I find it fitting that John Wayne’s birthday falls so close to Memorial Day. Wayne’s love and respect for the sacrifices of our men and women in the United States Military were ever present in his life and his art.
Remembered best as a cowboy, he was often a soldier or both. His portrayals always made us feel pride for our military, but never glossed over or glamorized the physical and emotional cost of service.
The Green Berets 1968
In celebration of The Duke’s Birthday and because Eden’s Fall MMC, Lucius is a BIG BIG fan. Here are some of Luc’s favorite personal quotes from John Wayne.**
Tomorrow is the most important thing in life. Comes into us at midnight very clean. It’s perfect when it arrives and it puts itself in our hands. It hopes we’ve learned something from yesterday. – John Wayne’s headstone enscription
Bonus movie compilation!
** A sneak peak into Luc. 😉
Are you a fan? What’s your favorite John Wayne movie? Favorite quote or movie memory?
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6 Comments
May 26, 2017 at 12:46 pm
Red River. Always and forever.
May 28, 2017 at 8:47 am
So many things to love in RR.
May 26, 2017 at 1:07 pm
“Talk low, talk slow and don’t say too much.” Perfect Luc! As for my favorite John Wayne movie, hard to choose, but I’ve always really liked In Harm’s Way and The Cowboys.
May 28, 2017 at 8:49 am
I have not seen In Harm’s Way in years. This is probably a good weekend to look for it on TCM. I’m with you on The Cowboys. “We’re burnin’ daylight.”
May 26, 2017 at 6:34 pm
My dad was a huge John Wayne fan and especially loved the westerns but one of my favourites was ‘The Quiet Man’. Not a cowboy or a soldier – but just loved it.
May 28, 2017 at 8:52 am
Such a wonderful movie. The scenery and supporting cast, but the kiss in the rain…all the swoons in that moment.