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03-10-2004, 01:41 PM
Ernest Borgnine Hails Navy Sailors
By Journalist 2nd Class Kimberly Rodgers, Navy News Service
WASHINGTON (NNS) -- Academy award-winning actor
Ernest Borgnine spent time with Sailors March 9 at the U.S.
Navy Memorial in Washington, D.C. During the visit, Borgnine
shared with Sailors the influence the Navy has had on his life.
After 10 years of naval service during World War II, Borgnine,
87, said he became more responsible.
"Being here brought back so many memories," he reminisced,
often overcome with emotion. "The idea of being a part of
something so enormous taught me how to be a man. It gave me
something to prove to myself--and to my country. I'd like to be
able to do it all over again."
Borgnine, who joined the Navy in 1935, served on the
now-decommisioned USS Lamberton (DD 119), reaching the
rank of Chief Gunner's Mate, and went on to land the lead role
in the popular television series "McHale's Navy." With more than
150 films to his credit, Borgnine received the Academy Award
for Best Actor for his role in the hit movie "Marty" in 1955.
"Being in his company was amazing," said Seaman Jordan Logan
of U.S. Ceremonial Guard Command, Washington. "Just coming
into the Navy, you get lots of advice. It always makes a
difference when the advice comes from someone who's actually
worn the uniform--and went on to do great things."
"I've seen so many of his movies," said Personnelman 2nd Class
Jocelyn Smith of Naval Air Facility, Washington. "This is like a
dream come true. He's a real class act. You get the feeling he
really cares about our service."
A teary-eyed Borgnine concluded the session by saying to
Sailors, "You're serving a great country. Always, always do your
best."
By Journalist 2nd Class Kimberly Rodgers, Navy News Service
WASHINGTON (NNS) -- Academy award-winning actor
Ernest Borgnine spent time with Sailors March 9 at the U.S.
Navy Memorial in Washington, D.C. During the visit, Borgnine
shared with Sailors the influence the Navy has had on his life.
After 10 years of naval service during World War II, Borgnine,
87, said he became more responsible.
"Being here brought back so many memories," he reminisced,
often overcome with emotion. "The idea of being a part of
something so enormous taught me how to be a man. It gave me
something to prove to myself--and to my country. I'd like to be
able to do it all over again."
Borgnine, who joined the Navy in 1935, served on the
now-decommisioned USS Lamberton (DD 119), reaching the
rank of Chief Gunner's Mate, and went on to land the lead role
in the popular television series "McHale's Navy." With more than
150 films to his credit, Borgnine received the Academy Award
for Best Actor for his role in the hit movie "Marty" in 1955.
"Being in his company was amazing," said Seaman Jordan Logan
of U.S. Ceremonial Guard Command, Washington. "Just coming
into the Navy, you get lots of advice. It always makes a
difference when the advice comes from someone who's actually
worn the uniform--and went on to do great things."
"I've seen so many of his movies," said Personnelman 2nd Class
Jocelyn Smith of Naval Air Facility, Washington. "This is like a
dream come true. He's a real class act. You get the feeling he
really cares about our service."
A teary-eyed Borgnine concluded the session by saying to
Sailors, "You're serving a great country. Always, always do your
best."