ERNIE R.I.P.

7-9-12 BONUS BLOOGE GOING DUTCH..Yesterday 7/8/12 the great ERNEST BORGNINE shipped out for the last time. Some friends and I watched the WILD BUNCH last night as a tribute. There's at least a dozen iconic Ernie moments in the film; here's a fitting one:

"I think the boys are right.  I'd like to say a few words for the dear, dead departed.

  And maybe a few HYMNS'D be in order.   Followed by a church supper...WITH A CHOIR!"

Thanks, EB...we "wouldn't have it any other way."

P.S. This photo is a shot of Ernie and your's truly at a book signing in 2010