Why Mr. Rogers wore a sweater on the show and other facts

[ODZKing]

Very Interesting ... Who would have known half of this??? 
Captain Kangaroo passed away on January 23, 2004 at 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:

Many have no idea of 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 C ross 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 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. 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.

[moparstuart]

the stuff about mr rogers is an urban legend and not true

[skip68]

I knew he was a military man and served in combat but not the whole story.        

Thanks for posting.  

[Troy]

Should probably do some fact checking before reposting...
http://www.snopes.com/military/celebrities/leemarvin.asp

Troy

[ODZKing]

Yes, who knows how much is true at all ... just an e-mail going around.

[RallyeMike]

Why do people fall for this stuff?   

[bull]

[69CoronetRT]

Why do people fall for this stuff?   

Seriously....who'd believe Capt. Kangaroo smoked?

[Brock Lee]

When are we going to be educated on the Nauga's being hunted to extinction to make Naugahyde? 

[Vainglory, Esq.]

When are we going to be educated on the Nauga's being hunted to extinction to make Naugahyde? 

You're a hypocrite, sir!  How many vinylopes had to die to deck out your interior?  Don't you know they're endangered?

[Ponch ®]

Very Interesting ... Who would have known half of this??? 
Captain Kangaroo passed away on January 23, 2004 at 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:

Many have no idea of 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 C ross 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 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. 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.

I hear the guy from Blues Clues took out an entire unit of the Republican Guard by himself with nothing but a rolled up issue of TV Guide back in the First Gulf War. I know so because I read it in an e-mail.

[moparstuart]

Very Interesting ... Who would have known half of this??? 
Captain Kangaroo passed away on January 23, 2004 at 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:

Many have no idea of 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 C ross 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 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. 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.

I hear the guy from Blues Clues took out an entire unit of the Republican Guard by himself with nothing but a rolled up issue of TV Guide back in the First Gulf War. I know so because I read it in an e-mail.

[PocketThunder]

I hear the guy from Blues Clues took out an entire unit of the Republican Guard by himself with nothing but a rolled up issue of TV Guide back in the First Gulf War. I know so because I read it in an e-mail.

Oh C'mon, you havent even watched blues clues. 

[bobs66440]

Yeah! That dude ROCKS!!   

[ACUDANUT]

Show me Mr. Rogers service record.  Capt. Kangaroo is legit.

[Old Moparz]

A prank Mr. Rogers phone call.   

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=26hGQF8wkvI&feature=related

[poppa]

Mr. Rodgers taught Chuck Norris

[Vainglory, Esq.]

Mr. Rodgers taught Chuck Norris

I call b.s.  I actually taught Chuck Norris.  It's on snopes somewhere.  Probably.

[ACUDANUT]

Mr. Rogers and Pee Wee Herman were lovers.

[Iceyone]

Mr. Rogers must have been broadcasting his show from Vietnam, because I can remember his show coming on in the "60's" during the war. I wonder if he knew Robin Williams?