Just when I think this weekend could not get any worse, I find out that Gunnery Sergeant Ronald Lee Ermey died from complications from pneumonia – that kind of puts the dent in my car in the “who cares?” category.
No news agencies I could find at the moment appear to be carrying the story, but I have no reason to doubt David Hardy… Likewise, I lost two grandparents to pneumonia, and I echo everything he has to say about getting it treated early, aggressively, and comprehensively.
Rest in Peace, Gunny – you served your country with honor and distinction, both in the military and out of it.
Gunnery Sergeant Ronald Lee Ermey is not, I repeat, NOT dead, and had the following to say about the Memorial Day parade he attended:
U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sergeant R. Lee Ermey says he found the parade to be an emotional one.
“It brings a tear to my eye,” Ermey says. “I’m a pretty hardcore guy. It’s not easy to get me to cry. Patriotism in this country is alive and well.”
Frickin’ idiots and their frickin’ hoaxes. It probably goes without saying that I sincerely hope Gunny finds whoever was responsible for the untimely report of his death, rips off their head, and does interesting things with their neck…
I keep seeing this, and looking for a news report myself. The only thing I could find was him being quoted concerning a parade today.
http://www.wtop.com/?sid=1969739&nid=25
Makes me VERY suspicious.
You were right to doubt – it was a hoax.
Makes ya want to smack someone, doesn’t it! Sheesh!
Actually, you’re supposed to shit down the neck. The “interesting things” are reserved for eye sockets….
@Kate – Indeed!
@Rustmeister – Yes, well, I was leaving the option to him, and I do try to keep at least the front page of this site PG-13…
Mental image…………BRAIN SCRUB!
Hey, we make no promises concerning your continued sanity or mental stability around here…