Taking Chance

RoyJackson · May 29, 2012

The thread title is the title of an HBO movie about a Marine LtCol escorting the body of a PFC killed in action to his home.
This was based upon a journal written by the LtCol escort during the trip. The LtCol (his name is Strobl) also co-wrote the movie.
It's quite touching and I recommend it to all Veterans.

creekbend · May 29, 2012

My Wife and I both watched that movie. It was about 6 weeks ago when Direct TV had a free weekend of the premium channels such as HBO;etc. We both cried. And I mean we cried several times during that Movie.We kept passing the Kleenex box to each other.Thanks for posting.

idaho2 · May 29, 2012

I didn't have to watch the movie, my son was one of those Marines whose duty was notifying the immediate family and the follow up. Hardest duty he ever had and just retired after 21 yrs.

idaho2

RoyJackson · May 29, 2012

idaho2 said:
I didn't have to watch the movie, my son was one of those Marines whose duty was notifiying the immediate family and the follow up. Hardest duty he ever had and just retired after 21 yrs.

idaho2

I tell ya...I couldn't do it...

MossflowerWoods · May 29, 2012

Kevin Bacon's finest movie. I forgot who he was.

Awesome movie, powerfull story.

Priveledge to watch.

David

TripleR · May 29, 2012

Yep, good movie regardless of how you feel about any of the wars.

I saw an interesting segment on 60 Minutes about the young Marine who was awarded the Medal of Honor; heroism and service to one's country stands alone.

EagleTDL · May 29, 2012

creekbend said:
My Wife and I both watched that movie. It was about 6 weeks ago when Direct TV had a free weekend of the premium channels such as HBO;etc. We both cried. And I mean we cried several times during that Movie.We kept passing the Kleenex box to each other.Thanks for posting.

Heh... Don't feel like the Lone Ranger, same happened at my place! :laughing:

Dustier · May 29, 2012

Some movies just grab you by the heart strings, fer sure.

The real thing is nothing like movies though.

Western · May 29, 2012

MossflowerWoods said:
Kevin Bacon's finest movie. I forgot who he was.

Awesome movie, powerfull story.

Priveledge to watch.

David

X's 2 I bought the DVD when it was released in 09 I think, I also sent one copy to my FIL (101st/82nd AB retired) If the movie doesnt bring a tear to your eye, you missed something somewhere.