I appreciate what you are saying but believe me, Gunny would be the first to correct you. He became a Marine and he is and will always be a Marine. Marines are not soldiers, they are MARINES.
A lot of people believe that R. Lee Ermey was an actual Gunnery Sergeant (E-7) while he was in the United States Marine Corps. Actually, R. Lee Ermey highest rank received was as a Staff Sergeant (E-6). Many people will object to this until they read his biography. The Gunnery Sergeant rank is an honorary rank he received by the United States Marine Corps.
A few years back, I learned that a good friend of mine (and a veteran) was diagnosed with bone cancer. I contacted a representative of Mr. Ermey asking (partially in vain) if Gunny could record a motivational message for my friend. To my great surprise and pleasure, a few days later i got a personalised recording from Gunny directed towards my friend; providing a great deal of inspiration. Those few words served to inspire my friend through some tough times. Gunny did not have to take his time to do such a thing, but he did so without hesitation. That is the sign of a great man. RIP Gunny and you will be missed. What a nice and generous guy.
Not very often do you get the pleasure of reading on the internet, a substantive and heart warming story such as yours , Ron. That was beautifully written and so powerful that I got a lump in my throat and my eyes welled up. Thanks so much for allowing us into a wonderful part in your life. All of you are quite special and fit in the best category of humanity.
They played Full Metal Jacket during my bus ride to Marine Corps boot camp in 2007! Not only that...but during my time in service aboard Camp Pendleton, CA, I walked into the commissary and randomly met and spoke with The Marine icon himself. An awesome conversation was had between us. That day I met an amazing man and Marine, leaving with a personalized, signed poster from the man himself. RIP Gunny. Semper Fi!
and then on judgement day... death and hell and everything in it will be thrown alive into the lake of fire that burns with sulfur and fire. Last 2 chapters of Revelations reveals it all. If satan and his followers don't want to go there..then why would a human want to swim in sulfur and fire for eternity while being eaten on the inside with worms? Such bizarre comments.
@@gabrielmcollazo6675 Your a fool. why would a human be able to conquer spiritual demons. He was flesh and blood, but no he is a spirt and no match for satan and his demons. Jeremiah 17:5 New Living Translation 5 This is what the Lord says: “Cursed are those who put their trust in mere humans, who rely on human strength and turn their hearts away from the Lord.
@@JohnSmith-uy7sv DO NOT IMPOSE YOUR BELIEVES ON THE REST! GET A FISH SANDWICH AND SIMMER DOWN YOUR FANATISM! YOU HAVE NO AUTHORITY ON CALLING THE SHOTS FOR THE ONE ABOVE YOU! GOODBYE!
The Gunny was at a Glock days appearance in Denver. I was gonna take a couple hours off of my job to get his autograph but was involved in a really bad crash on the way to work. It was one of my biggest “Get back on my feet” bucket list items to get to meet the Gunny. My buddies got me an autograph that said “Sorry I missed you, next time. Simper Fi” . I’m finally getting close to walking on my own again and it sucks so bad that I’ll never get to shake his hand. Thank you for the inspiration Gunny. Semper Fi...
Ephesians 2:8-9 8 For by God's grace are we saved through faith; not by works, (or being a firefighter or law enforcement or a hero or a marine or a veteran or actor or puppeteer or News reporter/anchor or a soul singer or killed by a terrorist or a sports hero or a fashion designer or a rock star or body builder or a writer or cooking show host or walk into a room and lite up a room with their smile or a pioneer or a super pop star or bounty hunter or race car driver or football coach or country music singer or basketball star or being modest or a Disney star actor or game show host or making people laugh or making people happy or a war hero or dying for your country or never killing anyone) 9 it is the free gift of God, not that anyone can boast of their salvation." Eternity will not be about any of us or what we have done. It will all be about Jesus Christ who died on a cross to save us from our sins. We all deserve hell and then the Lake of Fire that burns with sulphur and fire on Judgement day.
Jeremiah 17:5 New Living Translation 5 This is what the Lord says: “Cursed are those who put their trust in mere humans, who rely on human strength and turn their hearts away from the Lord.
gunny isn't a nick name it's a title, (it is short for Gunnery Sergeant which is his rank awarded to him by the president) so no need for the quotations :) cheers
If his movie, "Full Metal Jacket" aired BEFORE "Top Gun", I would've been a Marine!!!!! Gunny!!! From an aging Special Warfare sailor, this salute's for you!!!! Oh, and, SEMPER FI,,Marine!!!! OOH-RAH, Gunny!!!!
When I got to Vietnam, a 19 year old, straight out of the Southern West Virginia hills a Staff Sergeant ( I will not use his name because I have not asked permission to use it) took me under his wing. During in country training (30 days) he gave me instruction on how to stay alive and do my job as a Special Actions troop. This was a sniper-ambush unit and we would go out, search for enemy units and kill as many as we could or stay quite and call in artillery or airstrikes on them. We had many hand to hand actions. This Staff Sergeant was my team leader for several months. His leadership, his dedication, to the mission and love for his men brought us through some really tough times. His example inspired bravery in his men, including me, even when we were scared to death. He lead from the front and never, never asked us to do anything that he would not do himself. We are friends and brothers to this day. I have to be honest, when I was in combat in Vietnam, I did not fight for Mom, Apple Pie and the Flag, although that was the reason for my visit to Vietnam, I was fighting for my fellow team members. I did not want to let them down, I was afraid not to do my best for fear it would cost them their lives. It was not about me it was about them. This is the love my Staff Sergeant instilled in all of us. His strength of charter, his bravery, leadership, and outstanding knowledge, and skill got most of us through Vietnam with our lives. He is a true American hero.
CN - That is truly a moving and amazing story. My Uncle (Mom's Brother) served in Vietnam and has said almost nothing of his time there. (in my presence) No one except those who were there can or will understand what you went through. I can only say, God Bless You and Yours, and THANK YOU for Your service and sacrifice.
War of any kind is not fully understood unless you participated.Only then, would one understand the brotherhood and the love for each other,it is truly a incredible experience.
Gunny is right. Non military folks just assume we are cared for. And us veterans we look out for our fellow veteran because those are our brothers and sisters. A unique family
Our biggest issue is its out there, but no one is helping understand how to utilize our resources. Then they make the paperwork so difficult you eventually just give up. It takes a veteran working in the system to help a Veteran.
fyi im non military but i do start fundraisers on facebook every year on my birthday to raise money for the wounded Warrior Project so please dont imply that all non military folks dont care because military folks like you if you even served make it harder for people like me to care
That's not what Gunny was saying, he was meaning nonmilitary people would think the Government would help these men and women , our Government is the same. Thing's that should be in place to assist them like Veteran's Affairs have funding cut and offices closed. Like Travis Frinzell don't assume just because one never served they don't understand, I have seen and heard military member's cut other's down and insinuate they were weak because they have PTSD. Civilian's do more for Veteran's then most give them credit for, most donate their time, money and anything else they can. The thing is most don't see it because their not glory seeker's. The only one in the State's who truly doesn't understand or care for Veteran's is the Orange freak running your Country, maybe he should start caring for the people of the US. I am pretty sure the $73 million border wall being constructed along a 20-mile stretch of the U.S.-Mexico border near Santa Teresa, N.M could be used to help Vet's better.
@@travisfrinzell284 Same here but likewise over here in the UK, respect the US though :) The reality is can't ever serve and probably wouldn't there either because of my ill health, but doesnt mean I can't respect it, past members of my family have, even my grandfather did. Pisses me off actually the way people don't care about exservice men etc, one person was charged for pissing on a cenotaph I'd never do that and would be appalled! Keep it up, great name btw take care :)
Gunny, a man like you taught me how to stay alive in Vietnam. We are still great friends to this day, 52 years later. America needed and still needs men like you. We miss you Gunny but you will live on in our hearts.
He grew up here in Washington ... Something in the fresh food, water and air up here ... Semper Fi brother Marine ... Hold the fort till the rest of us get there ... As for the thumbs downers, go play on the freeway ...
I didn't dislike the video, but: "go play in a freeway?" For what? Because they didn't like the video, you fascist? Every man is entitled to his own opinion -- isn't that what we supposedly fight/fought for? Go move to North Korea or China if you're that blindly devoted to something or someone.
@@billytk1225 I've done more for this country than you ever thought about doing. I like the fallacious presupposition about: "Yes Men" as thee only people who have ever done something for their country. It clearly illustrates their intolerable degree of repugnant stupidity. I'm a third generation 'Army Brat' and I can assure you: serving them WASN'T serving my country. I've done far more for my country by my own measure of discernment than I ever did catering to a tyrant's demands. Go back to doing nothing, and NEVER respond to me, you waste of space.
@@judahsoremy9857 You fought for something? So you enlisted and served in the military right? What war are you a Veteran of? What branch of service were you in? When did you serve and with what unit? What was your MOS? Were you just using the word "we" to try and incorporate yourself into the group of those that actually did and do fight for your rights and freedoms, so you can sit here and blather nonsense to your heart's content? I really hope you served....
@@secludedmisanthrope6388You brainwashed dupe... You uneducated, incompetent idiot you. What war did I fight in? The one that's been going on since the dawn of time. The war against men. The war against our civil liberties. The war against the indoctrination of our children. The war against homelessness. The war against the church. The war against property owners. The war against gun owners. The war against civil forfeiture... You want more? I proudly serve in the army of God's people--THAT'S what army I serve/served in! Only an absolute moron thinks that being a bootlicker is serving their country. I'll never be a "Yes Man," I'll never serve murderers or do someone else's dirty work, to line their blood-soaked pockets!
Jeremiah 17:5 New Living Translation 5 This is what the Lord says: “Cursed are those who put their trust in mere humans, who rely on human strength and turn their hearts away from the Lord.
It's hard to believe it's been 2 years since we lost the Gunny. He was a huge inspiration to a lot of people, myself included, and he is sorely missed.
Jeremiah 17:5 New Living Translation 5 This is what the Lord says: “Cursed are those who put their trust in mere humans, who rely on human strength and turn their hearts away from the Lord.
When was he a hero? All he was in life was d DI. Never fought, just made money in films. A paper tiger. LOL. Another strutting, posing John Wayne type. NOT a warrior.
edgar helbling He served 14 months in Vietnam from 1968-1969. He was awarded 9 medals during his service; 6 of which he received from his time in Vietnam. Most people consider these honors received and time spent in a combat zone heroic.
Christy Dolan www.americanwarlibrary.com/display/usmc.htm Not just for getting shot at bud. Go check out the criteria. He’s done more than you have I’m sure.
I had nightmares as a kid after watching Gunny on 'Full Metal Jacket'. In my country, we are conscripted at 18. I couldn't sleep for weeks prior to enlistment, I was so afraid I would get a drill instructor like Gunny and he would give us hell like how he did on FMJ. He's a legend indeed. 😎
Maybe some don't know, but R. Lee Ermey was not going to be in Full Metal Jacket, originally. He was there to teach the actor that was going to be in the movie, as the Drill Sergeant, how to do it. They ended up putting R. Lee Ermey in the movie, because no one could do it like him. RIP, Sir!
I'll MI$ miss miss what he has done for this Country like All of my Family but it seems Dangerous for the Military to be involved with the Govt. To enforce the Law. Close to Dictatorship..
Romans 6:23 New Living Translation 23 For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord. He died, therefore he was a sinner like you and me deserving of hell if you were born on this planet.
My parents lived next door to his parents in Montesano WA about 8 years ago or so. His Dad would come over and visit sometimes. One Christmas I came to visit my parents and I noticed a very large RV parked on the street next door and turned out to be The Gunny's. His Dad came over and asked if I would like to meet him and of course I was excited to. I got to spend a couple hours with him chatting on the couch. His wife was shy and stayed upstairs while we were there but the Gunny was such a nice man. He talked almost the entire time and was nothing but kind, respectful and just a regular guy.
I am a retired US Marine, and I sepent 6 1/2 years as a Staff Sergeant before I was promoted to a Gunnery Sergeant. I enlisted into Corps only 3 before he did. I retired in 1985. I was not presented with an "Honorary" promotion to Gunny. I would like to see a movie on the Montfort Point Marines and SgtMaj Huff.
Ill never forget the time on mail call when he answered a question, and Im originally from a small town. He said "I got a question from Derrick in Negley, Ohio..... wherever the Hell that is"
I am a 15 year Army vet. I don't cry, I don't whine. But this tribute had me actually choked up. Thank you guys for being there and taking care of our vets.
No mention of him being the only Marine to be given a promotion after leaving the Corps. He was only a E-6, then made an official E-7 after his service
Maybe cause others have been honorary given a rank title & some without ever actually serving? Jim Nabors, for one, earned two titles, that of Lance Corporal & later Corporal, the first one came from the Commandant of the Marine Corps James L. Jones, who also awarded Gunny his rank title. I served under CMC Jones, he had been my Battalion Commander with 3d Battalion, 9th Marines, he later served under President Obama's administration. Semper Fi Gunny, rest in peace, Top, USMC, Retired
But did he know Jesus Christ as his personal Lord and Savior? You can't earn or rank your way into heaven. Ephesians 2:8-9 8 For by God's grace are we saved through faith; not by works, (or being a firefighter or law enforcement or a hero or a marine or a veteran or actor or puppeteer or News reporter/anchor or a soul singer or killed by a terrorist or a sports hero or a fashion designer or a rock star or body builder or a writer or cooking show host or walk into a room and lite up a room with their smile or a pioneer or a super pop star or bounty hunter or race car driver or football coach or country music singer or basketball star or being modest or a Disney star actor or game show host or making people laugh or making people happy or a war hero or dying for your country or never killing anyone) 9 it is the free gift of God, not that anyone can boast of their salvation." Eternity will not be about any of us or what we have done. It will all be about Jesus Christ who died on a cross to save us from our sins. We all deserve hell and then the Lake of Fire that burns with sulphur and fire on Judgement day.
@@JohnSmith-uy7sv That is the single most important decision a man can make, that is to ask Jesus into your heart. Without Jesus there is no heaven, only separation from God for eternity. I hope that R. Lee Ermey had a personal relationship with Jesus before he died. None of us deserves heaven, we deserve hell, however Jesus took care of that on the cross, then his last words: It Is Finished" meant the task he came for was completed. Now it is up to each of us to ask Him to live in us and change us to what he wants us to be. Thank God I can say I did that at 23 and still going at 64. I am not perfect as is everyone, none of us will go to heaven except through Jesus Christ!!!!!
I had the honor of meeting the Gunny at Shot Show one year. The line took forever. Turns out it was because he didn’t rush anyone. He talked like an old friend. I’ll never forget getting to shake his hand and talk for a bit with such a great human being.
I just came across this tribute to Gunny, To my surprise, at 7:37 into the video there is the photo of me presenting Gunny with the Our Nation's Flag. This happened on top of the Al Faw Palace in (Victory Base) Iraq in 08. Everything you have heard about this man and his character is true. A true patriot, amazing and incredible man.
@@jeffsanders663 He certainly was gracious, I had an opportunity to spend 3 days with him. Most "Stars would want to stay are require to stay in the DVQ (Distinguished Visitors Quarters). Gunny, turned this down, He and his crew wanted to sleep with the Troops in the Open Squad Bay. He would talk with every Soldier, Sailor, Marine, and Airmen. I was given many photos of his trip. But it was an honor for us to meet an man of Charter and Honor. I also thank his family for sharing his time with us.
@James Reilly it's actually "If the Army and the Navy Ever look on Heaven's scenes, They will find the streets are guarded By United States Marines" I'm sure Gunny would be the first to point that out to you.
@Neil Ouellette I always joked with my buddies whenever that part of the Hymn was sung, that after the countless hours standing guard duty in all kinds of conditions, I sure hope God has something better for us to do in eternity that stand guard duty while the rest of the people get to party and enjoy eternal life lol.
OOOh Raaah I had the pleasure of meeting and shaking his hand one Hell of a MAN I was Army but I'll take off my hat to Gunny. R. I . P. Until we hear the bugle call again.
I was at Ft Huachucha in 2012 for an electronic warfare course prior to deployment. We were treated to some inspirational words that the Gunny recorded for Task Force Paladin. There were problems with people not understanding the Counter IED systems and jammers and refusing to turn them in in theater. "The Gear works, trust it. But it won't work if you people don't turn the fucking things on!" R.I.P. Gunny
"Gunny" was a true human being of love, caring and generosity. His undivided attention to veterans and their families is a symbol of our Marine Corps back in the day! I served in the Marines during the Vietnam Era and "Gunny" Hoover in my unit, MABS-26, had the same qualities as "Gunny." I miss them two immensely! Semper Fi to all...
A lot of people don’t know that he starred in appocolypes now as a scout chopper pilot lol that’s one of my favorite movies mail call was one of my favorites too he was a good man !!
I loved the Gunny! And so did my dad, who retired from the US Army in 1975 at the same rank as Gunny but in the Army its called Sergeant First Class. Dad also was a Drill Instructor, or Drill Sergeant as they are called in the Army, preparing young soldiers for survival in Vietnam and going there himself with them. My dad, Sgt. 1st Class Robert E Burch loved the Gunnys DI "role" as he was the real deal and he related to him. But he enjoyed all of his shows as well as did I. I was saddened by The Gunny's passing earlier this year. My dad passed in 2008 and watching the Gunny always made me smile and think of dad. Especially when I'd hear the Gunny use the phrase " theres no way in my my military mind" how he did, when I heard that phrase as a kid, It was never a good thing, it meant I screwed up. I sure miss hearing it now though and there is no way in my military mind I will ever forget Dad or Gunny R. Lee Ermey! I know the streets of Heaven are more secure with them both there, but my world was a neyter place with them both right here. Semper Fi Gunny, RIP! You were a great man and human!!!
@@jaydouglas8845 Thanks, I had not known that, I was looking into the rank of Gunny Sergeant, my dad held the same rank in the Army where its called Sgt 1st Class, and found a link to notable gunny sgts and it stated that the gunny was honorably promoted after his retirement. Thats unusual!
What civilians don't understand, NEVER will understand is that the military becomes as big a part of you as you become a part of the military. When reenlistment time comes you don't ask yourself if you want to re-up; you just do it. Before I knew it, it was time to retire. G-d bless RLE, and our entire military.
Great guy, father, husband and MARINE
22 year Army vet here. We are a band of brothers
R. Lee Ermey was a true American patriot. God bless his soul.
DOUBLE HAND SALUTE to the GREAT GUNNERY SERGEANT!!!
Once a Marine,
Always a Marine. Definition of, “Semper Fi!”
He's not dead...Marines are not allowed to die!!! He's watching over his family and fellow Marines! Semper Fi Gunny! RIP
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Roger THAT! 😊
He’s on guard waiting for us❤.
@@sethputnamsghostiPads 🎉
my. brother is officer when the first gulf war then he got he started a new job and then work at gsa
In. Logistics
Born during WWII
Became a soldier
Still is a soldier
Always is a soldier
R.I.P. to a brother from another mother. Rick Rescorla. KIA World Trade Center.
We're marines not soldiers
I appreciate what you are saying but believe me, Gunny would be the first to correct you.
He became a Marine and he is and will always be a Marine.
Marines are not soldiers, they are MARINES.
A lot of people believe that R. Lee Ermey was an actual Gunnery Sergeant (E-7) while he was in the United States Marine Corps. Actually, R. Lee Ermey highest rank received was as a Staff Sergeant (E-6). Many people will object to this until they read his biography. The Gunnery Sergeant rank is an honorary rank he received by the United States Marine Corps.
The Gunny is my favorite actor RIP Gunny❤
I grew up watching mail call with R Lee Ermy. Like if y'all agree.
Agree that you grew up watching Mail Call?
Same. That’s a show I truly miss.
I miss watching Mail Call. I kinda had wished that I knew him growing up and wishing he was my grandpa.
oooooOOO FUCK YES, I LOVE MAIL CALL !!!
I watched lock an load as kid
A few years back, I learned that a good friend of mine (and a veteran) was diagnosed with bone cancer. I contacted a representative of Mr. Ermey asking (partially in vain) if Gunny could record a motivational message for my friend. To my great surprise and pleasure, a few days later i got a personalised recording from Gunny directed towards my friend; providing a great deal of inspiration. Those few words served to inspire my friend through some tough times. Gunny did not have to take his time to do such a thing, but he did so without hesitation. That is the sign of a great man. RIP Gunny and you will be missed. What a nice and generous guy.
Not very often do you get the pleasure of reading on the internet, a substantive and heart warming story such as yours , Ron. That was beautifully written and so powerful that I got a lump in my throat and my eyes welled up. Thanks so much for allowing us into a wonderful part in your life. All of you are quite special and fit in the best category of humanity.
I see a man of culture, a classic,i respect that
Can you post it?
Dammit Ron you sent ninjas to cut my onions.
@@shitboxoffroad Id love to hear it.
They played Full Metal Jacket during my bus ride to Marine Corps boot camp in 2007! Not only that...but during my time in service aboard Camp Pendleton, CA, I walked into the commissary and randomly met and spoke with The Marine icon himself. An awesome conversation was had between us. That day I met an amazing man and Marine, leaving with a personalized, signed poster from the man himself. RIP Gunny. Semper Fi!
"Marines don't die. They just go to hell and regroup!"
Roger that.
Marines have already been to hell ... and marines dont die ... they take post at the pearly gates ...
and then on judgement day... death and hell and everything in it will be thrown alive into the lake of fire that burns with sulfur and fire. Last 2 chapters of Revelations reveals it all. If satan and his followers don't want to go there..then why would a human want to swim in sulfur and fire for eternity while being eaten on the inside with worms? Such bizarre comments.
@@gabrielmcollazo6675 Your a fool. why would a human be able to conquer spiritual demons. He was flesh and blood, but no he is a spirt and no match for satan and his demons. Jeremiah 17:5 New Living Translation
5 This is what the Lord says:
“Cursed are those who put their trust in mere humans,
who rely on human strength and turn their hearts away from the Lord.
@@JohnSmith-uy7sv DO NOT IMPOSE YOUR BELIEVES ON THE REST! GET A FISH SANDWICH AND SIMMER DOWN YOUR FANATISM! YOU HAVE NO AUTHORITY ON CALLING THE SHOTS FOR THE ONE ABOVE YOU! GOODBYE!
Excellent Tribute to an amazing man. Thank for the memories Gunny, RIP. Semper Fi. 🙏🙏🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
There are only two times I've ever cried uncontrollably: 9/11 and the day that The Gunny left us. God bless you Gunny. Semper Fi 🇺🇸🇺🇸
He was the father I never had. RIP 'Gunny'
The Gunny was at a Glock days appearance in Denver. I was gonna take a couple hours off of my job to get his autograph but was involved in a really bad crash on the way to work. It was one of my biggest “Get back on my feet” bucket list items to get to meet the Gunny. My buddies got me an autograph that said “Sorry I missed you, next time. Simper Fi” . I’m finally getting close to walking on my own again and it sucks so bad that I’ll never get to shake his hand. Thank you for the inspiration Gunny. Semper Fi...
R. Lee Ermey truly missed. RIP GUNNY
R Lee.Ermey and his brother look so much alike 😁😁😁
Rest easy Gunny... Semper Fi!
Semper Fi USMC..out in 73" A Marines...Marine!
"We must not grieve for the loss of such men, but thank God that such men lived!"- Gen. George S. Patton
john Mullholand Amen.
He also said “ Next to War all other Human endeavors pale in comparison !”
Ephesians 2:8-9
8 For by God's grace are we saved through faith; not by works, (or being a firefighter or law enforcement or a hero or a marine or a veteran or actor or puppeteer or News reporter/anchor or a soul singer or killed by a terrorist or a sports hero or a fashion designer or a rock star or body builder or a writer or cooking show host or walk into a room and lite up a room with their smile or a pioneer or a super pop star or bounty hunter or race car driver or football coach or country music singer or basketball star or being modest or a Disney star actor or game show host or making people laugh or making people happy or a war hero or dying for your country or never killing anyone) 9 it is the free gift of God, not that anyone can boast of their salvation." Eternity will not be about any of us or what we have done. It will all be about Jesus Christ who died on a cross to save us from our sins. We all deserve hell and then the Lake of Fire that burns with sulphur and fire on Judgement day.
Jeremiah 17:5 New Living Translation
5 This is what the Lord says:
“Cursed are those who put their trust in mere humans,
who rely on human strength and turn their hearts away from the Lord.
May "Gunny" rest in peace. They don't often make 'em like that anymore.
gunny isn't a nick name it's a title, (it is short for Gunnery Sergeant which is his rank awarded to him by the president) so no need for the quotations :) cheers
@charles hedberg - wouldn't that be something to see?
Good man, Good MARINE. GOD loves Marines.
HOOOOO AAAH!!!
"Gunny" will not be resting even in heaven he'll be training marines night and day from angels.... Marines for God.
Semper Fidelis Brother 🇺🇸 R.I.P 🙏
If his movie, "Full Metal Jacket" aired BEFORE "Top Gun", I would've been a Marine!!!!! Gunny!!! From an aging Special Warfare sailor, this salute's for you!!!! Oh, and, SEMPER FI,,Marine!!!! OOH-RAH, Gunny!!!!
When I got to Vietnam, a 19 year old, straight out of the Southern West Virginia hills a Staff Sergeant ( I will not use his name because I have not asked permission to use it) took me under his wing. During in country training (30 days) he gave me instruction on how to stay alive and do my job as a Special Actions troop. This was a sniper-ambush unit and we would go out, search for enemy units and kill as many as we could or stay quite and call in artillery or airstrikes on them. We had many hand to hand actions. This Staff Sergeant was my team leader for several months. His leadership, his dedication, to the mission and love for his men brought us through some really tough times. His example inspired bravery in his men, including me, even when we were scared to death. He lead from the front and never, never asked us to do anything that he would not do himself. We are friends and brothers to this day. I have to be honest, when I was in combat in Vietnam, I did not fight for Mom, Apple Pie and the Flag, although that was the reason for my visit to Vietnam, I was fighting for my fellow team members. I did not want to let them down, I was afraid not to do my best for fear it would cost them their lives. It was not about me it was about them. This is the love my Staff Sergeant instilled in all of us. His strength of charter, his bravery, leadership, and outstanding knowledge, and skill got most of us through Vietnam with our lives. He is a true American hero.
Thank you for sharing and for your service,I salute you.
Charlie NineRVN thank you of your service
Thank you all for your service! I love my country, but men like you, have made it this much better. Thank you!
CN - That is truly a moving and amazing story. My Uncle (Mom's Brother) served in Vietnam and has said almost nothing of his time there. (in my presence) No one except those who were there can or will understand what you went through. I can only say, God Bless You and Yours, and THANK YOU for Your service and sacrifice.
War of any kind is not fully understood unless you participated.Only then, would one understand the brotherhood and the love for each other,it is truly a incredible experience.
Gunny is right. Non military folks just assume we are cared for. And us veterans we look out for our fellow veteran because those are our brothers and sisters. A unique family
Our biggest issue is its out there, but no one is helping understand how to utilize our resources. Then they make the paperwork so difficult you eventually just give up. It takes a veteran working in the system to help a Veteran.
wakcedout funny i dont make assumptions about anyone i dont know
fyi im non military but i do start fundraisers on facebook every year on my birthday to raise money for the wounded Warrior Project so please dont imply that all non military folks dont care because military folks like you if you even served make it harder for people like me to care
That's not what Gunny was saying, he was meaning nonmilitary people would think the Government would help these men and women , our Government is the same. Thing's that should be in place to assist them like Veteran's Affairs have funding cut and offices closed.
Like Travis Frinzell don't assume just because one never served they don't understand, I have seen and heard military member's cut other's down and insinuate they were weak because they have PTSD.
Civilian's do more for Veteran's then most give them credit for, most donate their time, money and anything else they can. The thing is most don't see it because their not glory seeker's.
The only one in the State's who truly doesn't understand or care for Veteran's is the Orange freak running your Country, maybe he should start caring for the people of the US. I am pretty sure the $73 million border wall being constructed along a 20-mile stretch of the U.S.-Mexico border near Santa Teresa, N.M could be used to help Vet's better.
@@travisfrinzell284 Same here but likewise over here in the UK, respect the US though :)
The reality is can't ever serve and probably wouldn't there either because of my ill health, but doesnt mean I can't respect it, past members of my family have, even my grandfather did. Pisses me off actually the way people don't care about exservice men etc, one person was charged for pissing on a cenotaph I'd never do that and would be appalled!
Keep it up, great name btw take care :)
Marine's never die, they're just redeployed 😏
Thank you, Gunnery Sargent R. Lee Ermey.
For everything.
Loved his movies n programs. RIP Gunny.
Gunny, a man like you taught me how to stay alive in Vietnam. We are still great friends to this day, 52 years later. America needed and still needs men like you. We miss you Gunny but you will live on in our hearts.
This old Marine would follow the Gunny into any battle 👍👍👍😉🇺🇸
He grew up here in Washington ... Something in the fresh food, water and air up here ... Semper Fi brother Marine ... Hold the fort till the rest of us get there ... As for the thumbs downers, go play on the freeway ...
Rid us of Antifa, before it spreads.
Masks are a target.
I didn't dislike the video, but: "go play in a freeway?" For what? Because they didn't like the video, you fascist?
Every man is entitled to his own opinion -- isn't that what we supposedly fight/fought for? Go move to North Korea or China if you're that blindly devoted to something or someone.
@@billytk1225 I've done more for this country than you ever thought about doing.
I like the fallacious presupposition about: "Yes Men" as thee only people who have ever done something for their country. It clearly illustrates their intolerable degree of repugnant stupidity. I'm a third generation 'Army Brat' and I can assure you: serving them WASN'T serving my country. I've done far more for my country by my own measure of discernment than I ever did catering to a tyrant's demands.
Go back to doing nothing, and NEVER respond to me, you waste of space.
@@judahsoremy9857 You fought for something? So you enlisted and served in the military right? What war are you a Veteran of? What branch of service were you in? When did you serve and with what unit? What was your MOS? Were you just using the word "we" to try and incorporate yourself into the group of those that actually did and do fight for your rights and freedoms, so you can sit here and blather nonsense to your heart's content? I really hope you served....
@@secludedmisanthrope6388You brainwashed dupe... You uneducated, incompetent idiot you.
What war did I fight in? The one that's been going on since the dawn of time. The war against men. The war against our civil liberties. The war against the indoctrination of our children. The war against homelessness. The war against the church. The war against property owners. The war against gun owners. The war against civil forfeiture... You want more?
I proudly serve in the army of God's people--THAT'S what army I serve/served in!
Only an absolute moron thinks that being a bootlicker is serving their country. I'll never be a "Yes Man," I'll never serve murderers or do someone else's dirty work, to line their blood-soaked pockets!
A stint in the military turned an untold number of young lives around.
Thank you for your service, Marine
A MARINE till the end! SEMPER FI.
I so admire this man. He was one of those 'Bigger Than Life' characters.
Tough as nails, but a heart of gold....R.I.P. Gunny!
This is one of the famous people I will actually miss deeply.
This man was a Devil Dog even before he knew he was one.
CarbonGlassMan - Anti-Hero hero.
@jeff lee He's not a baby killer you idiot.
@jeff lee that's bullshit and you'd have to be stupid to believe such an idiotic thing.
@jeff lee That's a lie being told by a moron.
He was a great actor, a great Marine, a great supporter of our brave Veteran's, and most of all, a great Man !
Jeremiah 17:5 New Living Translation
5 This is what the Lord says:
“Cursed are those who put their trust in mere humans,
who rely on human strength and turn their hearts away from the Lord.
@@JohnSmith-uy7sv 3:02 his brother looks like he could be his twin!
@@JohnSmith-uy7sv As he would say get some.
@@RussellBond-b3z some what? Why would I have listened to him? he was no one.
as a former marine meeting the gunny was the highlight of my military journey, RIP Gunny GET SOME
You're never a Former marine ! ONCE A MARINE ALWAYS A MARINE 💪👊! OOORAH !!! CARRY ON !👍
as a former marine, I wish I could have been there with you to me Gunny. You are so very lucky to have met him in person.
RIP Guns!!!!
Col Tom Cook USMC (Ret) ‘62-‘2002
How did you meet him?
@@peacefulwarrior4078 I call myself a Former Marine 😂
What a humble man!!! RIP soldier
Rip sir Gone not forgotten Thanks 4 yr service
Rest in peace Gunny. We'll miss you.
RIP Gunny!!!
As a parent with both my boys in the Marine Corp .. I am honored by this man and what he did..
The MAN! 100% Gunny! He walked it like talked it!
😊
A True American...RIP...Sir.
It's hard to believe it's been 2 years since we lost the Gunny. He was a huge inspiration to a lot of people, myself included, and he is sorely missed.
Amen, Brother. I'm Wanting To Join The Marines And Gunny Takes The Spotlight For Insparation.
Yea its hard
But, we're glad that men, such as him, have, and DO exist.
@@mac5894 3:02 his brother looks like he could be his twin!
R.I.P. Gunny!!!🇺🇸 SEMPER FI....OOORAH!!!!😇
Cirhs
OORAH!
OORAH!
Did y'all know that "ooorah" comes from the immatation of a Bulldog barking?
He was the grandfather that everybody wants to have.
He will be sadly missed
RIP Gunny 😔
Yes, he was. I will miss him dearly.
My son went to school with Betty and her x husband Eli. The daughter is beautiful ❤. Loved ermy
All respect to you great man USMC 74 -80 Thank you for your service
that one dislike was the Navy Recruiter
ROFL!!! C'MON....AT LEAST WE PROVIDE YOU INTEL SUPPORT & "TAXI" SERVICE....LOL
@@abrahamgustavoguitiperez-m2937 pffft! you know you get all of that from the Air Force and make like it's your own.
lol, weren't the Marines borne of the Navy?
Yup, we were. But you may note that our anchor is "fouled." That means we are not Able Bodied Seamen, but soldiers of the sea.
You forget about corpsman like myself who are out there with you and take care of you Marines.
The world is a poorer place without him.
Jeremiah 17:5 New Living Translation
5 This is what the Lord says:
“Cursed are those who put their trust in mere humans,
who rely on human strength and turn their hearts away from the Lord.
And America has shed a tear for one of its best heroes and icons is gone.
When was he a hero? All he was in life was d DI. Never fought, just made money in films. A paper tiger. LOL. Another strutting, posing John Wayne type. NOT a warrior.
edgar helbling bruh
edgar helbling He served 14 months in Vietnam from 1968-1969. He was awarded 9 medals during his service; 6 of which he received from his time in Vietnam. Most people consider these honors received and time spent in a combat zone heroic.
Christy Dolan www.americanwarlibrary.com/display/usmc.htm
Not just for getting shot at bud. Go check out the criteria. He’s done more than you have I’m sure.
Christy Dolan -ANOTHER TROLL!
Gunny, we miss you Sir
Rip Ganny
I had nightmares as a kid after watching Gunny on 'Full Metal Jacket'. In my country, we are conscripted at 18. I couldn't sleep for weeks prior to enlistment, I was so afraid I would get a drill instructor like Gunny and he would give us hell like how he did on FMJ. He's a legend indeed. 😎
It's sad but true that our government doesn't take care of our veterans like they should.i will remember you always Gunny.
It's not sad, it's a disgrace.
the marine corps went sissy it aint the corp iwas in needs to go back to the old days before they disband it
Gunny was such a special person , he made the World a better place .... I love ❤️ the guy for his service..... RIP 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
R Lee ERMY…..Best of the Best…..
The Gunny is 5 star. Then and always. Continue Mission Gunny!
A true American hero that looked out for other true American Heroes
R. Lee Ermey was the reason i joined the UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS... I LOVED IT AND MISS IT
May the stars and stripes fly over you, god bless you
Love an respect to this man, Gunny
Gunny Thank You and you will be missed by all!!
He's welcoming home all veterans. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Maybe some don't know, but R. Lee Ermey was not going to be in Full Metal Jacket, originally. He was there to teach the actor that was going to be in the movie, as the Drill Sergeant, how to do it. They ended up putting R. Lee Ermey in the movie, because no one could do it like him. RIP, Sir!
Yes !!! Sr!!!!
That is very true, he was hired as a consultant.
R. Lee Ermey was a good man. R.I.P Gunny we miss you.
I'll MI$ miss miss what he has done for this Country like All of my Family but it seems Dangerous for the Military to be involved with the Govt. To enforce the Law. Close to Dictatorship..
Romans 6:23 New Living Translation
23 For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord.
He died, therefore he was a sinner like you and me deserving of hell if you were born on this planet.
My parents lived next door to his parents in Montesano WA about 8 years ago or so. His Dad would come over and visit sometimes. One Christmas I came to visit my parents and I noticed a very large RV parked on the street next door and turned out to be The Gunny's. His Dad came over and asked if I would like to meet him and of course I was excited to. I got to spend a couple hours with him chatting on the couch. His wife was shy and stayed upstairs while we were there but the Gunny was such a nice man. He talked almost the entire time and was nothing but kind, respectful and just a regular guy.
I am a retired US Marine, and I sepent 6 1/2 years as a Staff Sergeant before I was promoted to a Gunnery Sergeant. I enlisted into Corps only 3 before he did. I retired in 1985. I was not presented with an "Honorary" promotion to Gunny. I would like to see a movie on the Montfort Point Marines and SgtMaj Huff.
You just know Gunny is playing poker somewhere with Chesty Puller and shooting the breeze. Good Marines.~Semper Fidelis~
And Dan Daly's probably busting their balls all the while, maybe a bit envious that he never got to be in those motion picture films himself.
Cirhs
Amen! There's nothing Chesty and Gunny can't handle, whether it's leading the Marines or a good game of poker. Stay frosty!
Ill never forget the time on mail call when he answered a question, and Im originally from a small town. He said "I got a question from Derrick in Negley, Ohio..... wherever the Hell that is"
LOL
:-D
Outstanding
So funny when he would just stop the whole show to deliver some prime piece of snark!
Check out extra Salty Mail call Bloopers...uncut and the REAL gunny! Classic !
I am a 15 year Army vet. I don't cry, I don't whine. But this tribute had me actually choked up. Thank you guys for being there and taking care of our vets.
No mention of him being the only Marine to be given a promotion after leaving the Corps. He was only a E-6, then made an official E-7 after his service
Maybe cause others have been honorary given a rank title & some without ever actually serving? Jim Nabors, for one, earned two titles, that of Lance Corporal & later Corporal, the first one came from the Commandant of the Marine Corps James L. Jones, who also awarded Gunny his rank title. I served under CMC Jones, he had been my Battalion Commander with 3d Battalion, 9th Marines, he later served under President Obama's administration. Semper Fi Gunny, rest in peace, Top, USMC, Retired
But did he know Jesus Christ as his personal Lord and Savior? You can't earn or rank your way into heaven. Ephesians 2:8-9
8 For by God's grace are we saved through faith; not by works, (or being a firefighter or law enforcement or a hero or a marine or a veteran or actor or puppeteer or News reporter/anchor or a soul singer or killed by a terrorist or a sports hero or a fashion designer or a rock star or body builder or a writer or cooking show host or walk into a room and lite up a room with their smile or a pioneer or a super pop star or bounty hunter or race car driver or football coach or country music singer or basketball star or being modest or a Disney star actor or game show host or making people laugh or making people happy or a war hero or dying for your country or never killing anyone) 9 it is the free gift of God, not that anyone can boast of their salvation." Eternity will not be about any of us or what we have done. It will all be about Jesus Christ who died on a cross to save us from our sins. We all deserve hell and then the Lake of Fire that burns with sulphur and fire on Judgement day.
@@JohnSmith-uy7sv That is the single most important decision a man can make, that is to ask Jesus into your heart. Without Jesus there is no heaven, only separation from God for eternity. I hope that R. Lee Ermey had a personal relationship with Jesus before he died. None of us deserves heaven, we deserve hell, however Jesus took care of that on the cross, then his last words: It Is Finished" meant the task he came for was completed. Now it is up to each of us to ask Him to live in us and change us to what he wants us to be. Thank God I can say I did that at 23 and still going at 64. I am not perfect as is everyone, none of us will go to heaven except through Jesus Christ!!!!!
I Salute And Respect You Sir From Ex British Forces❤
Gunny was the real deal.
Yes he was
thank you Gunny, I'm Air Force, but we're brothers
Agreed, I am also Air Force, a PJ and I would come for his support anytime he called.
All who served are family. That's the attitude Gunny Ermey held, and it's the same for every honest veteran.
I had the honor of meeting the Gunny at Shot Show one year. The line took forever. Turns out it was because he didn’t rush anyone. He talked like an old friend. I’ll never forget getting to shake his hand and talk for a bit with such a great human being.
Still remembered and missed. Semper Fi.
We as Marines never die, we go to heaven to watch over the streets, or to hell to regroup and fight again!
I just came across this tribute to Gunny, To my surprise, at 7:37 into the video there is the photo of me presenting Gunny with the Our Nation's Flag. This happened on top of the Al Faw Palace in (Victory Base) Iraq in 08. Everything you have heard about this man and his character is true. A true patriot, amazing and incredible man.
With how much graciousness did he accept the Flag? I'd bet a lot.
Thanks for doing that!
@@jeffsanders663 He certainly was gracious, I had an opportunity to spend 3 days with him. Most "Stars would want to stay are require to stay in the DVQ (Distinguished Visitors Quarters). Gunny, turned this down, He and his crew wanted to sleep with the Troops in the Open Squad Bay. He would talk with every Soldier, Sailor, Marine, and Airmen. I was given many photos of his trip. But it was an honor for us to meet an man of Charter and Honor. I also thank his family for sharing his time with us.
Glenn Hopkins awesome!!!! What a trip that must have been for you!! Love it!
@@jeffsanders663 3:02 his brother looks like he could be his twin!
I think anyone who fought for the freedoms of others deserves a place to live.
The Gunny is on St. Peters crew guarding the Gates of Heaven. RIP Gunny!
@James Reilly it's actually "If the Army and the Navy
Ever look on Heaven's scenes,
They will find the streets are guarded
By United States Marines"
I'm sure Gunny would be the first to point that out to you.
@Neil Ouellette I always joked with my buddies whenever that part of the Hymn was sung, that after the countless hours standing guard duty in all kinds of conditions, I sure hope God has something better for us to do in eternity that stand guard duty while the rest of the people get to party and enjoy eternal life lol.
@@jeffburnham6611 Brother I laughed so hard at this. RIP Gunny, we will see you on the other side.
Awsome 👍
OOOh Raaah I had the pleasure of meeting and shaking his hand one Hell of a MAN I was Army but I'll take off my hat to Gunny. R. I . P. Until we hear the bugle call again.
A thousand salute to you Gunny. R.I.P. Sir.
R.I.P gunny thank you for your service 🇺🇲🇺🇸
He’s guarding the gates
He was the best damn Vietnam veteran rest in peace
“That will look good in my pasture”
Amen
Godspeed gunny!
🇺🇸
WE MISS YOU DEARLY, GUNNY!!! ENJOY YOUR REST, SIR.
I was at Ft Huachucha in 2012 for an electronic warfare course prior to deployment. We were treated to some inspirational words that the Gunny recorded for Task Force Paladin. There were problems with people not understanding the Counter IED systems and jammers and refusing to turn them in in theater.
"The Gear works, trust it. But it won't work if you people don't turn the fucking things on!"
R.I.P. Gunny
Not many celebrity passing have hurt, but this one really truly did hurt a lot
Love that he owned a true 70’s van with a mural on the side.
"Gunny" was a true human being of love, caring and generosity. His undivided attention to veterans and their families is a symbol of our Marine Corps back in the day! I served in the Marines during the Vietnam Era and "Gunny" Hoover in my unit, MABS-26, had the same qualities as "Gunny." I miss them two immensely! Semper Fi to all...
A lot of people don’t know that he starred in appocolypes now as a scout chopper pilot lol that’s one of my favorite movies mail call was one of my favorites too he was a good man !!
One of the nicest people who I ever met. Rest easy R Lee Ermey.
I loved the Gunny! And so did my dad, who retired from the US Army in 1975 at the same rank as Gunny but in the Army its called Sergeant First Class.
Dad also was a Drill Instructor, or Drill Sergeant as they are called in the Army, preparing young soldiers for survival in Vietnam and going there himself with them. My dad, Sgt. 1st Class Robert E Burch loved the Gunnys DI "role" as he was the real deal and he related to him. But he enjoyed all of his shows as well as did I.
I was saddened by The Gunny's passing earlier this year. My dad passed in 2008 and watching the Gunny always made me smile and think of dad. Especially when I'd hear the Gunny use the phrase " theres no way in my my military mind" how he did, when I heard that phrase as a kid, It was never a good thing, it meant I screwed up. I sure miss hearing it now though and there is no way in my military mind I will ever forget Dad or Gunny R. Lee Ermey! I know the streets of Heaven are more secure with them both there, but my world was a neyter place with them both right here.
Semper Fi Gunny, RIP! You were a great man and human!!!
@@jaydouglas8845 Thanks, I had not known that, I was looking into the rank of Gunny Sergeant, my dad held the same rank in the Army where its called Sgt 1st Class, and found a link to notable gunny sgts and it stated that the gunny was honorably promoted after his retirement. Thats unusual!
Semper Fi young man.....
RIP Gunny....You are missed.
So very missed!
What civilians don't understand, NEVER will understand is that the military becomes as big a part of you as you become a part of the military. When reenlistment time comes you don't ask yourself if you want to re-up; you just do it. Before I knew it, it was time to retire. G-d bless RLE, and our entire military.
Thank you for your service❤.
Rest easy gunny! We’ve got the watch from here! Semper Fi!
Lee has always been my hero!!!