A Must Read

icehog3 · 04-26-2009, 09:52 AM

I understand HBO is going to be airng a documentary about the process of brining fallen soldiers home from Iraq. The series was based on a letter written by a Marine...it is very moving, so I thought I would post a link for anyone who wanted to read it.

http://www.everythingiknowiswrong.co...ng_chance.html

Whee · 04-26-2009, 10:03 AM

Hit me in the arm, Tom.

chippewastud79 · 04-26-2009, 11:33 AM

Very nice story Tom, thanks for sharing

G G · 04-26-2009, 11:51 AM

Thanks for sharing that touching story Tom.

bobarian · 04-26-2009, 11:54 AM

Thanks for sharing Tom.

I am glad I did not read this at work, I hate when my "allergies" act up there.

mikeyj23 · 04-26-2009, 12:05 PM

Pretty incredible piece.

It looks like the film is already out though: IMDb shows the release date as Feb 21, 2009. Here's the schedule on HBO's site for when it will be showing again.

icehog3 · 04-26-2009, 02:29 PM

Thanks for the schedule, Mikey.

14holestogie · 04-26-2009, 02:30 PM

Yes, it's been shown a couple of times already.
Powerful story.

alley00p · 04-26-2009, 02:38 PM

Tom, I was fortunate to see this HBO movie a month or so ago. Kevin Bacon plays an excellent lead in "Taking Chance", and there are moments in the movie that had me reaching for a tissue.

The movie is very well written and exceptionaly moving. I was never aware of the care or dignity that our troops display when bringing their fallen comades home to their families.

I'm glad you brought this topic up again, as everyone of us here should have an opportunity to view this film!

Charlie

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icehog3 · 04-26-2009, 02:46 PM

Makes me even more excited to see it Charlie, thanks.

04-26-2009, 04:29 PM

This was a fantastic movie, absolutely moving. I was fortunate to watch it alone and no one could see this grown man tear up.

BamBam · 04-26-2009, 06:27 PM

That was simply...awesome

Old Sailor · 04-26-2009, 07:45 PM

ucla695 · 04-26-2009, 07:53 PM

A movie worth seeing.

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skullnrose · 04-26-2009, 07:59 PM

Thanks for sharing.

04-26-2009, 09:52 AM	#1
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 72,276 Trading: (60)	A Must Read I understand HBO is going to be airng a documentary about the process of brining fallen soldiers home from Iraq. The series was based on a letter written by a Marine...it is very moving, so I thought I would post a link for anyone who wanted to read it. http://www.everythingiknowiswrong.co...ng_chance.html __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

04-26-2009, 10:03 AM	#2
Whee formerly illinoishoosier Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Sean Location: Bishopville, SC Posts: 3,593 Trading: (17)	Re: A Must Read Hit me in the arm, Tom. __________________ "Maybe I'm wrong, when they tell me they're right…..naaaaahhhhhh, I'm an asshooooooleeee"--Denis Leary

04-26-2009, 11:33 AM	#3
chippewastud79 Fatter than you! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Larry Location: A little place called home. Posts: 5,397 Trading: (44)	Re: A Must Read Very nice story Tom, thanks for sharing __________________ If we weren't supposed to eat animals, then how come they're made of meat? You can never have too many cigars, they are like an investment in good times.

04-26-2009, 11:51 AM	#4
G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,751 Trading: (10)	Re: A Must Read Thanks for sharing that touching story Tom.

04-26-2009, 11:54 AM	#5
bobarian Cranky Habanophile Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wine Country Posts: 8,869 Trading: (51)	Re: A Must Read Thanks for sharing Tom. I am glad I did not read this at work, I hate when my "allergies" act up there.

04-26-2009, 12:05 PM	#6
mikeyj23 Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Michael Location: Texas Posts: 635 Trading: (10)	Re: A Must Read Pretty incredible piece. It looks like the film is already out though: IMDb shows the release date as Feb 21, 2009. Here's the schedule on HBO's site for when it will be showing again.

04-26-2009, 02:29 PM	#7
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 72,276 Trading: (60)	Re: A Must Read Thanks for the schedule, Mikey. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

04-26-2009, 02:30 PM	#8
14holestogie Serial banter killer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tim Location: Clintonville, WI Posts: 4,341 Trading: (52)	Re: A Must Read Yes, it's been shown a couple of times already. Powerful story. __________________ *I loves me a Parti*

04-26-2009, 02:38 PM	#9
alley00p Adopted MassHole Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Charlie Location: HOCKEYTOWN! Posts: 1,770 Trading: (41)	Re: A Must Read Tom, I was fortunate to see this HBO movie a month or so ago. Kevin Bacon plays an excellent lead in "Taking Chance", and there are moments in the movie that had me reaching for a tissue. The movie is very well written and exceptionaly moving. I was never aware of the care or dignity that our troops display when bringing their fallen comades home to their families. I'm glad you brought this topic up again, as everyone of us here should have an opportunity to view this film! Charlie . __________________ Alley00p - I may be a FOG, but I'm still trying to dance!! Just don't trip over my cane!

04-26-2009, 02:46 PM	#10
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 72,276 Trading: (60)	Re: A Must Read Makes me even more excited to see it Charlie, thanks. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

04-26-2009, 04:29 PM	#11
19thHole Guest Posts: n/a	Re: A Must Read This was a fantastic movie, absolutely moving. I was fortunate to watch it alone and no one could see this grown man tear up.

04-26-2009, 06:27 PM	#12
BamBam Just Pipin' Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,299 Trading: (37)	Re: A Must Read That was simply...awesome

04-26-2009, 07:45 PM	#13
Old Sailor Black Ops - S.O.B. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Side Porta!! Kingsville, Ont., Canada Posts: 4,232 Trading: (22)	Re: A Must Read __________________ Canadian Armed Forces 1976! Canadian Coast Guard, retired in 2012 after 32 years!!

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ucla695 Neither here, nor there Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Pool Posts: 3,696 Trading: (5)	Re: A Must Read A movie worth seeing. :

04-26-2009, 07:59 PM	#15
skullnrose Ashes,ashes,all fall down Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Scott Posts: 799 Trading: (16)	Re: A Must Read Thanks for sharing.