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One of the greatest screen actors of our time, Charlton Heston, passed away yesterday at the age of 84. Actually, Heston acted far before my time & probably a lot of readers of this site; still, his effect on film and our national landscape is immense.

The star of movies like Planet of the Apes (the original), The Ten Commandments, Ben-Hur and others will be remembered as a voice for his generation and a great symbol of mid 20th century American heroism. Heston played numerous heroic film roles, including several with biblical ties (Ten Commandments, The Greatest Story Ever Told, etc.). He was also a champion of human rights, including gun ownership, and headed the National Rifle Association (NRA) for 5 years.

I can’t say that I was a fan of all of his work, but I greatly respect what he did and enjoyed much of it. He will be missed by millions of people worldwide.

God bless…