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Elwood P Dowd

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10. K&R - He led quite a life.

Reply to madfloridian (Original post)

Sun Jul 20, 2014, 06:00 PM

Jul 2014

Wounded twice in the Korean War and received the Purple Heart.

Was a big, strong kid in high school and played various sports but then dropped out before graduating.

Smoke pot for 50 years and swore it was a tremendous help for his arthritic pains (multiple knee operations).

One of the few in Hollywood who married the love of his life and kept the marriage strong the rest of his life.

Once said marriage was like the Army. "Everyone complains about it, but they keep re-enlisting".

A poor kid from Oklahoma that became a star but never let it go to his head.

A loyal Democrat and liberal 'til the day he died.

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The 56 year long love story of James Garner. Beautiful tribute. [View all] madfloridian Jul 2014 OP

It's like The Notebook! merrily Jul 2014 #1

What a sweet couple! smirkymonkey Jul 2014 #2

Did I hear wrong???? "That's her job." I think I did...n/t monmouth3 Jul 2014 #3

He grinned when he said it. madfloridian Jul 2014 #4

You're probably right and it was a lovely tribute. The music was perfect..n/t monmouth3 Jul 2014 #5

Very touching and sweet. MerryBlooms Jul 2014 #6

I always like JG , he's one of the best. U4ikLefty Jul 2014 #7

Interesting coincidence, her looking like Susan Strasberg so much. navarth Jul 2014 #8

Wow, there really is a resemblance. madfloridian Jul 2014 #12

Thanks for this. He was a wonderful man and it's interesting to know japple Jul 2014 #9

And married 2 weeks later. Video tribute made in 2012...so it's closer to 58 years. madfloridian Jul 2014 #15

K&R - He led quite a life. Elwood P Dowd Jul 2014 #10

I'm 56, wow. Longevity in a relationship seems such a rarity in Hollywood. nt Mnemosyne Jul 2014 #11

So beautiful! Reminds me of my beloved parents, both deceased. MoonRiver Jul 2014 #13

What lovely memories to have, MoonRiver. Did you choose your name from the song? Mnemosyne Jul 2014 #16

Yes, Mnemosyne I chose my name from the song. MoonRiver Jul 2014 #19

Andy Williams could sure sing it. Mom was a fan and a fan of the Beatles too. nt Mnemosyne Jul 2014 #20

My mom loved Moon River, but never got into my music, including the Beatles. MoonRiver Jul 2014 #21

Well done. Uncle Joe Jul 2014 #14

Thanks for finding this. Loved him in all his roles. A truly good man. Sympathy to his family. freshwest Jul 2014 #17

Beautiful tribute, thanks madfloridian. Another long marriage: Eleanors38 Jul 2014 #18

Kick & recommended. William769 Jul 2014 #22