TAKING CHANCE (2009) | FIRST TIME WATCHING | MOVIE REACTION

Julien, Michael,and Ray watch and react to Taking Chance (2009). This movie killed us. Kevin Bacon
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00:00 Intro
02:29 Reaction
24:44 Final Thoughts and Review
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[@thomasjacques5286]

I'm retired USAF (71-93) and had to escort a squadron mate back home due to a car accident. Trust me it was a sacred duty that you took NO SHORT CUTs. Everything portrayed in this movie is 100% accurate. Americans need to see this film, many have no idea. American military past and present are the true ONE PERCENTERs in America.

[@jimmyc3755]

I had a class on World Religions in college. The final was 3 words, what is sacred? I have asked many people what they think over the years and they struggle to answer it. I think to me, you are the closest to an answer. This duty is truly sacred.

[@JohnRodriguesPhotographer]

Btw Kevin Bacon put his heart and soul into this role, I think his best performance.

[@timcook6566]

Both of my parents were Marines. When mom died they gave her flag to dad. Then when dad died they had two flags, one for me and one for my brother. They were both buried in horribly cold and snowy weather, and their USMC Honor Guards were the epitome of professionalism and respect, even in those bad conditions.

[@xVAULTxDWELLERx]

I'm a Marine and I escorted my best friend home. It was the hardest thing I ever had to do.

[@RKnights]

Wow, I can only imagine.

[@lisaburris9045]

My deepest sympathies to you and his friends and family

[@davidjames7382]

My prayers fellow Marine. Lost one of Marine brothers, way after he came home. The war within. Hardest thing I had to do is go to his funeral. He was my brother. SEMPER FI. 🇺🇲

[@gregstaunton658]

I feel for you bro, I was infantry and when it was too hot for helicopter resupply we had to do land move. We got resupply every 3 days. Tuesday was repatriation day. It was f***ingredients horrible because after we had to go back to the front. I think that is the that f***ed me up for good. That special prayer "a time for all things under then sun, a time to.....". At the time I took it in my stride. These days it is one of the things I can not reconcile.

[@jamestaylor7539]

Same here, Dano in GW1 at Khafji. Still talk to him everyday. And yes, Taking Chance just breaks me down.

[@kellifranklin9872]

This was a beautifully made film and one of Kevin Bacon’s finest roles. I’m crying as I type. You never forget this film once you’ve seen it.

[@firemedic5100]

The population of the town was approximately 900 people. There were over 2000 people an the gym for the funeral. This movie crushed me due to the many military funerals I had helped with. It was over 2 years before I could watch it again, and it never gets easier. My eyes start sweating every time I watch this movie, and I am not afraid to admit it. Kevin Bacon's performance is in my opinion the best he has ever done. A firm salute to Lt Col. Strobel and the entire Phelps family. Thanks guys for the reaction I was expecting.

[@jerseyfky]

Notifying next of kin waits for NO man. Rain, Sleet, Snow, Hail, Hurricane. The family MUST be notified ASAP to avoid any news from a 2nd party leaking back to them before the military has a chance to tell them.

[@laurab68707]

I cried so hard the first time I saw this movie. I still cry, but not quite as much. So moving. I too, had no idea of all the prep and protocol that goes into these escorts. An amazing movie. Kevin Bacon did a phenomenal job. No one can watch this movie without crying.

[@Hawk-ODA212]

One of the best movies of all time. During my 20 years of service, I have played different roles in that process. The respect, honor and compassion shown to the soldier and the family is real.........and we do it because it's that important.

[@ranger-1214]

From just an old, retired soldier - thanks for showing this and keeping the faith.

[@RKnights]

Thanks for always taking care of us. Truly appreciate it :-)

[@davidmc1489]

As a vet....i have a hard time when people thank me for my service. I was just doing what i signed up to do. I loved most of it. I know only a small percentage of people serve,so i guess i should take it as it comes. 23:47 done that detail 4 times. TAPS gets me every time

[@ChicagoDB]

Thank you gentlemen for reacting to this movie. I’m 54, was Army and seen it 7 or 8 times…and I still cry through about 1/4 of this film. It’s exceptional…and both respectful and moving. I’m hoping more reactors get to it.

[@saharafox8209]

This came out right before I went to iraq, in 29 palm's marine base in the 3rd battalion section the chow hall is named Phelps hall in honor of chance Phelps, semper fidelis chance

[@eddrohan4461]

I deployed to the AF Mortuary Affairs Operations Center at Dover AFB for three months, and the scenes at the beginning of the movie are a very accurate depiction of what happens there…the reverence they treat the fallen with is amazing, and most of those doing it are young enlisted National Guard troops. This movie gets to me every time.

[@marthadelgado6753]

Military family of 20+ years here. I sob from beginning to end every single time I watch this film 😢

[@rickwoodham4570]

First time watching you guys... This is a movie where your "reactions" are your tears, your silence, your uneasiness, the lumps in your throat! Your thoughts & words are expressed in your body language. To watch 3 grown men be broken by a movie/ story of caliber, speaks volumes. Thank you for your service!

[@alebron7046]

Wow. This is truly a magnificent movie. Kevin Beacon is an excellent actor. I finish a whole tissue box. It definitely makes all are military the true hero and strength of our country. Thank you all our military for your service.🇺🇲 🇨🇦

[@NathanWert]

Former Air Force here...and yes, whenever someone Thanks me for my service I feel very awkward.

[@RKnights]

First of all, thank you for your service :-) second, I figured you guys might feel self conscience about it. This movie was great

[@sheridanclaude2133]

I don't feel awkward. I think it's amazing. I was in during the Viet Nam War, and we were dishonored and disrespected by the general public. I was a Navy Corpsman (a woman). I even had civilians stand in my face and yell at me for enlisting. The first time someone thanked me--it was the postmaster at my post office many years later--I cried. It was a release of pain that I didn't even know I was carrying. I am still grateful to that man and have heard the words of thanks many times since from many people. It's good to be appreciated.

[@TheBIGBOSSCROSS]

Im a Marine and this movie breaks me every time

[@DobermansRock]

I carried 9 of the 49 we lost in Iraq. I was there first step home as a Blackhawk guy. For some of us Vets it is hard to watch certain movies. It pulls all those emotions back out. A good song to listen to is Hero Flight. It sends it home. War is every emotiong you have driven to the max then you learn some new emotions you didn't know about. That you for being real with this and I never look down on any man that cries. I think it relieves our pain and it needs to be seen as okay. I can't solve my friends not here without real feelings.

[@lisaburris9045]

Thank you for reviewing this movie. I had recommended it, but Im not a patrion. I cry every time I see this film. I am from Wyo originally and my father, brother, husband all served. The Scene where they are driving and following the casket does happen. The boyscout troupe with flags, does happen. I truly believe all men and women who are in congress and all who make decisions about war, need to see this movie.

[@mjc1389]

I served during the first Gulf War. I was a submarine radioman and I volunteered to serve in a communications outpost in Qatar with follow on service in Kuwait. My command declined my request for staffing needs on our sub so I spent the entire war in Hawaii. Needless to say, being thanked for your service is appreciated by most veterans but i’ve found it to be an incredibly awkward experience. I can’t say for sure but I’m positive that Canadian personnel are treated with the same respect and reverence by your country.

[@janemay7181]

Even though you were in Hawaii, you still had to sacrifice a part of your life to serve. My husband was in the navy at the time of Vietnamese war, and didn’t have to go to Vietnam, thankfully. We were dating the whole time. Believe me I know the sacrifices you and your family made. You have no reason to feel awkward. Thank you for your service By the way we have been married 53 years on Feb 28.

[@ChicagoDB]

I was taking my Army Officer’s commission in 1989 just as the Cold War ended…so I ended up missing all the wars. This movie eats me up every time…because it does a wonderful job of showing our traditions and ceremonies which are important to showing our respects to our fallen. Every quiet little act along the way, even from the various civilians showing their respects was very poignant and meaningful to me and I’m sure to other servicemen and women…and their families. The moment that always gets me was the encounter again with the other escort. The young Army Sergeant escorting his brother home saluted the Colonel as they parted, not just because it was proper military courtesy - but largely in part to hold himself together. He was being very stoic…but the emotions were there. It’s a short movie…but exceptionally powerful and deeply moving. “Taking Chance” has become my annual viewing ritual for Memorial Day…and I very much appreciate every “reaction channel” that has gotten to it. As we say, “All Gave Some - And Some Gave All”

[@RAYMOND169]

I ama Marine Vietnam vet and cried through the whole thing

[@PE4Doers]

This movie came out while my son was in US Marine recruit training. I was temporary unemployed at that time, during to the 2009 recession, so I sent him a letter every single day. Having been in Officer training at the US Air Force Academy when I was 18, I knew how important that communication was to someone in the Service. I did research and sent him information he was able to get himself while in training, but his personal letters were his to read alone. When he graduation, I was besides myself, especially after he was home for a couple of weeks prior to going to advanced infantry training. When he was deployed to a Marine strike force in the Mediterranean Sea during the Libyan revolution, all the fear came down on me like a ton of bricks. Today he is a Deputy Sheriff in North Carolina, so our worries never end I suppose. By the way, to this day, my wife has not watched this movie, even though I purchased the Blue-Ray a couple of weeks after watching it. I thank the three of you for covering this important movie.

[@RKnights]

There are a few films and tv shows that I think should be required viewing. I put this one high on the list

[@PE4Doers]

@@RKnights I agree wholeheartedly.

[@garylogan3640]

Reactions need not be verbal, it was easy to see how hard this movie hit all three of you. I have yet to watch this movie, or even a reaction to this movie, without needing tissues. It is a powerful story, and excellently presented. If you want to see how Canada treats her fallen watch a video on Highway of Heroes, that is just part of it, but it shows the respect.

[@jamesdick2580]

served in the Army from 2005 - 2009. 25th Infantry Division before reflagging as 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment. unfortunately (or fortunately, depending on how one looks at it), i never got a chance to deploy with my unit due to having a seizure in the motor pool. i cant speak for all of us, but being thanked for our service is a sign of respect. some of us feel appreciated, some of us feel a bit awkward, some of us feel sad, it just depends on the individual Veteran/Active Duty military.

[@mikeb4595]

I served in peace time, got out one year before we went to war. Came within a gnats ass of signing back up, but like Col Strobl, I ultimately decided I couldn’t leave my wife and kids again. And never a day goes by that I do not regret that decision. Was it the “right” one? Probably. Doesn’t matter. I was trained and could’ve done my part “when it mattered” So, to answer your question, do we feel awkward when people thank us for our service. I appreciate their thoughts, but I know I do. The people who deserve our thanks are the ones who’ve actually seen the hell of combat and lost their brothers…and the ones who never again saw the sun shine or felt the wind blow.

[@georgeharrison5362]

Politicians don't deserve this level of sacrifice.

[@jec1ny]

"Old men declare war. But it is the young who must fight and die." -Herbert Hoover

[@andrewwash8005]

Aint no shame in crying son. in my 27 years I have lost Marines. And I have cried for every one.

[@donaldstone540]

I watch this at least once a year on Memorial Day, but never in a crowd. Only by myself.

[@kimmethyazzie2548]

I have 3 sailors who served in Kuwait, Iraq and Afghanistan during the conflicts. I'm eternally grateful all of them came home safe. Thank you to all military servicemembers past and present. Thanks for the sacrifice and dedication to our country and its people. Also remember our POW/MIA in your prayers. We still have servicemembers still missing and each is someone's child.

[@corfan99]

Truly moved by your reactions. Each time I see this film it never fails to move me, from the way the civilians show their respect to the very end when the pictures of the real Chance is shown, I completely fall to pieces. Beautifully done. I just WISH our boys that fought in Vietnam could have received this kind of respect.

[@mikeg5906]

You earned my subscription with this reaction. Well done.

[@RKnights]

This movie was such a journey.

[@patton6615]

Thank you so much. I was in Iraq with the Marines at the same time and in the same place as Chance. You gentlemen have done a remarkable, respectful, and truly sincere tribute to Chance with your reaction. You are kind and truly appreciated.

[@Blue-rl5dp]

My father put in 22 years starting with Guam at 18 yrs old. He went on to serve in Korea and Viet Nam and survived them all with three purple hearts. He got to grow into a grumpy old man. We buried him three yrs ago in the National Cemetery, as he asked, to be with his brothers. the burial detail ceremony was beautifully sober and dignified. Even after so many years as a civilian he was still a soldier in his heart. He wore his uniform to go to God. Even though he was granted a long life HE will recognize him for what he was. Thank you, Gentlemen, for your appreciation and honor to those who served.

[@flyoptimum]

I've been in the Army 19 years. I have three deployments to Iraq and three more to Afghanistan. I've seen more than most, and yet, in my own mind, It's not very much. Even in the worst places at the worst times, most of the time, we were just bored and lonely. We passed the time playing video games, telling each-other stories, goofing off etc. Eventually we just ran out of stuff to say and do and just stopped talking or doing much at all. Combat, was sporadic, brief, and anti-climactic. We hardly saw the enemy, and when we did we clashed briefly and they broke away from us before our advantage in firepower could take a greater toll than it already was. Most of us who died were blown apart by an unseen IED, or were clipped by an unseen sniper, or all too common, were shot in the back by the Iraqis or Afghans we were supposed to be training to replace us. Very few of us maneuvered on the enemy in prolonged battles. All this is to say, It feels strange when being addressed as a peer by men of previous conflicts like Vietnam, Korea, and the few we have left of WWII. They went through a much deeper hell, and I have trouble being counted amongst them. They refuse to listen to any protests though. They're very protective of us, especially the Nam vets. I think it's there mission in life to ensure no solder is ever treated again like they were treated when they came home. They're amazing, and we don't deserve them.

[@BlainsTube]

Thank you for sharing.

[@richnorcal]

Thank you for your reaction guys...well done

[@iristhundercloud9684]

Great movie always gets me in the feels as always great reaction boys

[@RKnights]

Killer movie

[@saharafox8209]

Last comment lol what motivated him to do it was he thought they were from the same home town in Colorado. Also he served in desert storm he just didnt go back for the 2003 to 2011 iraq war that's why he felt guilty he grew accustomed to being with his family and felt guilty for it

[@williamjamesrapp7356]

Can you IMAGINE the people in Virginia prepping the remains. Can you Imagine having that job.

[@jagernavet4468]

That was Kevin Bacon's best roll EVER!!!!!! He was prime!

[@RamblinMan1016]

As a 4 year US Marine Corps vet i feel the guilt of kevin Bacon's character. I was not a combat Marine. I was what we call a wing marine. My job was airport firefighter. Last year and a half of my service i felt like i wasnt a real marine unless i go to combat like my Brothers. So much so that i volunteered to go to iraq(durin iragi freedom and i was always at a non deployable duty station) if a number came up for our command. 30 days later to the day a number did come up and we had to send someone. I lost the coin toss and a friend of mine went instead. Looking back on it now i know i was lucky and that i was always just as much a Marine as the rest of my brothers. All that just to say KB character's convo with the old timer really hit me hard. Great react guys.

[@WhodatLucy]

Kevin won golden globe for his role

[@JohnRodriguesPhotographer]

This movie shows you you're never too tough to cry.

[@PrinsPrygel]

From an old ass veteran who sent 5 of my mates on their final journey, thank you.

[@RKnights]

Thank you so much, happy you enjoyed our reaction. Tis was tough to watch

[@williamjamesrapp7356]

A MOMENT OF PAUSE. After having watched this movie and know how part of the process works and how it can effect strangers perhaps the next time you see a soldier a police officer or other first responder being taken to their final resting place Perhaps you will see this differently and Take. Special Moment of Pause in reverence

[@jenniferjoseph1560]

I miss the ones ive lost. Too many throughout the years! My deepest respect and honor for every branch that serves, past, present and future!

[@infonut]

This is MANY true stories as this is practiced for all our fallen military soldiers. The dignity is overwhelming. May God keep them close to his heart.

[@nathancoulter2746]

I’ve brought the fallen home. It’s very somber and respectful. I’m glad I did it, but never want to do it again.

[@RKnights]

I can only imag8ne how hard that is to do. Thanks for your service

[@andreraymond6860]

From the first couple of minutes I could tell this one was going to destroy Julian. I'm with you buddy. Taking Chance affected me deeply when I watched it the first time. I am not even American !

[@RKnights]

This movie killed us. Julien took it hard. We need a break from military movies. :-)

[@Goosemeyer]

Julien broke me. Big hugs, guys

[@julienn8844]

Glad I broke someone to feel my pain! haha

[@brwn_izz4784]

I’m so late watching this reaction. I saw this movie in theaters when it came out and I just like you all cried because the human spirit cannot be denied. I loved your reaction. All three of you have such heartfelt words and respect. I’m a fan of your page

[@mervinmerencio6861]

Chance and the colonel were from the same home, town that’s why he felt it his duty to us for him and that’s why he volunteered

[@frankanalla55]

I served three tours of duty in Vietnam, with 5th special forces green berets. This was a difficult movie to watch. I sat there in my chair holding back tears. I thought about the brothers we lost on my team. There isn't a day that goes by without thinking about my brothers.

[@todddecann2483]

I can relate to what he went through it's called survivers guilt. I did 8 yrs n got out a few yrs before 9/11. When that happened I was a resent single parent n so wanted to sign back up. But now with custody of my son I couldn't. N kids like Chance Went in my sted. N I have to live with that everyday. Ty for watching this film I do every Memorial Day.

[@FlaRoughneck]

Some of the questions you asked. As far as being uncomfortable being told thank you for your service. I sometimes do. I never fought. I served but I was out before Desert Storm. As for protocols. They (I believe) can have the body in a secure location and not be with it. From what I have read, if it's a long time they work out with a local mortuary for storage. Normally officers do not do this however they are part of the notification team and help throughout the process. Checking the uniform in a closed casket isn't the norm, he just wanted to make sure it was correct as this is his final uniform. Thank you gentlemen for being so respectful in this video. This movie is a tear jerker to say the least. There is a video out there about Dover and the process.

[@george8873]

This is the movie that should be watched on Memorial Day. It really brings home what Memorial Day is all about.

[@ridl8006]

For Kevin Bacon... (and for me) who is 3 months older,,, this shit is REAL....#semperfi

[@hawkeyegeorge]

This is a movie that everybody needs to watch during Memorial Day weekend.

[@LivingOnCash]

I got be be on the honor guard when I was in the Army. It is still etched in my mind. I ETS'd in 1979. We didn't get the respect or appreciation back then. Glad things ae different now.

[@kimbypoole5032]

Semper Fi Marine. It’s who we are it’s what we do.

[@Airsoftcleaner]

I've been watching this film every Memorial Day since it was released

[@SilentXtract]

The last Full measure is a must see it’s about a Medal Of Honor upgrade and the politics behind it

[@marinesnip]

To all that served and to all that has fallen, America without her Soldiers would be like God without his angels. God bless you all. Just in case you ever see or visit a grave of a veteran, you might see some coins laying around the headstone. Do not disturb them since they are placed there on purpose. A coin left on a headstone or at the grave site is meant as a message to the deceased soldier’s family that someone else has visited the grave to pay respect. Leaving a penny at the grave means simply that you visited. Leaving a nickel indicates that you and the deceased trained at boot camp together. Leaving a dime means you served together in some capacity. Leaving a quarter at the grave, you are telling the family that you were with the soldier when they were killed. God speed and Semper Fi!

[@2104dogface]

yeah it's weird having people saying "Thank you for your Service" i am always like crap what do i say back, This is a very powerful yet underrated movie. another good movie to look into "Memorial Day" (2012) about a 13-year-old boy finding his Grandfathers footlocker from WW2 and how he gets him to share some stories about those items and how he himself goes to war when he get older.

[@lisaburris9045]

My husband says "it was an honor to serve" then he sometimes says after..."it was a government sanctioned party" (he was in the Navy in the early 80s lol)

[@aquilifergroup]

I always respond with: “ thank you for your support”

[@ChicagoDB]

I would highly recommend “Gardens of Stone” for next Memorial/Remembrance Day - it is very powerful like “Taking Chance”

[@Patrick-xv6qv]

Gardens of Stone was a decent movie, but no where close to Taking Chance on an emotional level or even on honoring fallen military killed in combat. Taking Chance is a real story and the main character of the movie is someone we never see, Chance Phelps. Garden of Stones is a fictional movie and all about the characters and does little to show respect for the men who were killed in Vietnam. It does not even show the true respect for the soldiers of the 3rd Infantry Regiment, The Old Guard The Tomb Guards, and the utmost respect they have for their duty. scenes in the movie when they are conducting a burial and they recite, ashes to ashes dust to dust, let's bury this guy and get back on the bud, they would never say that. It was even historical inaccurate as far as the soldiers of the Old Guard are concerned and show the respect and dedication and honor they have in serving in such a prestigious unit. The movie showed that they were assigned to the unit as like any other infantry unit in the army, but that is not the case. It's strictly volunteer and a soldier has to request to be transferred to the unit. It's the hardest unit to be accepted into in the US Military. The lack of discipline they showed was laughable compared to how disciplined they truly are, one character, Wild man I think his nick name was, would have been kicked out do to his constant mistakes. Them drinking and getting drunk in uniform would have resulted in them getting kicked out of the unit, that is a big no no for the Tomb Gaurds. Entertainment wise, it was a decent movie although it bombed at the box office and critics hated it, but not even close to being as moving as Taking Chance.

[@ChicagoDB]

@@Patrick-xv6qv I don’t disagree with any of that…but it also touches on many things and themes in regards to our traditions, that never really get touched on…and like “Taking Chance” it’s not a “war movie”…which is what generally get done on channels at Memorial Day. And the numbers of films that get done in regard to other things related to service, have been done a lot… “Taking Chance” is my #1 recommendation to all channels…sadly, the only channel I’ve succeeded in getting to do it this time, is Madison Thames.

[@Patrick-xv6qv]

@@ChicagoDB i have seen a couple of other reactions to the movie. Popcorn in Bed is one of them in case you want to check it out

[@Patrick-xv6qv]

@@ChicagoDB there are a few other reaction videos for the movie.

[@shadowwolf9394]

The original reason behind him volunteering to escort Chance was the place of enlistment was LTC Stroebl's hometown. It was afterwards that he found out that he was going to Wyoming instead. Sidenote: Chance's father was played by Luke Duke himself, Tom Wopat!! I am a veteran myself and have done quite a few memorials with the Patriot Guard Riders.

[@Orieni]

My last time in the war zone before I retired I was in the unit which was responsible for getting the Honored Dead back to Dover in a timely manner. Regardless of when the plane took off, we would gather in formation at Kandahar Airfield to watch them on their journey home.

[@WadmanP]

@13:27 FYI, military escorts have ramp privileges so you'll always see them verifying and rendering honors during loading and unloading.

[@kimbypoole5032]

This is honoring our lost please respect

[@GregNumber5]

Y’all did a good reaction to this movie, it’s a hard watch. Thank-you.

[@armysapper12b]

I remember when I wasn’t in Iraq or Afghanistan, I would go to a DOD website and look for people knew that was killed. I recognized too many names through the years. What those casualty list didn’t include was those that came home with invisible scars that ultimately took their own lives. We’ll never know the true number of casualties of those wars.

[@williamjamesrapp7356]

Kevin Banken portrayed the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. He went into the Marines as an enlisted rank at 17 maybe made it to the rank of Corporal then went to college and was commissioned an officer the made it to LtCol which would be towards the end of his own career. I guess he felt out he missed out on so much in person hands on over his career and now to the end of his career he feels he could have done more A MARINE FIGHTS and perhaps he felt in his later years he should still be FIGHTING as a marine. As a Lt Col he did not spend his career crunching number. The marines is not like other branches of the service and as an officer with his rank he had lead Marines in different ways but through it all perhaps missed out on different parts of the war and he feels guilty

[@andrewj9831]

Once you are in long enough, the military is known to have a "better" use for you. One of my classmates from high school...went enlisted for driving trucks, went to that school, then the Army needed MP's, she did that for a number of years, she got hired as a police officer and ready to leave the Army. They offered to send her to college for computer science, she graduated...commissioned...and then the Army sent her to command MP's for a while, then airborne for a Supply/procurement (where she got her master's) for a few years . Then they placed her in a Military (multi-service) Masters program for Cybersecurity, where she did that for a few more years. She did 4 tours total in Iraq/Afghanistan Then they assigned her to going around to all the different bases/locations (Army, Navy, CG, foreign, etc) TDY for a few years. So after 26-27 years, she retired as a Col. It was always fun talking with her when she was back in town visiting, but never "drove trucks" for the Army.

[@allenbragunier7791]

I'm veitnam veteran and I had to do casualtie calls I m U S M C vet 1962 to 1970 Vietnam 1965 to 1970 3rd Marine Div

[@ZATennisFan]

If this movie doesn’t hit you in your heart and soul you have neither

[@jamescarlson3151]

An oustanding performance by Bacon. Although not even close to the same subject matter, I would encourage folks to watch The Woodsman. Unbelievable performance and handling a very difficult subject. And look for Mos Def in a good role.

[@BlainsTube]

A very beautiful and important film, you guys have reacted to. Thank You Very Much! Every time I see and think about this story, my reaction is the same. The first time I watched this film, I didn't know what to expect. Thank you Lieutenant Colonel Michael R. Strobl, for your service and authoring "A Marine's Journey Home". Thank you Lance Corporal Chance Russell Phelps, for your service and sacrifice (Good Friday 2004).

[@WhodatLucy]

Chance was a real person

[@DaveJMcGarry]

27:51 he asked to escort because the Marine was from his hometown

[@keithcharboneau3331]

Notifications are made as quickly as possible to the next of kin when a service member is killed in the service of our country, great care is taken of both the remains and the family.

[@user-ql3ch5vo6x]

This is VERY TRUE TO FACT! GOD BLESS ALL OUR MILITARY

[@actaeon299]

I think this is more of a story of the American people, than it was a story of the 'process'.

[@nancyramirez4146]

He escorted Chance because he was from the his home town in Colorado.

[@jameslatham7330]

They are racing the internet so they have to do the notifications absolutely as soon as possible.

[@jimakcelik6486]

I have seen this 10 times maybe cried so bad I was numb

[@grafenr.3405]

I was on the burial detail my.first duty station it was my honor

[@JohnRodriguesPhotographer]

Love and respect was largely absent during the Vietnam war.

[@jec1ny]

Gut wrenching film. I've seen it several times and my reaction is usually pretty much same as Julien's. US Navy 1986-96. I lost a close friend to a shipboard accident in 88 and volunteered for the escort duty. They wouldn't let me though. I think they knew I wouldn't be able to hold it together.

[@sirgalahad3574]

I'm the guy on the right.

[@bobbcool390]

vietnam vets were treated like dirt when we came back

[@KokoAlick]

❤❤❤❤

[@jimharper5100]

the hardest thing for any one to do , is to give the flag to a young wife and her infant child. i have done it, and it stays with you all your life.

[@robertzalenski4512]

Point

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I can see that you all did not pay attention to the cleanning of not only the body but all his stuff. I was on the Base Serimonial Team when I was Stationed in Hawaii. I helped burry many veterans. I spent 5 1/2 yrs in the U S Air Force. This movie is pretty much on loint.