R. Lee Ermey ("The Gunny") passed away

HW3 · 04-15-18, 06:04 PM

Statement from R. Lee Ermey's long time manager, Bill Rogin:

It is with deep sadness that I regret to inform you all that R. Lee Ermey ("The Gunny") passed away this morning from complications of pneumonia. He will be greatly missed by all of us. It is a terrible loss that nobody was prepared for. He has meant so much to so many people. And, it is extremely difficult to truly quantify all of the great things this man has selflessly done for, and on behalf of, our many men and women in uniform. He has also contributed many iconic and indelible characters on film that will live on forever. Gunnery Sergeant Hartman of Full Metal Jacket fame was a hard and principled man. The real R. Lee Ermey was a family man, and a kind and gentle soul. He was generous to everyone around him. And, he especially cared deeply for others in need.

There is a quote made famous in Full Metal Jacket. It's actually the Riflemen's Creed. "This is my rifle. There are many like it, but this one is mine."

There are many Gunny's, but this one was OURS. And, we will honor his memory with hope and kindness. Please support your men and women in uniform. That's what he wanted most of all.

Semper Fi, Gunny. Godspeed.

les green01 · 04-15-18, 06:07 PM

rip gunny

em2nought · 04-15-18, 06:12 PM

Oh, man!

Feels just like this moment.

Aktungbby · 04-15-18, 08:09 PM

Damn!

he was the best!

Sean C · 04-15-18, 08:31 PM

Damn. Semper Fi, Gunny!

Jimbuna · 04-16-18, 05:19 AM

Semper Fi Gunny

Garion · 04-16-18, 05:32 AM

R.I.P

Semper Fi Gunny

Kptlt. Neuerburg · 04-16-18, 06:43 PM

RIP Gunny.

(Warning salty language.)

GoldenRivet · 04-17-18, 12:24 AM

Thats a shame. from pneumonia complications apparently.

Pneumonia is a tough bug, i've had it once myself. Only time in my life i prayed to die.

Commander Wallace · 04-17-18, 07:00 AM

This really is a huge loss. I always liked his no nonsense approach to everything he did.

Rest in peace R. Lee Ermey and thank you for your service.

Semper Fidelis.

les green01 · 04-17-18, 09:19 AM

like dad told my neighbor Fmj was the closest to way boot camp was for him than any other movie wasn't perfect but close and Gunny was the reason

Rhodes · 04-17-18, 09:22 AM

R.I.P.!

Platapus · 04-18-18, 04:48 PM

My father told me that the movie "The DI" with Jack Webb was the movie that brought back Parris memories for him.

04-15-18, 06:04 PM	#1
HW3 Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Gresham Oregon Posts: 6,574 Downloads: 458 Uploads: 0	R. Lee Ermey ("The Gunny") passed away Statement from R. Lee Ermey's long time manager, Bill Rogin: It is with deep sadness that I regret to inform you all that R. Lee Ermey ("The Gunny") passed away this morning from complications of pneumonia. He will be greatly missed by all of us. It is a terrible loss that nobody was prepared for. He has meant so much to so many people. And, it is extremely difficult to truly quantify all of the great things this man has selflessly done for, and on behalf of, our many men and women in uniform. He has also contributed many iconic and indelible characters on film that will live on forever. Gunnery Sergeant Hartman of Full Metal Jacket fame was a hard and principled man. The real R. Lee Ermey was a family man, and a kind and gentle soul. He was generous to everyone around him. And, he especially cared deeply for others in need. There is a quote made famous in Full Metal Jacket. It's actually the Riflemen's Creed. "This is my rifle. There are many like it, but this one is mine." There are many Gunny's, but this one was OURS. And, we will honor his memory with hope and kindness. Please support your men and women in uniform. That's what he wanted most of all. Semper Fi, Gunny. Godspeed. __________________ "Some ships are designed to sink...others require our assistance." Nathan Zelk

04-15-18, 06:12 PM	#3
em2nought Ocean Warrior Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 3,485 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Oh, man! Feels just like this moment. __________________ em2nought is ecstatic garbage!

04-15-18, 08:09 PM	#4
Aktungbby Gefallen Engel U-666 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: On a tilted, overheated, overpopulated spinning mudball on Collision course with Andromeda Galaxy Posts: 29,981 Downloads: 24 Uploads: 0	Damn!he was the best! __________________ "Only two things are infinite; The Universe and human squirrelyness?!!

04-16-18, 05:19 AM	#6
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,473 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Semper Fi Gunny __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

04-16-18, 06:43 PM	#8
Kptlt. Neuerburg Admiral Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 2,279 Downloads: 54 Uploads: 0	RIP Gunny. (Warning salty language.) __________________ "When you're born into this world, you're given a ticket to the freak show. If you're born in America you get a front row seat." - George Carlin

04-15-18, 06:07 PM	#2
les green01 Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Freeman Missouri Posts: 1,784 Downloads: 1405 Uploads: 0	rip gunny

04-15-18, 08:31 PM	#5
Sean C Grey Wolf Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Norfolk, VA Posts: 984 Downloads: 16 Uploads: 2	Damn. Semper Fi, Gunny!

04-16-18, 05:32 AM	#7
Garion Commander Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Scotland Posts: 452 Downloads: 34 Uploads: 0	R.I.P Semper Fi Gunny

04-17-18, 12:24 AM	#9
GoldenRivet Subsim Aviator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 8,726 Downloads: 146 Uploads: 0	Thats a shame. from pneumonia complications apparently. Pneumonia is a tough bug, i've had it once myself. Only time in my life i prayed to die. __________________

04-17-18, 07:00 AM	#10
Commander Wallace Navy Seal Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Under the sea in an Octupus garden in the shade Posts: 5,294 Downloads: 366 Uploads: 0	This really is a huge loss. I always liked his no nonsense approach to everything he did. Rest in peace R. Lee Ermey and thank you for your service. Semper Fidelis.

04-17-18, 09:19 AM	#11
les green01 Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Freeman Missouri Posts: 1,784 Downloads: 1405 Uploads: 0	like dad told my neighbor Fmj was the closest to way boot camp was for him than any other movie wasn't perfect but close and Gunny was the reason

04-17-18, 09:22 AM	#12
Rhodes Silent Hunter Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Figueira da Foz, Portugal Posts: 4,515 Downloads: 110 Uploads: 0	R.I.P.! __________________ http://www.flickr.com/photos/16416646@N05/

04-18-18, 04:48 PM	#13
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,360 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	My father told me that the movie "The DI" with Jack Webb was the movie that brought back Parris memories for him. __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.