TransporterMalfunction 1 Posted July 20, 2005 <span style='font-size:14pt;line-height:100%'>In Remembrance of James Doohan 1920-2005</span> James Doohan, who played the much loved chief engineer Montgomery Scott in Star Trek, has died at the age of 85 after suffering from pneumonia and Alzheimer's disease. James appeared in three seasons of the classic Star Trek and seven of the subsequent films from Star Trek The Motion Picture up until Generations, which saw the passing of the film franchise baton to the Next Generation crew. Born in Vancouver and the youngest of four children Doohan joined the Royal Canadian Artillery aged 19 at the outbreak of World War 2, eventually rising to the rank of lieutenant. He took part in the invasion of Normandy at Juno Beach on D-Day where he lost his middle right finger in a machine gun attack. Later he became a pilot for the Royal Canadian Air Force, flying an artillery observation plane. After the war Doohan had earned a reputaion as a versitile character actor when he auditioned for the role of the chief engineer of the starship Enterprise. Doohan tried out several accents and it was this gift for using foreign accents that landed him the job. He subsequently devised both the Vulcan and Klingon languages for the motion pictures. His first marriage to Judy Doohan produced four children and he had two children by his second marriage to Anita Yagel. In 1974 James married Wende Braunberger, and had two sons, Eric and Thomas. An active man, James Doohan attended many Star Trek fan conventions and continued to do this well into his 80s, before falling ill, and he became a father again at the age of 80, when his wife Wende gave birth to their daughter Sarah. His last public appearance was in October 2004 when he received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JGG 0 Posted July 20, 2005 You will triuly be missed. Goodbye Mr Doohan. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ddillard 2 Posted July 20, 2005 Difinitely an extreme loss for the Startrek community. He was a great actor and will be sorely missed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Madame Butterfly 0 Posted July 20, 2005 Perhaps it is more optimistic to think "one more star shines over Hollywood" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eratosthenes 0 Posted July 20, 2005 (edited) :crybaby: I'll always miss him. Edited July 20, 2005 by Eratosthenes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt_Picard 0 Posted July 21, 2005 (edited) Well... he did give all he gots, captain. Goodbye old friend and thank you... Edited July 21, 2005 by Capt_Picard Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VaBeachGuy 12 Posted July 21, 2005 I've added a poll to this thread, there's 2 options but only one with text. Everyone please click on "Here's to ya, lad" to register your condolences and sorrow at the passing of one of the most beloved characters in all of Star Trek. Any votes in the empty selection will be integrated into the top choice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CaptainCave 0 Posted July 21, 2005 It is ashame that yet another TOS actor has died. It is definatly sad to see him go but he will now be in a better place acting as the Cheif Engineer of God's Starship. I am sure he will be in a better place and all of his pain is now gone due to his illnesses. Well James we will surely miss you and we will definatley miss the best Cheif Engineer ever to be in Starfleet history. Heres to you Lad.... We love you and will never forget you.. Now instead of Kirk, Spock, or Sulu asking you to beam them up, you are asking the big man to beam you up. Good bye. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LoveMalePecs1 0 Posted July 21, 2005 (edited) Here's too you Lad. -------------------------- Edited July 21, 2005 by LoveMalePecs1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Itchygomba69 0 Posted July 21, 2005 Such a Bummer I read about once I signed onto Yahoo, i knew he was fighting Alzheimer's disease bu I did not know his health was this bad, a Complete shock to me and I'm sad, Here's To you lad, and now i start my Star trek Movies Marathon of all the TOS movies in his memory starting @ 11:00 Pm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LordOfTheBorg 1 Posted July 21, 2005 Here's To Yah, Lad. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mofo Jones 0 Posted July 21, 2005 He will be missed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Airies 0 Posted July 21, 2005 We raise our glasses to ya James. It is sad to see you go but your memory will live on forever through Star Trek. I will fly my flag at half staff for the rest of this week in remeberance of you. Rest in peace and may your soul warp into the next life. We love you. For Trek fans everywhere..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eratosthenes 0 Posted July 21, 2005 Again, very sad. Click For Spoiler (if you want one of these in a different size, PM me.) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
What_username? 0 Posted July 21, 2005 "Mr. Scott, the word is given." - Capt. James T. Kirk Seems fitting to say that...Rest in peace, Jimmy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
3 of 7 0 Posted July 21, 2005 Here's to ya, Lad.. We will miss you..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wishfire 2 Posted July 21, 2005 Thanks for all the extra power. You're still alive in our hearts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yillara Skye 1 Posted July 21, 2005 :lol: He definately will be missed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TC1 0 Posted July 21, 2005 Another joins the great bird of the galaxy. R.I.P. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spike The Trill 0 Posted July 21, 2005 Rest in Peace, James Doohan. You touched so many of us. You will be missed. "Warp speed, Mr. Scott." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livlonganprospe 0 Posted July 21, 2005 A man who defines chief engineer and believed in the dreams of Star Trek will still be with us as his remains will be launched into space,still making sure we will be" giving it all she's got". To a warm and nice man, and with the finest bottle of scotch, Heres to you Scotty! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WildStar 0 Posted July 21, 2005 We will mis the worlds greatist Engener of all time Scotty (aka James Doohan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pittykitty 0 Posted July 22, 2005 Goodbye Jimmy! Rest In Peace Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jack_Bauer 1 Posted July 22, 2005 A heartfelt goodbye to the Miracle Worker. Rest in Peace, Scotty. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KayTroi 0 Posted July 23, 2005 Here's to you James Doohan. :verysad3: Rest in peace, James Doohan a.k.a. Scotty :P Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
removed 0 Posted July 24, 2005 I just heard. Very sad. He will be missed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sea trooper 0 Posted July 25, 2005 Aww. Adult Swim just put up a little remembrance page. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites