Thank you for sharing that, Wil.
Tribute!

*sniff*

That's awesome Wil.

You rock.

Rest in peace, Gene.

I didn't know Wesley was named after Gene. How cool.

Those are very sweet words.

Beautiful.

Ok, that is just going to make me cry.

I still remember the ST:TNG episode that aired shortly after Gene's passing. There was a short "In Memory of Gene Roddenberry" screen silently displayed before the episode started. I cried.

Wil, your tribute was quite fitting...both to yourself and to a great man we all knew as The Great Bird. Thank you so much for sharing your words with us.

-Gil

I really wish I could have met him. Thanks for sharing.

And I'm just too curious to not ask: Would that Richard you mentioned happen to be Richard Arnold?

Not one mention of "Pretty Maids All In A Row". Shame on you.

Tribute.

A vision that will never die!

That was a really nice..err Tribute. :)

Very cool tribute.

He sounds like he was a good fella, and deserving of such a tribute.

Tribute.

Okay, the joke's dead.

Joe

Clearly Gene knew all too well that no actor could have portrayed his remarkable young character any finer than the one he chose.

Genius loves company.

Very touching. I've always heard that he was a special person.

Tribu...

ahh, forget it.

You must wonder if these kind words were ever spoken and what kind of resulting reaction it displayed.

That was great. A very nice tribute.

Wil,

What a touching tribute. Gene would have been very proud. I was sad when Gene died but I am glad Star Trek did not pass with him. I am sure he is looking down from heaven with approval on all of yours and everyones work in continuing a legacy that has brought me and so many others joy, and happiness in the sad world we live in. Thanks for the post and until next time GO BODLY....

Matt.

So I guess it was a tribute?

Gene is pretty awesome with Star Trek.

Can't really say that about his other shows that were mostly like.. What the heck is this? (Earth final Conflict) or (Adromeda can we say boring?)
I bet if he was still alive these shows would have been awesome though.

word wil you know who your daddy is

*clap* Very nice... tribute! :D

Bravo Wil...I salute him.

Brilliant Wil. Well spoken, well, more like well written. Gene was a great man with a great vision. A vision that today still speaks volumes to me and my siblings.
Bravo.

Don't you love it when you find stuff you've kept or just never threw away, like that???

your baggage, some good...some bad...but yours.

tribute.

I knew it was Roddenberry's name because of that bit Wil did (on the TNN marathon) talking about how he was complaining about the name and his mom pointing out that it was Roddenberry's and maybe he'd better shut up.

I was highly amused, and that was before I started reading wwdn.

That was:
-a stirring salutation
-a euphonius eulogy
-a praiseful panegyric, and
-an enthusiastic encomium.

I have this friend who's a big Gene Rodenberry fan! While I am a pretty strong ST fan and have ALWAYS associated ANYTHING trek with GR, I must confess that I've just been lately learnign new thing about this mysterious man who gifted MANY of us with a great.. well, gift! And to have worked with such a visionary, wow!

I think I'll learn more about the man.

BTW - I had to look up "anachronism" on dictionary.com... I'll mail you a quarter for this word. Good one!

Oh, and...

tribute.

-rhinohead

I really believe that Gene Roddenberry had a special fondness for Wesley Crusher and I think it's sad how after he died that, at least in my opinion, the Star Trek Universe started to drift from the vision that Gene had for it. I am still a hard-core Trekkie and I have very high hopes for the upcoming tenth installment in the movie series.
It brings back fond memories of a time now gone by, that being my youth, every time I log on to WWDN. You and I are close to the same age Wil and I practically feel like I grew up with you as a neighbor.
Thanks for all the memories Gene Roddenberry. You are missed.

The Great Bird of the Galaxy gave us a glimpse into a very different world.

Go him, dude.

wil: when i was a kid watching star trek reruns i always thought there should be kid in the regular cast on star trek...naturally i thought i'd be perfect for the role...but alas no one ever heard me volunteer...think about all the kids portrayed on the old trek...they were all kind of screwed up...well let me just say that when i saw the pilot of star trek the next generation years later i got kind of misty...not only was there a kid...but a good kid...and it took me back to when i was a kid...dreaming of the world gene roddenberry created...thanks to the "great bird", my friends and i had something better to do than play "cowboys and indians" gene roddenberry's creation also stimulated in me and interest in science, reading...and yes...logic!...i always thought it would be great to meet gene roddenbrry and tell him how his dream helped me to learn the things this a.d.d. kid couldn't in school...and in the end, learn a whole lot more...i never got the chance to do that...but thanks to you wil, i can thank him now...thanks gene...d. burr

That was a wonderful tribute to a wonderful man. I met him once in a moment of blind luck on my part.

It was a moment that passed as quickly as it came, yet I will forever remember him and how nice he was. An absolutely wonderful person!

And such a creative genius that everyone involved in his projects owes him something of themselves.

Aw shucks Wil, will you please stop making us all
cry...

Gene was a giant among men. He will ALWAYS be
missed.

TRIBUTE.

What is with all the death?

Wil,
Well written.
F.G.

That was really touching... I liked it alot. I can't quite find the words to say how I understand the feeling, but I do. Thank you for sharing that memory.

Touching and eloquent.

Wil, the day is coming when Mr. Roddenbery will
get his reward and truly, see and "go where no man has gone before". The things he invisioned
that are yet to be invented.. the cell phones &
floppy disks.. we all use, most every day..
I think of him, his wife and the crew of the Enterprise(s) each time I see any of his shows.. have you seen his web site?

"live long and prosper" Mr. Wheaton & family

My father got me hooked on Star Trek as a young lad and ironically passed away not long after The Great Bird was felled. Every time I watch anything Trek, my mind drifts back to that old, lumpy couch in the living room sitting at dad's side and listening to him talk about how he was gonna take the whole family Where No Man Has Gone Before someday. He was not an astronaut, but I believed he would. Thank you Mr. Roddenberry for hitching me and him to your "Wagon Train to the stars."

Oh, and uh, let me say it for you Wil: TRIBUTE.

His nickname was really the Great Bird? (I had to look it up on Google to be sure).

During the span of his life, this guy commanded an army of writers and THAT'S the best they could come up with?

Darryl Dawkins was "Chocolate Thunder." George "The Iceman" Gervin and Allen "The Answer" Iverson. "Never Nervous" Pervis Ellison. Earl "The Pearl" Monroe was also known as "Black Jesus."

But Roddenberry gets...

"The Great Bird?"

That SUCKS!

Spudnuts, that's not his whole nickname.

If you're gonna lament the guy's situation, at least know his full title was "Great Bird of the Galaxy".

Yeah, it still kinda sucks, but Sulu referenced him at one point.

...ohh, it's really beautyful!!
Tribute!

I think that it is always a wonderful thing when we take a moment to remember those in our lives who have gone before us, but who will never really be gone. Gene lives on in every episode of Star Trek (old and new) and in the hearts and minds of the millions of people his visions have touched. If only the entire world could see, especially in this crutial stage of history, the vision of the world Gene had, perhaps we could be a little closer to that dream .
Thank, Gene, for reminding us that we could be so much more. And thanks, Wil, for helping us remember Gene with your touching tribute.

Yeeha for dictonairies! By the way I never concidered Gene to be such a great bird. More of bit of an old fart. A genius one, but still.

Tribute
Recognition
Homage
Memorial
Eulogy praise
Appreciation
Reverence
Tribute

That's an extremely touching ... well, tribute.

I've always found it a little bit sad that the most famous Mary Sue (see: fanfic, inserting oneself into it) was also one of the most disliked characters for a long time, particularly when it was a Mary Sue of the creator of all things Trek himself.

In any case, I think you did Wesley, and therefore Gene, justice.

peculur

You know, it's funny--to look at me, no one would ever suspect that I even watch Trek. I've been watching it since grade school, and now, every evening when I get home, I sit down to a re-run of old Trek, then a re-run of Twilight Zone--the only 2 show I ever watch anymore.

Rod Serling and Gene Roddenberry are two of the greatest things that ever happened to TV.

And of course, Wil Wheaton follows a close third, right? ;D --am I right guys?

Aww, c'mon! I used almost a 1/2 box of tissues on what you said to Anne the other night. And now I'm totally out after reading your tribute. It was beautiful.

I was there when that was read, and the people in the audience were truly moved. Very nice sentiment.

CHERISH,

Yes! Especially when its money! :D

Jess

Nice speech Wil. It seems that you have played with a few "Tribute" speeches (or best man speeches) before... and oops I said tribute... anyway, love the site man

That was lovely, Wil. I've heard that Gene was a really nice guy. He sure was a great artist. Someone who would be a great role model, for sure.
Too bad he's not here to be a role model to your kids.

Tribute!!

And da Birthday Week Celebration for yours trully STARTS TONIGHT at midnight EST!!

Drink a bourbon kids.. or two.. or floor.

heh.

-MKF
Do you know where your 4 ft Half Spider Clone is?

I remember when I was young, when famous people passed away that my parents knew of, I found it difficult to understand what they were feeling. Now that time has arrived where it has begun to happen to me I find it hard to put into words what someone, whom I never knew, meant to my life. It's hard to explain to someone "famous" what they meant to you without sounding like some sort of freak.
George Harrison, Tim Findley...to name a few recent ones, have moved me through their work, more than a lot of people that I know. It's hard to put those feelings into words....
While I never met Gene, never knew him, except through his work, and since a lot of "him" was in his work, it was hard to think about his passing.
Thank you Gene, for moments you created that touched our lives.

Wil-

If ever there was a tribute that paid tribute to a great man, it was your tribute. I felt honored to share in your tribute to a man that deserved such a fitting tribute. I remember this one tribute where I tribute the tribute from the tribute, but then the tribute was too tribute so I forgot all about the tribute. Then, after listening to another tribute on NPR, I remembered to tribute the tribute into the back of the tribute.

Oh, in case I forgot to mention it earlier, nice tribute...

And I have to agree with Spudnuts...

The Great Bird of the Galaxy is not a COOL nickname for such a great man...

What about:

Mean Gene Roddenberry
Clean Gene Roddenberry
Gene "the Machine" Roddenberry
Gene "don't fuck with the bean" Roddenberry
Gene "I created Star Trek; so fuck you!" Roddenberry
Gene-o Nutrino

Fuck.

I guess "The Great Bird..." is pretty cool. Forgive me for even trying...

Thank you, Gene, for what you gave us all...
And thank you, Wil, for sharing your memory with us all...

Standing in the blackened night with head held high and eyes lifted up to the stars,a soft wisper passes through my lips...tibute,yes...tribute

t r i b u t e ! ! !

Wil, you are quite a guy. Sure, you did not have that desired opportunity to speak at Gene's tribute, but so many know of your honor and respect for him, and they share it as well. Gene knows. A man of wonders, He was.

The time and place Gene created is not real and will probably not be real. But he envisioned a time of hope and equality that will live forever. He gave us charaters in fiction with character and personal dignity. He created a time and place to which the best hopes of humanity may aspire. Two thousand years ago he would have been a prophet, two hundred years ago he would have been a philosopher. He gave us a benchmark for which to strive. I hope he was right.

Well said, Dave. :)

i have to agree with tanyak's post; while i mostly get freaked out when the general populous takes a famous person's death as a chance to fall prey to celebrity worship, to "grieve" and show how cool they are that they loved said person... some of those famous people actually do mean a lot to some of us. it's hard to put into words. i guess it's like saying you miss the possibilies their life created. you miss something good.
i never got to know mr. roddenberry, but i did grow up watching TNG and i do miss that. i also thought it was cool there was a kid on that show... even though that kid was older than me, it made me feel included. i like that.

that is lovely.

If I recall correctly, Gene's office door was open especially for women. And not be forgotten should be his marvelous ease of claiming the works of others as his own.

Is it just me, or has Wil's involvement with this site been slim pickin's lately? Oh well, maybe the novelty has worn off. Then again, there ARE more important things in life than constantly updated the blog, and if he's doing them, more power to him! We love you Wil!

I Am Steve said:

>> Gene "I created Star Trek; so fuck you!" Roddenberry

That one gets my vote.

wil is cool

I think wil is cool because of AVON 3 Day Breast Cancer walk-a-thon he is taking part in!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and star trek is cool too

Roddenberry;

the man,

the legend,

giving us all the "Great Bird" from wherever he is now I'm sure. He is a shining example of what can happen when you follow your dreams, and realize that hard work and dedication get things done (not the government), and that the door of infinite possibilities is before all of us but only some have the courage to open it and step beyond.

Reflect for a moment what your life would be like without this one man. Do you like his vision of the future? Do you want to see it come true? Then get the fuck out there and make it happen. Don't let anything stand in your way, but please respect others while in the process. Nobody wants to have their privite parts stepped on. (Well almost nobody. There are some strange individuals out there.)

So inclosing I leave you all with this Latin phrase:

ETU BI RT

which translate rouphly as: The bird of largeness has passed over, but no droppings fell in your cereal so stop you whining and get the fuck out there and make the planet a better place!

Of course that is only one translation.

And I didn't say tri...

Wil: Check this out! Very funny!

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As I read Wil's updates, I'm often taken with the notion that he should write a book about his experience in the world of trek (practically every actor in TOS has). Wil could also include biographical info as well to add substance.

IHMO, the book should be something bewteen Leonard Nimoy's "I am not Spock" and "I am Spock". Wil could acknowledge his positive Trek experience, the problems that have resulted from it, and how he has dealt with it all.

I think it's a spiffy idea, and I would read such a book. Does anyone know how to bring to Wil's attention? Maybe an online petition?

Wil, if you're reading this, I get credit for the idea and half the proceeds. ;-)

Phil

Hey again, I wanted to add something else. I have recently started reading a book called Star Trek Memories, by William Shatner. What is awesome about this book is the perspective you recieve on multiple topics from someone who lived through them, one of those topics being Gene Roddenberry.
Unfortunately many people do not know about, nor understand the hell that he went through in all of his life, not just the struggles with his perfectionist nature in creation of all of his scripts, including Star Trek.People aren't really told about major aspects of turmoil that arose during the attempted production of Star Trek, as well as his other works.Dispite all the bumps in the road, the inertia of his love and admiration for science fiction and his dsire to create an image of futuristic hope have well succeeded in reaching so many people, impacting their very existence in a profound way. Some people chose to take a closer look as The Great Bird of the Galaxy spread his wings and flew, others didn't.

Okay I'm blond, I never knew he was known as the Great Bird, now it makes sence why a friend used that as thier handle. GB of the G (Great bird of the Galaxy), never knew, duh okay I'm back on track and running full force, hopefully I don't hit something head on, which I know I will, Great tribute, wish I had been there to hear it! He was a great man, Rock on Gene!

Wanta know something strange? My father used to watched all of the Star Trek shows and I mean all everyday, twice a day sometimes three times a day, and when he died just last year, I can't even sit threw the opening of the new show "Enterprise" with out tearing up at the song, You would have to know me, to know why. My father loved those shows, he was the all time fan if you want to call him that. Not a trekkie mind you, but would put money aside to go see it in the movie theater when they came out on big screne, (those where the only movies we were ever aloud to go see.)He saw at least one of the new shows before he died, that's why I can't watch it, One day I'll be able too, God I miss my dad, can you tell?

okay nuff said about that, I'm getting misty eye'd. Sorry I brought you down...Death sucks...so permanent grrrr. okay I'm going now...

Later!

okay not only did I go off topic but I brought you down, maybe.
Sorry won't happen again, my bad!

Very nicely put, Wil.

word to tye...i teared up the first time i heard the "enterprise" theme too...i know it's sounds corny...but it really has been a long road, gettin' from there to here!...d. burr

From my p.o.v., Gene was a large man, and not just physically, although he was that: he had large flaws and large virtues, too. That's what was special about him, that he was large...large of passion, large of vision, large of generosity, large of spite, large of appetites, large of accomplishments, large of self-doubt. I had the extreme pleasure to be a guest at a wedding at a private home where he gave away the bride, and was able to spend a fair amount of time talking with him and even more just observing him interacting with the other guests. I thought I had known what charm and charisma were, but until then I hadn't. Those who loved him *loved* him, those who hated him *hated* him. And together in collaboration with all the other writers, producers, actors, and crew of STAR TREK, he changed the world. When history has forgotten all the tumult of the 20th century, for good or ill, it will still remember Gene Roddenberry.

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