FReeper Canteen~A Tribute To John Wayne,The "Duke"~June.11.2008

05.22.2008 | Mrs. Nooseman

[Mrs.Nooseman]

FReeper Canteen:

A Tribute To John Wayne, The "Duke"!!!

John Wayne was born on May.26.1907 in Winterset Iowa as Marion Robert Morrison.His parents were Clyde Morrison a pharmacist and Mary Morrison.The Duke passed away on June. 11. 1979 from a long bout with lung and stomach cancer.

Read more about the Duke:

Click here

Here is a little Trivia about John Wayne.

Did you know.....

That in 1980 he was posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom,the highest civilian award,by then President Carter

That he was voted the 4th Greatest Movie Star of all time by Prmiere Magazine.

That he adressed the Republican National Convention on its opening Day in 1968.

Read more:

Click here

I wanted to have this tribute ready for his 101 Birthday,but circumstances beyond my control prevented it,so I saved this for the 29 th Anniversary of his passing.

John Wayne was not only a patriot and hero on the screen,but also in true live.

I hope you all will enjoy this thread.

[SandRat]

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[BIGLOOK]

Thanks for that bit of trivia, Yarddog. I'd never have caught it.

Damn sure that Red River wasn't the one I'm most familiar with.

[La Enchiladita]

Most excellent that you have those happy memories of Mr. Wayne.

[My hearts in London - Everett]

I collect his movies also. I have almost 60 of them!

Does anyone know what the deal with him and Frank Capra was?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks for the great link, andysandmikesmom...a wonderful read.

[MS.BEHAVIN]

In late..
Thunderstorms brewing, and I can’t hang around!
Great thread Cyber Kid!
*HUG*
Catch up with you tomorrow!
Love to all..

[luvie]

Stay safe, Sis!

(((hugs)))

[luvie]

It’s a cool thread, huh, Dita!?

[Mrs.Nooseman]

Time for me to go hit the pillows.

Keep enjoying the thread and I'll be back in the morning ,to see what y'all been up to, while I was in dreamland.:)

God bless and protect our awesome troops.

{{{HUGS}}} all around

[luvie]

Nighty-night, Mrs. N! Thanks for being here and hosting such
a cool thread about an American hero!

See ya next time! ((((hugs))))

[yarddog]

Yeah, the D stood for Dunston which was his name in the movie.
Walter Brennan and Montgomery Clift were also good.

[My hearts in London - Everett]

I like all his movies but the ones I especially like are the ones from when he was a young guy. The ones where he’s got that puppy dog look in his eyes before he even knows he’s in love with the girl. lol He’s such a man’s man that is just so hilarious to see that look on his face. :~) Cracks me up every time.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Stay safe, ms b...((HUGS))

Good night and rest well, ms b...*HUGS*
Thanks for all you do for our troops.

[BIGLOOK]

Thanks for that bit of trivia, Yarddog. I'd never have caught it.

Damn sure that Red River wasn't the one I'm most familiar with.

[La Enchiladita]

Nite-nite, Mrs. N

[BIGLOOK]

Ignore the repeat......my computer was manufactured with redundant malfunctions.

[La Enchiladita]

Yes, it's cool:)

[Kathy in Alaska]

[tarawa]

Great thread. Thank you.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, Mayor, for today’s sustenance for body and soul.