Often, they are the ones you'd least suspect, but would most like to have on your side if anything ever happened.Lee Marvin was born on February 19, 1924, he served with the Marine Corps during World War II in the Pacific and was awarded a Purple Heart for a wound that he received there. Look around and see if you can find one of those heroes in your midst. They earned our respect and the freedoms that we all enjoy. He hid away the tattoos and his past life and won our hearts with his quiet wit and charm.Īmerica's real heroes don't flaunt what they did they quietly go about their day-to-day lives, doing what they do best. 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. Rogers became an ordained Presbyterian minister and therefore a pacifist. He was a master in small arms and hand-to-hand combat, able to disarm or kill in a heartbeat.Īfter the war Mr. He wore a long-sleeved sweater on TV, to cover the many tattoos on his forearm and biceps.
Navy Seal, combat-proven in Vietnam with over twenty-five confirmed kills to his name. Rogers is another of those you would least suspect of being any thing but what he now portrays to our youth. On another note, there was this wimpy little man (who just passed away) on PBS, gentle and quiet.
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." if you make it home before me, tell Mom to sell the outhouse!" When they brought me off Suribachi we passed the Sergeant and he lit a smoke and passed it to me, lying on my belly on the litter and said, where'd they get you Lee?' That Sergeant and I have been lifelong friends. He did this on more than one occasion because his men's safety was more important than his own life. Bullets flying by, with mortar rounds landing everywhere and he stood there as the main target of gunfire so that he could get his men to safety. That dumb b.d actually stood up on Red beach and directed his troops to move forward and get the hell off the beach. We both got the Cross the same day, but what he did for his Cross made mine look cheap in comparison. I got shot square in the ass 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 gettin' shot hauling you down.īut, Johnny, at Iwo Jima I served under the bravest man I ever knew. and that during the course of that action you earned the Navy Cross and were severely wounded." Johnny said, "Lee, I'll bet a lot of people are unaware that you were a Marine in the initial landing at Iwo Jima. If that is a surprising comment on the true character of the man, he credits his sergeant with an even greater show of bravery.ĭialog from "The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson": His guest was Lee Marvin. 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. 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.
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Here's a guy who was only a famous movie star who served his time. His marker gives his name, rank (PVT) and service (USMC). 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. (DOB: 6/27/27.) It reminded me of the following story. You might also.Ĭaptain Kangaroo passed away on Januas age 76, which is odd, because he always looked to be 76. This was shared with me and I enjoyed it.
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