One to Beam Up

Prudence · 07-20-2005, 11:05 AM

James Doohan, better known as "Scotty," passed away this morning. Or, as my huband put it, beamed up to the Celestial Enterprise.

Go boldly, Scotty. Go Boldly.

Ghoulish Delight · 07-20-2005, 11:09 AM

You beat me to it (and came up with a better thread title).

He'll be missed.

Moonliner · 07-20-2005, 11:12 AM

Yea, I would have went with "He's dead Jim".

I met the guy back in the 80's and he looked on his last legs then. Warp speed to ya Scotty!

SzczerbiakManiac · 07-20-2005, 11:25 AM

Had had the wonderful opportunity to both meet and work with Jimmy Doohan and I can tell you he was just as warm and gracious (if not more so) in real life as everyone says he was.

He will be sorrowfully missed.

Cadaverous Pallor · 07-20-2005, 11:16 AM

I'll miss him.

Motorboat Cruiser · 07-20-2005, 11:29 AM

Damn, now two of my favorites from the show are gone. A sad day indeed.

Not Afraid · 07-20-2005, 11:36 AM

But, who will play the bagpipes at his funeral?????

Eliza Hodgkins 1812 · 07-20-2005, 03:40 PM

Oh, no!

Oh. Sadness.

Motorboat Cruiser · 07-21-2005, 02:01 AM

Interesting, did anyone ever notice that he was missing a finger?

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At 19, James escaped the turmoil at home by joining the Canadian army, becoming a lieutenant in artillery. He was among the Canadian forces that landed on Juno Beach on D-Day. "The sea was rough," he recalled. "We were more afraid of drowning than the Germans."

The Canadians crossed a minefield laid for tanks; the soldiers weren't heavy enough to detonate the bombs. At 11:30 that night, he was machine-gunned, taking six hits: one that took off his middle right finger (he managed to hide the missing finger on screen), four in his leg and one in the chest. The chest bullet was stopped by his silver cigarette case.

Tref · 07-21-2005, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Motorboat Cruiser

Interesting, did anyone ever notice that he was missing a finger?

You may find some solace in the knowledge that Doohan and said finger have been re-united in Heaven.

07-20-2005, 11:05 AM	#1
Prudence Beelzeboobs, Esq. Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Gavel - I haz it Posts: 6,287	One to Beam Up James Doohan, better known as "Scotty," passed away this morning. Or, as my huband put it, beamed up to the Celestial Enterprise. Go boldly, Scotty. Go Boldly. __________________ traguna macoities tracorum satis de
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Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	You beat me to it (and came up with a better thread title). He'll be missed. __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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07-20-2005, 11:12 AM	#3
Moonliner 8/30/14 - Disneyland -10k or Bust. Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 9,022	Yea, I would have went with "He's dead Jim". I met the guy back in the 80's and he looked on his last legs then. Warp speed to ya Scotty! __________________ - Taking it one step at a time.
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SzczerbiakManiac "ZER-bee-ak" Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,409	Had had the wonderful opportunity to both meet and work with Jimmy Doohan and I can tell you he was just as warm and gracious (if not more so) in real life as everyone says he was. He will be sorrowfully missed.
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Cadaverous Pallor ohhhh baby Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Parental Bliss Posts: 12,364	I'll miss him. __________________ The second star to the right shines in the night for you
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Motorboat Cruiser Cruiser of Motorboats Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: So Cal Posts: 3,665	Damn, now two of my favorites from the show are gone. A sad day indeed.
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Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	But, who will play the bagpipes at his funeral?????
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Eliza Hodgkins 1812 Sputnik Sweetheart Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Long Beach Posts: 2,685	Oh, no! Oh. Sadness.
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