Did you see the movie "Taking Chance"? If you did what are your thoughts?

Sgt Jay Jones — Tue, 14 Apr 2015 18:03:24 -0400

Response by SPC Elijah J. Henry, MBA made Apr 14 at 2015 6:04 PM

SPC Elijah J. Henry, MBA — Tue, 14 Apr 2015 18:04:45 -0400

Yes, I watched it. I strongly recommend watching it.

Response by PO2 Mark Saffell made Apr 14 at 2015 6:07 PM

PO2 Mark Saffell — Tue, 14 Apr 2015 18:07:07 -0400

Yes I saw it and yes I cried. My dad. Passed away on January 1 and had a military funeral and it was hard to watch the Flag covered coffin.

Response by PO3 Steven Sherrill made Apr 14 at 2015 6:07 PM

PO3 Steven Sherrill — Tue, 14 Apr 2015 18:07:18 -0400

It was a great film. I was surprised. I put it on as a filler movie, figured I would watch the first twenty minutes before I had to leave my house. Wound up going home later watching the whole thing from the beginning, and I have watched it one more time since then. It really does have some powerful images in it.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 14 at 2015 10:30 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 14 Apr 2015 22:30:57 -0400

I thought it was a great movie. id say it should be on a "need to watch" list

Response by Cpl Jeff N. made Apr 15 at 2015 9:13 AM

Cpl Jeff N. — Wed, 15 Apr 2015 09:13:54 -0400

It was a very good movie. Kevin Bacon did a nice job in it. The message about the sacrifice of those that gave all and their famliies along with the professional work done by many to honor and prepare the deceased for their final trip home should be required viewing in our schools (as much as I hate compulsory anything).

Response by MSgt Garrick Hill made Apr 15 at 2015 1:23 PM

MSgt Garrick Hill — Wed, 15 Apr 2015 13:23:25 -0400

A very impactful movie. I was a Mortuary NCOIC on several deployments and had the honor of guarding our fallen comrades while they were waiting to be sent home to their families. My career field in the USAF also has duties/rotations through Dover, so many of my friends have dealt with what this movie depicts. I was also in charge of the Honor Guard at Hanscom AFB which covered the entire Northeast corner of our country. I personally presented 7 flags to grieving family members. With that being said the movie really hit home with me more than most, and I feel that the movie and Kevin Bacon job showing perceptions and how they transition to realities for all.

Response by Cpl Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 15 at 2015 3:54 PM

Cpl Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 15 Apr 2015 15:54:27 -0400

Liked the movie. It came out at the same time as my Brother-in-law's movie "The Messenger". Both dealt with the topic of handling the stress of death due to combat. I thought Kevin Bacon did a ok job portraying.

I liked Woody Harrelson though in The Messenger, I found him to be more relate-able.

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 16 at 2015 1:22 PM

MSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 16 Apr 2015 13:22:52 -0400

I thought the movie was excellent. I have recommended it to several of my friends.

Response by SFC Michael Hasbun made Apr 16 at 2015 1:59 PM

SFC Michael Hasbun — Thu, 16 Apr 2015 13:59:10 -0400

Movie was a tearjerker...

Response by COL Mikel J. Burroughs made Aug 17 at 2015 2:58 PM

COL Mikel J. Burroughs — Mon, 17 Aug 2015 14:58:34 -0400

SGT Mark Stevens I've not seen , but now that you have mentioned it, it is now my to see list - thanks

Response by SFC Michael Hasbun made Aug 17 at 2015 3:00 PM

SFC Michael Hasbun — Mon, 17 Aug 2015 15:00:49 -0400

That movie is a tearjerker...

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 17 at 2015 3:11 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 17 Aug 2015 15:11:09 -0400

that was a damn good movie

Response by MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca made Aug 17 at 2015 4:03 PM

MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca — Mon, 17 Aug 2015 16:03:08 -0400

I couldn't keep a dry eye through it. You know a great many of our brothers and sisters are dealing with things like survivor's guilt along with other PTS symptoms. You hope that in some way doing something like Kevin Bacon's character did in some way atones for the "sin of living".

Response by CMSgt Mark Schubert made Aug 17 at 2015 4:13 PM

CMSgt Mark Schubert — Mon, 17 Aug 2015 16:13:54 -0400

Pam Schubert and I have watched this movie every Memorial Day weekend since it came out in 2009! :-)

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 17 at 2015 4:52 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 17 Aug 2015 16:52:38 -0400

I saw it and it touched me.

Response by SSgt Alex Robinson made Aug 17 at 2015 4:54 PM

SSgt Alex Robinson — Mon, 17 Aug 2015 16:54:11 -0400

It was a special film. LTC Strobel did a wonderful thing.

Response by SGT Lou Meza made Aug 17 at 2015 5:23 PM

SGT Lou Meza — Mon, 17 Aug 2015 17:23:34 -0400

Yes , I watched it ! Great movie with Kevin Bacon doing a great job !

Response by SrA Terri Dishman made Aug 17 at 2015 7:24 PM

SrA Terri Dishman — Mon, 17 Aug 2015 19:24:33 -0400

Sorry to say that's a big nope on the movie...not much personal time when raising & fostering 3 of my grandchildren. I'll wait till it hits the cable network or dvd... thanks....Terri

Response by SPC Jeffrey Reese made Aug 18 at 2015 1:30 PM

SPC Jeffrey Reese — Tue, 18 Aug 2015 13:30:16 -0400

A movie about Honor and respect of the Fallen heroes of today's military! The extraordinary steps taken to get those heroes home and the care given to them in rout to their final destination!

Response by SPC Jeffrey Reese made Aug 18 at 2015 1:37 PM

SPC Jeffrey Reese — Tue, 18 Aug 2015 13:37:42 -0400

It is a Movie about the respect and honor given to today's heroes while being transported home. As well as the extraordinary steps taken for the fallen hero every step of the way to their final resting place!

Response by SPC David S. made Aug 18 at 2015 5:23 PM

SPC David S. — Tue, 18 Aug 2015 17:23:07 -0400

I couldn't stop thinking about my friend SFC Chris Robinson - kept wondering who brought him home. His father who I served with in the same BN. Very hard movie to watch. I can only imagine what a humbling experience it would be to escort someone home.

http://www.groups.sfahq.com/20th/robinson_chris_kia_20th.htm

Sgt. 1st Class Christopher L. Robinson

KIA 25 March 2006 in the Sangin district of Helmand Province, Afghanistan when he was fatally struck by enemy small arms fire during a combat patrol

Response by SGT Richard H. made Mar 5 at 2019 3:46 PM

SGT Richard H. — Tue, 05 Mar 2019 15:46:33 -0500

Kind of tough to watch in places, but at the same time even harder to look away. Great movie.