'Taking Chance' ~ Lt. Col. Michael Strobl (USMC) ~ PBS "America at a Crossroads" (2007)

[uspatriot911]

Iam emotional right know just typing this down chance phelps storie was very moving I plan on join the Marines because of Chance. I truly respect him and his family and all of the familys that have loved ones that are serving this great country and the ones that didn't make it home rest in peace. :(

[hitmanvb47]

Something everyone should remember when watching this movie, is this story represents thousands of others who didn't get to have all their individual stories told. Americans should honor their dead and not forget all of them and pray for all of their families

[hitmanvb47]

Great movie

[doctorlili7]

It moved me, very much.My best wishes to all his family and also for all marines...

[Shinakumiatsu]

-Salute.-

[Micahc84]

I just finished serving on funeral detail for the Army. This movie was done with so much respect and accuracy, my wife and I were both in tears through most of it. It is a must watch.

[tracebearly]

@Micahc84 : I thank you sincerely for your service. That is not easy duty. But, I am pleased that this clip is being seen. Please do pass on the link to friends, family and colleagues, as you see fit. Take care.

[maggiebeck77]

This gave me the chills and, made me cry! While giving me peace of mind. Because MY SON will one day be a United States Marine. I now know if something shoul happen to him he will be treated with HONOR!

[jgp1957]

This is so tender while being heartbreaking ...God be with the souls and family of all fallen soldiers. I am racked with tears for all of these fine young people.

[doc5504]

didnt matter about rank he was a brother nothing more nothing less one marine general i forget his name would bow and say a prayer before his fallen brothers before they left on the long journey home

[Anubie]

The military takes care of their own...the greatest brotherhood in the world. Its just so powerful how vets past and present, no matter which outfit, are all bonded and equally saddended to see another brother fall.

The corporate world? They chew and spit you out after you've outlived your usefulness.

[mgwilliams1000]

He is at his Final Post. Anyone who has served would understand. I sleep easy tonight.... I know someone is watching over.

[Ken4Pyro]

@mgwilliams1000 Many years ago, I attended a funeral for the father of a friend at Ft. Rosecrans here in San Diego. As we were leaving the cemetery one of my friends began to weep that Joe was "up there alone." It occurred to me that he wasn't, and I noted for her that he was surrounded by several thousand soldiers, marines, sailors, and airmen. He was where he belonged, and on watch at his final post. Your comment reminded me of that. I thank you!

[ronduh01]

This is an incredible story! one that really makes you appreciate the fallen soliders not only of the Marines but of all the branch's of the military! also i think that the 5 :57 mark of this video is remarkable as he mentions him being on the high ground the clouds appear to make that of a human face appearing to be someone overlooking the town wether that be intentional or accidental but miraculous none the less! God bless Chance and his family! as well as Lt. Col. Micheal Strobl

[lanier2k5]

Lt. Col. Michael Strobl (USMC), Sir thank very much for your service.  It has been and honor and a priviledge to hear of your journey with PFC Chance Phelps.

Sir, Again thank you and God Bless you and your family!!!

[MITCH0760]

Lt. Col. Strobl, Thank you so much for such a unselfish service you performed. I noticed that in one segment of the movie another officer stated that "It was highly unusual" for a senior officer to escort a PFC. Chance may have been a PFC but first and foremost he was a MARINE and you allowed that honor to show the entire journey home. I commend you for "Taking Chance" and showing the world why we belong to the greatest BROTHERHOOD on earth. Semper Fi Sir and God Bless.

[mbtrader67]

This war that is being fought is useless and a terrible waste of good life. I am saddened at how things have turned out. I was in the 1st Gulf War and thank God I made it back home. A message to the powers that be, don't abuse your power for oil and natural resources, you will have a reckoning that you will have to give account for one day.

[mikifoutz]

Thats my High school... being a freshman and just moing there since september of 2009 i neer met Chance but i kno his famly they r some of my CLOSE friend.

[VOLUNTAS1000]

Lt. Col. Michael Strobl (USMC) Sir, thank you so much for your service to the Country. I also wanna thank you for the great story about your journey bringing home Chance Phelps to his family. Both of you are hero to me. I was born in the P.I. but I came to love this Country of yours the Uniter States of America. Taking Chance is a moving,powerful movie, I was in tears the whole time I was watching it. My nephew was assigned once in Iraq , also my brother in law is now in Afganistan.

[texsis48]

Taking Chance is absolutely amazing. I shed tears for his family. Every loss America suffers brings unbelievable grief to families and our country. Thank you Corporal Strobl. The country needs many of you.

[jolly113]

@texsis48 what's remarkable is that Strobl is a Lt. Col., two ranks below Brig. Gen., and he took the time to escort this private home.