I don't normally do this, but if you haven't seen the movie "Taking Chance" please do so. We watched it last night and it was really something.
I hadn't heard about it until Kevin Bacon won a Golden Globe award for his performance. Apparently this was an HBO film - and we don't get HBO.
The film is based on a true story of a military escort for a fallen soldier in Iraq. I learned so much about the process and it was truly moving. I had no idea of how many people are involved in sending these men and women home. They arrive at Dover Air Force Base in horrible condition but are returned to their families appearing as the heroes they are.
One of my favorite lines was towards the end when the escort opens the casket and notes that even though the military mortuary knew it would be a closed casket the uniform was still impeccable.
The care and honor and respect these young men and women receive on their final journey is just so incredible and something of which we should all be proud.
So, take an hour and 20 minutes (no commercials on DVD!) and watch it.
We thought it was awesome. I hope you enjoy it.
I have not seen the movie D.... From what you are describing, I have witnessed first hand and yes it is quite an honor that these soldiers are treated with such respect and dignity. Rightfully, So.. It's a terrible situation all the way around. So, it's the very least that the military can do, to do the most that they can do, to honor all of these soldiers in the highest esteem...!! A>G
ReplyDeleteI saw the movie as well..very nicely done - I now have a different perspective of the military and the heroes fighting for our continual freedom. I wish this movie had gotten more recognition- it deserves it
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