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Here's To The Duke"
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Here's To The Duke" |
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John Yaws Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 860Texas 
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Tall in the saddle, full of “True Grit” He was the Western, and invented it. All of the virtues, which manhood can claim- Were rolled into one, they called him,,John Wayne. Stagecoach, and Hondo, and even Big Jake Chisum, the Shootist, our thirst these did slake. Gunman, and Soldier, Indian scout, too- It seems all the parts were made just for you. Patriot! Hero! A man of the land- The beaches of Iwo, to the bare desert sand- As Crockett in Texas, he made his last stand. I know with his passing, went more than a man- A voice and an image, in life and on stage… His name is writ large on America’s page. The time of his zenith was more than a fluke… We miss you Big John….”Here’s to the Duke”! Visit My Home Page http://www.geocities.com/montcogunslinger/HomePage.html |
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Shelley Member
since 2000-01-27
Posts 263Ohio, USA |
I'll raise my glass to you and the Duke. What a tribute! I don't think you left anything out! |
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Denise
Moderator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
I'll raise my glass too!! He is a great American legend who will never be forgotten! Denise |
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Rex Allen McCoy Member Elite
since 2000-01-30
Posts 2863Sippin a Timmy's in London |
My father was a western addict ... as you can tell by my name ... I grew up with westerns on TV ... books ... even comic books ... John Wayne was amoung my favorite and even today I seldom miss one of his movies ... when they happen along ... Well done ... Rex}<{{{{o> |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Very nice...I grew up watching his westerns and how about Clint Eastwood? James |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Slinger~ Well, you rang the bells of memory with the telling of this one so well. This mom recalls a 5 year old son who so admired the 'Duke' that he sauntered up to me after watching the morning edition of John Wayne Theatre and said "My name is John Wayne Theatre, you can call me Duke or you can call me Mr. Theatre."  Thank you for the smiles of remembrance. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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John Yaws Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 860Texas |
LOL, and here's to Mr. Theatre! |
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Danny Holloway Member Elite
since 2000-01-15
Posts 2034Tulsa, OK |
My glass is raised also. Nice work with this GS. Big John was one of a kind. More than a man aptly speaks to the strong pressence he had on our generation. Will there ever be westerns made that good ever again? I liked Unforgiven. The realism was the best part. |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
GS...what a lovely tribute to an american legand |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
"A voice and an image, in life and on stage… His name is writ large on America’s page." ...truer words seldom spake. Wonderful work, Gunslinger. Thank you! ~ Claire |
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