Cool Hand Luke a.k.a. Paul Newman

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Abe
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since 2003-05-28

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0 posted 2008-09-28 10:14 AM

Cool Hand Luke
Paul Leonard Newman
January 26 1925; September 26 2008

He was a quiet, private, Man
But, a giant, amongst the stars
A philanthropist to millions
And owned and drove racecars.

He was a producer and director
And an actor, beyond, compare
He won almost every award
A great talent, one, so rare.

His great films will last forever
For, new generations to see
And he will always be with us
In the pages, of our history.

He always said, he was just lucky
But, it was us, who were blessed
For, while he was in this World
He passed almost every, Earthly test.

The Hole In The Wall Gang Camp
Serving, those Children who are ill
Where they could have fun, just be a Kid
One of those dreams, he did fulfill.

He was a family man, first of all
Married to Joanne fifty years
And he has left, each one of us
Filled, with memories, grief, and tears.

Survived by Joanne and five Daughters
His Son, Scott, he’s gone to see
He’s broken the bounds of this Earth
And from his suffering, set free.

He’s gone, to a much better place
And, I’ll bet he’s looking down
With sparkling eyes, and famous grin
And saying, “I’ll always be around!”

Rest in peace, Paul.

09.27.2008

Del "Abe" Jones
Mankind's greatest accomplishment is not the revolution of technology, it is the evolution of creativity. copyright 1984

[This message has been edited by Abe (09-29-2008 11:06 AM).]

BluesSerenade
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since 2001-10-23

Posts 10549
By the Seaside

1 posted 2008-09-28 10:27 AM

Very touching poem, and a fine trubute to a man who's presence was larger than life.

Yea, he'll always be around!!!
Thanks Abe.

Midnitesun

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since 2001-05-18

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Gaia

2 posted 2008-09-28 01:10 PM

I loved that man!!!!
Having lived in Hollywood and having family associated with the movie studios (never mind the fact my last name was Newman),
I guarantee there are many who will miss this wonderful man, who was also a dynamic great actor.
RIP, "cousin" Paul. You will remain a giant in my eyes.

Robert E. Jordan
Member Rara Avis

since 2008-01-25

Posts 8541
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

3 posted 2008-09-29 09:46 PM

Thanks Abe,

Paul Newnam was an actor after my own heart.

Bobby

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4 posted 2008-09-29 10:10 PM

Paul Newman was a true giant of a man, both as an actor and as a man. There are not enough good words to describe the depth of his character. Men like that should never die.

We could use him right now standing in congress, saying "What we have here is a failure to communicate!"

Alison

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since 2008-01-27

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5 posted 2008-10-06 04:01 PM

Abe, this tribute is wonderful and well-deserved. You said it well.

Alison

JamesMichael
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since 1999-11-16

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Kapolei, Hawaii, USA

6 posted 2008-10-09 02:34 AM

Fine writing Abe...James

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