06-03-2011, 12:38
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James Arness Passes
James Arness, veteran, wounded at Anzio and long time actor has died.
http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment...ies-at-age-88/
Thank you for your service, and your sacrifice.
TR
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06-03-2011, 12:42
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RIP, Marshall Dillon.
Trivia - re: photo of Arness and Dennis Weaver - Weaver was 6'2" tall and Arness was 6'7" tall.
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06-03-2011, 12:45
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Rest in peace brother. And another TV icon passes.
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06-03-2011, 12:50
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Matt, Festus, Doc and Miss Kitty......together again. Thanks for the memories.
Rest in peace James, you were the best
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06-03-2011, 12:58
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He recently had a birthday May 26th,he was 88 years old.....Saw that in the paper last week.......God Bless,Rest in Peace James............. 
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06-03-2011, 13:43
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Rest in Peace Mr. Arness and thank you for your service and sacrifice. You will be missed by many.
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06-03-2011, 14:19
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RIP Marshall, Vaya con Dios..
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06-03-2011, 14:33
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Rest in Peace James.
Thank you for your service, the many years of entertainment, the icon of 'US Marshall Matt Dillon', and the example of life long service.
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06-03-2011, 14:41
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Rest in Peace
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06-03-2011, 17:16
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You will be missed Mr. Arness...
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06-03-2011, 17:42
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Loved those old westerns...RIP
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06-03-2011, 17:43
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A slice of my childhood gone.
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06-03-2011, 19:15
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Very sad news. Marshal Dillon will forever be in Dodge City. Rest In God's Peace Mr. Arness.
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06-04-2011, 11:22
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RIP Mr. Arness. There are very few veterans left in Hollywierd.
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