I seem to recall that he was originally from the northeast corner of PA, maybe Wayne County (Honesdale area?).
OT: Anyone know anything about Sgt. Carter?
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Nice. My feelings exactly.
If he has left us, I trust he went down swinging.
Yeah, I was wondering about that. (Go ahead, laugh.) He was a big Cleveland booster so I always assumed that he lived in that area. Well, I'm sorry we weren't able to connect. A lot of posters had doubts about whether or not he was a true PSU fan or just a troll; I had my own questions about him before an extended exchange with him on the USC board convinced me otherwise. (Later, he was very vocal and very articulate in his anger about Joe being fired.) A lot of posters here hated him; he could be a piece of work but I never regretted the effort I put into engaging him. I remember one great thread where he and I kept trading great quotes from Robert Mitchum movies, Mitchum being his favorite actor. When people look back on the great days of the Thread View McAndrew board, they'll say, "Remember that miserable SOB Sgt. Carter? He was actually a pretty good egg."
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He can be a funny S.O.B., I know that much. After a bad loss he'd post stuff like a photo of three old men sleeping on a park bench and caption it with "Wisconsin defensive coaches skull session preparing for PSU next week."
On this Board there are individuals who stand out. They are the ones whose names instantly bring recognition and whose posts you remember, for better or worse. Sgt. Carter is one of those guys. I often disagree with what he says, but I never fail to read it. The New Year will be a better place if Sarge is still in it and I'm hoping we'll hear some good news soon.
Though Gomer was from Mayberry, NC, he somehow ended up at Camp Henderson.
from Wiki:
The premise of Gomer Pyle is similar to and perhaps inspired by Andy Griffith's movie No Time for Sergeants, which was based on the Mac Hyman novel of the same name.[32][33][34] Like Leonard's other shows, Gomer Pyle was character-driven; the main characters were "accessible" and "engaging", and the supporting characters were often eccentric.[35] In the show's pilot episode, Gomer, a gas-station attendant from Mayberry, joins the Marines. Gomer's naivete immediately exasperates his drill instructor, Gunnery Sergeant Carter (Frank Sutton). Interestingly, the Marines is the only branch of the U.S. military that addresses their enlisted personnel by their full rank. "Sergeant" Carter was only referred to as Gunnery Sergeant in the pilot episode; for the rest of the series, he was always mistakenly addressed as Sergeant. Originally situated in Camp Wilson in North Carolina, the setting was moved to the fictional Camp Henderson in California.[36] The show was a fish-out-of-water piece, which, like its contemporary The Beverly Hillbillies, featured rural characters out of their normal settings.[37][38] Like other comedies of the 1960s, the show avoided political commentary (especially concerning the Vietnam War) and focused instead on the predicaments that ensued from Gomer's unintentional breaking of the rules or sticking his foot in his mouth.[39][40]
from Wiki:
The premise of Gomer Pyle is similar to and perhaps inspired by Andy Griffith's movie No Time for Sergeants, which was based on the Mac Hyman novel of the same name.[32][33][34] Like Leonard's other shows, Gomer Pyle was character-driven; the main characters were "accessible" and "engaging", and the supporting characters were often eccentric.[35] In the show's pilot episode, Gomer, a gas-station attendant from Mayberry, joins the Marines. Gomer's naivete immediately exasperates his drill instructor, Gunnery Sergeant Carter (Frank Sutton). Interestingly, the Marines is the only branch of the U.S. military that addresses their enlisted personnel by their full rank. "Sergeant" Carter was only referred to as Gunnery Sergeant in the pilot episode; for the rest of the series, he was always mistakenly addressed as Sergeant. Originally situated in Camp Wilson in North Carolina, the setting was moved to the fictional Camp Henderson in California.[36] The show was a fish-out-of-water piece, which, like its contemporary The Beverly Hillbillies, featured rural characters out of their normal settings.[37][38] Like other comedies of the 1960s, the show avoided political commentary (especially concerning the Vietnam War) and focused instead on the predicaments that ensued from Gomer's unintentional breaking of the rules or sticking his foot in his mouth.[39][40]
This thread shows, in part, why I asked if any of you had any interaction with Sarge off the board, and knew where he actually lived. It was my take that Sarge liked to deflect, almost to the point of giving off misinformation, when folks tried to learn about him. I was never sure if that was his schtick, or if there was some other reason that he did it.
Unfortunately, I'm pretty sure that the below links are about Sarge.
Scranton Times
Raleigh News & Observer
Scranton Times
Raleigh News & Observer
Sorry to hear that. "Sobering" probably the wrong term to use on New Years Eve - another reminder to make 2016 count. Carpe Articulum!
Thank you, Tom. Without taking the time to go through the obituaries carefully (I'm a little down right now), more than once Sarge had mentioned that he had a Master's degree from PSU but never mentioned anything about a BA. Rest in peace Kevin David Milus, aka Sgt.Carter. Cleveland and Penn State lost a big-time fan.
How very sad. He was a valued member of this Board and his presence will be missed. Rest in Peace Sarge.
Thanks for finding and sharing. Aside from his fondness of hockey fight clips on you tube, I'll remember Sgt Carter for his deep knowledge of 1960's and 1970's pop culture.
His online battles with "Gomer Pyle" we're always entertaining.
RIP Sarge.
Very sad. 54 is way too young to go. RIP Sarge - you never let the haters get you down.
Tom, thanks for solving the puzzle, even with this sad ending. We all bring our own "unique" personalities to this Board and many of us as total strangers form friendships here that are every bit as important as if that person lived next door. The Sarge through his own personality brought a lot of smiles to the Board and he will be missed. Condolences to his friends and family. Sarge, I enjoyed knowing ya. I only wish I had known you better. May You Rest In Peace!
Wow...sad....bad way to end 2015, which for me, can't end soon enough. RIP Sarge....I enjoyed your acerbic posts for the entertainment value, and learned a lot about hockey history.
You are correct ! Lake Ariel, Waymart, South Caanan..somewhere in that vicinity.
Since the Sarge liked classy broads from the Old School, rather than the tramps of today, I'll send him out with this lovely Swedish lass. RIP Sarge.
Found some clues on a guestbook. For example, "He ... was probably the biggest Boston fan, not from Boston, ever!
He was a huge Bruins fan. A bleak day on the board.
He was a huge Bruins fan. A bleak day on the board.
Since the Sarge liked classy broads from the Old School, rather than the tramps of today, I'll send him out with this lovely Swedish lass. RIP Sarge.
Well done....I was thinking of Sarge just the other day when someone pointed out this beauty to me. I was not familiar with Jean Seberg. Sadley, she committed suicide at age 40. Part of her torment was that she sent money to various black american groups in the late 60's and as a result, was followed/black-balled/hounded by J. Edgar Hoover. If you get a chance to read up on her story, its is shocking how nuts the USA was at certain times. (university of Iowa product, BTW)
Hey, maybe midnighter can do a "classy/classic broad" "Who's the Hottest?"
Never knew him. Never met him. Still feel like I lost a friend. RIP, Sarge.
Rest high on that mountain Sarge. Say hello to Joe up there.
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Will have one soon - RIP Sarge; was a true board legend.
Damn, clashed with Sarge on here often, but he certainly brought a unique personality to the board. He'll be missed.
If the obituary was him he definitely put on quite a persona on the board. Racist Marine vet who was a fan of the Yankees Browns and Bruins, and PSU football. Quite a collection of teams.
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