In my over 8 years of blogging I have closed almost every one of my blogs with the words ‘stay safe and be happy.’ My younger readers probably don’t even know who Red Skelton was. He used these very words many times in his radio and television shows although he would close his shows with the words ‘Goodnight and may God Bless.’
http://www.redskelton.com/television.html
I am always remembering Mr. Skelton as I am typing those words. Although he was a comedian he had a very serious side to him. No reason for my mentioning this, I just wanted to.
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Today is Veteran’s Day and I have already done a tribute for our veterans in a post a couple of days ago. I am remembering my oldest brother who is gone now. He was a radio operator and was right in the middle of the ground action during his tours in Viet Nam. He survived to come home and later died from botched stomach surgery over 10 years ago. My Jim I have mentioned before was a Korean War veteran. If you scroll down my blog you will see a picture of Jim in Korea. We will not forget the sacrifices made by our veterans and all the members of the military.
And, don’t forget to stay safe and be happy!!
Beth
Sis In all the years I don't recall you telling us that line came from Red. I loved his humor..made me laugh and that is rare now days. Glad you let us know.. I am remembering those who served today and are serving. GOD BLESS and I will keep the prayers going for you and your continued good health. XOXO
ReplyDeleteSo thankful to your late brother and all veterans who served so that we may be free.
ReplyDeleteahh, thanks for this, beth.
ReplyDeleteInteresting blog Beth, I learnt a couple of things. Have a safe and happy week! Hugs - Nita
ReplyDeleteI remember Red Skelton. He always seemed such a kind man.
ReplyDeleteLove,
Janie
Great post, Beth. Thank you so much for sharing. Hugs to you.
ReplyDeleteI remember Red Skelton well. I always looked forward to his show as a kid. I especially liked his Freddie the Freeloader bit. Nice look back on a great memory.
ReplyDeleteYour Jim is very handsome in that picture! Great post!
ReplyDeleteI'll have to check our Red Skelton.
hugs,
Marie
Thanks for the post.
ReplyDeleteI adored Red Skelton as my # 1 Comedian. He did say that . I remember.
I remember Red Skelton and how he ended his show with those words. I watched his show many times with my grandmother who loved him.
ReplyDeleteThanks to all the Veterans!!
Red Skelton was one of my favorite comedians and I'll always remember him - along with Bob Hope and Carol Burnett. Your tribute to our veterans is inspiring.
ReplyDeleteBeth, I remember Red ...he was one of our favorites growing up.:):) I wish we could hear , and may God bless, on TV now. I love our vets ...the ones who are gone and one who are still with us. Can we ever tell them enough? Beth, get your wooly socks out girl....the snow is headed our way. xoxo,Susie
ReplyDeleteHave vhs tape of The Best of Red Skelton. Was my moms. He really was a funny man an a caring one.
ReplyDeleteWe can never thank our veterans enough, and there just aren't the words to express that.
Oh I loved Red Skeleton growing up my parents always watched it. He was so funny.
ReplyDeleteYes Beth we should never forget our veterans. Hug B
Terry is right..not enough words to express our true heartfelt gratitude.
ReplyDeleteVery nice Beth, I hope you are safe and happy!!
ReplyDeleteI remember Red Skelton! He was a "regular" at our house.:-)
ReplyDeleteI send you hugs today, Beth, as you remember loved ones who served in the military. We owe them our appreciation, respect, and honor.
xo Nellie.
I remember my parents listening to Red Skeleton records. There have been some very touching veteran stories on the tv over the weekend. It is so sad how many of them still suffer from their times of service.
ReplyDeleteI remember Red Skeleton. And I do appreciate all Veterans.
ReplyDeleteOh I have heard of Red Skeleton...
ReplyDeleteAlways I remember those who went and died in all wars.
Loved Red Skelton! But I only knew the "Goodnight and may God Bless" from the TV show. I'm glad you filled us in. He was a good man. :)
ReplyDeleteI haven't kept track of how long I have been blogging so I just had to go to my files to see and realized it has been just over 5 years for me. Hard to believe how long I have been interacting with my blogging friends. I know you were there right at the beginning. I had only just got a computer then the internet and within a week I had joined spaces. I remember I would stay up to 3 and 4am trying to visit everyone and blogged sometime at first even 2 times a week. How times have changed. After a year or so of not many hours sleep had to give up much time I used to devote blogging. Not much time spent at it any more. But my closing words have always been the same since about my 3rd blog. Good Morning.. Good Afternoon...Good Night... What every it is to you... Red Skeleton was fixture on our TV when I was young for many years. Well bless you Beth for being around for so many years and hope to see you around for many more. Hugs Carrie
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