thunderbolt64
10-13-2005, 07:24 PM
Worthwhile read & insightful....
Captain Kangaroo passed away on January 23, 2004 at 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 Surib achi. 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 25
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. 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
Captain Kangaroo passed away on January 23, 2004 at 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 Surib achi. 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 25
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. 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