2024 Another memorial Day approaches and I am both humbled and honored at the life this tribute has taken on. I am most blessed by the continued messages I get expressing how it touches each new person. I pray you all peace and happy memories if you have lost someone. As always, if anyone would like to make this video a part of a tribute as it has been in the past, You are welcome to use it with the understanding that the film and music are copyrighted and not under my control. That being said, I have never had an issue and am hopeful that it touches even more people in the the years to come. Tell their stories.

This movie should be shown every Memorial day in all schools in America. In life there's is a price for everything

As an Australian, my lowest point was when we repatriated over 25 Vietnam veterans back to Australia and our priminister never even showed up....veterans arnt respected like they are in America, our flag offends, our national anthem offends ...but im still proud to have served over 30 years and proud to be an Australian veteran.

@beec9741

3 жыл бұрын

My husband went to Australia a few times as a US Naval officer in the early 2000’s. The second time he went he happened to be there for Anzac Day. He was very moved so much so that he taught our children the origin of Anzac Day and the Australian and New Zealand soldiers that fought so bravely in WWI and all the wars that your country’s soldiers served in from then until today. Their sacrifices must never be forgotten.

@douglasbidwell3229

3 жыл бұрын

Thank You for your service Brother, Soldiers may never meet face to face, may not even be on the same battlefield at the same time, but will none the less form Alliances that transcends all, God Bless You, and all Our Aussie Brother Soldiers! Again "Thank You for your Service Brother!"

@carllmack2287

3 жыл бұрын

In this "great nation" our Vietnam vets were despised by their country. Spit on by her people and ignored by the government that they served. Even to this day the least respected of all vets are those who served during that conflict. As one who was unable to serve, I make it my mission to apologize to each Vietnam vet I see for the disgraceful treatment they received. When they came home there were no parades, no cheering crowds and no sense of appreciation for the sacrifices made. The worst part of all is those people raised a generation that does not appreciate what those brave men and women gave them. Let no veteran go unappreciated, revered or neglected. We do not know them all, but we owe them all. Not my quote, so don't get on me for using it.

@johnroberts6320

2 жыл бұрын

We are all brothers

@frankbuck99

2 жыл бұрын

You do not offend. The Australian military doesn’t take a back seat to anyone. We weren’t always respected, but we respect you. Simper Fi.

Bryan, thank you for this clip. As a 10 year US Navy, Vietnam veteran, Memorial day means a lot to me. I have a cousin and friends on the Wall. 29 March 2023, I was fortunate enough to be on the Blue Ridge Honor Flight to DC. If, as a veteran, you haven't been to all of the military memorials there, it's an experience you will NEVER forget. God bless ALL veterans, and GOD BLESS AMERICA!! 🇺🇲🇺🇲 And, if you haven't seen the movie, Taking Chance, you need too. Thanks again, Bryan.

I took a couple of fallen soldiers home from Afghanistan. I stayed with all of them. Went to their funerals. Saluted and everyone of them much more than once. But I made sure they all got home and we're recognized righteously and dignified as they were put to rest. Many condolences and peaceful wishes for the fallen but never forgotten. RIP.

@ryanl1987

Күн бұрын

Solid work ! Thank you . We are connected . ! Godspeed

My youngest brother was performing military exercises at Fort Benning GA between his junior and senior year at West Point. He was struck by lightning and killed the 1st day there with the 10th Mountain Division out or Fort Drum NY. The 2nd Lieutenant that was standing next to him when it happened escorted him home to our family and did not leave him alone until he was laid to rest in Arlington National Cemetery a few days later. He honored my brother well. I will never forget what he did and how he did it. God bless that man for carrying out a difficult duty and carrying it out with honor and grace. God bless you.

I served as a CACO for 3 years. Averaged 1 notification a month and 3 funerals. That was my most proud and honorable tour of duty. Rest in Peace my brothers and sisters. You march with God now. ❤️🇺🇸❤️✝️🙏

I’m a Marine Corps veteran and I’m crying watching this. God bless all veterans active and retired! OOORAH !!!!🇺🇸✝️

I saw this movie 10-11 years ago and was so touched. Little did I know how touched I would be. 5 years ago my second-born son decided to join the Infantry. He served a deployment in Afghanistan and came home safe in September 2017. 16 months later he lost his life in a Stryker collision at Ft. Bliss. I cannot tell you how many times I remembered scenes from this movie as we went through what we went through. Knowing how much they are respected and honored through the process has brought me so much peace and gratitude. One of his close personal friends brought him home to Michigan during the coldest polar vortex I have ever lived through. That young man will always occupy a place in my heart. A mother's brain has to have every detail and the details my brain was able to grasp due to this movie have been a blessing. I doubt I will ever be able to watch it again. But I am so thankful for this movie and I will always remember and honor Chance Phelps because I now understand how important it is to never forget....

@marygallagher2825

3 жыл бұрын

Bless you, Robyn, for sharing the story of your unimaginably sad loss. That you have found peace and gratitude speaks volumes; my heart goes out to you and your family. We’ll never forget.... ♥️🇺🇸💙

@trob0914

3 жыл бұрын

Your loss is every America's loss, we honor and thank him for his service.

@Mounty621

3 жыл бұрын

God bless you and your family. Your sacrifice means the world to me and my family.

@dracowynd1969

3 жыл бұрын

I am truly sorry for your loss ma'am.

@josephstevens9888

3 жыл бұрын

God bless you Robyn and your family.

This was one of the most noble jobs I fulfilled during my 22 year career in the Marines, I will never forget his name..SEMPER FI..

@Man2Media

3 жыл бұрын

Semper Fidelis!

@jerriwilliams2697

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your service..both of my sons are Marines it all came out of the blue single mom we never talked about the service.. well let me say it looks good on my boys..well men

@lukeskywalker1840

3 жыл бұрын

Respect.

@timgawenda

3 жыл бұрын

God Bless

@colleen3107

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your service to the Marine Corp and the young soldier you escorted home.

During OCS, my TACs asked for volunteers for a funeral detail for a Vietnam Soldier whose remains were ID'd and brought home to my home state. When we arrived, we were told to March and follow another group. A few minutes into it we realized we were marching through the town center to the whole town cheering and waving flags. The fire department had placed trucks and lifter their ladders draping a huge American flag. When we made it to the cemetery, the crowd was huge with a group of surviving family and a veteran motorcycle club mirroring the same thing we were doing. The band played amazing grace on bagpipe and it was one of the most heart felt moments I ever experienced.

@ashleycarr6269

11 ай бұрын

Wow! Thank you for sharing that memory!

@Buzzy-zm9th

9 ай бұрын

This is a great movie. Certainly an eye opener.

I had the honor of doing this job for a young Marine here in Texas. I knocked on the door and had the privilege to meet some great Americans. I went and picked him up, I stayed with him, I stood beside him and I laid him to rest. After it was over I said goodbye and thank you. That was in August of 2009, I retired the following year. I remember his full name almost 13 years later.🙏🇺🇸

@barryg4927

11 ай бұрын

Good on you sir! SALUTE!

You wanna honor a vet? Go to your local cemetery, walk row by row. You see a young man or woman that died in their early 20's with a VA headstone. Stop, drop to a knee and thank God he lent us this valiant soul. No bands, no flags, no production, just a few heartfelt words to someone you never knew but who gave everything, no questions asked.

@roykiefer7713

15 күн бұрын

Wonderfully said, I spent two decades on active duty and your recommendation is precisely right.

@kathyglenn7773

7 күн бұрын

So wonderful and so true!

For a veteran everyday is Memorial Day.

@edwardhayes6113

3 жыл бұрын

Amen

@ORF5519

3 жыл бұрын

@@edwardhayes6113 Truth that.

@allthingspossible774

2 жыл бұрын

Every single day🇺🇸

@dm3stone

2 жыл бұрын

@@edwardhayes6113 Amen brother

@bradmeans4743

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely!! Every minute of every day….sounds patriotic……but to those who have not been there….. we can’t forget. Some moments are harder than others…..but we are proud none the less!,, Knowing what we know now…would we do it again? 99.7 percent of OS would say….ABSOLUTELY….show me the plane…

My father was a ww2 veteran he was involved in D-Day he was in the 82nd Air Borne. We lost him on March 28 2019. He was 98 years old. Not a day passes without me thinking of him. R.I.P. Dad, you are missed and loved.

@papasmurf55nc

11 ай бұрын

😢😢😢😢

@1fromtheroad

10 ай бұрын

Your dad was all the way and then some. I am also a paratrooper 82nd. You be safe. He’s running security on you every day. 🇺🇸

@rickklein7792

7 ай бұрын

OOH RAH!

This movie is like finding a $20 bill in an old jacket you pulled out for whatever reason. This movie needs a re-release nationally. To see our nation from the city to the country and how respect is given along the way.. Kevin smashed this film. God Bless the USA.

Having lost thirteen brave souls on my watch, I still cry tears for each of them. And I wonder what I could have done better to put them in a position to survive. We live for our troopers! This is the America I served twenty-five years for. God bless every one of these brave souls who gave it all for us all.

@jacobjames3509

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir. For all that you’ve done. Those 13 souls live on in you and all of us service members everyday. You and the 13 of them are heros. Thank you

@TheJOKEY-bk5gc

3 жыл бұрын

They are not lost, they are with you forever. You are their lasting epitaph until the changing of the guard where you join them and someone else takes your place.

@Ras7685

3 жыл бұрын

Live Sir.....Live !

@dpf1971

3 жыл бұрын

Sir ... tell me it was ok I didn't go. Its killing me. I served. I was a tanker. I was a good tanker. But I got hurt and got out when my enlistment was up before everything happened. All these years later, its still killing me. All of my brothers from the Big Red One that have died or got hurt bad .... all of the tears and screaming at night and it still hurts. Please tell me its ok. Thank you, brother for what you did.

@Onecooltop75

3 жыл бұрын

If you're crying tears for them, that alone tells me they were in good hands. I know your pain brother. Not to the amount of 13, but I understand it. I lost my best friend. He died in my arms. Out of 11 remaining men in my squad only 7 of them are left. The rest committed suicide.

Really hate getting older.. stuff like this breaks me and makes me cry.

As a combat marine vet I have bled, sweat, cried, worried, laughed, and fired out of anger at who was firing at us. With that being said all who have bled on the battlefield shall be my brother forever. GOD bless all our vets and service men. I say that with a salute .

@barryg4927

11 ай бұрын

AMEN!

@jimmyshirley3055

11 ай бұрын

"all who have bled...shall be my brother forever." Including the enemy?

@publicuser2534

2 ай бұрын

Hoorah Marine! Thank you. Staff Sergeant, USAF Security Forces OIF Veteran 07-08, 2010

@kathyglenn7773

7 күн бұрын

Thank you so much for your service

And THIS Ms. Vice President, is what Memorial Day is about. It's not just a long weekend.

@johngallagher479

2 жыл бұрын

Amen 🙏!

@GM8101PHX

2 жыл бұрын

@David Vantress I'd like to meet the young man you fired, but then I would go to jail for assault when I was done with him!!!

I saw this movie in GITMO in an outdoor amphitheater. Army, Navy, civilians, not a dry eye in the place. When people thank me for my service, this is what I see. Please don’t thank me, thank them.

@er1073

3 жыл бұрын

Me too.

@Scotpatriot

3 жыл бұрын

God bless I thank all of you who served and sacrificed for our country

To all the Canadian, American, Australian, British, New Zealand and other allies who have served or are serving.......THANK YOU AND GOD BLESS

My brothers major brought him home. I can't watch this without thinking of him, or how our entire family served, he was the "safest" and he's the one that didn't come back. And neither did a lot of us. And I don't know anyone that came back complete. We all left something. John left it all. Chance left it all.

@colleen3107

3 жыл бұрын

I am so sorry for your loss. My nephews both came home.

@argarman09

3 жыл бұрын

@@colleen3107 I'm glad they did make it back safely.

My son served two tours in Iraq as a proud US Marine. I thank god every day that he returned safely. RIP to all the fallen heroes

@ryanl1987

6 күн бұрын

Appreciate his service !! Thank you and him . My grandfathers took down the nazis !! Respect .

I had the HONOR of serving with the Finest. US MARINES.. Navy Corpsman 87 to 95................to all those who have gone down range.........to all those who still serve and have served. I THANK YOU...

@downhilltwofour0082

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you fro your sacrifices for our Nation.

@f4tweet

3 жыл бұрын

Semper Fi Doc.

@1sttvbn

3 жыл бұрын

As the saying goes, “The Marines have their few good men....Navy Corpsmen” 81-85.

@ronmangrum7073

3 жыл бұрын

My time was way before yours, 0331 from 71-77. I am a United States Marine! God bless all Navy Corpsmen! We Marines love our Navy Corpsmen! Semper Fidelis forever! Oohrah

@SaintPatrick1970

3 жыл бұрын

Corpsman up!! Thanks Doc....

We welcomed a local boy home several years ago. Hundreds turned out that evening to pay our city's respects. I'll always remember it.

@stone-coldsteveautism6986

3 жыл бұрын

As it should always be...🌹🙏✌️

@martin7955

3 жыл бұрын

Respect from ireland

@donniereese9271

3 жыл бұрын

My son makes trip from Ohio to Jersey every year since 2014 to honor a friend lost during my sons time in Afghanistan.

@healingvibrations7845

3 жыл бұрын

@@martin7955 amen,i second this may my former uncle by marriage us army sgt chris kozlowski r.i.p

@healingvibrations7845

3 жыл бұрын

@@donniereese9271 tell your son THANK YOU for HIS service

This movie hit's so close to home, I was only 12 when my brother, Peter Anthony, was KIA in RVN, 2 June 1968. ( I served as a Paratrooper post VN) I still get extremely emotional watching it or even thinking bout it. I will say it was somewhat healing to visit the "VN Wall" in DC n I was not ready for the overwhelming feelings I had in front of my 10y.o.(at that time in 2002) daughter as she never saw her Dad cry...she understands it now n brings her children to visit Peter, as well as my other family that have served n departed...thank u for adding this video Bryan Kean, it truly is appreciated...

A number of years ago I discovered a grave of a WW2 Veteran near those of my family. On his headstone were the letters BSM, SSM, PH. His headstone looked unattended for some time. Naturally I adopted that solder's grave that day and every year since. I try to encourage others to do the same. The idea has gained little traction, but I will never stop sharing the story. Sgt Robert C. Dillon, you have my undying gratitude, Sir.

@pointingdog7235

Жыл бұрын

❤

@Jleed989

Жыл бұрын

Some vet graves get overlooked for a flag on Memorial Day. I make sure each grave has one.

@BeautifuLakesStreamsBiologists

Жыл бұрын

@@Jleed989 thank you!

@Anonymous-ff5wr

Жыл бұрын

That is a very great honor that you do. My God bless you for your service to him let us never forget these brave and wonderful people who served

@BeautifuLakesStreamsBiologists

Жыл бұрын

@@Anonymous-ff5wr thank you. We will never thank them enough, but it is rewarding to at least do a little.

Has to be one of Kevin Bacon's best. As a vet , we all know this happens , however this movie just makes you hurt !

@safriedrich1631

3 жыл бұрын

I believe this was the second time Kevin Bacon has portrayed a US Marine, and I have to say, that both times he did the uniform justice. RIP ALL BROTHERS AND SISTERS WHO GAVE ALL

@jcpahman77

3 жыл бұрын

@@safriedrich1631 the other time being A Few Good Men correct?

@alarmfannh

2 жыл бұрын

Bacon’s tears at the end were not him acting, I believe it was him realizing he was playing the most significant and important role of his career.

@codymaxwell1940

2 жыл бұрын

What's the name of the movie

@haydenwestwood6644

2 жыл бұрын

I lost my older brother in Mali(where Swedish Armed Forces go to serve) about five years ago. That's when i decided to become a cop. I miss you, i remember your life and the times we had and when you looked out for me as i grew up

That movie was truly one of the hardest ones for me to watch, one because it’s a true story and number two that is the way all should be Honored

@simonsim5933

3 жыл бұрын

Is this a movie? What's the name pls

@timothyedmiston8756

3 жыл бұрын

@@simonsim5933 / the movie is titled Taking Chance, truly worth watching

@d1001

3 жыл бұрын

@@timothyedmiston8756 thank u. I was wondering the same. Definitely will be watching.

@bigeasydeg

3 жыл бұрын

HONOR. COURAGE. COMMITMENT.

@paveltolz6601

3 жыл бұрын

Tim, I agree, one of the hardest to watch. After seeing it, I bought the DVD so show the family...haven't watched it since. Served as a Casualty Assistance Officer, very grateful to everyone from The Theater, Angel Flight, Dover who care for the remains, Base/Post Casualty Assistance Teams, Body Escorts, Funeral Party, Airlines / Kalitta Charters who execute the contracts with such honor and professionalism (that's a real comfort to the families)...yes it is all for our fallen but, in reality, at this time its also all about the families who have to live with the loss of a loved one. I sometimes wondered during that time as CAO and to this day, who really pays 'the ultimate price' when our nations treasures die?

I a a vet,a oh so lucky and blessed one.I have been on a flight that brought home a fallen warrior.That fallen warrior always exits the plane first,ALWAYS.

My youngest is a Marine who served honorably for 4 years. He was honorably discharged as a full corporal after serving a 6 month tour in Afghanistan and then on a boat for 6 months. Movies like this remind me of how fortunate I am to have my son home alive. Those who aren't so fortunate will always be in my heart and prayers.

I watched this movie and it left me awe inspired. A complete stranger escorting a deceased soldier home. God bless all those who have served, are still serving and to the families of those who paid the ultimate price. May God bless and keep you surrounded in his loving arms. From Australia.

@pointingdog7235

Жыл бұрын

Now you can understand the words Semper Fi.

@SciFiRo

Жыл бұрын

We are never strangers for we are brothers-in-arms!

Makes me cry, and at the same time proud to be an American now living in Argentina...my heart is always with you 🇺🇸 USA

I came here to pay my respect to those fallen soldiers!! Thank you for your sacrifice!!

I am a Canadian and am glad to witness the honor snd respect shown to those who gave their all for their country. I witnessed our war dead honored as well and stopped and showed my respect ad they were transported from CFB Trenton to Toronto prior to release to their next of kin. To all who perished, rest in peace and thank you for your service. My condolences go without saying.

Regardless of how many times I watch this movie, it brings tears to my eyes. As a 22 year Army veteran, this movie absolutely nails it! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

@l.m.malcolm2685

3 жыл бұрын

Mine, too. Very powerful...

I did this duty and honor personally for my best friend. I have never felt anybody but those of us who executed the dignified transfer, could possibly understand how I felt and what I still think about that day. I don't know this movie, but I thank you Kevin Bacon for portraying this perfectly. Right now is the first time in 9 years, that I have not felt alone.

@BryanKean

3 жыл бұрын

The film is called Taking Chance. I highly recommend it. I would imagine it might be hard for you to watch but then again, could be great therapy. I thank you for what you did. I watched it alone the first time and sobbed.

@kevinglennhuey8419

3 жыл бұрын

Mr. Moore, this is one of the best movies ever made. I highly encourage you to watch it with some loved ones sometime.

@michaelstruble8105

3 жыл бұрын

You are never alone.NO ONE EVER GETS LEFT BEHIND AND WE NEVER EVER GIVE UP.........

@williambenson5278

3 жыл бұрын

Semper Fi...

@downhilltwofour0082

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your service sir.

This is a very hard movie to watch. But at the same time, it’s a movie that everyone MUST watch.

It takes a lot to make me tear up watching a movie. I'm an absolute mess when I watch Taking Chance. One of Kevin Bacon's finest roles.

I took a Marine home from Iraq. He has remained with me all these years. He was in high school 8 months prior to being killed by an anti-tank mine. The American citizenry cannot continue to vote people into office who cannot discern when it is necessary to spend American men to preserve our nation.

Once you've cried 4 or 5 times during Taking Chance you'll understand what a Vet offers his country out of loyalty and a sense of honor. I bought a dozen copies of this movie years ago and sent them out to friends. I'd bet most of us have seen those exact scenes play out in real life, but you can't just explain to someone who wasn't in the military the effect of losing a brother or sister soldier unless they lost a friend or family member. Some people get it, some just don't. But as a country, we can share the loss of a fallen hero. It just can't be stressed enough what is given up and what respect should be given in return. I, unfortunately, have been on many planes that were transporting the remains of fallen soldiers. It was my honor to wait for their departure and even more so to tell the idiot across the aisle from me to sit down and shut up and look out the window for the reason he had to wait a few extra seconds. So, when people talk about not standing for the National Anthem or kneeling on the field and how it doesn't disrespect anyone I'm not exactly friendly.

@Maggs708

3 жыл бұрын

I was a Stewardess during Vietnam era. I can’t tell you how many soldiers we brought home in the pit, especially to small cities. We always knew because the soldier escort was the last one one the plane. Very sad days when the families met the plane. Forever etched in my mind.

@PattiMahaney

3 жыл бұрын

@@Maggs708 Thank you 🙏🏼. Thank you……

@kristine0

3 жыл бұрын

My mom and I buried my dad in 2014. He was a Vietnam vet and passed from cancer. We’re lucky to have a national cemetery about 15 minutes from our home and that’s where he’s buried. The saddest and proudest day of my life is when I saw that flag draped casket, heard the gun salute, and TAPS playing in the distance. Until you’ve stood by that flag draped casket, or have been handed a folded flag, you just can’t understand. 🇺🇸

@tcm844

3 жыл бұрын

Losing a Brother, is harder than losing a family member. I don't know why... it just does.

@oldtanker4860

3 жыл бұрын

Well said

I am so damned proud about how we honor our fallen soldiers. Our proud injured soldiers need a helluva lot more help and support than what they're getting. Help them, for the love of God, help them.

As a ramp worker I and we saw many fallen coming off the company aircraft. There have been few the last 10 years and just as well. Every time we saw this it mellowed us out with sadness. Left us speechless. They talk about fellow marines, soldiers and sailors never leaving their fallen comrades behind. When you see these soldiers meeting the planes for their fallen comrade you get a better sense of how soldiers live and fight for each other and with each other. With that said no more wars please.

@barryg4927

11 ай бұрын

god love you man...and our service members...and NO more wars...our people have bled enough.

@philipsmith4849

4 ай бұрын

I'm sick and tired of the fighting. Seen too much way too much. And for what what has it achieved?

I’m an ex British soldier and watching this brought back some memories.

Guys, it’s time to tell the stories that’s tearing you up. Tell someone. Tell family. A tree. Your dog. It’s time.

@SciFiRo

Жыл бұрын

They will never understand! Better tell it to a tree, to a dog, to the wind or to another brother-in-arms.

@dadskrej5226

Ай бұрын

Twenty five years after returning from Vietnam, I wrote a poem. The poem was my therapy for my PTSD that was blossoming in my life at age 49. I told someone...I told ME. It helped me go on when all seemed black...the night terrors, the feeling if distrust in everyone around me, the startling sounds, the details of the events. It can be read at the Co. A, 227th AHB, 1st Cavalry website under 'stories'. It is titled "My Package". It helped me see that life goes on...with it or without it. Sure, I think about it nearly every day, BUT it doesn't hold me back much anymore. VN '69-70

My family consists of veterans from back to WW2 that we know of. Including my husband's family. We've had grandfathers, fathers, uncles, brothers, and our nephew in service. My family supports our military 100 percent. To families of our fallen, we cry with you. As long as we remember, they're never gone. They live in our hearts, and our memories.

This is one of the greatest movies I have ever watched. No suspense no drama no shoot em ups. I can't get through the movie without tearing up. It does give you faith in humanity. Yes show it on Memorial Day.

Flipping channels one night I found “Taking Chance” and stopped to watch and just couldn’t leave it. I am so grateful for all who serve and those who have served in the past especially those who gave their last full measure of devotion. My family is fortunate that none of our loved ones who served were lost.

@oneasterisk47

3 жыл бұрын

Amen.

@GM8101PHX

2 жыл бұрын

I am a 6 year Air Force veteran, please Thank your family members for me!!!

Pretty intense scenes. I don't think any other movie has covered this sad part of the military life as good as this.

@eathelernest2644

3 жыл бұрын

what is the name of this movie?

@HB-kx7sf

3 жыл бұрын

Puesss haré mi comentario en la lengua de M.de Cervantes Saavedra en CASTELLANO...allí donde vais 🇺🇸 la ignorancia y la ansiedad de PODER DESTRUYE CIVILIZACIONES & sus IDIOSINCRACIAS ..

@kevinphillips150

3 жыл бұрын

Platoon does a good job of it.

@proudusmcmom84

3 жыл бұрын

The movie is called "Taking Chance"

@girirajsinghrathore7125

3 жыл бұрын

SALUTATIONS

Every Memorial Day, I remember the men I served with who never came home. - Cpl Matt Mcmullan, 10th mtn Division.

Thank you to the Phelps family for letting this story to be told.

An exceptional film......and an exceptional actor who carried it out......the deceased is forever my comrade in arms......sign me a retired Canadian Army officer.....!

I'm French, retired to the Navy ! I discovered this film on OCS and it literally turned me over ... I lost comrades and frinds, in exercises or in war operations and all these memories came back suddenly ! Merci !!!

I’m a 74 year old Vietnam Veteran Marine. I just watched this movie for the first time on a DVD I got at my public library. I was choked up the entire time and had tears in my eyes many times. God Bless all of our service men and women wherever they are. What many people don’t realize is that now we have men and women coming home in flag draped coffins. This is the first time in our history that this has happened. Semper Fi

@joed3264

Жыл бұрын

I am a 74 year Vietnam Veteran Company H 75th Infantry (Ranger). Too many of my friends came home in a coffin draped with the American flag. That's why I would love to spend an hour with Colin Kaepershit. He would never walk again after my baseball bat got through with him.

April 9th. I will never forget this date. Everyday year I see it, I remember the story of Chance. Even though I never knew you and I joined the Marines in 2012- Semper Fi- brother

A tribute to all who gave all. My uncle was MIA/KIA WWII. The hardest day of my life was being there as my husband received honors. He was a Vietnam Veteran--2 tours. Died of the affects of Agent Orange. It is not easy and never forgotten. Taking Chance was a great story.

@boyscouts83712

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for his service!

@healingvibrations7845

3 жыл бұрын

@@boyscouts83712 thank you for your husband's service

One of the most important movies I've ever watched.

Got chills in my spine, touched home, makes me think of my father who served in WW2 and almost died. When my body dies I hope the VA honors my request and approval to be buried in the same national cemetery as my father, then I will be home with my brothers in arms and my family. “And the truth is, all veterans pay with their lives. Some pay all at once while some pay over a lifetime.” JmStorm

There are a few 'perfect' movies. Very few, actually. This is one of them. I was Navy, and damn proud of it. We all wrote that blank check, payable to Uncle Sam, for everything up to, and including our very lives. All gave some, some gave all. Semper Fi Chance, and thank you... for your service.

Without a witness they just disappear, truer words have never been spoken. Rest in peace Marine. Semper Fi

Kevin Bacon, the actor in that bit of fluff "Footloose" really showed his versatility playing this very serious, somber, emotionally moving role in "Taking Chance".

Let us NEVER FORGET!! When we complain about things, those who gave their lives for Us!! God's blessing. THANK YOU

My dad was a Vietnam Marine. I’m very proud and grateful he came home safe. So many did not. 😪

I watched this when it first came out. Cried till there were no more tears to cry. Every time I watch this I cry. 8-years in the Marine Corps, 28 years ago. Not a day goes by that I don't think of those who gave all. Semper Fi to all who served and are serving. For those who gave their all may God grant you safe passage through the Halls and streets of Heaven. I love this Country and will still pick up a weapon and stand my post, looking in the face of tyranny saying: not on my watch.

I did this duty 168 times for 18 months in 04-05. Not one ever got old.

Watching this again in 2023. I’ve watched this film in it’s entirety and I’m So moved every time, thanks!!🇺🇸🇺🇸

We can never do enough to repay their sacrifice. They paid the ultimate price so we can live free. I'm not in the military but I stand with our troops.

Honor those who served and gave their life as the ultimate sacrifice. Thank you all to those served.

This is one of the greatest military movies and books ever made! Semper Fidelis

This film should be required watching for our children to learn and understand about hard work, sacrifice and devotion to duty and the country we are all lucky to belong to.

I was tasked as the Body Escort for Airman John Marshall Sykes, of Charlotte NC in 1984. I'll never forget that assignment and the honor it was for me to escort him home to his loved ones. Airman Sykes perished while stationed in Germany with the USAF. Till We Meet Again, Airman Sykes!

My husband served 20 years in the Army. 3 tours Vietnam. Any time during that period he could have come home like this. I didn’t know him back then. I’m glad he made it home. For his family’s sake. For his mother’s sake. It’s times like this that I realize how strong the mom’s were whose son’s left home and went to war. Stronger still the mom’s who lost sons and since then, daughters as well, and kept on going. We never expect to outlive our children. Parents, probably from time immemorial, have bemoaned this oddity of life. We somehow don’t feel ourselves worthy to go on with life while they are no longer with us. It’s a fact of life though, that we all meet our Maker when He decides it’s time. It is then that we see the scales of justice once again brought back into balance!

@sherreemotley3157

5 күн бұрын

My husband and his mom ( my beautiful mom in law in heaven) lost her husband and my husband lost his father he was 3 .. GOD BLESS OUR MILITARY

Best movie I have ever seen. To all who took the oath. Thank You All. This country has needed soldiers like you. Looking at our future. Going to need you forever.

That line. “It should have been me.” Hits me every time. He did a great job.

As we approach another Memorial Day, I want to again, thank all those who have served and remember all those who gave everything. We celebrate you and your selflessness, your honor, your courage and your love of your Country and millions of people you never met. Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to view this video and for the stories you have shared. They are a blessing to me and mean so much. I appreciate them all. Please, please take a moment to send this video to a family member or a friend you think might be blessed by it. Remember, we must be their voices.

@charlessedlacek5754

3 жыл бұрын

Nice to know there is somebody who recognizes what the day is about. Paying tribute to those that served and especially those who made the ultimate sacrifice. You cannot thank them because they are buried all over the world, from Normandy in France, italy, the south Pacific, a whole ship at pearl harbor, 1100 men lie at the bottom of a harbor. Never had the chance to live life to the fullest, their lives cruelly snuffed out by a bomb, a bullet, a mine or a booby trap. As you "celebrate" (remember is more appropriate) this weekend remember it is about those who served and currently serve. It is not about stuffing your face with barbecue. It is not about going to home depot and getting a deal on a washer dryer, nor going to bed, bath, and beyond and getting bedsheets on a memorial day "white sale". It is about THEM, those who served. Remember that. I served 4 years, the last 2 with B co, 3/187th infantry battalion, 101st airborne division...MY OATH IS ETERNAL.

@dwm5150

3 жыл бұрын

Hooah Sir, this video is of the upmost and honored tribute that I have seen. I’m thankful for this video and will share it in 2021 Memorial weekend.

@mleon1958

3 жыл бұрын

I'm sending this to all my friends!

@dwm5150

3 жыл бұрын

Find Gardens of Stones. It’s another view of war, and casualties of war.

@BryanKean

3 жыл бұрын

@@rebeccamartinak3441 This made me very happy to hear. If there is one thing I want this video to do, is to help our younger generation realize how blessed they are to have the freedom's they do. I fear that the history of all those who fought for us are being forgotten and in some cases vilified. Bless you and thank you for sharing, this made my day.

A moving movie with such an impact. Movie should have Won numerous awards.

This movie should be shown on network TV every Memorial Day weekend. Multiple times so people will see it between cooking out or getting a deal at a store or mall. It’s a shame so many ignore what this say means. Thank you to all who gave all for our freedom.

I've watched this movie numerous times and it still gets to me. I have 3 children who have served in the US Navy and I'm grateful they all came home after tours all over the world including Kuwait, Iraq and Afghanistan. I try to keep our MIA/POW's in the spotlight by advocating for them. There are still over 68,000 MIA/POW's. Please pray for their safe return to the families still waiting. Each is someone's child.

One of my go to movies to inspire who we are and why our bond is unbreakable ! First viewed when it came out with Marines and our wives . The ending was solemn quiet as we all composed ourselves . Memorial Day 🇺🇸, everyday ! Never forget ! Semper Fidelis 🦅🌎⚓️

Sam Sutherland, you are a great American, Sir. Thank you for your service, and for leading your 13 troopers, may the Almighty Lord take them to Himself! Your statement made me cry, and please know how many of us stand beside you. God Bless you always. John A. Lombardi, Maryland NO SURRENDER, U.S.A. 🇺🇸

I remember as a child when we'd go to put flowers on relatives' graves, there was a solider' grave that never got anything. Even one solider is too much for not being loved on that day. He died for us. For the nonsense Americans now do. I think this year, I'll rent a car and drive up to my hometown and look for his grave, and plant something if allowed, to let him know he's never been forgotten. Come Memorial I always think of whoever he was. I pray he made it back home to God, and not the alternative. God bless every soldier who' ever died in this world of ours. War is hate, and those who love pay the ultimate price for the few who begin these nonsense ways of dealing with bias, pride, etc.

Definitely a movie that deserves to be watched on Memorial Day.

Best video ever to show what happens when we lose someone. The duty to "bring them home" is not one for the soft of heart. Blessing for those who do it.

@howie1020

3 жыл бұрын

Certainly a deserved observance for a fallen hero

@kevinphillips150

3 жыл бұрын

Platoon gives a different perspective from the 'loss' of someone returning from combat.

When the older veteran told the Marine escort that he Chance witness to me as a military sister and granddaughter was so powerful and heart breaking. No one should have to justify or feel guilty because they want to be with their family.

As a U.S. Army Artillery Man I'm honored to have served this great nation "The United States of America". There is a silence moment, just before our M109 Howitzer fired, that I would pray for my section to be fast, accurate, and instill fear as we engaged our target down range. As the Section Chief, it was my responsibility to ensure our Duties and Actions were always professional, stalwart, and safe for those we supported. God Bless our fighting men and women of our Armed Forces.

Thank you for your sacrifice and service to this great Nation. 🇺🇸Welcome home. Blessings to the Gold Star Families. 🌹

Having been a casualty notification officer during a soldiers death, this nailed it....for once Hollywood got it right.

@scottl3789

Жыл бұрын

Sir, have been that CACO Officer, totally agree. This never leaves you.

My dad and his brothers went to US foreign wars and came back. It wasn't until the next generation that a deceased family member soldier was experienced. My cousin was a Marine in Vietnam. At least his body was recovered.

My dad came home alive, I was one of the lucky ones... Remember what they fought and died for, and honor their sacrifice.

I can’t watch this without breaking out in tears. So many of my brothers and sisters came home in a black plastic bag and will never be able to breathe air again. May the Lord bless you, and keep you, my fellow troops who have fought, died for us. I will march on and carry your memories.

`Taking Chance’ is a very moving film. I’ve watched it five times in the last year, and it still moves me to tears. For me, Kevin Bacon definitely deserved the best actor award at the golden globe awards for this film. Please watch it if you can. You’ll understand with all the other comments below why it has touched so many of us!

I can not stop from tearing up when I see clips of this movie. As a veteran, I get thanked for my service, but it makes me feel uneasy. Thank the families of the fallen, not me.

I had the honor and privilege to escort HN Bret A. Cope USN, home. I saw many horrible things during my service and they haunt my dreams. But escorting a hero home was by far the most difficult and rewarding experience of my service! I'm his witness! #NeverForget

Great movie and that's how veterans should be treated . and the fallen should be honored.

A great movie that everyone should watch.

Rest In Peace to ALL of those who have made the ULTIMATE sacrifice. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

We're a family of Army Brats, daddy was a Lifer in the US ARMY and we were as proud as he was of his service to his country. Recruited off his Reservation to go serve in Korea as a cook and then to Vietnam as Mess Sergeant for a MASH Unit for 18 months. Long story short - after a bug-out his unit went MIA and we got the long green car with the 2 Class A uniforms walking up to the door to give my pregnant mother the notification. That was a very horrible 2 months of my life, our lives. I never want to go through something as painful as that again as long as I live should I live longer than I have, I'm 63 now. They found the survivors of his unit and everybody was flown to Hawaii for 6 weeks in the hospital and then 2 weeks of Home Leave. When he came off the plane he was a walking skeleton but he was walking!! I had never been that happy as I was to hug daddy again! We found this movie and brought it home for everyone to watch, we collected military themed movies at the time - still do. We were all sobbing and sniffling in the first fifteen minutes, watching them prepare him to go home, major big-time tissue fest! Mom came downstairs and demanded to know what the hell is going on here?? We told her, showed her what we had just seen, she had to wipe her eyes and just told us, Carry on carrying on! We did and now this film has joined our pantheon of military themed movies where it holds a cherished place forever! Every Memorial Day and Veteran's Day we gather together and watch a bunch of movies together as we all cook and eat and yell at our kids to keep the noise down, we're trying to watch a movie here!! This movie is always in the line-up. Always. And forever, Semper Fi!! Edit: And before anybody makes a crack, yes, we all have daddy issues. Dad went through all of that BS just to come home and be murdered by a drunk driver on New Year's Day. Yeah, we ALL have unresolved daddy issues.

Thank you to our service men and women and K9s who gave their all for our freedom. My great uncle Bert was 19 years old when he was killed in ww2. I never got to know him but I grew up with stories about him from my grandmother and his older brother, all in heaven together now.

As a british ex infantry soldier who served in Afghanistan and other tours or deployments, thanks to our Allies in the field of conflict. We will remember them

@pimpompoom93726

6 ай бұрын

Thank you for your service from this Yank. Well done, Sir.