Bulldog Posted February 22, 2009 Share #1 Posted February 22, 2009 TAKING CHANCE airs on HBO tonight..... I didn't know if anyone else would be watching the premiere tonight? Respectfully, Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIl Sanow Posted February 22, 2009 Share #2 Posted February 22, 2009 I will, if not tonite, later. G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
316th FS 324th FG Posted February 22, 2009 Share #3 Posted February 22, 2009 I'd like to see it, but no HBO. Hoping the put it out on DVD at some point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FightenIrish35 Posted February 22, 2009 Share #4 Posted February 22, 2009 Thank You for the heads up!! Just turned it on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teamski Posted February 22, 2009 Share #5 Posted February 22, 2009 Looks like a very, very touching movie that gets it right. Too bad I don't have HBO myself. We get all of the fallen heroes here at Dover AFB. When a casket is offloaded, it touches all of us on the flightline. -Ski Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwb123 Posted February 22, 2009 Share #6 Posted February 22, 2009 When I lived in Hawaii during the 1980's, there were several flights landing at Hickam that repatriated the remains of US servicemen lost in Vietnam or Korea. Sometimes these were announced in advance, but I could never bring myself to go down there to observe the arrival. It was hard enough to watch it on the evening news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FightenIrish35 Posted February 22, 2009 Share #7 Posted February 22, 2009 This was a very touching movie. Very moving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zvez Posted February 22, 2009 Share #8 Posted February 22, 2009 Oops, I put a thread in the Taps section. A wonderful movie! Chris moderator perhaps you could merge or delete my thread?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobgee Posted February 22, 2009 Share #9 Posted February 22, 2009 Just watched it. A very well-done tribute. See it if you can. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willysmb44 Posted February 22, 2009 Share #10 Posted February 22, 2009 A someone who once lost someone under his command and had to make more than one death notification to the widow, I don't need to be reminded of the cost of being in the military. I don't think I'll be watching it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIKyle Posted February 23, 2009 Share #11 Posted February 23, 2009 A someone who once lost someone under his command and had to make more than one death notification to the widow, I don't need to be reminded of the cost of being in the military. I don't think I'll be watching it. Ditto... After living it and experiencing it, especially so recently, I have no desire to bring those memories back. Kyle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teufelhunde.ret Posted June 20, 2009 Share #12 Posted June 20, 2009 Chance Phelps Foundation Donates $10,000 to 'Hope for the Warriors' Office of the Secretary of Defense Public Affairs Story by Sharon Foster Date: 06.19.2009 Posted: 06.19.2009 10:21 WASHINGTON - A foundation formed by the family of a fallen Marine whose story was told in the HBO movie "Taking Chance" has donated $10,000 to a group that works to help wounded veterans and their families. Hope for the Warriors, a national nonprofit group, received the donation from the Chance Phelps Foundation during Fleet Week activities in New York on May 22. Gretchen Mack, mother of Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Chance R. Phelps and founder of the Chance Phelps foundation, said her family decided to make the donation based on what they experienced last year in New York at a Hope for the Warriors event that included wounded warriors involved in extensive rehabilitation at the Center for the Intrepid in San Antonio for loss of limbs, eyesight, traumatic brain injury and post-traumatic stress disorder. "We spent a lot of time with these service members, and were very impressed and touched," Mack said. "This year, we decided to donate to Hope for the Warriors because what they do for those that serve is incredible." The Chance Phelps Foundation, founded after Phelps was killed in Iraq in April 2004, is a nonprofit organization that raises money for donations to various charities that support quality-of-life issues for servicemembers, particularly those who have served in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. Tina Atherall, Hope for the Warriors vice president, said the contribution was gratefully accepted and will assist the group in its mission of "No sacrifice forgotten, nor need unmet." "We are forever grateful for their dedication and support to the wounded, their families and the families of the fallen," Atherall said. "This donation will help enhance our various programs: Immediate Needs, Above and Beyond, Hope and Morale, A Warriors Wish, Spouse Scholarships, Family Support Program, Wounded Warrior Barracks and Warrior House." Mack and the fallen Marine's father, John Phelps, presented the donation to Robin Kelleher, president of Hope for the Warriors. Mack said money donated to Hope for the Warriors was given to her family after she lost her son, and the family wanted to pass the money on. "Hope for the Warriors help veterans with quality-of-life issues that they and their families may face after deployment," Mack said. "This may include physical injuries, financial issues and, of course, making sure they get the medical treatment they need and an opportunity to enjoy some well deserved rest and relaxation. We are very passionate about being a part of helping our veterans and their families." http://www.dvidshub.net/?script=news/news_...hp&id=35330 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGT LEWIS Posted June 20, 2009 Share #13 Posted June 20, 2009 I'd like to see it, but no HBO. Hoping the put it out on DVD at some point. It is on dvd. I bought it at wally world about a week ago, along with Gran Torino :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brig Posted June 23, 2009 Share #14 Posted June 23, 2009 most difficult movie I've ever seen to watch. Hit home Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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