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Semper Fi Gunny, Godspeed!

Semper Fi Gunny, Godspeed!

Statement from R. Lee Ermey’s longtime 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.

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Charles “Doc” Henke (FMF/USN) - May 12, 2020

Semper Fi Gunny! Rest Peacefully.

Kurt Sumerfelt Cpl of Marines 78-82 - May 12, 2020

Time to report for guard duty Gunny, Semper Fi.

Sam shapiro - May 12, 2020

jarheads dont die: they go to hell to be reassigned!!!! OOOOOHHHHRAH!!!!!

Bob Lawson Cpl USMC 75-79 - May 12, 2020

Semper Fi Gunny and carry on, in which I know you will. Tell my wife up there I love her she’ll be proud to meet you. OOORAH Devil Dog.

Ed Lammon SGT USMC 66/67 68/69 VN, MWR Dir. NSA Bahrain 2002-06 - May 12, 2020

Hey Gunny God Speed, Meet you at NSA Bahrain during your tour. We’ll miss you brother. Semper Fi.

Sgt R. “Sal” Salinas, VietNam 67-68 69-70 - May 12, 2020

RIP and prayers to your family. Semper Fi!!!!! Gunny.

Andrew D Jones (SGT 1976-88 USMC) - May 12, 2020

God has a hard-on for Marines. SEMPER -FI GUNNY. (salute)

Sgt. J.J. Hernandez - May 12, 2020

Gunny, Onto the next mission for all Marines-guarding the Gates of Heaven. Tell Chesty we’ll all meet one day. Semper Fi!

Don Cossey - May 12, 2020

Yes no Wikipedia for me I also was a 6413 at H&HS while at New River in 64 and also in 67 just before I got out..I was there when the 2 Helos ran into each other and I think it was 21 Fine Marines was Killed in that accident..I was less than a 1/4 mile from it..Oh well that another story..Semper Fi buddy

G. Willard - May 12, 2020

From one 8511 to another, SEMPER Fi Lee. First met the “Gunny” in Atlanta, crazier than I am. Not far off Don Cossey; of course all that background is available on Wikipedia.

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