It is my sad duty to inform the many readers of his stories over the years, that GySgt Frank Rousseau has passed away. He was a 3-war Marine, but I knew him as a Bermuda marine. We all enjoyed his stories and recollections over the years. He was
a weapons expert, and what most people don’t know is that after retiring from the Corps, Frank started a very successful
business supplying Hollywood with weapons, many of which he designed and built himself, including the rifle that Chuck Norris used in his “Braddock” movies. Also, in “Rambo 2”, he designed the machine gun used in the helicopter scene where Rambo and
the POW’s he rescued are abandoned by the rescue helicopter. Frank told me that nobody in the cast could handle the gun, so he fired it himself. He can be seen in the door of the helicopter firing the gun. His business was carried on by his son Chuck. If you take the time to watch all the credits at the end of “Rambo”, “Missing in Action”, and other films, you will see his name listed as
“weapons consultant”. If there are ever any weapons required behind the Pearly Gates, you can be sure Frank will handle it.
Cpl. Paul W. Lindner 1959-1963
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rest in peace brother SEMPER FI you will not be forgotten
Although I never had the pleasure of serving with you, I will always be proud of the stories you wrote and of knowinf we are both members of the proud Band of Brothers. Enjoy the Golden Streets with all our Brothers.
RIP Gunny. Semper Fi! Gonna miss those enlightening stories.
If the Army or the Navy ever look on heaven’s scenes, they will find the streets are guarded by United States Marines. I’ve known this since first singing the Marine Hymn–Now that Gunny Rosseau has joined the ranks, the armory is larger!
Outstanding! RIP Marine, Semper Fi
Rip gunny 1st Recon forever
Gunny, always looked forward to reading your stories. RIP Brother and God Bless.
I always looked for Gunny Rousseau’s post, loved his stories. Rest in peace Marine.
Will miss your wonderful stories and historical knowledge, Gunny! Thank you for your service and dedication. Semper Fi! RIP Gunny Rosseau!
Well Gunny you have just been transferred to a new Duty Station, you are going to be miss here on earth by all of our Brothers and Sisters. Semper Fi Gunny and a well done job while you were here
Going to miss you Gunny .Meet you at next duty .
Had the pleasure off serving with Frank Rousseau in Sub Unit One Ammo Co (7th Nuclear Ordnance Plt) 1965. Our paths crossed again in Quantico 1976 when Frank “tricked out” my 1911. He was one of my “Gun Plumbers” working on classified ordnance – “a Good Marine”
RIP Gunny
RIP Gunny! Always loved his stories. They will be missed. Always looked at them as part of the news letter. No one will be able to take his place. Sgt. Grit, you need to re-post some of his stories from time to time, to help keep his legend alive. Semper Fidelis brother, you will be missed. Cpl Baerncopf
Will miss your sea stories. RIP, Gunny.
GySgt. Rousseau lived a wonderful life, a true member of the Greatest Generation and by far a member of the the Old Corps and now regrouping with with many of our passed brothers thus our Brotherhood in heaven is becoming larger. RIP Gunny you earned it. Semper Fidelis!