their participation in the games and accomplishments.

My last visit with him included the memory of sitting in a circle with beers in hand just enjoying the beautiful North Carolina afternoon between stages of CMP competition.

He gave up a great deal in terms of work because of his conservative values and support for firearms rights in the United States. His last years saw him actively blackballed from support for productions on film and in television. I suspect that the gun grabbers behind much of Hollywood money saw the "damage" Lee was doing to their "cause" by unabashedly telling the truth about guns.

04-16-2018, 02:26 AM	#1
Sergio Natali User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Somewhere in Northern Italy Posts: 2,646 Thanks: 1,082 Thanked 1,783 Times in 1,007 Posts	A big loss. I've just read that "Full Metal Jacket" actor R. Lee Ermey has died at 74 after complications with pneumonia, I'm ever so sorry, he was one of my favourite characters in the firearms world, and a great testimonial for GLOCK. Deep condolences to his Family. R.I.P. Gunny. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4yr_cM8kvig __________________ "Originality can't be restored and should be at the top of any collector's priority list.

04-17-2018, 10:28 AM	#5
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,153 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,304 Times in 1,096 Posts	He was a genuine American treasure... and the poster child for the military serving this country. Thanks to him for his service... and to all he has inspired to serve. RIP my brother -in-arms... __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

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mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,907 Thanks: 1,374 Thanked 3,108 Times in 1,509 Posts	I knew R. Lee Ermey and met him several times at the CMP Eastern Games held at Camp Butner in North Carolina. He was always fun to be around, and quite aware of being an "actor" respecting the fine Marines - one of whom he played on the screen. He was at the games regularly to compete and earn his marksmanship badges and the EIC points needed to progress in national competition. Lee was always particularly careful to spend time with young people, and quite generous in his praise of their participation in the games and accomplishments. My last visit with him included the memory of sitting in a circle with beers in hand just enjoying the beautiful North Carolina afternoon between stages of CMP competition. He gave up a great deal in terms of work because of his conservative values and support for firearms rights in the United States. His last years saw him actively blackballed from support for productions on film and in television. I suspect that the gun grabbers behind much of Hollywood money saw the "damage" Lee was doing to their "cause" by unabashedly telling the truth about guns. __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.

04-16-2018, 02:57 AM	#2
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,928 Thanks: 2,028 Thanked 4,525 Times in 2,090 Posts	Yes, a shame, I liked him very much

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DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	Some place in the "after-life" has their hands full today... RIP Gunny. dju

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Zorba User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Merritt Island, Fl Posts: 952 Thanks: 777 Thanked 527 Times in 290 Posts	One of my heroes!