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DeForest, you touched
our lives, our hearts and our souls with your presence. Your
many characters, especially Dr. McCoy taught us our morals
and ethics we use today. You may be gone but never
forgotten!
Mary Jensen
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Jackson De Forest Kelley
is my hero!
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OOn the loss of DE, he
will be missed. Thanks for the website!
Ken Smiley
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Where can I send
condolences? When De died today, part of my childhood died
with him. He will be immensely missed!!
Thank you,
Bob Bevill
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Hello-
You might have already
heard the news, but I wanted to let you know just in case.
ABC news reported tonight that DeForest Kelley died today. I
wanted to let you know so that you could make the necessary
updates to your web site. Your web site is a truly wonderful
and touching tribute to Mr. Kelley.
Jonathan
Leggett
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I'm amember of a Star
Trek club that is part of a college in MI, and we were
wondering you had an address that we could use to send a
card to Mr. Kelley's wife, we all met because of Star Trek,
and it feels like part of the family has passed away. If you
could help us out we would be grateful.
Joe LaPage (A.K.A. CMDR
RaJa)
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As a classic movie fan,
I've seen DeForest Kelley in numerous Western films, but I'm
also a big ST fan and certainly mourn his
passing.
Brad Lang
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Dear Mary,
Thank you for your "My
Hero, DeForest Kelley" page. It feels like family has passed
away.
All my
sympathies,
Gary
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I hope your life was
good cause you took the edge off ours. We will miss you
dearly good friend.
Roger
Desjardins
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Thanks for the tribute
to Mr. Kelley.
Hector Diaz
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It is with great sorrow
I write this email. I was and still am a loyal fan of Mr.
Kelley. I feel we have lost a great man. He will be sorely
missed. We can all take consolation in the knowledge that
Heaven has gained and Earth has lost. Peace and love to you
DeForest Kelley. We all love you and will miss you dearly.
God bless you and yours. Thankyou for all the wonderful
memories. We will cherish them forever.
Digid50@aol.com
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I hate to be the bearer
of sad news, but I thought you'd want to know.
:'(
x1j@aol.com
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Thanks for sharing your
story on your web site. Now that "De" has passed on, will
you provide an update?
Liza Colby
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Greetings.
I join you in mourning
this fine actor who left us yesterday, and wish to offer you
this tribute picture that I made.
As they say on Vulcan, I
grieve with thee.
Benoit
Hébert
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De is sorely
missed.
Pamela Smith
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I just wanted to tell
you how much I enjoyed your site. One comment though. You
might change the color of the font on the memorial page. It
is almost impossible to read black on that background.
Thanks for your hard work.
Sandy Barton
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Hi I am one of the many
who also loved De's work, and the Man he was.
Scott
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Thank you for the lovely
tribute website.
It was very
touching.
John
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Mary --
I know you are very
upset by the news of De's passing. Just a quick not of
condolence.
Jacqueline
Moore
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I just wanted to drop a
note regarding your site dedicated to Spock and McCoy. I
wish I had stumbled across it before. My wife and I are
devoted Star Trek fans, and the characters seem more like
family membersthan actors (a tribute to them). We all knew
that the original cast couldn't last forever, but the death
of DeForest Kelley is a bitter pill to swallow. He
apparently lived a full life, and he touched
many.
Thanks for a very nice
site.
Edward S.
Clay
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. Mr Kelley will be
sadly missed by so many people, I know that the message that
you have had to add to his tribute sight must have saddend
you a great deal. The world is just not going to be the
same.
a fellow DeForest Kelley
admirer
Liz Middleton
(New Zealand)
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De Kelley was a
beautiful light to the world...I am so thankful his memory
will live on among so many of us; he was a truly unique and
considerate human being who brought joy and peace to the
hearts of many, and will always be one of my
heroes.
J.D. Carlson
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Dear Mrs.
Kelley:
Your husband was a great
actor and a fine gentleman. I've never had a mint julep, but
I think I'll try one in his memory.
Thanks for the
memories.
Wayne
Hampton, Iowa
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I was very saddened to
hear of Mr. Kelley's passing. I am sure I am not alone when
I say that growing up, the two role models I had when I
considered becoming a physician were my family doctor and
TV's Dr. McCoy.
Both had this wonderful
mix of irascibility and compassion which I try to keep with
me every day in my own life.
My thoughts and prayers
go out to his family.
Maria L. Evans,
M.D.
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In losing DeForest
Kelley,we have lost a little peace of ourselves. That's the
way I felt when I read the announcement of his death on the
front page of Mercury News this morning.
To the wife and many
friends ofJackson DeForest Kelley, my humble
condolences.
James D.
Tejada
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Mr. Kelley was truly one
of a kind. He will be forever immortalized and remembered as
"Bones" McCoy and as a wonderful human being. He will sorely
missed.
Clint
McMullen
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De made millions of us
smile through the years. We know he's beamed to a better
part of the universe now and will miss him.
Sue Morris
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DeForest was someone who
stood for something bigger than what he was. He will be
deepely missed. I know he's looking down from the stars. My
sympathies.
Brian Sherman
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Like many people who
watched Mr. Kelley the actor and wished they could have met
and known the man, I regret not having had the chance to do
so. I can only extend my sympathies but wish I could do
more. Goddess bless both of you.
reginald lafontaine
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As a teenager, I
gathered hope from Star Trek's message of acceptance of the
diversity of all people. No one expressed it better, on or
off screen, than Deforest Kelley. We'll all miss him
deeply.
K. DeLander
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Dear Mrs.
Kelley,
I know that there's
really nothing anyone can say that can take away the pain of
losing someone dear to you, so just let me say that my
prayers are with you, and that I wish you all the best for
the future. De will always be remembered fondly and with
love by both his friends and his fans.
Sincerely,
Kenneth
Harrison
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I just heard. I was at
Pasadena, he was the reason I went. He was too ill to come.
He was a lovely man, a gentleman. He will be truly mourned.
Truly missed.
Tracy,
England
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Dear Mrs.
Kelley,
I am saddened to learn
of your Husbands passing. I wish there were words I could
empart that might bring comfort...but I know they do not
exist. I do belive he is with our maker looking down upon us
with love from beyond the stars. I bid Him Godspeed and Gods
love. He Shall be dearly missed. God Bless You and keep
you.
Sincerly,
Erich P.
Kreim
Debra A.
Poulsen-Kreim
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Mein Beileid seinen Freunden und
seiner Familie, insbesondere seiner Frau.
Volker Schoegel, Cologne,
West-Germany
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GOOD BYE
DOCTOR.
Giovanni.
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DeForest Kelley was a
"friend" to me, & I have & will continue to take
pleasure from his skill as an actor. My sympathies go out to
Carolyn and his family. R.I.P. De. W Martin.
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I wish to express my
condolences to the kelley family. i have been an avid trek
fan since it came on tv in 1966. mr. kelley has always been
a favorite from the show. he will always be remembered and
admired by me and millions of other fans. i will miss him.
HairKuter@aol.com
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To be absent from the
body is to be present with the lord!!!
2COR:5;8
kevin depriest
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goodbye doc
franco
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THIS IS A SAD DAY FOR
TREK FANS. I GREW UP WATCHING STAR TREK IN THE 60'S AND
STILL ENJOY IT TODAY. NOTHING COULD HAVE PREPARED US (TREK
FANS) FOR THE PASSING OF SUCH AN IMPORTANT PERSON IN OUR
LIVES. HE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED AND AGAIN STAR TREK PASSES
INTO A NEW GENERATION WITH OUT ONE OF THEIR BELOVED
CREW.
PAM K.
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I was saddened to hear
about the death of De on the news.. Thank you foryour notice
on your page.. Are you going to send a card? I would like to
as well..
Maureen
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Now that "Bones" has
reached the "Final Frontier" I can hear him saying "It's
life Jim, but not as we know it!" God bless him, he will be
missed.
Sandra
Stuckey
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I am so sad to hear
about his passing...while a fan can never really know much
about an actor, one could always tell from interviews and
stories that De had class and a great sensitivity. I could
well understand how an actor might be embittered and annoyed
with the weight of the whole Star Trek phenomenon, but in
interviews he always seemed to handle it with a sense of
humor. A class act.
His warmth was a part of
what has made Star Trek a special thing
for generations of fans.
He will be missed by many, many, many people.
My thoughts and prayers
go out to Carolyn Kelley and the rest of the
family.
Bill Sweet
Northampton,
MA
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Your husband was a
wonderful actor and a marvelous human being.
These
qualities will ensure
that his work lives on for many generations to
come. He will be
terribly missed by us all.
D. Renee
Daigle
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It's with Great Sorrow
that I leave this message. The passing of DeForrestKelley
has left a hole in the lives of many of us. We will all go
on, but there is a little bit of our youth which is gone
forever. Mrs. Kelly, we mourn with you for your loss, and
may God Bless you. Go swiftly into the night, good man, and
may angels guide your path. RIP, DeForrest Kelly, andthanks
for the memories.
Russell
Doolittle
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In 1986, I went to
Tulane Law School. During that time, I watched Admiral McCoy
and Lt. Commander Data stroll down the wide corridors of the
Enterprise-D.
What I am trying to say
is that DeForest Kelley has always been a happy part of my
life, even in law school, and he will be sorely
missed.
May God bless you and
keep you in the palm of His hand. May His peace and grace
rest upon you. May He comfort you and always cover you with
His love.
Roz!
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I have to say that as a
original Star Trek fan, this series brought a lot of joy to
me. It was sad to learn of the passing of one of the key
character's in this series. He will be missed indeed. My
condolances to the family and close friends.
Joseph Shafir
CANADA
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We will miss
you.
Peace and Long
Life
ladypackrat@webtv.net
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Mrs. Kelley
Please accept my deepest
sympathies on the passing of your husband. The Star Trek
series and De's terrific character have had a profound
effect on my life. So much so that I can't imagine what my
life would have been without them.
Thomas J. O'Hare III
(tjohareiii@home.com)
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How does one say goodbye
to one of your childhood heros. De and Star Trek brought and
still bring great pleasure to my life. De will always live
in our memories. My deepest condolences and sympathies on
your loss. He seemed the nicest man that one could hope to
know. I wish I had had thehonor.
Ian Case, Victoria,
BC
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I was devastated to
learn of the death of Deforrest Kelley, one of my favourite
actors in the series, I loved his interaction with Spock, it
seems a shame that we will not hear from him
again.
With sympathy
Lorraine
Ellard
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Thank you for posting
it! You guys are doing a great job of celebrating De's
spirit. I am so touched that he was thinking of all of us
fans up until the very end. What a wonderful
man...
God bless and keep up
the good work!
Jenny Carlson
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When I was a kid, all I
wanted to do was meet my hero, DeForest Kelley. I'd watch
Star Trek faithfully, just because Dr. McCoy was the best
there was. The day that I finally met him I count among my
best days. June 11th is one of my worst. My condolences to
his wife and all around.
Joseph F.
Berenato
Praetor627@aol.com
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I believe we have loss
one of the truly rare examples of integrity and humanity.
Without the humanity he instilled in Dr. McCoy, StarTrek
would have been just another short-lived and unremembered
show.
Shalom,
Tom Ernst MD
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EEver since I was old enough to watch and
understand star trek I was a McCoy fan. There are no words
that can discribe the emotions and the pain it has brought
me to find out the one and only McCoy has passed away. My
prayers go out to his wife. We will miss you, nor will we
ever forget who and what you really were.
Jason
Gatensby
Hamilton,
Canada
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I mourn for one of the
greatest actor ever having played in the show of Star Trek.
He will live forever in our memory.
Bye, bye, De!
Korinna
Wuestefeld,
Germany
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DeForest has influenced
many lifes with his wonderful performance of Dr.McCoy. A
part of my childhood has gone with him but his
representation of humanity and care will never die and
always be in our hearts and minds. And the men behind the
actor was as likable as anyone can be. All my
sympathies.
He will be deeply
missed
Kristina S.
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I was smashed when some
friends of mine told me De Forest was gone. I am Italian,
and in Italy Star Trek is not as famous as it is in the USA.
It was first aired here in 1979. Ever since, (I was 5 yr old
then) I adored De Forest's style. He gave me strenght when I
felt depressed. I love his charme, his strenght, his
sarcasm, I just love the spark he brought into the series.
When I was told the horrible news, I put a De Forest's
picture on my desk, and, next to it, I put a white flower,
in loving memory.
Thanks, De Forest, for
your existance!!
Chiara Cresciani
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I'll always remember how
DeForest Kelley, in his role as Dr. McCoy on Star Trek, made
me feel glad to be a human being, alive and part of this
world. Thanks.
Scott A.
Steiner
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Words cannot express the
sorrow when I found out about the death of De Kelley late
Friday night - one day after my 45th birthday. He
exemplified everything positive that a person could and
should be and we must never let his light burn out. My
condolences to you Mrs. Kelley and God speed in your own
recovery. And may God bless De and all of us. With much
sincere love -
Linda Cooper
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He was a great man, Star
Trek helped me cope with the passing of my own beloved
Father.
Nancy Beller
Beller6@Yahoo.com
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One of my faverate
actors of all the Sta Trek shows. He will always be with us
ALL.
SunWolf9@email.msn.com
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Mary,
You have been a blessing
to the Kelley family. Thanks for making this service
available for those of us who are
computer-illiterate.
Roz!
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While I never knew
DeForest Kelley personally, the humanity and humor that
sparkled in his work enlivened my imagination and enriched
my life. He will be sorely missed, but never forgotten. In
dreams and tales, he lives on...
Cathy
Butterfield
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What can I say about
this wonderful human being that many have not already said.
He will be greatly missed by many people and non less than
his wife of so many years. Through his role as Dr. McCoy in
the original Star Trek I have made friends people around the
world. I would like to say thank you for the joy you have
brought so many people. Goodbye and thank you.
Maureen Grinter. Sydney,
Australia.
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DeForest brought so much
of himself to the characters he played, especially Dr.
McCoy. I have always wanted to meet him because he has had
such an impact on my life, but unfortunately that will never
happen on this earth. He was a modest, kind, warm, and
caring individual who leaves this world a better place. My
condolences to his family. I know he will be missed. I'm
sure he will look down from heaven and smile upon all those
whose lives he touched.
Lisa Gordon
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Mrs. Kelly,
I cannot express the
extent of my grief over your husband's passing. Star Trek
and especially Dr. Leonard McCoy helped to shape the essence
of who I am today. The night sky shines a little brighter,
but the world has dimmed for all of us who remain behind.
All of his fans dreaded to hear the words " "He's dead, Jim"
spoken about him, not by him. Best wishes to you for your
own recovery.
Judy Sadowski
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A great advantage of
being a cultural icon is that death is not final. As long as
fans of 'Trek' and Mr. Kelley live, so will this wonderful
actor. I will celebrate his life everytime his image graces
my television. Godspeed with your recovery, Mrs.
Kelley
Tony
Lovelycruise@WebTV.net
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In a persons' life, it
is the dreams that help him to persevere through the hard
times. I never had the chance to meet De at a convention,
but he was never-the-less , through the character of Dr,
McCoy, one of a very small group of people who helped to
keep my boat afloat. I wish I could have known the man
behind the dream,but I feel I've been fortunate just to
glimpse this part of him. He will be missed, never forgotten
by me, and hopefully passed on. Godspeed to him and our love
to you--
robert
entsminger
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Dear Mrs.
Kelley,
I'm reminded of the
words your husband spoke while portraying Dr. McCoy on the
very first episode of STAR TREK: the Next Generation. He was
Admiral McCoy talking about the new Starship Enterprise with
Mr. Data.
"Just remember...treat
her like a lady and she'll always bring you
home."
He's just been brought
home.
With all our
love,
Charles and Julia
Sonney, Erie, Pennsylvania
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Deforest Kelley was a
truly gifted actor. When he portrayed "Bones" McCoy you
could see the compassion in his eyes and hear it in his
voice. When he smiled he lit up the Star Trek Universe, and
our hearts. My deepest sympathies, Mrs. Kelley.
Sincerely,
Gina Zwerling
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Dear Mrs.
Kelley,
DeForest was never far
from my thoughts for the past 33 years. And now, your loss
will be in my thoughts and prayers forever. God bless you,
dear lady.
Laurie I. from
Illinois
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In "Star Trek" IV: The
Undiscovered Country, Chang asked of Bones' medical status,
McCoy replies: "Aside from a touch of arthritis, I'd say
pretty good." My condolences to Mrs. Kelley. DeForrest will
be greatly missed, however thanks to videotape and VCRs he
will never leave us.
Rest in peace
DeForrest
Kelley
Dr. Leonard H. "Bones"
McCoy
mfjuran@sunlink.net
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DeForest Kelley, was a
very fine actor, his character Dr. Leonard (Bones) McCoy,
was my favorite on Star Trek. He will be missed. My
condolences to his wife.
Have a nice
day.
Mary Coppel
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To the family and
friends of DeForest, may I pass on my most heart felt
sympathy for his passing. As Bones McCoy, he so beautifully
portrayed the human foibles that make us who we are as
people. I would like to think that this humanity will live
to the 23rd century and beyond.
To his widow Carolyn,
thank you for being beside this man who has given so much to
so many for so long.
richard
armstrong
New Zealand.
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Dear Carolyn,
I have been a fan of
DeForest's for a long time, since the origional Star Trek
series came out in the sixties, I am now 43 years old. He
and all the crew hold a special place in my heart. I would
like to wish you my sincerest sympathy, I wish I could have
met you both, I feel like a piece of myself has died as
well. Love and God Bless, may our gracious Lord watch over
you and comfort you.
Kind Regards,
Dave Watts
Port Pirie, South
Australia
Australia
5540
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"Of my friend, I can
only say this....his is the most human." My sympathy to his
family and to all who have lost a true friend and family
member. He will be remembered everytime I think of Star Trek
and the impact it has had in my life. "God Speed" and "Set
course....first star to the right, and on til morning."
Joseph Jones
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Dear Mrs. Kelley, we
grieve with you at the passing of Mr. Kelley. Thankyou for
sharing him with us. He was a very special person. People
who had seen or met him for the first time noticed this
instantly. He will really be missed by all of us.
A Fan,
Lucy Ann
Baird-Clark
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Thank you for taking the
time to do such a nice tribute to DeForest Kelley on your
website, I appreciated it, as a fan since the age of 11!!
Bones, I will miss you.
Donna Maxwell
Ambler, PA
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As a 35 year old Scot
who grew up with Star Trek it was with great sorrow I
learned of the passing of a Friend. Deepest
sympathies.
Stewart Cairns, Dundee,
Scotland.
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Mrs. Kelley, my
condolences to you on your loss. Please know that your
husband brought me many wonderful moments as he took me on a
journey to the stars to explore strange new worlds, to seek
out new life and new civilizations, and to boldly go where
no one had gone before. My prayers are with you.
Sincerely,
Phil Vera
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Mrs. Kelley, I know
there's nothing anyone can say that will take away the pain
of losing your husband, but just let me say this: You're not
alone. I understand your pain. I've lost people I care about
and love recently. One of my great-aunts died last year with
cancer. As they say on Vulcan: "I grieve with
thee."
My prayers go out to
you.
-Kelly
Crutcher
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Mrs. Kelley,
My condolences on your
loss. I am just one, of I'm sure many, physicians that went
into medicine with Dr. Leonard H. McCoy as a role model. He
will be missed.
James Bernheimer,
MD
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NEWS OF THE PASSING OF
THIS WONDERFUL MAN HAS HIT ME VERY HARD, IT FEELS
INCONCEIVABLE THAT HE COULD BE GONE. DEFOREST KELLEY HAS
BEEN A FIXTURE IN ALL OUR LIVES, AND HIS LOSS WILL ALWAYS BE
FELT. ALTHOUGH I NEVER HAD THE PRIVILEGE TO MEET HIM IN THE
FLESH I HAVE ALWAYS FELT AS THOUGH HE WERE A DEAR AND CLOSE
FRIEND OF MINE. FUNNY HOW THAT HAPPENS. I WILL MISS
HIM.
Eleanor Thomas
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The galaxies and heavens
will be shining a little brighter, now that Mr. Kelly has
joined them. This wonderful southern gentleman will be
dearly missed.
Godspeed De.
Kim Wright
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Mrs. Kelley, I want to
express my sincere condolences to you. DeForest Kelley was
very special as Dr. McCoy - and must have been very special
as himself. Thank you for sharing him with us. God be with
you.
Lyndia Dew
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I would like to express
my condolences for the passing of your husband, DeForest. He
has truly touched us all in a way I cannot hope to describe
and my prayers will be with him.
Chemagogue@aol.com
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Dear Mrs.
Kelley,
I want you to know that
I care and am sorry about your loss. Your
husband was loved by
multitudes who will miss him immensely.
Gail Munden
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Mrs. Kelley, you must be
honored to know that your husband was so admired by the
world. My God grant you peace in your heart and bring your
husband to everlasting peace with Him in heaven.
MCF119@aol.com
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Having been a fan of
Star Trek since age 7 this is a tremendous blow. De will be
soarly missed.
God Bless Him and WARP
SPEED!
J. Lowery
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Nothing will ever be the
same without De. Condoleances to the family. It is a great
loss for the Star Trek world. To the one who will always be
remembered as our favourite doctor.
Armand
(France)
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My deepest sympathy to
Mr. Kelley's family. There is a hole in our
world.
Sincerely,
Eric Polin
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My sympathies. His
genuine character always shown through. He was the one Trek
character I always have and will identify with. I enjoyed
all his work through the years-Trek and Westerns.
Steve Testoff
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I was shocked to hear of
the death of Mr. Kelley, and my prayers go to his wife and
family. He added a unique aura to the world of Star Trek. He
played the most humanistic character, and he seemed that way
in real life.
Thank You DeForest
Kelley for your life!
Krystal
Greene
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it is with great sorrow
that i hear of mr kelley's passing. please accept my heart
felt sympathy.
brian seeley (a sad
fan)
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MY SYMPATHIES TO MRS.
KELLY. DE IN HIS CHARACTER SHOWED US THAT EVEN THOUGH MAN
CAN BECOME COMPUTERIZED THERE WILL BE THOSE WHO WILL REMAIN
HUMAN NO MATTER WHAT THE COST.
MIGUEL A.
CORREA
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Bones has been a member
of my TV family for 40 years and Saturday was a day of
feeling a great loss. May the Creator be with you in the
months to come and make you strong in body and spirit.
Cecile Trindle
ctrin@whidbey.net
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Everyone in my family
called me the day "Dr. McCoy" died. It was as if a family
member had passed away. My most sincere condolences to his
wife and friends.
Remember, he's not
really dead- as long as we remember him........
So Very Sad-
Pat Meier
(Texas)
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Dear Carolyn,
I'm very saddened by
De's passing. I know he was such a nice man. I've never
heard anyone say an unkind word about him. He was very
special. I'll miss him.
Sincerely,
Laurie
MacDonald
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It is often said that
you don't know what you have, until it is gone.........now
we know.
I thank DeForest for the
enchantment and escapism that his movies brought to me. I
will miss him.
Steven McLeod &
Family.....Australia.
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As I sit here crying at
my keyboard, thinking of all the joy DeForest Kelley brought
to so many, my mother loved Star Trek then me and now my 5
year old son! God Bless him as he goes off to the heavens on
his final Trek!
BABEDOLL
Kimberly
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There are not enough
words to express my sentiments toward you, Deforest Kelley!!
Thank you for sharing yourself & your talent with your
fans. You will be truly missed!!
Your fan
forever,
Grace
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Well, the world is a
lonelier place without DeForest Kelley. It really is like
the passing of an old and dear friend or a family member.
But as I grew older, I came to appreciate the friendship
between Kirk, Spock, and McCoy and how the actors made these
friendships seem so real.
Phil Vera
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For Carolyn:
Words can not express my
sincere heartfelt condolences on your loss - a loss that
will be felt throughout the world. A noble man was your
husband and we will all miss him dearly
Kurt Steege
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To Mrs. Carolyn
Kelley
My deepest sympathies in
this Your hour of grief. I am not old enough to have seen
Star Trek in its first run, but I was raised on it from my
very young years. I can honestly say that DeForrest Kelley
was one who touched me the deepest out of all the original
trek cast. It is because of him that I have decided to go
into the medical field. My heart is with you and your family
in the hour of grief, thank you for sharing him with us for
all these years.
In deepest sympathy,
Priscilla M.
Williams
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Mrs. Kelly,
I was a big fan of your
husbands and have even patterned some of my Role Playing
characters after him. I was very sorry to here he had died
and I hope the messages you recive will in some small way
give you comfort.
signed,
Debra C.
from Washington
State
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I am saddened by the
loss of this great actor and man.I hope his family takes
comfort in knowing he waas loved by many and will live
forever in our memories.May god send them strength in thier
hour of saddness.
Melanie
Comeau
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Dear Mrs.
Kelley
Even in death, De's
humanity allows me to say with great confidence that he
truly "had the last word" as he so eloquently stated in the
end of Journey to Babel. We will grieve long for him as he
was an inspiration to us all. Thank you for sharing him for
all these years.
With love
Katherine Schlem, A
Trekkie from Kansas
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We grew up with the
Original Star Trek. We have enjoyed The Next Generation,
Deep Space Nine and Voyager, the original crew will always
have a special place in our heart. And the original crew
will always be remembered as the beginning of a big tale
that still goes on. Especially the one by the name of Dr.
McCoy. DeForest you will be missed more than you could ever
know. You are gone but you will never be
forgotten.
Beate Nicola and Manfred
Groesser
Karlsruhe,
Germany
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Ms. Kelley:
I would like to express
my sympathy in the passing of your husband who was, to me,
an very "human" icon. Star Trek (both the original and "Next
Generation") represented what society should be and CAN be.
Ideals such as those contained in each and every Star Trek
show will never be lost, as long as they are held and
treasured in the minds and hearts of "Trekkies"
everywhere.
Blessings to
you,
K. L. Chapman
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I will miss you De
Kelley, you were an important part of my teen years, and
there could never be another Dr. McCoy. May God bless you
and keep you forever. Donna Pride
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Dear Mrs.
Kelley,
I wish to express my
heartfelt sympathy at the news of your dear husband's
passing. I have enjoyed his acting for years, and was so
glad to hear he had such a wonderful, stable marriage -- 55
years, that's wonderful! What a blessing! May God richly
bless you, so that the empty space left by his passing may
soon be filled with all the wonderful memories of this dear
man. May you soon recover from your own painful trials, and
know that the prayers and love of your husband's fans are
also with you. May we all meet in a better place than this!
God bless you and keep
you, is the wish of
Sharon
Henderson
wolfchen@netpolicy.com
Fairfax,
Virginia
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I was born in 1961, so I
was a small boy when Star Trek first aired. Star Trek has
been a major part of my life, and Dr. McCoy is one of my
favorite characters. We'll miss you now and
forever
John W. Brown
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I wish to express my
sympathy for the passing of such a wonderfully talented and
special person. Mr. Kelley has given me many years of
pleasure simply from his "down-home" portrayal of Dr. McCoy.
I couldn't find enough words to thank him if he was still
with us, but I can let you know that he, and his wife
Carolyn, are in my prayers. Bless you.
Hailing frequencies
closed.
Sincerely,
Greg
Armentrout
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Thanks for the great
memories. My friends often call me "Bones" when I am working
on a team on some project. I have always considered this a
great compliment. The real
Bones was the
best.
We hope to see him again
someday.
Garry
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FIRST OUR DEAR GENE
RODENBERRY, NOW I AM HEART SICK ABOUT OUR DEFOREST. BUT, HE
WILL ALWAYS BE WITH US AND WE THANK HIM FOR ALL THE JOY HE
BROUGHT US. AND
GOD BLESS HIS DEAR WIFE
CAROLYNN.
SINCERELY
CHARLOTTE
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June 11, 1999, De Kelley
'slipped the surly bonds of earth' to 'touch the face of
God.' We will never forget him, nor the last time we saw
him. Goodbye Bones. You made your indelible mark on this
world. Few of us can ever say we accomplished that. We'll
miss you and all that you meant to us always.
Carla
Wessells
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Mrs. Kelley,
I want to extend my
sincere sympathies to you on the passing of your husband. We
grieve with you the loss of a kind, caring and gentle
man.
Godspeed your recovery,
as well. God Bless you Mrs. Kelley.
Paula
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Captains
Log.............
One to beam aboard and
may the wind be always at your back.
Brenda Davis
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Dear Mrs.
Kelley,
My condolences to you,
your family, and friends in the loss of your husband
DeForest Kelly. He brought joy to so many people in his
portrayal of "Bones" on Star Trek. And although I never met
him or knew him, I felt as if I did - he was a true southern
gentleman. I know he's gone on to a better place, but how I
miss him! God bless you, dear lady.
Sincerely,
Robin Aguirre, Houston,
Texas
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The universe has lost a
fine actor and the stars cried when he passed away. How
wonderful it is that we can celebrate a part of his life
through the excellent motion pictures & tv series that
will always remain. They are indeed a lasting tribute to
someone who has entertained so many. Thanks for the memories
dear DeForest. May you find peace in the heavens and eternal
love in the presence of the Creator. Teresa
Fogel Bethel,
Ct.
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Dear Mrs
Kelley
I have allways loved
watching you husband and his fellow actors on the screen. I
an all of his fans in the US ARMY send our sympathy and love
to you and your family
SSG Elish
R. Jackson
Jr.
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Dear Mrs.
Kelley,
I haven't been a Star
Trek fan for very long. But I think De was the best
character on the show. My condolences to you and your
family. He will be truly missed.
Peace be with
you,
Katie J from
Illinois
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I felt like a part of my
childhood died when told that Deforrest Kelley had passed
away. My thoughts go out to his wife and family and also to
his fellow Star Trek cast members. He will be
missed.
Lisa. Perth. Western
Australia.
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As someone whose
idealism and dedication to serving others was nurtured by
Dr. McCoy, I can only echo the sentiments of Pat Meier, who
quoted McCoy's observation about Spock after his "death" at
the end of Star Trek II. And I do so with the belief that
DeForest Kelley and Dr. McCoy will be remembered
forever.
My condolences and best
wishes to his family and friends.
Stephen Rourke
(Srrurhino@aol.com)
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Dear Mrs.
Kelley,
Please accept my most
sincere sympathies on the loss of your husband. I've been a
"Trek" fan since I was wee and he has been a part of that
influence for me for many years now.
Although I never had a
chance to meet him, all the descriptions of him as a loving
and gracious man seemed to me to be the complete and
absolute truth. I can only hope that your memories and the
fans' devotion will help you through this rough time.
He will be sorely missed
by us. Please take care and know that the world shares some
small bit of what you feel.
Warmest
regards,
Christine Craig
Gilman
Chris Craig
cc@tmb.com
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It's hard to know what
to say when someone dies... DeForest and Dr. McCoy will live
on forever in the minds and hearts of many generations of
Star Trek fans. Thanks for the memories!
Andy &
Jennie
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Like many other fans,
Dr. McCoy was (is) my favorite Star Trek character. DeForest
Kelley was a gifted actor who made whomever he protrayed
very believable. Since McCoy was not featured often
enough,my own Star Trek novel revolves around the good
doctor. Mr. Kelley will be missed by all of us.
dh-ra-kos@webtv.net
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I can think of no other
actor who inspired so much honest affection in his
fans.
He will be
missed....
Sally Scheef
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I would like to extend
my deepest heartfelt condolences to Carolyn, family and
friends on the recent loss of DeForest. He was indeed a very
special human being who touched many lives in different
ways. I see that some people chose to enter the medical
field because of his influence, I too was influenced but in
a different direction. Mr. Kelley gave advice to aspiring
actors to become involved in their local community theatres,
while I am a writer, not an actor I still took this advice
to heart. And I am pleased to say that I am now a Production
Assistant with an independent film company.
Here is a thought that
has brought a smile to my lips, and uplifted my heart and
that is: now Mr. Kelley is not only with the Creator of All
Things, but with the creator Gene as well. and together they
can now
"Boldly go where no Soul
has gone before".
Sincerely, Carole J.
Lindberry
Carolel@nwlink.com
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Carolyn,
Over the years, DeForest
Kelley has become a member of our family.
He will be
missed.
Our Sympathy to you and
your family,
The Lindberry
Family
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Mrs. Kelley,
Thanks so much for
sharing your husband with us. He will be greatly
missed.
Beth Laudig
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Good-bye, "Doctor
McCoy".
You will be missed.
Susan
Bbartulevicius
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you are in my prayers
and he will be missed by many
Bambosmom@aol.com
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Let us all drink fine
vodka in celebration of an actors life and throw roses in
the ocean in honor of a poets death.
DeForest Kelley is in
heaven and we shall miss him and all his talent. May Carolyn
Kelley have heaven on earth while she awaits their reunion.
Amen !
Stephen C.
Black
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DeForest Kelley will
always live long and prosper...in our memories. God Bless,
Pat
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De Forest Kelley was a
fantastic actor, and I will miss his humor and talent very
much my sympathy goes out to his wife and family and I hope
that all of you are well.
Genevieve Brown of
N.Y.
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Farewell, DeForest. You
will not be forgotten.
S. A. Snedden
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I hope your life was
good cause you took the edge off ours. We will miss you
dearly good friend.
Roger
Desjardins
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It is with great sorrow
I write this email. I was and still am a loyal fan of Mr.
Kelley. I feel we have lost a great man. He will be sorely
missed. We can all take consolation in the knowledge that
Heaven has gained and Earth has lost. Peace and love to you
DeForest Kelley. We all love you and will miss you dearly.
God bless you and yours. Thank you for all the wonderful
memories. We will cherish them forever.
Digid50@aol.com
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Dear Mrs.
Kelley,
I haven't been a Star
Trek fan for very long. But I think De was the best
character on the show. My condolences to you and your
family. He will be truly missed.
Peace be with
you,
Katie J from
Illinois
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Dear
Caroline,
I have been a great fan
of DeForest Kelly for a long time, since the original Star
Trek series from the sixties. I am now 49 years old. He had
as doctor on the enterprice a special place in my heart.
While I never know DeForest Kelly personally, the humanity
and humor that sparkled like diamonds in his work enlivened
my imagination and enririched my life. I would like to wish
you my sincerest sympathy. Love and God bless, may our
gracious lord watch over you an d comfort you.
De Vos
Johnny,
St
Amandsdreef,16,
8510 Kortrijk
Belgium (W.VL)
My E-mail adress:
devos.johnny@skynet.be
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When I watched ST, Dr.
McCoy was my favorite charector. I was glad to learn from
all I've read what a humanitarian and kind man DeForest was.
The world will miss him, as will I.
Yours truly,
Paul
Dougherty
C.F.O./Statmaster
VPT
Productions
pdougherty@VirtualPrimeTime.com
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Thank You for
taking
the time to
write in to send your sympathies and tell Carolyn how much
De and Dr. McCoy ment to you!
Mary
Jensen
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