In 1978 , my USMC Squadron VMFA 333 was at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort South Carolina, when the movie The Great Santini was filmed. This movie starring Robert Duvall was based on a novel by Pat Conroy, about a military fighter pilot and his troubles with alcohol addiction. We were allowed to participate as extras in the filming, and I met Robert Duvall and had several beers with him on multiple occasions. He was a fantastic person, and down to earth, unlike most Hollywood airhead celebrity types. Robert Duvall made multiple movies over his 73 years in acting, and he won multiple awards. This evening I just found out that Robert Duvall has passed away at his home in Virginia, and I want to wish his family members my deepest condolences for their loss. There's never going to be another actor quite like Robert Duvall, and it was an amazing honor to have known him both on & off of the movie set. Rest in Peace my friend.