RIP -- James Earl Jones

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September 09, 2024, 05:01:09 PM Last Edit: September 09, 2024, 05:03:28 PM by steve58
Government is not the solution to our problem—government is the problem.   Ronald Reagan
The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not.   Thomas Jefferson
During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act.   George Orwell  The truth is quiet...It's the lies that are loud.   Jesus Revolution
If you ever find yourself in need of a safe space then you're probably going to have to stop calling yourself a social justice warrior. You cannot be a warrior and a pansy at the same time   Mike Adams (RIP Mike)

al_infierno

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September 09, 2024, 05:11:12 PM
RIP.  Can't forget Thulsa Doom!

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- Cormac McCarthy, Blood Meridian


If they made nothing but WWII games, I'd be perfectly content.  Hypothetical matchups from alternate history 1980s, asymmetrical US-bashes-some-3rd world guerillas, or minor wars between Upper Bumblescum and outer Kaboomistan hold no appeal for me.
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I guess it's sort of nice that the word "tactical" seems to refer to some kind of seriousness during your moments of mental clarity.
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Jarhead0331

#2
September 09, 2024, 05:31:50 PM
This one hurts. Rip.
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ArizonaTank

#3
September 09, 2024, 07:18:59 PM
RIP
Johannes "Honus" Wagner
"The Flying Dutchman"
Shortstop: Pittsburgh Pirates 1900-1917
Rated as the 2nd most valuable player of all time by Bill James.

Sir Slash

#4
September 09, 2024, 10:15:55 PM
Very sad news indeed. There's a list of great parts, in a list of great films he played that'd stretch from the Eighties to today. A truly great God-Given talent. Rest In Peace Old Friend.
"Take a look at that". Sgt. Wilkerson-- CMBN. His last words after spotting a German tank on the other side of a hedgerow.

Uberhaus

#5
September 10, 2024, 12:00:39 AM
Hey what about his first film role?  At 38s

al_infierno

#6
September 10, 2024, 01:25:44 AM
^ His Strangelove role is a great one. Much like Laurence Fishburne in Apocalypse Now, you wouldn't even realize he's in it until you see the credits.

"Hey, what about Major Kong?"
A War of a Madman's Making - a text-based war planning and political survival RPG

It makes no difference what men think of war, said the judge.  War endures.  As well ask men what they think of stone.  War was always here.  Before man was, war waited for him.  The ultimate trade awaiting its ultimate practitioner.  That is the way it was and will be.  That way and not some other way.
- Cormac McCarthy, Blood Meridian


If they made nothing but WWII games, I'd be perfectly content.  Hypothetical matchups from alternate history 1980s, asymmetrical US-bashes-some-3rd world guerillas, or minor wars between Upper Bumblescum and outer Kaboomistan hold no appeal for me.
- Silent Disapproval Robot


I guess it's sort of nice that the word "tactical" seems to refer to some kind of seriousness during your moments of mental clarity.
- MengJiao

ArizonaTank

#8
September 10, 2024, 07:32:42 AM
Quote from: Uberhaus on September 10, 2024, 12:00:39 AMHey what about his first film role?  At 38s


We'll meet again
Don't know where, don't know when
But I know we'll meet again some sunny day
Johannes "Honus" Wagner
"The Flying Dutchman"
Shortstop: Pittsburgh Pirates 1900-1917
Rated as the 2nd most valuable player of all time by Bill James.

steve58

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September 10, 2024, 08:39:52 AM Last Edit: September 10, 2024, 09:15:32 AM by steve58
Quote from: ArizonaTank on September 10, 2024, 07:32:42 AM
Quote from: Uberhaus on September 10, 2024, 12:00:39 AMHey what about his first film role?  At 38s


We'll meet again
Don't know where, don't know when
But I know we'll meet again some sunny day

I absolutely love Vera Lynn's voice and songs. (song starts at 0:50)

Government is not the solution to our problem—government is the problem.   Ronald Reagan
The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not.   Thomas Jefferson
During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act.   George Orwell  The truth is quiet...It's the lies that are loud.   Jesus Revolution
If you ever find yourself in need of a safe space then you're probably going to have to stop calling yourself a social justice warrior. You cannot be a warrior and a pansy at the same time   Mike Adams (RIP Mike)

steve58

#10
September 10, 2024, 08:48:11 AM
Another movie I forgot he was in:

Government is not the solution to our problem—government is the problem.   Ronald Reagan
The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not.   Thomas Jefferson
During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act.   George Orwell  The truth is quiet...It's the lies that are loud.   Jesus Revolution
If you ever find yourself in need of a safe space then you're probably going to have to stop calling yourself a social justice warrior. You cannot be a warrior and a pansy at the same time   Mike Adams (RIP Mike)

ArizonaTank

#11
September 10, 2024, 01:59:45 PM Last Edit: September 10, 2024, 02:02:38 PM by ArizonaTank
Not many may know that he also served as a US Army officer from '53 - '55, getting to the rank of 1st Lieutenant.

According to an article, he went to Ranger School. His final posting was to Camp Hale, Leadville, Colorado (10th Mountain Division). He said:

"Our regiment was established as a training unit, to train in the bitter cold weather and the rugged terrain of the Rocky Mountains. I took to the physical challenge, so much so that I wanted to stay there, testing myself in that awesome environment, and mastering the skills of survival. I loved the austere beauty of the mountains and the exhilaration of the weather and the altitude. I didn't mind the rigors of the work or the pioneer-like existence. I thought it was a good life," Jones told the Army in an interview.

He was also a member of the "Pershing Rifles," my old military fraternity (presumably while he was in college).

https://www.msn.com/en-us/movies/news/was-james-earl-jones-in-the-army-military-service-career-explored-as-the-iconic-actor-dies-aged-93/ar-AA1qiEdP
Johannes "Honus" Wagner
"The Flying Dutchman"
Shortstop: Pittsburgh Pirates 1900-1917
Rated as the 2nd most valuable player of all time by Bill James.

Sir Slash

#12
September 10, 2024, 10:12:03 PM
Damn, didn't know that. Thanks Tank.  :ThumbsUp:
"Take a look at that". Sgt. Wilkerson-- CMBN. His last words after spotting a German tank on the other side of a hedgerow.

W8taminute

#13
September 19, 2024, 05:32:01 PM
Quote from: steve58 on September 10, 2024, 08:39:52 AMI absolutely love Vera Lynn's voice and songs. (song starts at 0:50)

Great song.  I recently found this version which I think is also pretty good.  I don't know why, but this song sometimes brings a tear to my eye.


RIP
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