Mr. Rogers & Captain Kangaroo
You Might Not Ever Guess
Captain Kangaroo passed away on January 23, 2004 as age 76 , which is odd, because he always looked to be 76. (DOB: 6/27/27 ) His death reminded me of the following story.
Some people have been a bit offended that the actor, Lee Marvin, is buried in a grave alongside 3 and 4 star generals at Arlington National Cemetery . His marker gives his name, rank (PVT) and service (USMC). Nothing else. Here's a guy who was only a famous movie star who served his time, why the heck does he rate burial with these guys? Well, following is the amazing answer:
I always liked Lee Marvin, but didn't know the extent of his Corps experiences.
In a time when many Hollywood stars served their country in the armed forces often in rear echelon posts where they were carefully protected, only to be trotted out to perform for the cameras in war bond promotions,
Lee Marvin was a genuine hero. He won the Navy Cross at Iwo Jima There is only one higher Naval award... the Medal Of Honor
If that is a surprising comment on the true character of the man, he credits his sergeant with an even greater show of bravery.
Dialog from "The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson": His guest was Lee Marvin Johnny said, "Lee, I'll bet a lot of people are unaware that you were a Marine in the initial landing at Iwo Jima ..and that during the course of that action you earned the Navy Cross and were severely wounded."
"Yeah, yeah... I got shot square in the bottom and they gave me the Cross for securing a hot spot about halfway up Suribachi. Bad thing about getting shot up on a mountain is guys getting' shot hauling you down. But Johnny, at Iwo I served under the bravest man I ever knew... We both got the cross the same day, but what he did for his Cross made mine look cheap in comparison. That dumb guy actually stood up on Red beach and directed his troops to move forward and get the hell off the beach. Bullets flying by, with mortar rounds landing everywhere and he stood there as the main target of gunfire so that he could get his men to safety. He did this on more ! than one occasion because his men's safety was more important than his own life.
That Sergeant and I have been lifelong friends. When they brought me off Suribachi we passed the Sergeant and he lit a smoke and passed it to me, lying on my belly on the litter and said, where'd they get you Lee?' Well Bob.. if you make it home before me, tell Mom to sell the outhouse!"
Johnny, I'm not lying, Sergeant Keeshan was the bravest man I ever knew.
The Sergeant's name is Bob Keeshan. You and the world know him as Captain Kangaroo."
On another note, there was this wimpy little man (who just passed away) on PBS, gentle and quiet. Mr. Rogers is another of those you would least suspect of being anything but what he now portrays to our youth. But Mr. Rogers was a U.S. Navy Seal, combat-proven in Vietnam with over twenty-five confirmed kills to his name. He wore a long-sleeved sweater on TV, to cover the many tattoos on his forearm and biceps. He was a master in small arms and hand-to-hand combat, able to disarm or kill in a heartbeat
After the war Mr. Rogers became an ordained Presbyterian minister and therefore a pacifist. Vowing to never harm another human and also dedicating the rest of his life to trying to help lead children on the right path in life. He hid away the tattoos and his past life and won our hearts with his quiet wit and charm.
America's real heroes don't flaunt what they did; they quietly go about their day-to-day lives, doing what they do best They earned our respect and the freedoms that we all enjoy.
Look around and see if you can find one of those heroes in your midst.
Often, they are the ones you'd least suspect, but would most like to have on your side if anything ever happened
Take the time to thank anyone that has fought for our freedom. With encouragement they could be the next Captain Kangaroo or Mr.Rogers
AOL
Captain Kangaroo passed away on January 23, 2004 as age 76 , which is odd, because he always looked to be 76. (DOB: 6/27/27 ) His death reminded me of the following story.
Some people have been a bit offended that the actor, Lee Marvin, is buried in a grave alongside 3 and 4 star generals at Arlington National Cemetery . His marker gives his name, rank (PVT) and service (USMC). Nothing else. Here's a guy who was only a famous movie star who served his time, why the heck does he rate burial with these guys? Well, following is the amazing answer:
I always liked Lee Marvin, but didn't know the extent of his Corps experiences.
In a time when many Hollywood stars served their country in the armed forces often in rear echelon posts where they were carefully protected, only to be trotted out to perform for the cameras in war bond promotions,
Lee Marvin was a genuine hero. He won the Navy Cross at Iwo Jima There is only one higher Naval award... the Medal Of Honor
If that is a surprising comment on the true character of the man, he credits his sergeant with an even greater show of bravery.
Dialog from "The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson": His guest was Lee Marvin Johnny said, "Lee, I'll bet a lot of people are unaware that you were a Marine in the initial landing at Iwo Jima ..and that during the course of that action you earned the Navy Cross and were severely wounded."
"Yeah, yeah... I got shot square in the bottom and they gave me the Cross for securing a hot spot about halfway up Suribachi. Bad thing about getting shot up on a mountain is guys getting' shot hauling you down. But Johnny, at Iwo I served under the bravest man I ever knew... We both got the cross the same day, but what he did for his Cross made mine look cheap in comparison. That dumb guy actually stood up on Red beach and directed his troops to move forward and get the hell off the beach. Bullets flying by, with mortar rounds landing everywhere and he stood there as the main target of gunfire so that he could get his men to safety. He did this on more ! than one occasion because his men's safety was more important than his own life.
That Sergeant and I have been lifelong friends. When they brought me off Suribachi we passed the Sergeant and he lit a smoke and passed it to me, lying on my belly on the litter and said, where'd they get you Lee?' Well Bob.. if you make it home before me, tell Mom to sell the outhouse!"
Johnny, I'm not lying, Sergeant Keeshan was the bravest man I ever knew.
The Sergeant's name is Bob Keeshan. You and the world know him as Captain Kangaroo."
On another note, there was this wimpy little man (who just passed away) on PBS, gentle and quiet. Mr. Rogers is another of those you would least suspect of being anything but what he now portrays to our youth. But Mr. Rogers was a U.S. Navy Seal, combat-proven in Vietnam with over twenty-five confirmed kills to his name. He wore a long-sleeved sweater on TV, to cover the many tattoos on his forearm and biceps. He was a master in small arms and hand-to-hand combat, able to disarm or kill in a heartbeat
After the war Mr. Rogers became an ordained Presbyterian minister and therefore a pacifist. Vowing to never harm another human and also dedicating the rest of his life to trying to help lead children on the right path in life. He hid away the tattoos and his past life and won our hearts with his quiet wit and charm.
America's real heroes don't flaunt what they did; they quietly go about their day-to-day lives, doing what they do best They earned our respect and the freedoms that we all enjoy.
Look around and see if you can find one of those heroes in your midst.
Often, they are the ones you'd least suspect, but would most like to have on your side if anything ever happened
Take the time to thank anyone that has fought for our freedom. With encouragement they could be the next Captain Kangaroo or Mr.Rogers
AOL
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This one has been around quite a while, partially true with a few falshoods
http://www.snopes.com/military/marvin.asp0 -
I was young, but remember seeing Lee Marvin on Carson discussing his experiences as a Marine in WII. He never said anything about Capt. Kangaroo being a hero at Iwo Jima, probably because Marvin wasn't there.
However, he did tell about being wounded on Saipan and described having to lie face down in a hospital bed for close to a year.
It was interesting to hear him tell something he discovered while lying wounded for hours on Saipan. He said the most useless thing in the world is calling for help when there's no one there to hear you.
I should also mention that Marvin appeared to be totally hammered during this appearance.0 -
quote:The Sergeant's name is Bob Keeshan. You and the world know him as Captain Kangaroo."
Wait a minute, I thought Sgt Keeshan was the guy that rescued all the POWs left behind in Vietnam, then raided Entebbe and freed a bunch of people, then flew to an asteroid headed for Earth and blew it up, then piloted Apollo 13 to Mars and saved the universe.
[?]Must be a different guy.0 -
likem hot beat me to it, but even without checking snopes this one sounded a little too coincidental to be true. 0 -
quote:Originally posted by Txs
I was young, but remember seeing Lee Marvin on Carson discussing his experiences as a Marine in WII. He never said anything about Capt. Kangaroo being a hero at Iwo Jima, probably because Marvin wasn't there.
However, he did tell about being wounded on Saipan and described having to lie face down in a hospital bed for close to a year.
It was interesting to hear him tell something he discovered while lying wounded for hours on Saipan. He said the most useless thing in the world is calling for help when there's no one there to hear you.
I should also mention that Marvin appeared to be totally hammered during this appearance.
I remember seeing that episode of Carson. Marvin was slurring some of his words (I think he had a "low ball" glass in his hand) and talked about diving into a little depression, to protect his head, and that's when he took a round in the butt! [:0]0 -
Nothing you receive via e-mail purporting to be revealing, or uplifting is true, why can't people stop sending this junk? 0 -
Mr. Rogers wasn't a Navy Seal! Those are all yakuza tatoos he was covering up.
And why does the writer think Arlington National Cemetary is just for Generals?0 -
Please. Not this same bit again. Lee Marvin did not fight in Iwo Jima.
He was awarded the Purple Heart Medal for being wounded in Siapan. He was not awarded the Navy Cross. Capt. Kangaroo although a Marine did not serve in combat. The war ended prior to his tour. Mr. Rogers never served in the Military.0 -
Fifty years from now, we will be hearing stories about how a young Texas Air National Guard lieutenant single-handedly stopped the Mexican invasion. 0 -
quote:Originally posted by woodshermit
Fifty years from now, we will be hearing stories about how a young Texas Air National Guard lieutenant single-handedly stopped the Mexican invasion.
Bush single handed held of the Mexican troops at the Alamo while the other sissies cowered under their beds.0 -
quote:Originally posted by Warpig883
quote:Originally posted by woodshermit
Fifty years from now, we will be hearing stories about how a young Texas Air National Guard lieutenant single-handedly stopped the Mexican invasion.
Bush single handed held of the Mexican troops at the Alamo while the other sissies cowered under their beds.
Righttttttt.0 -
Well if the liberal scum have their way they will have a movie out about the great Liberal hero Jon Carry who singlehandedly turned his VD sore into a bandaid Purple Heart....could make a good movie. 0 -
Holy SSSSSSHHHHHHIIIIIIITTTTT this is old............. 0 -
Verrrrrrrrrrrry interesting...but SHHHTUPID! 
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so.........now i guess your going to say theres no SANTA CLAUS HUH[}:)][:0][B)] 0
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