Chance Phelps

This is a video I captured off the nightly news about a Marine who was in my unit, he got killed in Iraq defending my friends.

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[Zach Mckinley]

I would one day like to meet Colonel Strobl..I would also like to go to where Chance was buried and be able to honor him.I watch "Taking Chance" every night because it shows what men and women in the Armed Forces do for our country.Chance was a true hero as is every man and woman that gets their life taken for our freedom.A quote i once heard was freedom is not free but the Marines pay the price.I also would like to meet Chance Phelps' family.I am going to the Marine Corps when i get out of coll

[wussie]

I hope you do join, I would welcome you as a brother. Freedom is never free, and we all must pay the price in someway. Never is it paid so willingly and gladly than in the hearts and minds of every Marine.

[W.P. Sullivan]

Thank you Col Strobl.

"If the Army and the Navy,

ever gaze on Heaven's scenes

The will find the streets are guarded

by UNITED STATES MARINES."

[xJRx77]

Wow...just wow

[Paul Kiskis]

Just watched the movie "Taking Chance". So moving. Was glad to see so many Americans paying their respect on Chance's journey home. Grateful to all Service men who have given the ultimate gift, and to all that have served, are serving, and those who will serve.

[Wild29Cat]

My father starred in the Movie Taking Chance in the Burial scene he is the marine calling the commands ready aim fire the 1st sergeant presenting the flag was my C.O. for the Young Marines unit in Billings it was heart warming my father said to meet the Chance's family I and truly proud of Chance even though I haven't met him it is good to know he is finally able to Rest In Peace, I personally will never forget this marine.

[Hawk88568]

I see the US Military as the greatest, not because they have the best training or equipment, but because they have the best soul and spirit. "No one gets left behind."

No matter what, the US Military will do its utmost to take care of their fallen. A story I heard: A Marine was captured and executed by the Taliban and his body held up for mockery; US Forces launched an entire missions for the purpose of bringing that Marine home. I hope to uphold such pride and honor when I become a Marine.

[dleetcsa]

Sorry for your loss!

[Ben Weihrich]

@ 5:24 - 5:27 A Marine Brother reachs out to reassure the Lt. Col. it's ok!

ATTENTION ON DECK

PRESENT ARMS

ORDER ARMS

SEMPER FIDELIS, MY BROTHER

[ilias lazakis]

RESPECT



[yifan xielong]

I watched the film Taking Chance today. I am deeply touched even I am not American. Chance is a true hero. I think we remember him not for his touching story, but for an extraordinary man doing extraordinary things. I hope his family will find peace again and all the best. My best wishes to all the US marines from HongKong.

[Snoop Diggity]

I stop at Chance's grave every time I travel through Dubois.... his family keeps a notebook beside the head stone for folks to sign... I leave a trinket of some kind every time I stop. Usually a new American flag for his grave.... I sign the book and tidy up and leave.... What a truely amazing story and young man... if only there were more kids like Chance, would have no more wars.... Thank you Chance for your service and sacrifice....

[TatunkaMani]

Thanks for the capture and posting. I just moved to Wyoming.

I will go there and pay tribute.

Semper Fi!