It's a shame we live in a world now that so many people hate good men like gunny, he was a good man that stood for good things, I wish the whole country would honor him
It was dismayingly obvious to the Gunny that the communists have succeeded beyond their wildest dreams in co-opting the "Democrat" Party and what is absurdly called "Progressivism". They walk, talk, oppress, enslave and riot like communists. Because that's what they are in reality.
"But always remember this: Marines die. That's what we're here for. But the Marine Corps lives forever, and that means you live forever." - R. Lee Ermey.
@@dennisznaniecke490 since you like the democrats way of doing things why don't you spend a month in Venezuela. That's what's coming here if the democrats get their way.
R.I.P. Gunny. our family met him in early 2005, at the Cavalcade of customs in Cincinnati , he ended up staying almost 3 hours past his time to leave, missing his plane, taking his time with everyone & when his guys said several times it's time to leave sir, he said " I'm not leaving until everyone has seen me and got their pictures signed, these people paid good money and that's what they're going to get". We actually heard him say that!. we were dumbfounded, when I heard him say that and saw that it was genuine it really gave me a honest perspective on who the man was . he talked to us and our daughters and son and even came around the table picked up one of my daughters who was 2 years old at the time and took photographs with all of us and even allowed my buddy to take the time to shoot a small video. one of the most down-to-earth people I've ever met in my life, much respect with a tear in my eye. Rest in peace Sir
This is the CHARECTOR forged in fire and discipline It is more than the chalice of this earth can bare. More than life could co sign and ultimatly greater than an advisary threw out time..we stand today because of him.and many others like him Praise Jesus for his endless glory🕶🎁💛💌📞🏡
I've missed The Gunny up in heaven now that Ronald Lee Ermey's 7-decade career as U.S. Marine Gunnery Sergeant and veteran film and television character actor is over.
I met this MARINE in Iraq, he never had one bad word to say about any branch of the military. He was proud of all of us who were serving this nation. Much love, much respect for this true leader of many and of all Marines. SSG Hawkins, US Army (Ret)
I met him at a Walmart in Texas when he was a spokesman for SOG knives. He was an awesome human being. He spent as much time with each person as they wanted. He is still an inspiration to this now old WM
@@SergeantExtreme So you're blaming me for remembering something you already knew... or your using my positive comment to make an obviously negative statement that has no business in the universe. Either way, go away, I don't want you here
R. Lee Ermey, better known as "Gunny," was the most prolic gunner sergeant ever to make the transition from the Marines to motion picture and television character acting - and he'd done himself.
I enjoyed his TV show "Mail Call" on DIRECTV when I lived in my country. R.I.P. Sarge 😐 Regards from a venezuelan citizen who emigrated to Chile searching a better way of life.
Tyler Gardner he still his, he will live on in the hearts of the people he reached trough fmj and in the hearts of the soldiers and marines that chose this life because of growing up watching this.
That was my era of the Corps. I showed this movie to my wife and kids and told them, no shit, my drill instructors were like that. They were hard but equal to all in training them to be men, warriors, and dedicated to the Marine to your left and right. Why were they hard on us? They wanted us to kick ass, take names, and NOT die. Thank God for generations of hard ass drill instructors.
My dad was a Marine DI and taught me everything he knew before I joined the US Army. Right from the get-go off the bus at FT. Leonardwood MO. I stayed in trouble, as I could out fight, out shoot, out lob, and out run the DI's there. But, it did get me out of the "First Timers bunks" and into the Re-Uppers. After Boot, I joined the Engineers as a Demo expert (12B30). The reason I joined the US Army was due to my dad knowing the Corps had become a bunch of "whiny, ass-grabbing, pieces of sniveling snot" (my Dads words) and he told me "if you ever join the Marines, you'll never see the bullet coming from my Riffle!" After Operation Enduring Freedom, I returned to FT. Leonardwood to teach demolitions, and in 2018 I Medically retired due to a buck-toothed Private not listening to my instructions and detonating me.
I was in Platoon 282 in San Diego mid March to May 1966. Ermey was a DI there at that time but I never met him. I agree it's accurate except a couple things are twisted for artistic effect. My relatives didn't quite believe me that it was real. When we watched FMJ at the theatre I started laughing . No one could understand why. I even spotted that unlocked foot locker before Ermey and knew what was coming. Great performance
@@douglasturner6153 Platoon 275 MCRD San Diego March - May 1966, I had a nightmare after seeing FMG the first time. Dreamed I was back in Boot Camp. Rest in Peace R Lee Ermey & Semper Fi!
When i found out He died, I started to cry like seriously. When was rising sun in my neighborhood. I saluted and cried. Deep sorrow from Czech republic. R. Lee Ermey will be missed.😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢
Ermey's impact and importance to our contemporary culture is difficult to underestimate. In nearly two decades of war, Ermey's acting ability helped Americans who've not served understand those of us who do and who have. Ermey's contribution to America's understanding her military and to America's renewing its love and respect for the military will live on for decades to come.
Brings back fond memories of Parris Island. I remember lying in my bed with my rifle and thinking, "How many more weeks of this?" This video illustrates well the relationship a Marine has with his rifle.
Ahh. Basic training. I was at Fort Jackson, in 94. Not sure how but I could not avoid getting in trouble and dropped at least 5 times a day. I had good memories though. Would not do it again though.
He was a kind man, even in his roles, he trained them hard to help them survive in battle, a role he actually did for the USMC many many decades before. RIP Gunny.
He was promoted to Gunny because of his loyalty to the Marine Corp and the awesome light he showed upon that branch....Marines loved him back and promoted him...After that movie aired...
I saw a documentary on the making of "full metal jacket". Gunny was originally hired as a consultant, but the producer quickly realized he should be cast as the DI. Most of his lines were ad-libbed. When he gave a "demo", people were throwing stuff at him like food out of their lunches, and he didn't miss a beat.
Gunny Hartman reminds me of Gunnery Sergeant John Strapak who had served as a Drill Instructor prior to our acquaintance , may both Gunnys rest in peace.
DI R Lee Ermey is the type of man I needed throughout my life to set me on the straight path. Yes ,I was in the Army, but it was this kind of character that a fatherless young man like me needed. " So rest in peace sir. I look forward to seeing you on the other side."
Gettin Misty Man. Another, American hero that can not be replaced. Even though I was in the Army I felt like Gunny was the DI I never had. Thanks for the memories...
I did have a gunny like R. Lee, he was a six foot 2 inch Black E-7 Sargent that could drill with the best of them. He could run faster backwards than we could run forward, also a great cadence caller.
Hello from Sicily. Parris Island South Carolina 3Rd Battalion Summer 1965. Sleeping and running PT and marching to chow with that big old M-1 Garand. And when I look back many years I find it was not that bad after all. And everything I learned in Boot Camp saved my life many times over. And yes. I am refering to that place called Vietnam. And to our Fellow Marine, Gunnery Sergeant R. Lee Ermey. R.I.P. Gunny. Semper Fi and Oohrah. And one more thing. The Marine Corps was here long before we were and it will still be here long after we are gone.
M-1 Garand in BOOT CAMP, IN 1965?? I was in 1st Bn. in '65, we had M-14's, which we used to qualify with, we used M-1's at Camp Geiger, what's your story? Ermey was not in the infrantry, you do know that, don't you? He was a wing wiper, look it up. He did not do stuff that field marines did, HE WIPED WINGS.
@@boondocker7964 well if there were no wing wipers how would the pilots fly bud? Then how would the pilots come and save the infantry ass. Don't take away from the job man. Its a well oiled machine that needs every part working at it's finest and a machine can't work it's finest when you always throw a wrench in it
That quote. In the description about us Marines living forever through memory and sacrifice. I wathched when my father gave me full metal jacket on my 18th Birthday the day i joined the marine corps in 2007 and served in Afghanistan later in 2010. My father bought me that dvd. He's passed away as well. But when we were drinking the beer... My other present. My old man looked at me and said "you know that's true"
Bugged R LEE for years to be in LAFD's St. Pat's Parade. The planets finally aligned; RLE was on deck & I got him to ride around in a newly restored 1/2 track w/ quad 50 cals. He took pics with every fan; shook every hand; listened to every story ~ the man was a humble, solid individual & deserves all the praise given
I did not laugh, But I did cry. We all learned by the numbers and you taught us. You inspired generations to be the best damn human beings they could be. And gave us all something to aspire to. Rest well Gunnery Sgt. We'll see you soon.
Jesus, I miss this guy. I remember meeting him and his wife a few times, when they went for their morning walks on the weekend. He was a very humble man.
He was not the most physically imposing Drill Instructor but he was the Most Imposing Drill Instructor ! his voice ...his eyes ...his demeanor it conveyed a Man who was in charge ! I just loved him !
"And when he gets to Heaven, to St. Peter he will tell, One more soldier reporting sir. I've served my time in Hell." A great man and a great Patriot has been lost. RIP R. Lee Ermey, your barking orders to God's Army now. Goodnight Gunny and God Bless!
You hate your Drill Sargent. But by the time he's done with you. You love him, and you'll never forget him. "How much farther Drill Sargent?" they'd ask. "Just over that next hill." was always the reply. RIP Gunny, you are missed.
Hung out with Gunny several years back at a gun store while he was doing a Glock promotion. Spent some time talking about his movie role, his hobbies and life in general. He was a down to earth guy who will forever be missed. He created a legacy that will live on forever! RIP Gunny!!
My first contact with Gunny was watching The Boys in Company C. That is such a great movie - it is one of the few movies I've ever seen where it wasn't just a movie, it was real.
Gunny, we sure could use men like you during these troubling times Our Great Nation is going through right now. Those of us with honor, selfless service, and respect will win this fight. Until we regroup! Until there is Peace! HOOAH!!! 🇺🇸🦅💪🦅
After seeing this, It took me back in time to when I went to Boot Camp 07-1972, A place I often think of more and more often these day's! RIP.. Gunnery Sgt. Simper Fi..🙏🙏🙏
Isn’t it strange, I went there in mid eighties and I was like this is a big mistake. But there is no other time that I think back at that 11 weeks. The most important 11 weeks of my life.
don't call him Gunny, it was an honorary title given after retirement, he never earned it, the marines gave it to him for essentially being a hollywood mascot
@@mdogzino I like to define it as once you hit your 70's, you become officially a senior citizen. No disrespect to 70 year olds, that's just the way I see it.
RIP gunny, semper fi! A marine never dies he lives on through his brethren, thank you for your service sarge! Thank you for giving us the tools to survive!
Now that's a good review. The Gunny was one of those people who loved this UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. Maybe some one can someday put together some pieces of Videos of all his movies and some of the interviews for people to see and enjoy . RIP Lee.
Joe Needham He didn’t need permission to die. When Death came for him even he himself was sad to take such an amazing life. Safe Passage Gunny you will be missed. Semper Fidelis. 🇺🇸✝️❤️
reddevilparatrooper And Gunnery Sgt Hartman will be PT'ing them until they fucking die! And PT'ING them until their assholes are sucking buttermilk! RIP R.Lee Ermey, there will never be another one like you.
RIP Gunny, you are truly missed. He came to Kuwait after our mission in Iraq in 2003 to motivate the troops. He was awesome! Glad I got to see him in person. A true American. Semper Fi Gunny!
I listened to an interview with him on the Lars Larson show a couple of years ago. He was truly a dynamic man. He grew up in a big family somewhere in the breadbasket and as soon as he was old enough, he left home to start his life. He kind of fell into this role in FMJ, and it’s hard to believe anyone else could have taken his place.
Ermey is one of my favorite actors. My favorite movie he stared in was the Vietnam movie, The Siege Of Fire Base Gloria. He was really good in the LB J movie, too. Also, he was a veteran in real life which makes him even more special.
Mama, Mama, can't you see? (Mama, Mama, can't you see?) What this Corps has done for me? (What this Corps has done for me?) Put me in a barber's chair (Put me in a barber's chair) Snip, snap and I had no hair (Snip, snap and I had no hair) And if I die in a combat zone (And if I die in a combat zone) Box me up and ship me home! (Box me up and ship me home!) Put me in a set of Dress Blues (Put me in a set of Dress Blues) Comb my hair and shine my shoes (Comb my hair and shine my shoes.) Pin my medals upon my chest (Pin my medals upon my chest.) Tell my Mama I did my best (Tell my Mama I did my best) Mama, Mama dont you cry (Mama, Mama dont you cry) Marine Corps motto is "Do or Die!" (Marine Corps motto is "Do or Die!") Say, left, right, left (Left, right, left) Left, right, left (Left, right, left) Low, right, left (Low, right, left) Lefty, right, low
Marine Corps! Hard Corps! Young Corps! Marine Corps! Blood and Guts! Sweat! Motivation! Determination! I can do it! If I try! If they can do it! So can I!
Went through basic on P I and have always love the barracks scene what a memory . Although it was not filmed there , they did a awesome job on making it realistic . Sgt Scott usmc
I think maybe you have to be a Marine to understand that much of the persona of Drill Instructors is an act. When Ermey played a Drill Instructor in films, he was playing only one character in his repertoire. It was a role he mastered as the real deal, but nonetheless, he was as much an actor as any on any set anywhere.
I rode on a CH 46 flight from the USS Iwo Jima to Bahrain back in 2008 with Lee Ermey and let me tell you this guy was a class act. We had a great conversation just about life in general. A 45 minute conversation just about life. Great man
