[mass55th]

RIP Mr. Curtis, and thank you for your service in WWII.

I was in Washington, D.C. several years ago, doing some research at the National Archives. I took a lunch break and went across the street to get a slice of pizza. While I was there, I heard that Tony Curtis was outside, and that there was going to be a ceremony at the Navy Memorial right outside the building. I finished my meal and ran back to my car to get my camera. From what I understand, Mr. Curtis was going to be the Grand Marshal for the Memorial Day celebration that year. There was a short program at which he spoke, along with a few other military officials. If I recall correctly, he was in the Navy during WWII, and was on board the USS Missouri when the Japanese surrendered.

[DonaldC]

Amazing how many of the actors of that generation served.

[nicksaunt]

We saw him in Las Vegas about 20 years ago at the coffee shop at Caesars. We were looking at the menu when he walked by with the hostess. What caught my attention was his voice, no one had a speaking voice like Tony Curtis. I remember my late father who was a great fan was thrilled to see him. Tony Curtis was in tennis shorts and had an incredible physique for a man his age. Dad talked about it for years. RIP Mr Curtis, you will be missed.