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He died with his boots on

Posted by ESC on October 14, 2003

In Reply to: He died with his boots on posted by Ron Thomas on October 14, 2003

: I saw a movie the other night and I couldnt help but wonder what this meant. Does anyone know I would appreciate an answer. Thanks

It means he didn't die in his bed of old age or natural causes. The person died in a shoot-out or cattle stampede or something of that nature.

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