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Chokey Member Joined Oct 2001 Posts 93668 EE 0% (0) OH, USA	Posted: 3/29/2024 9:26:42 AM EDT BREAKING: Louis Gossett Jr., the first Black man to win the best supporting actor Oscar, has died at 87. https://t.co/F8UcvrjtKk The Associated Press (@AP) March 29, 2024 RIP Chappie

metalsaber The Mysterious Stranger Joined Sep 2004 Posts 54648 EE 100% (84) PA, USA	Posted: 3/29/2024 9:27:33 AM EDT [#1] Pretty decent run. RIP
	I bought all this equipment. What do you mean that the dead AREN'T coming back to life?

jerrwhy01 Member Joined Nov 2009 Posts 23591 EE 0% (0) FL, USA	Posted: 3/29/2024 9:28:01 AM EDT [Last Edit: jerrwhy01] [#2] Chappy!
	Look, when I woke up this morning I had no plans to be sexy, but shit happens!

networkguru Joined Nov 2018 Posts 5644 EE 100% (3) FL, USA	Posted: 3/29/2024 9:28:31 AM EDT [Last Edit: networkguru] [#3] He was great in heat. I meant Enemy Mine.

Papaw grouchy and armed Joined Dec 2008 Posts 13392 EE 100% (16) NC, USA	Posted: 3/29/2024 9:28:54 AM EDT [#4] Quote History Originally Posted By jerrwhy01: Chappy! View Quote
	There's a war going on for control of this Country. Only one side's fighting, though. Lol @ the retarded folks "Blowtorch and Corkscrew" What a great tactic. Seven Grand children Rich.

Yojimbo Member Joined Jan 2001 Posts 20406 EE 100% (42) OH, USA	Posted: 3/29/2024 9:29:31 AM EDT [#5] RIP LG JR....

Dagger41 Member Joined Sep 2011 Posts 60909 EE 0% (0) FL, USA	Posted: 3/29/2024 9:29:45 AM EDT [#6] Awww.
	It's a strange, strange world we live in, Master Jack

pale_pony bring a drink of water, Leroy Joined Oct 2002 Posts 58696 EE 100% (1) OK, USA	Posted: 3/29/2024 9:29:46 AM EDT [Last Edit: pale_pony] [#7] The only thing they got there is steers and queers.
	*Schoolhouse Rock was a lie*

Garand1911 Member Joined May 2003 Posts 12129 EE 100% (1) PRK	Posted: 3/29/2024 9:30:10 AM EDT [Last Edit: Garand1911] [#8] He was great.

fcat Member Joined Jul 2005 Posts 13420 EE 100% (111) MI, USA	Posted: 3/29/2024 9:30:14 AM EDT [#9] RIP Enemy Mine was my favorite LGJ movie.

13FoxVet Member Joined Feb 2018 Posts 5142 EE 0% (0) USA	Posted: 3/29/2024 9:30:56 AM EDT [#10] Iron Eagle Diggstown The Principal Roots Great actor, RIP

Butternut Member Joined Jan 2006 Posts 41632 EE 0% (0) VA, USA	Posted: 3/29/2024 9:31:17 AM EDT [#11] Damn, did not realize he was that old. Man time flies.
	Proud and grateful Tennessee Squire flgfish: "Low mileage cars piss me off. You saving your girlfriend for the next guy? Drive the car and enjoy it. A 911 is damn near bulletproof."

FOX_OSCAR_hook Wishin' I was Fishin' Joined Jan 2006 Posts 6928 EE 100% (22) BEL	Posted: 3/29/2024 9:32:16 AM EDT [#12] I want your D O R!
	A stranger in a strange land...with great beer!

LongTrang Joined Jan 2010 Posts 3157 EE 100% (170) AZ, USA	Posted: 3/29/2024 9:32:56 AM EDT [#13] For me he will always be the D.I. In Officer and a Gentleman…

tep0583 Roger, kill Wyvern Joined Nov 2000 Posts 27363 EE 100% (10) OH, USA	Posted: 3/29/2024 9:33:05 AM EDT [#14] DAMN YOU, 2024! DAMN YOU!
	"All planes close up tight . . .we'll have to ditch unless landfall . . .when the first plane drops below 10 gallons, we all go down together."

phungus Joined Sep 2023 Posts 1133 EE 0% (0) GA, USA	Posted: 3/29/2024 9:33:20 AM EDT [Last Edit: phungus] [#15] Quote History Originally Posted By jerrwhy01: Chappy! View Quote

Goodn Joined Dec 2008 Posts 36894 EE 0% (0) ND, USA	Posted: 3/29/2024 9:33:26 AM EDT [#16] Bummer.

fenderCAB Member Joined Mar 2012 Posts 6661 EE 0% (0) VA, USA	Posted: 3/29/2024 9:34:17 AM EDT [#17] Quote History Originally Posted By FOX_OSCAR_hook: I want your D O R! View Quote Balloon hangar, now.
	The last creature on earth to discover water will be a fish, because he is immersed in it. - Roland Barth

SAE Member Joined May 2009 Posts 50603 EE 0% (0) TX, USA	Posted: 3/29/2024 9:34:54 AM EDT [#18]

DrKlahn Joined Oct 2021 Posts 2400 EE 0% (0) USA	Posted: 3/29/2024 9:35:27 AM EDT [#19] Damn! Everyone else listed most of the well known movies. I also liked him in toy soldiers from 1991.

rock71 Member Joined Aug 2004 Posts 13356 EE 100% (82) SC, USA	Posted: 3/29/2024 9:36:32 AM EDT [#20] Fly high, Iron Eagle.
	Distinguished

ExtraHardTaco Joined Dec 2017 Posts 1178 EE 0% (0) USA	Posted: 3/29/2024 9:38:02 AM EDT [#21] Iron Eagle

trio Member Joined Jun 2005 Posts 4802 EE 100% (98) VA, USA	Posted: 3/29/2024 9:41:46 AM EDT [#22] RIP Chappy As an aside, it’s an atrocity that the person who wrote that article was paid any money for the effort. Holy shit that was awful.

Merlin Member Joined Feb 2001 Posts 40037 EE 100% (4) TN, USA	Posted: 3/29/2024 9:43:31 AM EDT [#23]
	I'm not Retired, I'm a Professional Grandpa!

Gator Member of the PC Master Race Joined Nov 2000 Posts 39695 EE 100% (6) TX, USA	Posted: 3/29/2024 9:44:47 AM EDT [#24] Quote History Originally Posted By fcat: RIP Enemy Mine was my favorite LGJ movie. View Quote RIP Chappy Enemy Mine was great too.
	Gator's ******* better be using jimmies! When I hold an AK in my hands, I get feelz I don't understand

Cincinnatus Member Joined Nov 2000 Posts 92283 EE 100% (37) USA	Posted: 3/29/2024 9:47:46 AM EDT [#25] Now HE’s got no place else to go.
	"... I can't look at hovels and I can't stand fences..."

arowneragain Director of Marketing and Ad Revenue Joined Nov 2003 Posts 83622 EE 100% (22) TN, USA	Posted: 3/29/2024 9:48:59 AM EDT [#26] Iron Eagle looks downright cheesy today but was an inspirational film in its day. Every little boy wanted to be Doug Masters and have a mentor like Chappy Sinclair.

Dagger41 Member Joined Sep 2011 Posts 60910 EE 0% (0) FL, USA	Posted: 3/29/2024 9:49:34 AM EDT [#27] Quote History Originally Posted By LongTrang: For me he will always be the D.I. In Officer and a Gentleman… View Quote
	It's a strange, strange world we live in, Master Jack

Square66 Joined Aug 2023 Posts 1089 EE 0% (0) USA	Posted: 3/29/2024 9:50:37 AM EDT [#28] Mayo-naise.

colklink Big girls make all your dreams come true! Joined Dec 2001 Posts 48044 EE 100% (4) WV, USA	Posted: 3/29/2024 9:50:43 AM EDT [#29] He was pretty good as a Jafa in like season 9 or 10 of SG1. RIP
	A true Texan would never leave his friends behind!

ATLDiver Joined Sep 2006 Posts 39318 EE 0% (0) GA, USA	Posted: 3/29/2024 9:53:27 AM EDT [#30] “This one’s for you Chappie” Iron Eagle - "Gimmie Some Lovin'" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVHEFiLQ3GU

rgaper Joined Oct 2001 Posts 8198 EE 100% (39) PA, USA	Posted: 3/29/2024 9:54:40 AM EDT [#31] Chappy!!!!!!! https://youtu.be/DyruzLjVwbc?si=8ixH_zaepT3uvsfU

AEROMechanic Callsign: Speedboat Joined Mar 2014 Posts 16796 EE 100% (36) FL, USA	Posted: 3/29/2024 9:56:35 AM EDT [#32] God I’m getting old… RIP

Crazyascanbe Member Joined Dec 2023 Posts 184 EE 0% (0) USA	Posted: 3/29/2024 9:56:44 AM EDT [#33] Mayonnaise

snakeyes711 Member Joined Sep 2009 Posts 3493 EE 98% (65) NC, USA	Posted: 3/29/2024 9:56:57 AM EDT [Last Edit: snakeyes711] [#34] Damn chappy!!

ICU I See You... Joined Nov 2001 Posts 12335 EE 100% (67) NY, USA	Posted: 3/29/2024 9:57:44 AM EDT [#35] Cobra Kai - Johnny's Motivation Speech " Iron Eagle - Chappy Down " https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LIZKFmWLVwo
	Don't corrupt the host to pacify the parasites...

ryandushku Joined Oct 2016 Posts 8710 EE 100% (1) WI, USA	Posted: 3/29/2024 9:58:01 AM EDT [#36] I probably watched the documentary Iron Eagles III: Aces a thousand times as a kid. Rest easy Chappy

bad2006z71 Member Joined Sep 2013 Posts 12684 EE 100% (44) VA, USA	Posted: 3/29/2024 9:58:44 AM EDT [#37] Damn. Loved him in Firewalker and Iron Eagle. Did a good job in SG-1 also.

Fantomas When the Tide is out you can see who swims naked Joined Oct 2009 Posts 63834 EE 100% (164) AZ, USA	Posted: 3/29/2024 9:58:52 AM EDT [#38] RIP
	- Official ARFCOM Nickname: Hardware - Originally Posted By elcope: Er ist ein Bier leener

Bronsonburner Member Joined Aug 2014 Posts 20809 EE 100% (3) AR, USA	Posted: 3/29/2024 9:59:21 AM EDT [#39]

EvoXGunner Member Joined Mar 2019 Posts 9672 EE 100% (1) ID, USA	Posted: 3/29/2024 10:00:22 AM EDT [#40] Damn. He was also in Jaws 3

fargo007 Member Joined Jul 2003 Posts 28224 EE 100% (11) FL, USA	Posted: 3/29/2024 10:00:22 AM EDT [#41] I loved him in everything he did. He was truly one of the greats and will be missed.

redseven11b Joined Jan 2014 Posts 2950 EE 0% (0) TX, USA	Posted: 3/29/2024 10:03:02 AM EDT [#42] RIP LGJ Great run with some awesome movies

Pantexan Member Joined May 2011 Posts 11914 EE 100% (7) BHS	Posted: 3/29/2024 10:03:02 AM EDT [#43] Honey Roy Palmer RIP.

PaladinM1911 Joined Jul 2005 Posts 6470 EE 100% (27) NV, USA	Posted: 3/29/2024 10:06:03 AM EDT [#44] RIP, he dogging Mayonnaise in heaven now.

gtsteve03 Joined Nov 2005 Posts 4444 EE 100% (92) GA, USA	Posted: 3/29/2024 10:07:59 AM EDT [Last Edit: gtsteve03] [#45] All of Arfcom should be so lucky to die at age 87. RIP

Edge-To-Life Member Joined Feb 2013 Posts 29315 EE 0% (0) USA	Posted: 3/29/2024 10:08:48 AM EDT [#46] “A bunch of things must've gone wrong if you're listening to this…" "IRON EAGLE" Chappy Down - Play the Tape! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DyruzLjVwbc

BornIn1776 Joined Apr 2014 Posts 8181 EE 0% (0) GA, USA	Posted: 3/29/2024 10:09:46 AM EDT [#47] Will always remember him by officer and a gentleman.

BornIn1776 Joined Apr 2014 Posts 8182 EE 0% (0) GA, USA	Posted: 3/29/2024 10:10:49 AM EDT [#48] Quote History Originally Posted By pale_pony: The only thing they got there is steers and queers. View Quote Can you imagine the horror of a DI said that today?

Chokey Member Joined Oct 2001 Posts 93670 EE 0% (0) OH, USA	Posted: 3/29/2024 10:12:09 AM EDT [#49] Quote History Originally Posted By EvoXGunner: Damn. He was also in Jaws 3 View Quote that movie never existed

jdessell Joined Jun 2004 Posts 14114 EE 100% (19) LA, USA	Posted: 3/29/2024 10:12:10 AM EDT [#50] Quote History Originally Posted By networkguru: He was great in heat. I meant Enemy Mine. View Quote He was Zerkie proof

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