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:

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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:

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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.

[Kathy in Alaska]

A PRAYER OF PROTECTION

The light of God surround you
The love of God enfold you
The power of God protect you
The presence of God watch over you
Wherever you are, God is,
And all is well.
Amen.

BLESS THIS HOUSE

 Bless this house O Lord we pray; Make it safe by night and day; 
Bless these walls so firm and stout, Keeping want and trouble out:
Bless the roof and chimneys tall, Let thy peace lie over all;
Bless this door, that it may prove ever open to joy and love.
Bless these windows shining bright, Letting in God's heav'nly light;
Bless the hearth a'blazing there, with smoke ascending like a prayer;
Bless the folk who dwell within, keep them pure and free from sin;
Bless us all that we may be Fit O Lord to dwell with thee;
Bless us all that one day we May dwell O Lord with thee. 

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A PRAYER OF PROTECTION

The light of God surround you
The love of God enfold you
The power of God protect you
The presence of God watch over you
Wherever you are, God is,
And all is well.
Amen.

BLESS THIS HOUSE

 Bless this house O Lord we pray; Make it safe by night and day; 
Bless these walls so firm and stout, Keeping want and trouble out:
Bless the roof and chimneys tall, Let thy peace lie over all;
Bless this door, that it may prove ever open to joy and love.
Bless these windows shining bright, Letting in God's heav'nly light;
Bless the hearth a'blazing there, with smoke ascending like a prayer;
Bless the folk who dwell within, keep them pure and free from sin;
Bless us all that we may be Fit O Lord to dwell with thee;
Bless us all that one day we May dwell O Lord with thee. 

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[Just Lori]

Ok! Ok! You made it! =)

Smoke 'em if ya got 'em.

[The Mayor]

Thank you for the thread!

[Mrs.Nooseman]

I agree.

[Mrs.Nooseman]

Good evening TMSuchman.

Nope your not late.

[rlmorel]

I have a lot of respect for John Wayne, even though he never served. Sure, he was an actor. But he stuck up for our troops in the worst of times in Vietnam, when none of those other people did.

I read a great anecdote about him once, I wish I could find it again. I think it took place in San Francisco at a VA hospital that he was visiting to spend some time with wounded soldiers.

When he walked out, there was a huge crowd of antiwar protesters, and they noisily accosted him as he exited.

He towered above them (He was a big guy) and spoke to them in measured tones, saying to them “Why are you folks doing this? These guys were just doing what their country asked them to do...you really should be ashamed of yourselves. These are your fellow Americans in there...”

The crowd was silent, and wordlessly dispersed.

I read a biography about him, and he was a great actor, not given credit for his talent. On any set he was on, he was the most dedicated and serious one there, and helped out other younger actors every chance he could.

He sounded like a good and decent man to me. He didn’t serve like Jimmy Stewart or Clark Gable, but he provided service to his country in his own way.

[Just Lori]

Cheers to a GREAT AMERICAN!

[Mrs.Nooseman]

Good evening eleni.

I happen to watch the memorial day marathon of John Wayne movies and The Searchers was one of them.

I loved that line.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Kate Smith ~ God Bless America

[Randy Larsen]

You are a trophy for all of us to to respect and honor Noosie, You understand what being American is all about!

[Mrs.Nooseman]

You are welcome.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Prayers needed for Chaplain (LTC) Larry Blum
Brigade Chaplain 3rd Bde 1st Armored Division
Chaplain Blum has returned from his assignment in Germany to battle a brain tumor.

Onward Christian Soldiers

[Tanniker Smith]

Star Trek trivia: George Takei, aka Sulu, did a movie with John Wayne that was filmed in Asia. The weather was so bad that the production was delayed for months. As a result, Takei was late for filming of the second season of Star Trek. As a result of that, several scripts had to be rewritten to include the new character Ensign Checkov, played by Walter Koenig, who had just joined the cast.

[philly-d-kidder]

Good morning Pilgrims..

[Mrs.Nooseman]

Good evening rlmorel.

Welcome to the Canteen.

He was a true patriot even if he didn't serve in the military.

[Tanniker Smith]

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