Honoring the Dead

Ed McMahon died this week. He was a great entertainer, but prior to his stage accomplishments he was a distinguished Marine Corps fighter pilot in WWII earning six Air Medals and attaining the rank of Colonel. He was discharged in 1946 and was later promoted to the rank of Brigadier General in the CA Air National Guard.

Farrah Fawcett died this week after a long career in Hollywood as an actress. After she was diagnosed with cancer, she became an activist for cancer treatment and devoted her last remaining years encouraging people to seek treatment. She documented her plight on film and used it to encourage others to stay positive and upbeat despite their diagnosis and suffering.

Michael Jackson died this week. He was perhaps one of the greatest entertainers of modern times. He will also be remembered for his eccentric lifestyle that included sleeping with a chimpanzee, living in a carnival-like atmosphere at Neverland, his fascination with Peter Pan, and his numerous masks and costumes. He also admitted to finding pleasure sleeping with young boys and paying out millions of dollars in settlements to the families of these boys despite being acquitted by a court on one allegation of sexual molestation.

Which of the above did the House of Representatives declare a moment of silence for today? (Hint - It wasn't the first two.)

Which of the above's family received a personal note of condolence from President Obama.

Hint - It wasn't the first two.)

What an absolute joke. Grumpy I had no idea McMahon was a WWII veteran and so highly decorated, Wow, thanks for sharing this info. I always liked him now I really have a new found and deeper respect for the man. Good post Grumpy Good post!!!!!!!