Wednesday, October 22, 2008

John Wayne - A Real American Hero (1907-1979)

Remembering John Wayne -
I am sorry my children did not have the chance to grow up watching and listening to this great man. Here are some links of interest to help you remember him:

Remembering John Wayne -
http://www.americanprofile.com/article/22029.html
Hear him here (h/t to fiftysweb) -
http://www.fiftiesweb.com/usa/john-wayne.htm
"I Pledge Allegiance" John Wayne style -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Jf3MQpffBc&feature=related
Teach the qualities to our chidren -
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/860226/posts
John Wayne feels there is right and wrong -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xaPA8fGeRUc&NR=1
"America, Why I love her" by John Wayne -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sekHkR5BKOY&feature=related and here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yQM1oLnMLNU&feature=related
"We're American, and that Says it All" -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_fuzLTrwVbc&NR=1
"An American Boy Grows Up" -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zs-5h94cV9Y&NR=1
A tribute to the "Duke"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_Vz9QysCG8&NR=1
from True Grit (extended video)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0EUP9rOLf30&feature=related
Big John (sung by Jimmy Dean) -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LO0dO6pcTAU&feature=related
"What do you want for your daughter, Duke?" -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AucxqtpCZL0&feature=related
he can sing (with Dean Martin)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sd5xBDdG9UI&feature=related
And he can Dance!!! (Jitterbug)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YjEJTbf7mWQ&NR=1

Add your favorites as well.