Mrs. Ermey, I would like to thank you for your comment and more importantly, express my respect and condolences to you and your family. I wish I had known more about his personal life though I know that not every person is willing to share those kinds of things to just anyone. I saw in some of your videos, a brief glimpse of the Ermey family. Thank you so much. And I hope that all is and will continue to go well for you and your family.
Mrs. Betty Ermy, I keep you in my thoughts and prayers and family. Your husband was and in spirit is a very talented Man. I loved to watch mail call never a dulll moment,and those eyebrows of his. Reminded me so much of my dad,I would have loved to meet him. I will have a chance to shake his hand,one of these days. God Bless you ma'am,and family...
"But always remember this, Marines die. That's what we're here for. But the Marine Corps lives forever. And that means, you live forever." RIP Gunny. See you at the Gates.
It is the hard heart that kills, if you do not kill you will become dead marines, and marines are not allowed to die without PERMISSION. ... love ya Gunny 🇺🇸 #1
@Louie Watson Yep.😊...That's why I said he was the Real Deal. He also acted in many movies that weren't military. In those he was a great actor, too. I'm a big fan. He will be missed.
Saw this treasure in "Boys from Company C" in theatre with my uncle. He was a Navy Seal. The Gunny was my idea of what a man should be. Strong, but not a bully; Smart, but not a wise-ass. He should be proud, honest, and live with honor in all parts of your life. I raised my sons with these lessons. All 3 are tributes to what I learned. 1 son was in the Army, and his oldest is in the Army now. So Gunny please watch over my grandson if you can spare the time while training Angels.
From a fellow Brit, I just want to say you Americans had a national treasure and should be so proud to have had him within the US Marines. It was sad when I heard of his passing a few months ago, I loved the movies he was in, a talented actor and will be deeply missed. From across the atlantic, R.I.P Gunny!
I can't remember off the top of my head what the British call their version of the marine corps. but I have honer for the United States marine corps and much respect for yours
I cannot help myself to watch it again it would be an honor to serve with you sir you’re a great man and I promise you one thing you’ll never be forgotten🇺🇸💯
He was good, but not that good. Just think what this country would be if he'd run for president ! Put his name on a naval vessel, and Trumps face on Mt. Rushmore.
Tougher than Steel! Always Faithful because putting The fear of God in young soldiers helped them survive the enemy in battle and life. .Way to go Gunnery Sargent! Siemper Phi..Never Die!
The British military do things rather differently but The Gunny had something special which appealed, irrespective of nationality. Not only did he talk the talk he walked the walk (not sure about the kilt tho'). A true legend in his own lifetime. Respect to The Gunny.
@Michael Gamble They actually go to Heaven. Which is a good thing to some.There is a downside to that though. They go there to do more firewatch. The last verse of the Marine Corps Hymn: If the Army and the Navy Ever look on Heaven's scenes, They will find the streets are guarded By United States Marines.
A friend of mine was the son of Stanley Kubrik's personal assistant at the time FMJ was filmed. He was around 11 or 12 and helped out on set and remembers Gy Sgt Ermey as a lovely, kind and honourable man. For my part his performance in that film has absolutely immortalised him - an absolute masterpiece.
USMC Respect ! God bless you forever Sir ! Even God, who doesn't have a last name !... Cares about us all who fights for him and our country our ways of life our countries ! A serious shout out to all of the people you made it possible to have this video up ! Hoorah !... Sincerely little brother Paul~ Semper Fi~
Ha, that's convenient! ( And no I do not benefit in anyway from this or any videos ) they are being monetized by other companies though. I do not have any monetization rights on this tribute. As I prefer it.
Damn he’s going to be missed, there will be no one in my life time to play the part like he done it. And that’s because he lived it in a time when men was men. God got him a warrior to lead and train the angels for the biggest war ever Armageddon.
...? this singular Marine...by his dedication, respect to his service, and his commitment to protect and enlighten us, was honored further AFTER he retired from the USMC...? Hell Yes and TY Gunny Ermy and your family for your devotion and sacrifice for us... Semper Fi Sir..
Gunny, as you stand watch in your new post God can rest assure that not even the devil is going to get past you. We'll see you down range Brother. Semper Fi !!!
Thank you Gunny! I know many vets in America and their families are proud of the dedication you showed to all of us during your life here on earth. We love you brother and may you forever RIP. Til Valhalla! Semper Fi
He sounds like the DI my brother had when he was in the USMC in 1964. My brother hated his guts but admitted that the DI was the reason he survived Vietnam. He said the DI's cried when they graduated boot camp. WOW.
I was entering my senior year in September 1987 when FMJ was released. a month later I signed the papers to enlist and a year later I shipped to MCRD San Diego. the best decision I made was joining the Marine Corps
Love this guy, my favorite DI, I will never forget getting ripped by the army DI's in 73 at Fort Polk, they were just like the him, they were outstanding
I will be attending boot camp at Paris island in September to be a proud Marine. That the best branch of armed forces the USA has to offer. I plan on making a career out of the marines and become a marine raider. R. Lee Ermey was astounding, upstanding man. Thank you Gunny. You sir, did America proud as I will do my best to make lady liberty proud. God bless the USA and God bless THE Gunny 🙏🇺🇸
as for an english man..across the pond......once seen......never forgoten.....great film..great man.....he was being himself.....they broke the.mold.. when he..was born...give thanks to his mun..and dad.....xx.. r.i.p...xx
Beautiful video you guys. Thank you!
Mrs. Ermey, I would like to thank you for your comment and more importantly, express my respect and condolences to you and your family. I wish I had known more about his personal life though I know that not every person is willing to share those kinds of things to just anyone. I saw in some of your videos, a brief glimpse of the Ermey family. Thank you so much. And I hope that all is and will continue to go well for you and your family.
Your husband was one fantastic actor, soldier and personality!!!
Your husband was a very excellent drill sargent. R Lee Ermey was a great actor. Rip.
We love the Gunny, and we love you too ma'am. It is an honor just to be able to say this to you from the bottom of my heart.
Mrs. Betty Ermy, I keep you in my thoughts and prayers and family. Your husband was and in spirit is a very talented Man. I loved to watch mail call never a dulll moment,and those eyebrows of his. Reminded me so much of my dad,I would have loved to meet him. I will have a chance to shake his hand,one of these days. God Bless you ma'am,and family...
"But always remember this, Marines die. That's what we're here for. But the Marine Corps lives forever. And that means, you live forever." RIP Gunny. See you at the Gates.
Jahi Smith such a great speech. even though it was a part of a movie I couldn't help but feel that it came from his heart
See him at guardmount
It is the hard heart that kills, if you do not kill you will become dead marines, and marines are not allowed to die without PERMISSION. ... love ya Gunny 🇺🇸 #1
I will miss him.
Great
He was the Real Deal. He was a great actor, too. He will be missed. Semper Fi...Gunny.
@Louie Watson Yep.😊...That's why I said he was the Real Deal. He also acted in many movies that weren't military. In those he was a great actor, too. I'm a big fan. He will be missed.
Saw this treasure in "Boys from Company C" in theatre with my uncle. He was a Navy Seal. The Gunny was my idea of what a man should be. Strong, but not a bully; Smart, but not a wise-ass. He should be proud, honest, and live with honor in all parts of your life. I raised my sons with these lessons. All 3 are tributes to what I learned. 1 son was in the Army, and his oldest is in the Army now.
So Gunny please watch over my grandson if you can spare the time while training Angels.
Miss you Gunny. You were a real credit to this country sir.
This guy was the picture of Duty, Honor, Country. RIP Gunny.
From a fellow Brit, I just want to say you Americans had a national treasure and should be so proud to have had him within the US Marines. It was sad when I heard of his passing a few months ago, I loved the movies he was in, a talented actor and will be deeply missed. From across the atlantic, R.I.P Gunny!
Much love and respect for the kind words from your brothers across the sea. Come visit the USA someday.
I can't remember off the top of my head what the British call their version of the marine corps. but I have honer for the United States marine corps and much respect for yours
His death was felt on both sides of the Atlantic he was admired in the British army
@@wadepenley7220 the royal marines thats what the British call it
Gunny was a True Soldier ... And is the inspiration of many...
You were the best drill instructor anyone could ask for, Sergeant Ermey. You will never be forgotten. Rest in Peace, Sir. *salutes*
One of my fave lines is:
"You will be ministers of death, praying for war!"
Hard to believe you left us. I guess your mission is complete but your legacy will live on.
Rest in peace.
From one proud Nam Vet to another....Semper Fi Gunny. RIP
I have been a fan ever since i seen the THE BOYS IN COMPANY C RIP GUNNY
I'm proud to say there is a picture of this truly great man just to the left and above my head as I type this. Big big fan. RIP Gunny.
I cannot help myself to watch it again it would be an honor to serve with you sir you’re a great man and I promise you one thing you’ll never be forgotten🇺🇸💯
Ronald Lee Ermey april 15 2018 :( rest in peace, im gonna miss his face :/ HOORAH HOORAH HOORAH old friend
I nominate 'the gunny' to be the next face carved onto Mt. Rushmore!
I'm pretty sure that's possible! Seems anything is possible nowdays anyway! At least he would be deserving. :D
Mr Gone fucking A right I agree semper Fi
He was good, but not that good. Just think what this country would be if he'd run for president ! Put his name on a naval vessel, and Trumps face on Mt. Rushmore.
Yes.
@@johnw2026 I would love to see Trump's face on Mt. Rushmore. That way I could take pot shots at it.
My first time seeing this. Rrquest permission to cry again Sir!
Permission granted! :D
Tougher than Steel! Always Faithful because putting The fear of God in young soldiers helped them survive the enemy in battle and life. .Way to go Gunnery Sargent! Siemper Phi..Never Die!
He was a legend
RIP Marine
3rd Batt. 7th Marines ChuLai,RVN 10/65-11/66
You guys got into some s*** in Chu Lai, or was it 2/7.
P.S. I cried when i heard he died. I did it privately. I just loved him an would have followed him into battle anytime anywhere.
God I miss him. Semper Fi
Thank you for this video, i miss R lee, God speed my friend.
RIP GUNNY ! SEMPER FI , Carry on!!!
The British military do things rather differently but The Gunny had something special which appealed, irrespective of nationality. Not only did he talk the talk he walked the walk (not sure about the kilt tho'). A true legend in his own lifetime. Respect to The Gunny.
He had your dinner up underneath that kilt.
Gunny isn't dead. He ascended to Heaven, God called him because He needed someone to kick His angels into shape for the coming Apocalypse.
That's a beautiful image
AMEN!
I thank all you service men and women. You all deserve to be honored by all of us that benefits from you all. Thank you.
thanks from a 3/1 scout 68-69 family loves you and your fam
legends never die just MIA. Semper Fi
@Michael Gamble I thought they don't die, they just fade away.
@Michael Gamble They actually go to Heaven. Which is a good thing to some.There is a downside to that though. They go there to do more firewatch. The last verse of the Marine Corps Hymn:
If the Army and the Navy
Ever look on Heaven's scenes,
They will find the streets are guarded
By United States Marines.
Rest In Peace, Sir.
From a retired brother in arms Squid to a well respected, self disciplined, all American Jarhead, R.I.P Gunny. Thank you for your service..SIR!!
RIP Gunny!! We met 15 years ago, what an honor, what a man! Semper Fi brother, till we meet again!
I worked with Lee on fmj and such good memories of Lee. stew fmj crew.
RIP Gunney, much respect. Thank you for serving, I salute you,Semper Fi!!
A hero of mine he will be sadly missed
What a guy!
Marines do die but the marine corps lives on forever so that means you live forever-Drill Sgt Hartman full metal jacket
Your are stupid, it's still instructor and you didn't even state the fact that he was a gunnery sergeant
Great man. An icon and legend. His LOOK and his VOICE made him so unique. He will live in infamy in Full Metal Jacket!
Respect, Gratitude, and Thanks for being what’s best in our Military!
He’s now in charge of those Marines guarding the pearly gates.
Semper Fi
This man made my Basic training days hell. All the D.I's tried to emulate him. Bless his soul RIP, well done.
A friend of mine was the son of Stanley Kubrik's personal assistant at the time FMJ was filmed. He was around 11 or 12 and helped out on set and remembers Gy Sgt Ermey as a lovely, kind and honourable man. For my part his performance in that film has absolutely immortalised him - an absolute masterpiece.
One of the hero and trains a man to become a hero.
Respect from Philippines
When u were born in the 80s, he's the official drill sergeant..
Hurhaa
USMC Respect !
God bless you forever Sir !
Even God, who doesn't have a last name !... Cares about us all who fights for him and our country our ways of life our countries !
A serious shout out to all of the people you made it possible to have this video up !
Hoorah !...
Sincerely little brother Paul~
Semper Fi~
This is so patriotic that it showed a FanPole ad before the vid
Ha, that's convenient! ( And no I do not benefit in anyway from this or any videos ) they are being monetized by other companies though. I do not have any monetization rights on this tribute. As I prefer it.
Semper Fi Gunny Thank you for your service OORAH
He will have heaven squared away in a flash in heaven :) G'day from Australia - thanks for your service
Salutes! Semper fi, Gunny! RIP soldier!
rest in peace ermey...you had the best damn war face the world has ever seen
Damn he’s going to be missed, there will be no one in my life time to play the part like he done it. And that’s because he lived it in a time when men was men. God got him a warrior to lead and train the angels for the biggest war ever Armageddon.
Velcro's Hammer Hell yea society has become a bunch of sensitive pussies .
Ronald Lee Ermey you will be missed rest in peace my friend. Thank you for you and your service🇺🇸
He meant a lot to the US Military. May he rest in well-deserved peace
Awesome.
...? this singular Marine...by his dedication, respect to his service, and his commitment to protect and enlighten us, was honored further AFTER he retired from the USMC...? Hell Yes and TY Gunny Ermy and your family for your devotion and sacrifice for us... Semper Fi Sir..
Gunny, as you stand watch in your new post God can rest assure that not even the devil is going to get past you. We'll see you down range Brother. Semper Fi !!!
I met him at the San Diego Marine Corps milliary Ball. Great guy!
National treasure!
Gunny 👍 thanks for post !!! Amazing 😱 😍
Thank you Gunny! I know many vets in America and their families are proud of the dedication you showed to all of us during your life here on earth. We love you brother and may you forever RIP. Til Valhalla! Semper Fi
He was the best
HE KNOW STANDS GAURD AT THE GATES OF HEAVEN BECAUSE THAT IS THE NEXT DUTY ASSIGNMENT FOR ALL MARINES.
Wow..51 years..Congrats/Thankyou..🇬🇧
MAIL CALL!!!!!! Gunny was one of a kind. It was an honor to meet him when I had the chance.
I first discovered him in mail call as well
The Marine Corp lives forever, and that means you live forever. R.I.P. Gunny.
Rest In Peace, Gunny. You were a great insperation to us Service Members.
RIP Gunnery Sgt. R. Lee Ermy. Thank You for Your Service to our Great Country. You will be sorely missed by all of us.
Thank you for the video tribute and from a Marine family.
*RIP* R Lee Eremey, god speed you legendary devil dog.
RLE..smiles You did what drove your Passion.. Tyand ty for Your Service.. im only an SAL legion member.. Like the Drive by u and Yourself.. ty
I am a ARMY Doggie 18 X ray much respect.
Chestey showed him the way into heaven. I dont know who took point but. He got there goddamnit.
Hell yeah Goodnight Chesty and Gunny.
"Blood makes the grass grow". Best and worst line ever, simultaneously. LOL
Not only from me but from the entire US Army, thank you for your service Gunny! You will be missed
He sounds like the DI my brother had when he was in the USMC in 1964. My brother hated his guts but admitted that the DI was the reason he survived Vietnam. He said the DI's cried when they graduated boot camp. WOW.
I salute you, Gunny.💜💜💜
Kind of curious who gives a thumbs down for military 🇺🇸🤔 This is the most awesome video of. his life I have seen thank you
Snow flakes and the weird kids.
God bless gunny!!! Thank you for your service you will never be forgotten!!!!!!!! You gotter done!!!!!
What a great man. He deserves this tribute.
What a fab character ! I would have really enjoyed a beer for an hour with this guy !
Nothing but respect
We all miss you gunny. Happy birthday Marine Corps! Save me a place in your company gunny. I will help protect Heaven's streets.
Love this man !!!!
Who says he was acting... This was his life your life my life.. Your core my core the marine core.. Rest in peace sir..
A great person ,actor , marine ... God bless him in the heaven...
I was entering my senior year in September 1987 when FMJ was released. a month later I signed the papers to enlist and a year later I shipped to MCRD San Diego. the best decision I made was joining the Marine Corps
Thank you for your service
thanks for the support
R.I.P SIR. 🇺🇸🙏💪
Love this guy, my favorite DI, I will never forget getting ripped by the army DI's in 73 at Fort Polk, they were just like the him, they were outstanding
RIP. I loved him, an honorable man. It doesnt matter what uniform you wear honor is honor and a man a man!
"You know i wish i didn't even have to answer this email from Gary in Brokendick Arizona"😂😂😂
Fitting tribute
GOD GIVE US BACK RONALD LEE ERMEY AND WILL GIVE U BILL MAHER !!
XD Not sure about that deal..
Andrew Flood Man do I ever agree with your comment...I sure wish there was a 10 million squared thumps up button !
We can give him Donald Trump
@@abdielgarcia6737 um no bill can go, because trump's a good fucking president
@@jollyjhadist9648 damn you're stupid lol
I will be attending boot camp at Paris island in September to be a proud Marine. That the best branch of armed forces the USA has to offer. I plan on making a career out of the marines and become a marine raider. R. Lee Ermey was astounding, upstanding man. Thank you Gunny. You sir, did America proud as I will do my best to make lady liberty proud. God bless the USA and God bless THE Gunny 🙏🇺🇸
Good luck :) and best wishes to you and your journey!
He was a precious American jewel that can never be replaced. He was one of a kind.
My utmost respect for this marine! Thank u sir....
You’ll be missed down under as well Gunny he may have left us but he will never be forgotten
R.I.P., Gunny. Thank you for everything. We'll take it from here...
I really do miss him.
R.I.P Gunny. You will be missed. Semper Fi!
I swear Lee Ermey and my dad we're both cut from the same cloth.... I believe I'm a better man for that. Thank you Dad.
as for an english man..across the pond......once seen......never forgoten.....great film..great man.....he was being himself.....they broke the.mold.. when he..was born...give thanks to his mun..and dad.....xx.. r.i.p...xx