"DeForest"
Submitted By: Bob Cauttero
Date: 09/05/1999

I was very sad when I heard that DeForest Kelley had passed away. Dr. McCoy was always my favorite character in Star Trek. I was fortunate enough to meet him once in a supermarket in Los Angeles. He was just pushing his cart up and down the isles like everyone else. I was there shooting a corporate video for Campbell's Soup and I said hello to him as he passed by. He was very gracious and it is something I will always remember and hold dear.

"One Amongst The Stars"
Submitted By: Todd R. Jeffrey
Date: 09/12/1999

I was so saddened, when I heard that "Dr.McCoy" had passed away. It was truly like losing a member of the family. When I was a child, I loved to watch Star Trek. Now as an adult in my early 30's, I still do.

A few months before Mr.Kelley passed away, I was thinking of my favorite old TV shows. I knew that some of the stars were deceased but when I got to Star Trek, I could not recall that any of the main cast members were deceased. I thought . . . everyone dies, but not these guys. They'll be here when I am old and gray. How wrong I was. The passing of good times and people just escapes words.

In writing this, I am recalling episodes of Star Trek, wishing that people could live to be 170 years old or more, and that medicine has finally cured all forms of cancer, STD's, and the common cold. The parts that he played really made me believe that this could all be possible. Watching him all those years on TV really makes me believe I knew him, and whether I did or not will not change the fact that I will miss him.

DeForest, wherever you are . . .live long and prosper.

"McCoy"
Submitted By: Andrew Tobin
Date: 10/13/1999

Great Character, will be missed. I am from England and Star Trek was a great show, now he has onto a life where no living man has gone before.

"Dr. McCoy, My Hero"
Submitted By: D. Kuykendall
Date: 10/23/1999

I just found out last night that DeForest Kelley died this past June. My husband and I were watching a biography of Leonard Nimoy, and at the end of the program the hostess mentioned Kelley's passing. We both sat straight up in bed! First, we could not believe what we had just heard, and secondly, we couldn't believe that we had not heard about it this summer! I have cried most of last night and much of today. I have loved Dr. McCoy most of my life, well, at least since I was 11 years old. I remember when Star Trek first aired. I was in the sixth grade. All of us kids had these little change purses that were made out of some kind of metal. The lid would flip open and we pretended they were our communicators. We each acted out our favorite character. Of course, I was Dr. McCoy! I don't know how many times I wished Scotty would beam me up out of that classroom!

I will always treasure my memories of the character of Dr. McCoy, and although I never met Mr. Kelley, I feel as though I knew him. I'm glad I found this web site today and had the opportunity to read the loving words of his fans. And that I, too, have the opportunity to express my deepest sympathy to his family. This makes the hurt a little easier to bear. Thanks, DeForest, for everything. I will always remember you fondly.

"Good-bye Bones, We're Gonna Miss You"
Submitted By: SR71Reconn
Date: 10/28/1999

One of my favorite DeForest Kelley scenes comes from Star Trek III: The Search for Spock. Dr. McCoy is alone with the body of Spock. And in the most moving performance I have ever seen from Kelley, he whispers to Spock, "I'm gonna tell you something that I...never thought I'd ever hear myself say. But it seems I've...missed you. And I don't know if I could...stand to lose you again."

DeForest, I believe I echo the sentiments of Star Trek fans worldwide when I say, we'll miss you.

"The Death Of DeForest Kelley"
Submitted By: Rick Laporte
Date: 11/02/1999

I only today learned about the passing of Mr. Kelley. Like so many others I have grown up with Star Trek and believe in what it promotes. Upon hearing of his death, tears came to my eyes. Mr. Kelley, you are part of a grander scheme now and I will never forget you. Live long and prosper.

"So Long, 'Bones' McCoy"
Submitted By: Frank J. Mosca III
Date: 11/02/1999

To lose this great person is to lose a great cultural icon. One of the most famous science fiction characters and one of the most copied was created by him. He will be missed for a long time to come.

"Good-byes For A Doctor"
Submitted By: Borong Ngoh
Date: 11/18/1999

In a way, I'm really ashamed that I learned of his death as late as 16th November, through the game Starfleet Command that had: "In memory of DeForest Kelley" on it.

In the times where I scoffed at the original series for the "inferior" portrayal of technology, the cast, including Mr. Kelley for his excellent role as "advisor" cum doctor, were the ones who kept my interest strong. I never thought I'd see any of them go; I guess they always seemed immortal. Good-bye, Doctor McCoy, the world will miss you.

"Too Many Hearts That Keep Him Alive"
Submitted By: Mike Gary
Date: 11/28/1999

"McCoy, Leonard H., son of David." --Bones, Star Trek III: The Search For Spock

With those words, the"Good Doctor" typified what McCoy really was, a man who cared about life. I don't have words to express my grief over hearing about the loss of a friend I never even had the privilege of meeting. I grew up with the original series, have watched Star Trek: The Motion Picture through The Undiscovered Country untold times. I am a fan of the spin-offs as well, but where Doctor McCoy appeared there was always an unmistakable air of humanity.

I feel as though a part of me has passed with him, and though I have his movies, and I so enjoyed his character, I know I'll still feel a deep sense of loss when I view them. The next time I view these films, my Good Doctor McCoy, it will be to your memory. Good bye, old friend.

"DeForest Kelley"
Submitted By: Mike Wayne
Date: 12/01/1999

I don't know how I missed it, because I usually don't miss these things but I found out only tonight on the UPN special on Star Trek that DeForest was gone. I just finished a book where he lived as McCoy to be at least 150. A man with his on-screen warmth and charisma should have made it to 150. He added a dimension to Star Trek that would never have been possible with another actor. The cast is often asked at conventions and on shows what it was that made the show so special. Without a doubt it was the cast of the show with its marvelous performances; a show blessed with engaging scripts and storylines and a view of our lives as being a special influence throughout space and time. While all the cast members were offering stellar performances...it was DeForest who brought it all back down to Earth and made us feel we were along with them all for the ride. It must be special for his surviving family to know that he left such a legacy as one of TV and movies' most beloved characters. He will be missed! God speed DeForest and thank you!