Bob Hope died last night. He was 100 years old.
The guy was a real American (born in England) and a hero to 1000' s of service men and women.
Thanks for the memories
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I missed his USO show in Da Nang by a fluke....always regretted that. What he has done for the USA is indescribable. Bob Hope is why I just laughed off the Alec Baldwins and George Clooneys. God Bless Bob Hope.
I saw his live performance once. I was not thrilled at the chance to see him because my sense of humor is far more twisted than his. However, I was entertained and very impressed. He spoke and told jokes non-stop for nearly two hours without cue cards, and truly seemed to enjoy himself. His timing was excellent and his humor could be very intellectual and poignant.
A real professional entertainer with a warm heart. He won my respect and I always viewed him in a different way after that.
In this day and age, here was a man that was widely admired, respected, and humble.... and devoid of any scandal whatsoever...a rare thing these days.
I concur with every compliment paid him so far. This man sacrificed a lot of possible income to entertain the troops all over the world, no one asked him nor forced him to do this. He was a true giver, he gave of himself. I wish I knew the words to express not only my respect, but thanks for him.
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The Tazman aka Martin Price
Proud father of a Devil Dog
Mr Bob Hope
