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20. I was a DJ in Vietnam a bit later.. Sincere condolences. He was a lifelong Republican, for W. Bush's

Thu Jul 19, 2018, 08:45 PM

Jul 2018

2004 re-election of a government filled with shirkers. These shirkers had flat out lied us into the long military quagmire in Iraq, thus repeating the "egregious mistake" (Robert McNamara's apologetic words) of the Vietnam War. Of course, John Kerry and Hillary Clinton were also responsible for accepting these lies to authorize the Iraq War, but they were among many of those duped rather than being among the deliberate liars about Saddam's WMD. No wonder Trump brazenly tells so many preposterous lies, knowing full well that Republicans will never act to hold him to account.

Adrian deserves the highest praise for significantly alleviating the misery of troops in Vietnam and a his subsequent life of worthwhile public service. I am not disparaging him in the least; it's just a pity how even well-meaning folks who are genuine patriots like him sometimes can be be used by iniquitous politicians to support decisions that are actually extremely harmful for America.

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I just lost a friend. Everybody thinks they knew him. They are SO wrong. [View all] DFW Jul 2018 OP

🕯 underpants Jul 2018 #1

My condolences. RIP. OnDoutside Jul 2018 #2

sorry or your loss. You knew him? mnmoderatedem Jul 2018 #3

Yes, Adrian was a friend. DFW Jul 2018 #6

I look forward to your post B2G Jul 2018 #4

I'm so sorry for your loss, DFW. smirkymonkey Jul 2018 #5

🕯️ irisblue Jul 2018 #7

sorry to hear about his death. Demovictory9 Jul 2018 #8

I am so sorry. GoCubsGo Jul 2018 #9

RIP Adrian lunasun Jul 2018 #10

I'd very much like to hear about the "real" Cronauer.. His portrayal was so absorbed by the hlthe2b Jul 2018 #11

I'm very sorry for your loss. LuckyCharms Jul 2018 #12

Condolences. I'm sorry for your loss. onecaliberal Jul 2018 #13

*sigh* NBachers Jul 2018 #14

My condolences on your loss. herding cats Jul 2018 #15

As one who worships the real DJ's of that era gay texan Jul 2018 #16

I'm so sorry. mountain grammy Jul 2018 #17

I was very sorry to hear about Adrian Cronauer ailsagirl Jul 2018 #18

I'm so sorry. Duppers Jul 2018 #19

I was a DJ in Vietnam a bit later.. Sincere condolences. He was a lifelong Republican, for W. Bush's Prof.Higgins Jul 2018 #20

Sorry for your loss, DFW. R B Garr Jul 2018 #21

My sympathies, DFW. calimary Jul 2018 #22

R.I.P. Adrian Cronauer, a radio friend to our troups serving in Vietnam, and your friend. FailureToCommunicate Jul 2018 #23

Condolences,DFW on the loss of your friend. gademocrat7 Jul 2018 #24

I'm so sorry. I just read about him in the news. kcr Jul 2018 #25

... defacto7 Jul 2018 #26

May I add my condolences to all those already expressed? thucythucy Jul 2018 #27

I hadn't seen that, but it sums up what he'd tell anyone about his time there DFW Jul 2018 #41

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. AwakeAtLast Jul 2018 #28

My sincere condolences to you, DFW. oasis Jul 2018 #29

I heard of his passing on the radio. He was 70 years old, I think. Ilsa Jul 2018 #30

Adrian was 79 DFW Jul 2018 #34

Oops! I meant to type 9 but my fat finger hit 0. Yes, 79. Thanks. nt Ilsa Jul 2018 #39

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I read a lovely article about him. My condolences. He sounded like quite a man. nolabear Jul 2018 #31

So Sorry for the loss Cha Jul 2018 #32

Oh my dear DFW, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your friend. CaliforniaPeggy Jul 2018 #33

Thanks for the kind words, all. About the REAL Adrian: DFW Jul 2018 #35

K&R! Thanks for this fascinating personal portrait! He also sounds like an amazing friend. Rhiannon12866 Jul 2018 #36

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At least I know that Troutville is real DFW Jul 2018 #37

We live 2 hours essme Jul 2018 #38

Thanks for your kind words DFW Jul 2018 #40

RIP. I had no idea he lived in Troutville, which is 5 minutes down the road from me. nt LexVegas Jul 2018 #42

requiescat in pace, Adrian. DFW, I am so very sorry for this sad loss. niyad Jul 2018 #43

Thanks. He was very special DFW Jul 2018 #44

a lovely tribute to your wonderful friend, thank you for sharing him with us. niyad Jul 2018 #45

My condolences. nt spooky3 Jul 2018 #46

I'm very sorry for your loss NewJeffCT Jul 2018 #47

Check my post #35 on this thread DFW Jul 2018 #48

Williams usually played himself NewJeffCT Jul 2018 #49

Adrian was happy about the film's success, of course DFW Jul 2018 #50

The thing that's funny is that I liked Williams in his dramatic roles the most TexasBushwhacker Jul 2018 #56

Good Morning Vietnam... FarPoint Jul 2018 #51

We know what it is to to know in our bones Hortensis Jul 2018 #52

That has to be a fairly recent picture DFW Jul 2018 #59

:) Maybe a semi-annual haircut? My husband Hortensis Jul 2018 #61

I live near Troutville. dgibby Jul 2018 #53

Condolences on your loss, DFW... Raster Jul 2018 #54

Thanks for that DFW Jul 2018 #58

My sincerest condolences DFW on the loss of your friend Docreed2003 Jul 2018 #55

Adrian had a very close connection to Vietnam Vets for obvious reasons DFW Jul 2018 #57

"Everybody thinks they knew him..." - seems a bit off... hexola Jul 2018 #60

I think you refute your own statement--my statement seems spot on to me DFW Jul 2018 #62