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Farewell, Atticus
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Farewell, Atticus |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia 
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You were a giant. When you walked onto the screen everything seemed to be put in proper perspective. I can't even begin to whisper the feeling of how you made me feel how you made me believe how you captured the essence of the best traits of humanity. My hero of the big screen, Gregory Peck, walked off into the clouds last night, quietly, with consumate dignity, the way he did for me when he became Atticus Finch. May all the mockingbirds remember this giant, who has moved onto the final stage. [This message has been edited by Midnitesun (06-12-2003 03:14 PM).] |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Kacy, It seems you always know... If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again. |
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Edder Senior Member
since 2003-04-02
Posts 671 |
This was touching Kacy. Well done. |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
I didn't have the news on last night. Another hero... oh my. Thank you, Kacy... you Are the poet's presence... |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Larry, this man really was the good giant to me. I can barely hold back the tears as I type. From what I read, he quietly slipped away from this realm, no fanfare, no illness...just moved on to his next stage. Thanks Edder and Karilea. Yes, and we also lost one of our most outstanding newsmen, David Brinkley, who was "in my home" nightly for so many years he seemed to be a permanent fixture. [This message has been edited by Midnitesun (06-12-2003 03:08 PM).] |
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brian sites Senior Member
since 2002-06-25
Posts 1475usa |
the voice of remembrance... thank you for this gentle bunch of fresh flowers laid kinda of weird...I had just thought of Gregory Peck a couple of weeks ago beautiful tribute |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Well, I say enough. No more this year. No more. Our young people will never truly grasp how well Fonda, Cooper, Grant, Stewart, Douglas, and so many other giants of the films came into our presence during the war times, the depression, the good times...all to give us some sense of reality when all around us seemed so dark, and bleak. They worked hard at their craft, just to make us feel better about our lives! What actors and actresses do that today? Ah Kacy...again, thank you. I feel time slipping away... |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Oh, no... I didn't know... about either of them. I saw the title and was hoping you meant something else... but my fears were realized as I read your wonderful tribute. I grew up with Huntley and Brinkley bringing the nightly news into my home... and though To Kill a Mockingbird scared me the first time I saw it, I later counted it among my favorites... right along with Roman Holiday. We've lost a couple of good ones. |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
Sunshine...so many yes..but they are of a season and it is passing... Sad..for he was indeed a talented man with a great presence... |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Kacy, beautiful tribute...and btw...they both were permanent fixtures in our lives. |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
thanks, gang it was rough news today, hearing about losing those two giants from my childhood |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Two fine gentlemen have left the stage of life. Thankyou for this. Chris "Hope" is the thing with feathers- |
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NewEnglandlazurlu Member Rara Avis
since 2002-01-04
Posts 7470A Mountain Paradise |
My hubby and I both cried watching the news clip tonight. I just can't believe this legend, this man who helped shape my thoughts on racism through Mockingbird, is gone. What a tremendous loss. And a sad loss too of David Brinkley. Thank you for writing this. Scout will like it. So long old friend .... |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Chris and Marti, thanks to you both, for helping to say goodbye. Some of Love's glow left this realm today. |
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mirror man Senior Member
since 2001-01-08
Posts 814 |
I will remember him for his Captain Ahab in Moby Dick. But I think most people will remember him as you do. Not just a good actor, a good person. Well said. |
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gyiel marlok Member
since 2003-06-08
Posts 145OHIO |
a poetic elegy,wonderful. |
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Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia |
Hello Kacy Only this minute did I post a tribute poem to Gregory Peck and then I found this beautiful piece from you. I shed a tear when I read your words as I did when I awoke to the news this morning. He was the finest gentleman and To Kill a Mockingbird is my alltime favourite movie. The world has lost a legend and a fine gentleman. Take care.......Sue I am in motion |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
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Goldenrose Member Elite
since 2003-05-30
Posts 3665 |
Great write about a great actor. Thanks for sharing. Goldenrose.
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion |
Gregory Peck is, and always will be, my favorite actor. What an incredible talent he had for reaching deep into a person's mind and bringing out wonder. I will miss him, too. |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Thanks to everyone here for your comments. There are thousands of us out here who will miss this incredibly wonderful human. make that millions, at least that's my guess [This message has been edited by Midnitesun (06-14-2003 11:30 AM).] |
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Local Rebel Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-21
Posts 5767Southern Abstentia |
We have a whole generation of heroes fading before our eyes -- I don't know what bothers me more -- that we're losing the great ones -- or that we, somehow, have to find a way to fill their shoes? Who will be the great statesmen and champions of our age? Who? |
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QjQ Member Elite
since 2003-04-18
Posts 3756U.S.A. |
very warm thoughts and memorys expressed,,, QjQ |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
He was among the grandest of grand - Nicely said, MS... |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
thanks to each of you And to LR: indeed, who are the new giants? It's hard to find ANYONE out here in reality land capable of withstanding the level of scrutiny public figures go through these days. But if you look closely at the screen character of Superman, and the real man Christopher Reeve, you can still find a hero worth emulating. And I know many people who revere Bono of U2, and there are many sports heros who manage to somehow remain untarnished. Not sure about any political heros though. Good Q. Thanks. |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Thank you Kacy. Gregory Peck has a special place in my heart, as I told on icebox' post. No there is no one like him around right now I think! Soar high Gregory! Love, Margherita |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
Enjoyed ARCTIC WIND |
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