Jesus, John Wayne, JFK, Paul Wellstone, Bill Clinton, James T. Kirk, Princess Diana ... these were my heros because they made me feel that truth,
knowledge, and love can defeat darkness and evil every time. The gave me hope for the future. That we as a species would overcome our differences and
work together to advance knowledge, to protect Mother Earth and all her children, and to rid the Earth of evil.
Our children would inherit a future filled with the peace, intelligence, and love made for them by their forefathers. And they in turn would pass it
on to their children even better and more beautiful.
I do not feel that way anymore. Growing up is a b*tch...
I do not trust anyone anymore, especially our government! But I can dream of the day when I used to believe.... it was nice.
And John Wayne... he was/is one of the best ever. Thanks for the great post.
John Wayne Was My HERO Growing Up! WHO Was YOURS?, page 1
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Topic started on 13-11-2007 @ 06:27 PM by Dave Rabbit
LISTEN NOW TO: Remembering John Wayne, My Hero
Some months back I went into my studio and recorded this dedication segment to my hero, John Wayne, entitled “For What It’s Worth.” To me, John Wayne had a deep love for his country. His patriotism is reflected throughout his entire life. He had wanted to go into the military, but an old football injury prevented it. He is quoted as saying “More than anything else, I wanted to go to Annapolis and become an officer in the Navy. It was a terrible disappointment when I didn't make it.”
The American public may have lost the chance at a great officer, but John Wayne never failed us. He worked closely with the USO in supporting the U.S. Troops from World War II through to Vietnam. His personal visits cheered and encouraged many a young service man. I too was caught up in this and John Wayne’s example was one of the main reasons I decided to enlist in the Air Force and volunteered for three straight tours in Vietnam. “Duke”, a name he was affectionately known as by millions of soldiers, wore Capt. Stephen P. Hanson’s POW bracelet after the Marine was shot down over Laos out of Vietnam. Sadly, Hanson never made it back home, but John Wayne stayed in contact with his wife and young son for years.
John Wayne had numerous honors bestowed upon him. During a visit to Vietnam in 1966 he was given a tribal bracelet by the Montagnard people. In 1973 he was honored with the Veterans Of Foreign Wars highest award, The National Americanism Gold Medal. Congress additionally awarded “Duke” the Congressional Gold Medal in 1979.
John Wayne loved his country and he loved its traditions. He once said “Sure I wave the American Flag. Do you know a better flag to wave? Sure I love my country with all her faults. I’m not ashamed of that, never have been, never will be.”
John Wayne died June 11, 1979, fighting the one enemy whose ass he could not whip. Here are my all time TOP FIVE favorite movie lines from “Duke”.
1. "I won't be wronged, I won't be insulted, and I won't be laid a hand on. I don't do these things to other people, and I require the same from them." (The Shootist)
2. Speaking to his young cavalry lieutenants: "Don't apologize—it's a sign of weakness." (She Wore a Yellow Ribbon)
3. "Fill your hands, you sonofabitch!" (True Grit)
4. "That'll be the day!" (The Searchers - Spoken several times; inspired Buddy Holly to write a song with that title.)
5. "I haven't lost my temper in 40 years; but, Pilgrim, you caused a lot of trouble this morning; might have got somebody killed; and somebody oughta belt you in the mouth. But I won't. I won't. The hell I won't!" (He belts him). (To Leo Gordon in McLintock!).
I will remember the rest of my life where I was when President John F. Kennedy was killed, Martin Luther King and Bobby Kennedy. When I got the news of “Duke’s” death, I was at my office. I excused myself from a staff meeting I was having, went into my private office, closed the door, and cried. With the possible exception of Bob Hope, I have never known anyone in my lifetime who did more for the troops, was prouder of his country and would defend her with his last dying breath.
For what it’s worth, John Wayne was my hero.
Dave
WHO WAS YOUR HERO? POST YOUR STORY HERE!
[edit on 1/12/2008 by Dave Rabbit]
LISTEN NOW TO: Remembering John Wayne, My Hero
Some months back I went into my studio and recorded this dedication segment to my hero, John Wayne, entitled “For What It’s Worth.” To me, John Wayne had a deep love for his country. His patriotism is reflected throughout his entire life. He had wanted to go into the military, but an old football injury prevented it. He is quoted as saying “More than anything else, I wanted to go to Annapolis and become an officer in the Navy. It was a terrible disappointment when I didn't make it.”
The American public may have lost the chance at a great officer, but John Wayne never failed us. He worked closely with the USO in supporting the U.S. Troops from World War II through to Vietnam. His personal visits cheered and encouraged many a young service man. I too was caught up in this and John Wayne’s example was one of the main reasons I decided to enlist in the Air Force and volunteered for three straight tours in Vietnam. “Duke”, a name he was affectionately known as by millions of soldiers, wore Capt. Stephen P. Hanson’s POW bracelet after the Marine was shot down over Laos out of Vietnam. Sadly, Hanson never made it back home, but John Wayne stayed in contact with his wife and young son for years.
John Wayne had numerous honors bestowed upon him. During a visit to Vietnam in 1966 he was given a tribal bracelet by the Montagnard people. In 1973 he was honored with the Veterans Of Foreign Wars highest award, The National Americanism Gold Medal. Congress additionally awarded “Duke” the Congressional Gold Medal in 1979.
John Wayne loved his country and he loved its traditions. He once said “Sure I wave the American Flag. Do you know a better flag to wave? Sure I love my country with all her faults. I’m not ashamed of that, never have been, never will be.”
John Wayne died June 11, 1979, fighting the one enemy whose ass he could not whip. Here are my all time TOP FIVE favorite movie lines from “Duke”.
1. "I won't be wronged, I won't be insulted, and I won't be laid a hand on. I don't do these things to other people, and I require the same from them." (The Shootist)
2. Speaking to his young cavalry lieutenants: "Don't apologize—it's a sign of weakness." (She Wore a Yellow Ribbon)
3. "Fill your hands, you sonofabitch!" (True Grit)
4. "That'll be the day!" (The Searchers - Spoken several times; inspired Buddy Holly to write a song with that title.)
5. "I haven't lost my temper in 40 years; but, Pilgrim, you caused a lot of trouble this morning; might have got somebody killed; and somebody oughta belt you in the mouth. But I won't. I won't. The hell I won't!" (He belts him). (To Leo Gordon in McLintock!).
I will remember the rest of my life where I was when President John F. Kennedy was killed, Martin Luther King and Bobby Kennedy. When I got the news of “Duke’s” death, I was at my office. I excused myself from a staff meeting I was having, went into my private office, closed the door, and cried. With the possible exception of Bob Hope, I have never known anyone in my lifetime who did more for the troops, was prouder of his country and would defend her with his last dying breath.
For what it’s worth, John Wayne was my hero.
Dave
WHO WAS YOUR HERO? POST YOUR STORY HERE!
[edit on 1/12/2008 by Dave Rabbit]
reply posted on 13-11-2007 @ 11:32 PM by Solarskye
reply to post by Valhall
Now that's real life and things that matters
There's a time to be funny and a time to realize that you only live life once and that's the most precious time you can give to your family and friends.
Now that's real life and things that matters
There's a time to be funny and a time to realize that you only live life once and that's the most precious time you can give to your family and friends.
reply posted on 13-11-2007 @ 11:54 PM by Solarskye
reply to post by semperfortis
It's my answer to Dave's question. Do I not have the right to answer his question in my own opinion? You poted your view and I'll post mine. Chill!!
Oh just had to edit to say if that " if you're stupid" was towards me then you can just keep watching your tv and the money they made to make you laugh, cry, or say the things you said.
[edit on 11/13/2007 by Solarskye]
It's my answer to Dave's question. Do I not have the right to answer his question in my own opinion? You poted your view and I'll post mine. Chill!!
Oh just had to edit to say if that " if you're stupid" was towards me then you can just keep watching your tv and the money they made to make you laugh, cry, or say the things you said.
[edit on 11/13/2007 by Solarskye]
reply posted on 14-11-2007 @ 09:08 AM by anhinga
The Duke is a pretty controversial figure --
redlightnaps.wordpress.com...
I gotta say my old man. "Fought" in 'Nam as a cook -- he'd go on and on about there being bole weevils in anything they tried cooking and would give it to the troops anyway! Plus, he's got countless stories about growing up in Brooklyn that are either hilarious or pretty revealing for a guy you'd never pin as a ex-grunt -- the draft "was what it was, so I had to serve our country." I get teary-eyed w/ his honest depiction of a true hero.... plus, the guy can still drink me under the table! Lastly, fishing and crabbing trips were the best w/ the guy when I was young. We'd often bring tales home to mom and sis about the "one that got away." I never thought I'd write something like this about the self-proclaimed, "GLD" -- good-looking dad -- but he rules and I gotta call him a personal hero.
redlightnaps.wordpress.com...
I gotta say my old man. "Fought" in 'Nam as a cook -- he'd go on and on about there being bole weevils in anything they tried cooking and would give it to the troops anyway! Plus, he's got countless stories about growing up in Brooklyn that are either hilarious or pretty revealing for a guy you'd never pin as a ex-grunt -- the draft "was what it was, so I had to serve our country." I get teary-eyed w/ his honest depiction of a true hero.... plus, the guy can still drink me under the table! Lastly, fishing and crabbing trips were the best w/ the guy when I was young. We'd often bring tales home to mom and sis about the "one that got away." I never thought I'd write something like this about the self-proclaimed, "GLD" -- good-looking dad -- but he rules and I gotta call him a personal hero.
