Tribute to Ronald Lee Ermey

#RonaldErmey #marines #semperfi
A humble tribute to the man that I first discovered in the early mornings of middle school when he'd be on the History Channel for Mail Call.
Music in this video is by:
Coming Home: Diddy, Ft. Boyce Ave
Coming Home: Skylar Grey, Sebazti Cover
Clips:
History Channel: Mail Call - 2002
Full Metal Jacket - 1987
The Boys in Company C - 1978
Space Above and Beyond - 1996

[@bettyeskool4960]

Beautiful video you guys. Thank you!

[@TeamKuukiFoodGames]

Mrs. Ermey, I would like to thank you for your comment and more importantly, express my respect and condolences to you and your family. I wish I had known more about his personal life though I know that not every person is willing to share those kinds of things to just anyone. I saw in some of your videos, a brief glimpse of the Ermey family. Thank you so much. And I hope that all is and will continue to go well for you and your family.

[@careystuart]

Your husband was one fantastic actor, soldier and personality!!!

[@bradstevens9881]

Your husband was a very excellent drill sargent. R Lee Ermey was a great actor. Rip.

[@craigmack3361]

We love the Gunny, and we love you too ma'am. It is an honor just to be able to say this to you from the bottom of my heart.

[@robinoliver4510]

Mrs. Betty Ermy, I keep you in my thoughts and prayers and family. Your husband was and in spirit is a very talented Man. I loved to watch mail call never a dulll moment,and those eyebrows of his. Reminded me so much of my dad,I would have loved to meet him. I will have a chance to shake his hand,one of these days. God Bless you ma'am,and family...

[@LJDS1979]

"But always remember this, Marines die. That's what we're here for. But the Marine Corps lives forever. And that means, you live forever." RIP Gunny. See you at the Gates.

[@wadepenley7220]

Jahi Smith such a great speech. even though it was a part of a movie I couldn't help but feel that it came from his heart

[@straitjacket8689]

See him at guardmount

[@craigmack3361]

It is the hard heart that kills, if you do not kill you will become dead marines, and marines are not allowed to die without PERMISSION. ... love ya Gunny 🇺🇸 #1

[@jasonschley1993]

I will miss him.

[@kevingordon9913]

Great

[@heygetoffmylawn1572]

He was the Real Deal. He was a great actor, too. He will be missed. Semper Fi...Gunny.

[@heygetoffmylawn1572]

@Louie Watson Yep.😊...That's why I said he was the Real Deal. He also acted in many movies that weren't military. In those he was a great actor, too. I'm a big fan. He will be missed.

[@mrgone658]

I nominate 'the gunny' to be the next face carved onto Mt. Rushmore!

[@TeamKuukiFoodGames]

I'm pretty sure that's possible! Seems anything is possible nowdays anyway! At least he would be deserving. :D

[@donaldgay9501]

Mr Gone fucking A right I agree semper Fi

[@johnw2026]

He was good, but not that good. Just think what this country would be if he'd run for president ! Put his name on a naval vessel, and Trumps face on Mt. Rushmore.

[@whydoesthisexist6030]

Yes.

[@XJarhead360]

@@johnw2026 I would love to see Trump's face on Mt. Rushmore. That way I could take pot shots at it.

[@dannygjk]

One of my fave lines is: "You will be ministers of death, praying for war!"

[@CarlitosWayz12]

From a fellow Brit, I just want to say you Americans had a national treasure and should be so proud to have had him within the US Marines. It was sad when I heard of his passing a few months ago, I loved the movies he was in, a talented actor and will be deeply missed. From across the atlantic, R.I.P Gunny!

[@christophermurphy7481]

Much love and respect for the kind words from your brothers across the sea. Come visit the USA someday.

[@wadepenley7220]

I can't remember off the top of my head what the British call their version of the marine corps. but I have honer for the United States marine corps and much respect for yours

[@lloyd9710]

His death was felt on both sides of the Atlantic he was admired in the British army

[@awacslongcaster7394]

@@wadepenley7220 the royal marines thats what the British call it

[@gonorreascomunistas7942]

Gunny was a True Soldier ... And is the inspiration of many...

[@perryhenderson9242]

Saw this treasure in "Boys from Company C" in theatre with my uncle. He was a Navy Seal. The Gunny was my idea of what a man should be. Strong, but not a bully; Smart, but not a wise-ass. He should be proud, honest, and live with honor in all parts of your life. I raised my sons with these lessons. All 3 are tributes to what I learned. 1 son was in the Army, and his oldest is in the Army now. So Gunny please watch over my grandson if you can spare the time while training Angels.

[@chris2302]

Miss you Gunny. You were a real credit to this country sir.

[@KeeferJ]

You were the best drill instructor anyone could ask for, Sergeant Ermey. You will never be forgotten. Rest in Peace, Sir. *salutes*

[@danny2mil]

Hard to believe you left us. I guess your mission is complete but your legacy will live on. Rest in peace.

[@dickyfisher7134]

My first time seeing this. Rrquest permission to cry again Sir!

[@TeamKuukiFoodGames]

Permission granted! :D

[@timothytrummell8468]

Tougher than Steel! Always Faithful because putting The fear of God in young soldiers helped them survive the enemy in battle and life. .Way to go Gunnery Sargent! Siemper Phi..Never Die!

[@mikeflowers874]

From one proud Nam Vet to another....Semper Fi Gunny. RIP

[@undead9999]

Gunny isn't dead. He ascended to Heaven, God called him because He needed someone to kick His angels into shape for the coming Apocalypse.

[@JihadBunnydick]

That's a beautiful image

[@nolanhines7251]

AMEN!

[@dickyfisher7134]

P.S. I cried when i heard he died. I did it privately. I just loved him an would have followed him into battle anytime anywhere.

[@jimsquire9048]

I'm proud to say there is a picture of this truly great man just to the left and above my head as I type this. Big big fan. RIP Gunny.

[@johnmay2436]

I have been a fan ever since i seen the THE BOYS IN COMPANY C RIP GUNNY

[@9cripnation9_23]

Marines do die but the marine corps lives on forever so that means you live forever-Drill Sgt Hartman full metal jacket

[@joedirt2120]

Your are stupid, it's still instructor and you didn't even state the fact that he was a gunnery sergeant

[@douglasarthur2673]

The British military do things rather differently but The Gunny had something special which appealed, irrespective of nationality. Not only did he talk the talk he walked the walk (not sure about the kilt tho'). A true legend in his own lifetime. Respect to The Gunny.

[@marka.graffakasnakebitenat3736]

He had your dinner up underneath that kilt.

[@buckwild6552]

Damn he’s going to be missed, there will be no one in my life time to play the part like he done it. And that’s because he lived it in a time when men was men. God got him a warrior to lead and train the angels for the biggest war ever Armageddon.

[@buckwild6552]

Velcro's Hammer Hell yea society has become a bunch of sensitive pussies .

[@TheElllord]

He was a legend

[@mattheob2132]

When u were born in the 80s, he's the official drill sergeant.. Hurhaa

[@alvertosb.p.9424]

Rest In Peace, Sir.

[@hellcatredeye-g6582]

I cannot help myself to watch it again it would be an honor to serve with you sir you’re a great man and I promise you one thing you’ll never be forgotten🇺🇸💯

[@codycollins8556]

legends never die just MIA. Semper Fi

[@ytucharliesierra]

@Michael Gamble I thought they don't die, they just fade away.

[@Foxtrotbravo0331]

@Michael Gamble They actually go to Heaven. Which is a good thing to some.There is a downside to that though. They go there to do more firewatch. The last verse of the Marine Corps Hymn: If the Army and the Navy Ever look on Heaven's scenes, They will find the streets are guarded By United States Marines.

[@johngriffin4663]

From a retired brother in arms Squid to a well respected, self disciplined, all American Jarhead, R.I.P Gunny. Thank you for your service..SIR!!

[@Dabebo-xk2bt]

This guy was the picture of Duty, Honor, Country. RIP Gunny.

[@unklemikesplace1900]

RIP Gunny!! We met 15 years ago, what an honor, what a man! Semper Fi brother, till we meet again!

[@stewartbloomfield8035]

I worked with Lee on fmj and such good memories of Lee. stew fmj crew.

[@lilsteve68]

RIP GUNNY ! SEMPER FI , Carry on!!!

[@orcakinggaming9388]

rest in peace ermey...you had the best damn war face the world has ever seen

[@lupelopez_taz]

He’s now in charge of those Marines guarding the pearly gates. Semper Fi

[@martynrosa]

God I miss him. Semper Fi

[@MrDlt123]

He meant a lot to the US Military. May he rest in well-deserved peace

[@marshallbyrne9426]

Semper Fi Gunny Thank you for your service OORAH

[@cassandramitch8793]

RIP Gunney, much respect. Thank you for serving, I salute you,Semper Fi!!

[@kentpayne3947]

A hero of mine he will be sadly missed

[@AppalachianCryptidDoge]

The Marine Corp lives forever, and that means you live forever. R.I.P. Gunny.

[@chemicaldemoneye]

Ronald Lee Ermey april 15 2018 :( rest in peace, im gonna miss his face :/ HOORAH HOORAH HOORAH old friend

[@waynebradley8827]

I thank all you service men and women. You all deserve to be honored by all of us that benefits from you all. Thank you.

[@yellowhammer4747]

HE KNOW STANDS GAURD AT THE GATES OF HEAVEN BECAUSE THAT IS THE NEXT DUTY ASSIGNMENT FOR ALL MARINES.

[@bakedpagan4674]

thanks from a 3/1 scout 68-69 family loves you and your fam

[@wolftooth281]

*RIP* R Lee Eremey, god speed you legendary devil dog.

[@dickyfisher7134]

Chestey showed him the way into heaven. I dont know who took point but. He got there goddamnit.

[@gilbertgarza4992]

Hell yeah Goodnight Chesty and Gunny.

[@OneEyePI]

A friend of mine was the son of Stanley Kubrik's personal assistant at the time FMJ was filmed. He was around 11 or 12 and helped out on set and remembers Gy Sgt Ermey as a lovely, kind and honourable man. For my part his performance in that film has absolutely immortalised him - an absolute masterpiece.

[@jimblack5153]

What a guy!

[@cmartinez9905]

Nothing but respect

[@SouthernGround]

Thank you for this video, i miss R lee, God speed my friend.

[@nevermindus9352]

One of the hero and trains a man to become a hero. Respect from Philippines

[@chrisp6458]

We all miss you gunny. Happy birthday Marine Corps! Save me a place in your company gunny. I will help protect Heaven's streets.

[@hunterferguson2773]

I will be attending boot camp at Paris island in September to be a proud Marine. That the best branch of armed forces the USA has to offer. I plan on making a career out of the marines and become a marine raider. R. Lee Ermey was astounding, upstanding man. Thank you Gunny. You sir, did America proud as I will do my best to make lady liberty proud. God bless the USA and God bless THE Gunny 🙏🇺🇸

[@TeamKuukiFoodGames]

Good luck :) and best wishes to you and your journey!

[@vincentgrupposo3076]

Respect, Gratitude, and Thanks for being what’s best in our Military!

[@kystars]

Great man. An icon and legend. His LOOK and his VOICE made him so unique. He will live in infamy in Full Metal Jacket!

[@texasvice1]

This man made my Basic training days hell. All the D.I's tried to emulate him. Bless his soul RIP, well done.

[@frankzanassi1008]

Ronald Lee Ermey you will be missed rest in peace my friend. Thank you for you and your service🇺🇸

[@KC69423]

Salutes! Semper fi, Gunny! RIP soldier!

[@fireball1322]

RIP Gunnery Sgt. R. Lee Ermy. Thank You for Your Service to our Great Country. You will be sorely missed by all of us.

[@MPilotVF1V]

Rest In Peace, Gunny. You were a great insperation to us Service Members.

[@edwinjones1000]

He sounds like the DI my brother had when he was in the USMC in 1964. My brother hated his guts but admitted that the DI was the reason he survived Vietnam. He said the DI's cried when they graduated boot camp. WOW.

[@chucksinger1916]

He was the best

[@hellcatredeye-g6582]

R.I.P SIR. 🇺🇸🙏💪

[@kingbIIIr]

National treasure!

[@nojabformeeducateyourself3393]

Gunny, as you stand watch in your new post God can rest assure that not even the devil is going to get past you. We'll see you down range Brother. Semper Fi !!!

[@82ndsniper1]

Love this man !!!!

[@matthewbrown6163]

He will have heaven squared away in a flash in heaven :) G'day from Australia - thanks for your service

[@curtysven]

38 people didn’t have the gear packed to serve in his beloved corps

[@rockdog2843]

He was a precious American jewel that can never be replaced. He was one of a kind.

[@nerine9301]

I salute you, Gunny.💜💜💜

[@jasonborne7348]

Who says he was acting... This was his life your life my life.. Your core my core the marine core.. Rest in peace sir..

[@maggot274]

You’ll be missed down under as well Gunny he may have left us but he will never be forgotten

[@johngraham7045]

I met him at the San Diego Marine Corps milliary Ball. Great guy!

[@a420man2]

Awesome.

[@tnobody9679]

I swear Lee Ermey and my dad we're both cut from the same cloth.... I believe I'm a better man for that. Thank you Dad.

[@phayzyre1052]

RIP Gunny and thank you for your service.

[@MrPheredia]

I am a ARMY Doggie 18 X ray much respect.

[@MrStevew53]

Rest In Peace, Gunny! Your Marine Brothers and Sisters have The Watch! Semper Fi, Brother! :(

[@hellcatredeye-g6582]

Kind of curious who gives a thumbs down for military 🇺🇸🤔 This is the most awesome video of. his life I have seen thank you

[@Biscuit553598]

Snow flakes and the weird kids.

[@AndrewsOpinion15]

GOD GIVE US BACK RONALD LEE ERMEY AND WILL GIVE U BILL MAHER !!

[@TeamKuukiFoodGames]

XD Not sure about that deal..

[@johnblair765]

Andrew Flood Man do I ever agree with your comment...I sure wish there was a 10 million squared thumps up button !

[@abdielgarcia6737]

We can give him Donald Trump

[@jollyjhadist9648]

@@abdielgarcia6737 um no bill can go, because trump's a good fucking president

[@harshoperator]

@@jollyjhadist9648 damn you're stupid lol

[@markpettigrew7511]

R.I.P Gunny. You will be missed. Semper Fi!

[@paulhampton6408]

USMC Respect ! God bless you forever Sir ! Even God, who doesn't have a last name !... Cares about us all who fights for him and our country our ways of life our countries ! A serious shout out to all of the people you made it possible to have this video up ! Hoorah !... Sincerely little brother Paul~ Semper Fi~

[@cizkokid]

Not only from me but from the entire US Army, thank you for your service Gunny! You will be missed

[@tomcatyyz]

R.I.P., Gunny. Thank you for everything. We'll take it from here...

[@scottyfisher2321]

God bless gunny!!! Thank you for your service you will never be forgotten!!!!!!!! You gotter done!!!!!

[@philwalton6694]

god love that Marine. He's guarding the gates now...

[@brucekopping1287]

I was entering my senior year in September 1987 when FMJ was released. a month later I signed the papers to enlist and a year later I shipped to MCRD San Diego. the best decision I made was joining the Marine Corps

[@TeamKuukiFoodGames]

Thank you for your service

[@brucekopping1287]

thanks for the support

[@travismclaurin9419]

I really do miss him.

[@guyfroml]

What a great man. He deserves this tribute.

[@gonorreascomunistas7942]

Gunny 👍 thanks for post !!! Amazing 😱 😍

[@trob0914]

We"ll miss you "GUNNY"

[@shannonbrockhoff2715]

MAIL CALL!!!!!! Gunny was one of a kind. It was an honor to meet him when I had the chance.

[@MrCodgod666]

Oh I’m so sorry. I thought he was just an actor. Never knew he was a gunner. Big big respect to him 💔💜xx

[@davidrobinson6019]

as for an english man..across the pond......once seen......never forgoten.....great film..great man.....he was being himself.....they broke the.mold.. when he..was born...give thanks to his mun..and dad.....xx.. r.i.p...xx

[@paulp5656]

This guy had such magnetism as if he was born to do what he did with his life. RIP Gunny

[@Tigershark-qy2gq]

"Blood makes the grass grow". Best and worst line ever, simultaneously. LOL

[@havingfun1968]

One of my closest friends, and if you ever learn about his brother, it's because I was friends with him too. No one ever knows about him. That's who Lee truly was... Semper Fidelis, Captain T, U.S.M.C. Like you always told me, Marines are not allowed to did without permission. Get some...

[@jeremywilliams8294]

I first discovered him in mail call as well

[@kennethcaine3402]

He is a Marine, in the dictionary by the word marine they're just need a picture of him, no words necessary. Semper Fi,I know your among thousands of your Brothers, my Father being one CPL WILLIAM EARL CAINE 1ST MARINE DIVISION WW2 SCOUT SNIPER he passed away March 18 2018 at 95 years of age, he served with COL CHESTER PULLER and when the War ended he went to China to guard trains from the communist. He is my hero.

[@m.a.c.8366]

...? this singular Marine...by his dedication, respect to his service, and his commitment to protect and enlighten us, was honored further AFTER he retired from the USMC...? Hell Yes and TY Gunny Ermy and your family for your devotion and sacrifice for us... Semper Fi Sir..

[@geomodelrailroader]

RIP Gunny Semper Fi Carry On

[@dionthomas5418]

The Gunny true legit Marine badass legend the Marine Corps and America are proud of him Semper Fi

[@jmmartin7490]

This man without a doubt will be an American Icon , ah hell , he already is !!!! From this Army Vet. to that Marine Corp Gunnery Sgt. "Give the devil a asswhoopi ng for me too Gunny"!!!

[@howardweinstein1324]

Pride of the Marines,I salute you sir.