"Violence, naked force, has settled more issues in history than has any other factor.” Robert A. Heinlein
“You may beat me, but you will never win.” sigmonkey-2020
“A single round of buckshot to the torso almost always results in an immediate change of behavior.” Chris Baker
April 15, 2018, 07:29 PM
Exodus
Loved his work. Was proud of his service and advocacy.
Semper Fi Marine.
Carry on...
In Heaven.
April 15, 2018, 07:30 PM
badguybuster
May you be 3 days in heaven before the devil knows your dead.
"Dyin ain't much of a livin...boy"
April 15, 2018, 07:31 PM
MitchbSC
Well shit. Gunny, rest easy or kick ass and take names in the Great Beyond.
They don't think it be like it is, but it do.
April 15, 2018, 07:31 PM
jdmb03
One of a kind. RIP Gunny.
April 15, 2018, 07:32 PM
BamaJeepster
The first half of Full Metal Jacket is my favorite all time. I can easily recite from memory the entire first scene of him introducing himself to the recruits.
“Facts are stubborn things; and whatever may be our wishes, our inclinations, or the dictates of our passions, they cannot alter the state of facts and evidence.” - John Adams
April 15, 2018, 07:33 PM
coloradohunter44
Gone too soon Gunny. I will miss your to the point approach sir. RIP.
"Someday I hope to be half the man my bird-dog thinks I am." FBLM LGB!
April 15, 2018, 07:34 PM
GGF
I met him at NRA conventions and big gunshows. He always had a cup of coffee with him and a moment to talk to you and time to get a pic with the "Gunny".
"I WILL motivate you Private Pyle ... if it short ***** every cannibal on the congo!"
So many good lines.
GGF
April 15, 2018, 07:37 PM
joel9507
RIP, Mr. Ermey.
April 15, 2018, 07:38 PM
Pale Horse
Damn. He was a cool guy. I shook his hand at the NRA show last year. He was there signing autographs and I stood in line just to shake his hand and give him a Semper Fi. I have been a fan since Full Metal Jacket and loved his show on History Channel. His advocacy only made me like him more.
He will be missed.
“Everybody wants a Sig in the sheets but a Glock on the streets.” -bionic218 04-02-2014
April 15, 2018, 07:41 PM
Dakor
RIP Gunny. Thanks for your service and for being an unabashed role model.
April 15, 2018, 07:43 PM
Ryanp225
He made the world a better place. RIP sir.
April 15, 2018, 07:45 PM
tgun45
The world lost a very good man today. RIP and Semper Fi Sgt Ermey!
April 15, 2018, 07:45 PM
mbinky
He was the spitting image of a friends father. Retired as a Gunny in 1984, three tours in Vietnam, tough as nails, took no shit. My friends mom told him in no uncertain terms he WOULD NOT join the USMC. (He ended up joing the Navy). Everytime I came home on leave Mr. Murphy shook my hand and gave me a hug. I would swear him and R. Lee were brothers. Gunny Ermey always reminded me of Mr. Murphy.
April 15, 2018, 07:55 PM
SIGGUY (THE 1ST)
A sad day.
-------------------------------------------------------2/28/2015 ~ Rest in peace Dad. Lt Commander E.G.E. USN Love you.
April 15, 2018, 07:56 PM
sig239dlehr
RIP Gunney. I count myself fortunate to have met him at the Nashville & Louisville NRA Conventions in 2015 & 2016. A true icon & champion of our 2nd Amendment rights has passed. A sad day for all who cherish our RKBA.
April 15, 2018, 07:57 PM
FN in MT
Met the Gunny a few times at SHOT Show...ALWAYS a fun interaction, with some joking around and the obligatory photo.
Few years back during SHOT we ran into each other in a hallway one evening. We ended up sitting in a couple of chairs by the elevators and chatting for about 20 minutes.
I will always cherish that visit.
RIP Gunny Ermey and Semper Fi
April 15, 2018, 08:09 PM
Stretchdeputy1
RIP Gunny
April 15, 2018, 08:12 PM
agent 229
I never met him. I would see him at the Glock booth whenever I attended NRA conventions and didn`t want to spend time waiting. I would however stand back about 20 feet and watch his interactions. From that alone I could see he was a sweet man. We will miss that.
