Kid Cavalier ---)-------------- 1 Posted June 3, 2011 James Arness passed away this morning. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Calamity Kris 1,103 Posted June 3, 2011 RIP Matt. You will live on in our memories. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grizzly Dave 706 Posted June 3, 2011 RIP Matt. You will live on in our memories. YUP Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Colonel John Hays, SASS #29625 0 Posted June 3, 2011 WOW... a very sad day indeed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smoken D 932 Posted June 3, 2011 Oh No, this will be a very sad day! Thanks Matt, Job WELL DONE! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marshal Dan Troop 70448 935 Posted June 3, 2011 He not only potrayed a hero, he was one also. Going to miss you Matt. MT Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 1,244 Posted June 3, 2011 A sad day indeed. RIP James and God bless you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Gauntlet , SASS 60619 281 Posted June 3, 2011 Here's the NYTimes obituary; he had 88 years: http://www.nytimes.com/2011/06/04/arts/television/james-arness-marshal-on-gunsmoke-dies-at-88.html?hp I knew, but had forgotten, that he and Peter Graves were brothers. Arness got the Matt Dillon role when the Duke turned it down and recommended him for it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Four-Eyed Buck,SASS #14795 347 Posted June 3, 2011 RIP , Mister Dillon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Utah Bob #35998 8,411 Posted June 3, 2011 On TV he was a man a kid could aspire to be. In real life he was badly wounded in Italy just after Anzio while fighting with the 3rd Infantry (Audie Murphy's unit) and discharged. The wounds bothered him the rest of his life. Actually John Wayne recommended him for the Gunsmoke role, which he first turned down, then thankfully accepted the offer. One of the good ones. A real hero. He will be missed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Subdeacon Joe 13,419 Posted June 3, 2011 An interesting line about him: a great Sequoia tree in the forest of TV Western heroes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bama Red 0 Posted June 3, 2011 RIP, Mr. Arness. And, thank you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Henry Horns SASS #19579L Posted June 3, 2011 RIP Mr. Arness. You were always a favorite in whatever role you played. You'll be in good company with Greeenriver. Henry & Hazel Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deacon Will 4 Posted June 4, 2011 On TV he was a man a kid could aspire to be. In real life he was badly wounded in Italy just after Anzio while fighting with the 3rd Infantry (Audie Murphy's unit) and discharged. The wounds bothered him the rest of his life. Actually John Wayne recommended him for the Gunsmoke role, which he first turned down, then thankfully accepted the offer. One of the good ones. A real hero. He will be missed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rye Miles #13621 3,502 Posted June 4, 2011 I remember watchin Gunsmoke with my parents on Sat. nights. My folks loved that show and never missed it. What a great western hero he portrayed. I heard he was a true gentleman in real life. Rest in peace Mr. Arness. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chili Pepper Kid, SASS #60463 258 Posted June 4, 2011 Thanks for the good times RIP. Prayers up. CPK Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Sage, SASS #49891 Life 515 Posted June 4, 2011 RIP You were one of the best Hope to see you some day down the trail Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apache Hawk 60642 0 Posted June 4, 2011 James was born, and raised in Minneaplois, MN where he and his family lived till WW2. He'll be in good compay wif da Duke and Greeenriver ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Calamity Kris 1,103 Posted June 4, 2011 James was born, and raised in Minneaplois, MN where he and his family lived till WW2. He'll be in good compay wif da Duke and Greeenriver ! And his brother who preceded him, Peter Graves. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SGT. QUINCANNON, SASS #32999 25 Posted June 4, 2011 War hero, role model for several generations of young Americans, portrayed Matt Dillon for three decades... There was a MAN. I mourn his passing like I might a friend's. I hope he's hoisting a cold one right now with Dennis Weaver, Milburn Stone, Glenn Strange, Ken Curtis and of course, Amanda Blake. PRESENT... ARMS! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deja Vous 0 Posted June 4, 2011 He was amazing, but I have to tell you I was in love with his guns and his horse.. course I was a kid too.. lol... But I loved the show, and Chester was a hoot! I miss good TV westerns. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt. James H. Callahan 505 Posted June 4, 2011 JHC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doc Cherokee, SASS#48332 0 Posted June 4, 2011 Another good one gone..RIP Matt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flint McCloud 3103L 0 Posted June 4, 2011 Rest In Peace, Matt... I never missed a show... Thank you for all that you did in a long and illustrious life time... Vaya con Dios Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Jake1001 111 Posted June 4, 2011 Rest in Peace Marshall Matt Dillon. 20 years of enjoyment for millions of kids growing up in the 50's and 60's into the 70's. Being a big Norwegian myself, I always had a fondness for him and his brother Peter Graves who just passed last year. You guys were the best. YA SURE Big Jake Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
