I just finished watching "Taking Chance" which is currently running on HBO.

PVT Chance Phelps was killed in Iraq in 2004.
Marine Lt. Col. Mike Strobl volunteered to escort the remains of Phelps home to Wyoming.
In doing so he was touched by the respectful response he met by many on the way and wrote an essay on the trip.
Friends read it and forwarded it on the web.
Eventually it became this movie where Strobl is played by Kevin Bacon.

The movie is nonfiction, respectful, apolitical and very humanist.
I highly recommend that everyone find time to watch it while it is making the rounds.
It is very touching and have a full box of tissue.

Please do not corrupt this thread with political commentary.

 

I plan on watching it I've seen the previews on HBO.

 

Stayed up late last night to watch this moving piece of film making, If you don't have HBO, get it as soon as it becomes available on DVD.

 

What a marvelous performance by Kevin Bacon. It's hard to believe he was once famous for Footloose.

And regardless of the national mood about the two wars, I've seen similar expressions of respect for men and women in uniform at places such as airports. It's heartening to see that, and it's reflected wonderfully in this film. HPH

 

I am wondering if it will become avail on DVD. But will be looking for it.

 

Very powerful and moving movie. I saw it earlier tonight.

I have an event for charity coming up, and its being hosted at a VFW hall. I've devoted 2 full pages in the ad-book for the event to thank the VFW and American Legion halls in the area plus the countless servicemen/women that all of us see in our daily routines that we don't think to thank for providing us the benefits of living in this country. I just thought it was the right thing to do.