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Re: Bob Hope~Thanks for the Memories
« Reply #1830 on: February 28, 2011, 10:51:25 AM »
I got something in my eye.
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Re: Bob Hope~Thanks for the Memories
« Reply #1831 on: February 28, 2011, 11:52:18 AM »
An immigrant, he became a US citizen at age 17.

Now his dedication to the US and it's Military is an example for folks, immigrants or not, to follow.

He remained a comedian to the very end.

When on his death bed, he was asked where he wanted to be buried, he answered   "Surprise me"

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Re: Bob Hope~Thanks for the Memories
« Reply #1832 on: February 28, 2011, 04:23:49 PM »
Hi;

     For all that he did for the troops - it would have been great for some sort of military presence to honor him at his funeral. I am sure that the family wanted a private service  BUT  there would have been many thousands of Vet's who would have wanted to say goodbye in person.

     I often thought that at around Christmas time maybe the History Channel would show one of his Christmas specials/tours. We have to also remember and reconize the women that gladly gave their time and talent to be a part of his specials.

     Martha Raye - the comedian and actress who adopted the 101st as "her" boys went many times to support them in Vietnam. She was granted special permission to be buried with members of the 101st in a military cemetary.

     I just think that Bob Hope should have had the same chance, but then it was up to the family. He was not a veteran, he was a comedian - but he saw more and did more than most of us.
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Re: Bob Hope~Thanks for the Memories
« Reply #1833 on: February 28, 2011, 06:59:38 PM »
Quote from: dipisc on February 28, 2011, 04:23:49 PM
    I just think that Bob Hope should have had the same chance, but then it was up to the family. He was not a veteran, he was a comedian - but he saw more and did more than most of us.

He was a Veteran.  Well, he was made the first and only Honorary Veteran of the US Military.  Clinton signed the order.
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Re: Bob Hope~Thanks for the Memories
« Reply #1834 on: February 28, 2011, 07:14:22 PM »
Bob Hope was the last insurmountable spirit of "American" voice for boosting morale, not just for the troops, but for this country. Regardless of politics, as he knocked all the good and bad, he was a showman, gentleman, and had a voice, wit, and humble spirit long since missed in today's world.

Shame we can't all get on board with the same spirit.

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Re: Non Gun Stuff...
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Re: Bob Hope~Thanks for the Memories
« Reply #1835 on: March 01, 2011, 06:10:29 AM »
Classic Bob Hope!


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Re: Bob Hope~Thanks for the Memories
« Reply #1836 on: March 01, 2011, 06:43:21 AM »
A touching tribute to a great man, regardless of nationality, religious or political beliefs etc to give so much to so many exemplifies true humanity. There have been very few men/women that can claim to even come close in fact I am pushed to think of one.
Perhaps maybe Jerry Lewis comes close with his contribution for charitable causes having raised over 2 billion dollars....perhaps.
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Re: Non Gun Stuff...
« Reply #1837 on: March 01, 2011, 10:23:03 PM »
Have to share this.. cause I think it is so cute..
 Rochelle.. my daughter in law ( who has Mason 4..and Cooper 12 weeks...) posted this on her FB..

Mason pronounces some of his K's and C's as T's... He's showing Cooper some stickers with cats and dogs on them and turns to me and says "Tooper likes dogs and titties!"
 HAhahahaha!
 It appears that Cooper will be a true man's man.

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Re: Non Gun Stuff...
« Reply #1838 on: March 01, 2011, 10:56:09 PM »
Yep....man's best friends.....dogs and titties.........   ;D
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« Reply #1839 on: March 04, 2011, 01:44:40 PM »
Absolutely amazing...
I feel so inadequate after watching this..


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