Michael Jackson Dead at 50

[IBNAV8R]

Because he flew a Cessna, he could not be a hero? Artillery spotter, low and slow in small arms range takes some major stones. Hero in my book.

 

[LearLove]

Ed was a Marine Fighter pilot that fought in WWII and came back in for Korea.

Hero.

http://www.militarymuseum.org/McMahon.html

Military service

During World War II, McMahon was a fighter pilot in the United States Marine Corps serving as a flight instructor and test pilot. He was a decorated pilot (six Air Medals) and was discharged in 1946, remaining in the reserves.[5]
After college, McMahon returned to active duty. He was sent to Korea in February 1952. He flew unarmed OE-1 Bird Dogs on 85 tactical air control and artillery spotting missions. He remained in the Marine Corps Reserve, retiring with the rank of Colonel in 1966 and was then commissioned as a Brigadier General in the California Air National Guard.

 

[LearLove]

as for Jacko - who the f cares. better off without that kiddy touching wacko.

 

[SLOTH]

Because he flew a Cessna, he could not be a hero? Artillery spotter, low and slow in small arms range takes some major stones. Hero in my book.

You're putting words in my mouth. Being a spotter takes more than just balls, but that makes him very brave but still not a hero. The term hero is being way over-used lately. Because someone does their job doesn't make them a hero. Calling just about anyone a hero, diminishes the meaning of the word and the hero status of past heroes.

 

[Hobit]

You're correct. He didn't fight in WWII, he served in the Marines. He fought in Korea. Wow, your dream come true. You found an error on FI! You stud you!!! WOW. What courage!


Denigrating his service in Korea because he was flying as an Arty Spotter highlights your ignorance of many things military. What airframe would classify as heroic on your esteemed opinion? I mean, you've seen the elephant right? Do you think the mountains of Korea are easy to fly in? What?! you've never been there?! oh...

How does it actually feel to endure a career totally centered on your own interests.

Have a nice night denigrating Ed's service and resting peacefully under a blanket of freedom that you have done nothing to create nor preserve.

Doosh!

 

[WalterSobchak]

Ed Macmahon died 2 days ago. No-one says anything about him.

RIP Ed

Trifecta complete.

 

[CX880]

RIP to Jackson. He went off the deep end as most music icons have but there will never by anyone like him. There are billions crying around the world right now....

 

[PBRstreetgang]

Ed Macmahon died 2 days ago. No-one says anything about him.

RIP Ed

Ed was a class act, we were in private mourning. Nothing to make fun of, GREAT GUY, who made me laugh!
PBR

 

[airplane wizard]

as for Jacko - who the f cares. better off without that kiddy touching wacko.

Agreed.... the worlds a slightly better place tonight.

 

[Erlanger]

Michael Jackson isn't dead. He's scamming everyone and has pulled the biggest disappearing act ever. Michael Jackson is in Dubai. He swore he'd never return to the U.S. so how could he have died in L.A.?

 

[waka]

We lost two very famous white women today. Farrah and Michael RIP.

I sure am luck that I wasn't drinking coffee when I read that as it surely would have been splattered on my computer via nostrils!

:laugh:

 

[Erlanger]

Actually I think Michael Jackson was killed by Ahmadinejad and the Ayatollah of Iran to distract the U.S and world from what's going on in Iran.

 

[av8trinabarrel]

Why would you post this in the regional forum...crap like this belongs in the cargo section fool. RIP Ed and Farrah!

 

[OPECJet]

Any guy over 35 knows all to well how beautiful Farrah was.

I have a feeling her passing went like this.

She passed quietly and went to heaven.

She met God and said, "God, I've lived a good life. I have one request before I proceed to heaven. Could you make sure that children will be safe?"

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Michael Jackson is dead [Updated]
2:06 PM | June 25, 2009
Latest news: Pop star Michael Jackson dead at 50

Pop star Michael Jackson was pronounced dead today after paramedics found him in a coma at his Bel-Air mansion, city and law enforcement sources told The Times.

 

[samballs]

They found 13 yr old nuts in his mouth!
They're going to melt him down and make legos!