Is this the face of a happy SEAL? We keep our word!

What's your favorite Rudyism?

Given the motley crew that's left, Rudy is the only choice for me. Sure, he's cranky and a know-it-all. But underneath his tough exterior, he's not such a bad guy. And any 72-year-old who can survive Survivor's harsh living conditions, not to mention castaway politics, deserves to be rewarded.

SEALs celebrate survival of Rudy Boesch for another week

Rudy and Billy Burbank after playing handball in Va. Beach, Va.

Way to go Rudy! this picture is updated each wednesday to keep the score straight.

Rudy Boesch to become A MILLIONAIRE! This is a MUST SEE web site! Better than CBS Survivor seb site!

Come on Rudy! hang in there for the Ole SEAL Team TWO!

'Survivor': An Island Not Remote Enough

By Tom Shales
Thursday, June 1, 2000; Page C01
"Lord of the Flies" meets "Gilligan's Island" -- and it should never have happened -- with a touch of "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" thrown in. A monstrous, ghastly mutation? Yes, but CBS calls it a summer television series.

"Survivor," a game show for sadists and voyeurs of almost all ages, premiered last night on the network and will air succeeding Wednesdays at 8. CBS refused to supply critics with preview tapes for fear, a network spokesman said, they would give away the surprise ending.
The surprise that critics would have given away is that the show is a revolting and ridiculous bore.

EMAIL from my teamate: James "Pointman" Watson of SEAL Team TWO

Doc Rio,

In the paper here in IN they printed this email for comments on the
show.
MY THOUGHTS of it
Of course I am NOT PARTIAL????????????

http://www.seal-pml.org/patches/zero.html Jimbo

Doc,

I must say I am very disappointed in the show it is not what was
expected, SURVIVAL. It is a Bunch of people with a attitude problem and
has really nothing to do with SURVIVAL ; as for the deal BB got its BS
the one that cost the Team to loose should have been gone as in the
first one.
BB was one that had a lot to contribute to the group or should I say
MOB.
I think had they not been told how long they would be on the Island
there attitudes would have been quite different. First the females have
a problem and want to prove there superiority and knowing they only
have to stay 30+ days figure they can stand on there head that long and
loosing weight, which all women want to do.
As I see it Rudy will be off soon as they all object to his knowledge
and experience.
Your Show was a Good Shot but in this mans EYES NO CIGAR.

A SURVIVOR Many TIME

Jim "PATCHES" Watson
Author of
POINT MAN and WALKING POINT
PUBLISHED by AVON BOOKS

1604 Locust Dr
Columbus IN 47203
PH 812 372 3454
http://www.seal-pml.org/patches/zero.html

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	Rudy, you holler, we will extract you!
Rudy Boesch Va. Pilot Newspaper Article	Jesse Ventura's Website

SURVIVOR RUDY: U.S. Navy SEAL

Men can hold their breath longer than women.

The first round of the immunity challenge, an underwater endurance test, found all the females coming up for air first, followed by Rudy, Rich, Sean, Greg, and Gervase, who finally surfaced after an amazing two minutes and nine seconds.

submitted by "eagle" Gallagher

Beach man struggles to remain a 'Survivor'

By LARRY BONKO
© 2000, The Virginian-Pilot

Our guy Rudy Boesch dined on eel Wednesday night and lived to see another week on Pulau Tiga, the island off Borneo where America's highest rated prime time TV program, ``Survivor,'' is unfolding on CBS.

Boesch, a 72-year-old former Navy SEAL who lives with his wife in West Alanton, Virginia Beach, stands tanned and lean among the surviving castaways after 23-year-old Dirk Been of Spring Green, Wis., was voted off the island as Wednesday's episode drew to a close.

It was a long night for Been and others in the Tagi tribe -- Boesch's group -- because the Tagis lost both the luxury and immunity challenges.

Been, viewed as a slacker by Susan Hawk and at least two other Tagis, failed at fishing and finding starchy tapioca in the bush. He didn't win friends among the Tagis slaving to build shelter and to provide food for the camp fire when early on, he announced that he was on the island ``just to have a great time.''

``I'm irritated with Dirk,'' said Susan as episode No. 5 got going. She has formed a voting alliance with Kelly Wigglesworth and Richard Hatch.

No way Been was going to get past episode No. 5 of this 13-part series.

As for Boesch, with the ever-growing white beard, he did hear Sean Kenniff vote reluctantly to have him sent back to his recliner and hard-salami sandwiches in Virginia Beach. ``Rudy's a phenomenal person, but . . . .''

But somebody has to go.

It was the only vote against Boesch in Wednesday's episode.

What that means is, where once 15 others stood between Boesch and the $1 million that goes to the ultimate survivor, only 10 others remain today.

Boesch likely shocked Christians when he mocked Dirk for bringing a Bible to the island. Each castaway was allowed a personal/luxury item. Boesch chose a toothbrush.

``It's funny that a guy would do that . . . read the Bible out here,'' said Boesch.

More than 23 million viewers watched Wednesday's episode, during which we learned of a budding romance between Colleen Haskell and Greg Buis, and the fact that the islanders are losing weight -- and fast. The show's producers supply daily rationsof rice.

Most cherished prizes in Wednesday's luxury competition -- a dart-blowing, slingshot-shooting, spear-tossing event -- were bowls of lovely fruit and egg-laying chickens. That windfall went to the Pagong tribe, which also won big in the immunity challenge. The Pagongs played the game of shipwrecked better than the Tagis, quickly rounding up tribal members in an outrigger canoe. As the Pagongs gathered the chickens in anticipation of whipping up omelets, Boesch and the Tagis ate what Hatch caught.

That was eel.

``I'd rather be having chicken,'' said Boesch.

Yes, he was eating eel, but he's surviving, living to be part of another episode of ``Survivor.'' The beat goes on.

                       

August 23, 2000

Rudy promises winnings to take care of his family
By LARRY BONKO
© 2000, The Virginian-Pilot

(an exert from article)

Rudy gathered his family in Virginia Beach for a bit of fantasizing.

Win $1 million? Wow!

``We could do a lot with that,'' said the Boesch family that includes daughters Ellen Marie, 43, Patricia Ann, 42, and Barbara Jean, 40.

There was talk of buying a bright, red truck with big, fat tires on it. And buying carpeting. And maybe a new house. And a college fund for Boesch's granddaughter, Kelsey.

And investing. Good idea, said Rudy to the daughter who suggested investing.

Win $1 million? Wow!

MARRIED
RETIRED NAVY SEAL
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA
Rudy's Biography

Rudy joined the Navy in April of 1945 and immediately volunteered for "secret and hazardous duty" with the Amphibious Scouts and Raiders, highly classified naval commando units. In 1951, six years after Scout and Raider training at Fort Pierce, Florida, Rudy completed UDT (Underwater Demolition Teams) training in Little Creek, Virginia, and was assigned to UDT-2 (redesigned as UDT-21 in 1953). He remained in UDT-21 for the next 11 years. During this period, he completed numerous specialized schools and deployed routinely to the Mediterranean and Caribbean areas with the Naval Amphibious Forces. Rudy became a proficient combat swimmer and expert in small-boat operations. In 1962, Rudy was one of the 50 hand-selected officers of the original SEAL (Sea-Air-Land) Team TWO, becoming one of their most distinguished members.
In 1967, Rudy was advanced to the rank of Master Chief Petty Officer and, between combat tours, served as the senior enlisted position of Command Master Chief. From 1968-1970, Rudy completed two combat deployments to Vietnam. Among his numerous awards, Rudy earned the Bronze Star Medal for heroic action during more than 45 combat operations. During and after his stint in Vietnam, Rudy was delegated the "Chief SEAL," and set physical and operational standards at SEAL Team TWO.

In the late 1980's, Rudy became the Naval Special Warfare Community "Bull Frog," a distinguishing award presented to the SEAL serving the longest time on active duty. Instead of retiring, Rudy was selected as the Senior Enlisted Advisor to USSOCOM. In August of 1988, Rudy headed to Tampa, Florida and entered into the "inner circle" of the Special Operations Command to advise on all enlisted matters of the Joint command. For his extraordinary performance, Rudy was awarded the Defense Superior Service Medal - an award not often given to an enlisted man.
Master Chief Rudy retired from the U.S. Navy after completing over 45 years continuous activity. He was honorably discharged on August 1, 1990. Rudy and Marge, his wife of 42 years, are now involved in extensive volunteer work. In 1992, Rudy captained a 38' power boat during the "Americas Cup 1992" event. In 1996, he captained a support boat at the Summer Olympic Games. He continues as a Red Cross Volunteer and drives support vehicles and performs essential services during disaster-relief operations. He is also a volunteer for the Virginia Beach Police Department. Involved with many organizations, Rudy is a founding member of the UDT-SEAL Association and a founding member of the Association's Board of Directors, having once served as their President. He is also on the Board of Directors of the Special Operations Fund.

Rudy currently lives in Virginia Beach, Virginia. He and Marge have three children, Ellen Marie, Patricia Ann and Barbara Jean, and one granddaughter, Kelsey. His birth date is January 20, 1928.

Voting History Rudy's Favorites

Color: Green
Flower: Roses
Smell: Food
Game: Football
Sports Team: Redskins
TV Show: Seinfeld
Movie: Saving Private Ryan
Actress: Any Female probably more Salma Hyak
Actor: Tom Hanks
Music: Country Western
Band: Texas Tornadoes, my guess.
Magazine: Consumer Reports
Sunday paper you read: Virginian Pilot
Breakfast Food: Bacon & Eggs
Dinner: Steak
Meat: Fish
Vegetables: Broccoli, Potatoes
Snack Food: Peanuts
Candy Bar: C-Ration candy, my guess.
Dessert: Apple Pie
Beverage (alcoholic): Budweiser Beer
Beverage (non-alcoholic): 7UP
Activity you'll miss most: Raquetball, Skiing
Receive a phone call from: My Wife
Receive a letter from: My Wife
Comfort item you'll miss: My Chair

Other Rudy LINKS:	Great summary of all the previous shows, with pictures.
Great summary of all the previous shows, with pictures.	TV Show Survivor on CBS
Great summary of all the previous shows, with pictures.	Survivor TV Show LINKS
CDR (ret) T.L. "Bad Bo" Bosiljevac(SEAL) Web Page	Mi Vida Loca!

 

Coming Soon with pictures and his retirement ceremony speech.

June 30, 2000

Doc Riojas note: Way to go Rudy! Pearland TX is behind you all the way! We were hoping Rudy could've won the night aboard the boat so that we could've had Marge take the gifts to the gang on the island.

Rudy survives another round as Greg is booted off island

By STEVE STONE
© 2000, The Virginian-Pilot

``The blood bath has begun,'' one contestant said as Wednesday night's episode of Survivor began on CBSsubmitted by Bob "Eagle" Gallagher.

But Rudy Boesch of Virginia Beach isn't bleeding. Not yet, anyway.

By show's end, Boesch, 72, had survived yet another vote of fellow islanders. Greg Buis was voted off the island, leaving behindeight of the original 16 survivors.

While Boesch survived, the former Navy SEAL did not exactly excel in the archery competition.

He couldn't hit a straw target a few feet in front of him.

The winner's prize in that competition was a chance to see in full a videotape sent from home -- and to make a tape to be sent back.

But everyone saw a snippet of what had been made for them.

``I just want to let you know how much we miss you,'' Boesch's wife said in her tape. ``Whether you win or not, I want to let you know we are proud that you were selected.'' She closed by saying that she loved him very much.

``That's a love letter,'' Boesch said.

July 6, 2000

Rugged Rudy still in running after Joel gets booted off island

By LARRY BONKO
© 2000, The Virginian-Pilot

The tribe has spoken, period. Joel's out. Rudy isn't.

In Wednesday night's running, jumping, chicken-plucking, snake-corralling episode of ``Survivor'' on CBS, 27-year-old Joel Klug, the traveling salesman from Sherwood, Alaska, was the sixth of the original 16 castaways to be voted off the island of Pulau Tiga near Malaysian Borneo.

His exit was the result of an alliance among the women of the Pagong tribe who consider him ``arrogant'' and ``condescending.'' (Their words.)

Bye, Joel.

Hanging in there for next week's merger of the Pagong and Tagi -- by now a hungry and scruffy bunch -- is Rudy Boesch (above) of Virginia Beach, who successfully completed the last and scariest leg of Wednesday night's obstacle course in the immunity challenge.

He was positively heroic in sweeping aside a nest of snakes to retrieve the immunity idol, which meant that his tribe did not have to do what the castaways hate most -- vote out one of their own, in this test of endurance to win $1 million cash. Ten remain.

It was hugs from his fellow tribesmen and women for Boesch, who was showing a substantial growth of white beard.

``The old guy,'' as David Letterman refers to the former Navy SEAL, lives to see another round of competition on Pulau Tiga.

His fame grows.

The series, with 24 million viewers, has elevated Boesch from small-bore local legend -- his 45 years in the Navy long ago created a buzz in this seafaring community -- to a name and face known far beyond his West Alanton neighborhood in Virginia Beach.

Hey, West Alanton: When's the last time a neighbor ended up in a Jay Leno monologue?

Or was waxed by The Washington Post for saying he'd be using the Bible for toilet paper if he had one on Pulau Tiga?

Or got the thumbs-down in a vote-to-go poll conducted by ``Entertainment Tonight,'' during which 12.2 percent of the viewers wanted him thrown off the island?

Or took approximately 200,000 hits on a Web site? Or saw his face plastered all over a full-page ad (``Rudy stranded!'') in Time magazine?

Pick up a copy of TV Guide this week, and there's our guy, rugged Rudy, on the cover. And on the inside, it's more Rudy -- with the news from oddsmakers in Las Vegas that the chances of ``nasty, gnarly, homophobic'' Rudy being the ultimate survivor are 40 to 1.

Will Rudy cash in on his fame or let it trickle away like the rainwater on the island where he's been a castaway? Questions. Questions.

After ``Survivor,'' what's in store for instant icon Boesch, has seen his face on the pages of national publications ranging from Newsweek to the tabloid Star?

Is a job as a TV pitchman in his future, as Entertainment Weekly suggested in a recent issue?

Said Sean Brickell of Brickell and Partners, a public relations company in Virginia Beach: ``Rudy is clearly a national celebrity, and his value as a product endorser is related to the length of time he continues on `Survivor.'

``If he goes all the way,'' Brickell said, ``he'll not only have local, regional and national potential as a spokesman, but international appeal as well. His sphere of influence is directly related to the amount of time he survives on that island.''

Boesch, a legend among the Navy SEALs because of his ``Bullfrog'' longevity with the seagoing commandos, didn't have much celebrity beyond that tight little circle. That's all changed now.

When Boesch was shopping at a Home Depot near his neighborhood in Virginia Beach not long ago, Eric Marler, 23, emerged from his post in the electrical department to greet Boesch and ask for an autograph.

Boesch signed away on Marler's apron: ``Rudy Boesch. Survivor 2000.''

``He seemed flattered that I recognized him. Nice guy, Rudy. Kinda shy, but nice,'' Marler said.

To the chagrin of CBS -- which is keeping Boesch under wraps until if and when he's booted off the island by a tribal council -- he lifted his profile a mile high last weekend by taking part in the Red, White and Blue fishing tournament out of Rudee Inlet.

Not only that, he bagged a 115-pound, 8-ounce bluefin tuna -- the catch of the day. Plain folks closed in on him and asked questions. How tough was it on that island for 39 days?

``The hardest part was putting up with the young kids,'' said Boesch to CBS affiliate WTKR after weighing the tuna.

He attracted a crowd.

Joel Rubin of the Rubin marketing and public relations agency in Virginia Beach, said Boesch's magnetism touched the masses during the fishing tournament.

``His is a very defined, very distinct personality. He doesn't mince his words. Find him the right product with the right approach, and he'll sell it,'' said Rubin.

At age 72, life begins anew for Rudy Boesch.

Coming Soon with pictures and his retirement ceremony speech.PS: if I can find all that stuff I brought back from Rudy's retirement ceremony in 1990.

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