RIP Fess Parker

**bigdad1** · 18th March 10, 05:57 PM

I vividly remember owning a coonskin cap and watching him every week.

**Standard** · 19th March 10, 05:05 AM

He'll be sorely missed.

**Lallans** · 19th March 10, 05:53 AM

A great actor. He embodied a depiction of history that it seems won't be seen again anytime soon- if ever. You know, where not everyone in western history was evil. He helped me be a better citizen and for that I thank him.

**starbkjrus** · 19th March 10, 12:04 PM

Originally Posted by cajunscot

And James Andrews of The Great Locomotive Chase.

T.

Indeed. Hadn't thought about him in years but now I find myself a bit sad. Davy Crockett and Daniel Boone were childhood heroes of mine because of him. (Well and the Disney Corporate Machine.)

**Bigkahuna** · 18th March 10, 06:12 PM

Only fella that I can recall who could Grin a bear to death. Rest in peace Fess.

**kennethrmc** · 18th March 10, 06:16 PM

Even with a college minor in history, when I hear the words "Davy Crockett" the theme song plays in my mind and I see Fess Parker's face. He presented a positive role model to millions of children and that is a wonderful legacy to leave the world with.

**Macman** · 18th March 10, 06:19 PM

Davy Crockett, Daniel Boone, Old Yeller, and later on, Hell is for Heroes, are what I remember. I had a Davy Crockett coonskin hat when I was little, too. Fess Parker, thank you.

**KiltedKnome** · 18th March 10, 07:38 PM

Sigh....so many of the childhood icons are passing away.

**macwilkin** · 18th March 10, 08:28 PM

Originally Posted by Macman

Davy Crockett, Daniel Boone, Old Yeller, and later on, Hell is for Heroes, are what I remember. I had a Davy Crockett coonskin hat when I was little, too. Fess Parker, thank you.

And James Andrews of The Great Locomotive Chase.

T.