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kevin bacon as LtCol Strobl
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I'm watching a lot of Showtime as well.
Californication and Weeds are great shows too.
The Wire, definitely.
Rome (the history was a bit off, but well-made and acted, plus, you know...tits and lots of 'em)
Rome (the history was a bit off, but well-made and acted, plus, you know...tits and lots of 'em)
Loved Rome on HBO. Californication on Showtime rocks as well.
Back to the OT...
Pickle and I watched it the other night on HBO. Honestly, I hadn't heard anything about it. I live under a rock most of the time.
We thought it was very moving. From a spouse/family member perspective, I thought it was done quite well. I was very glad that they didn't portray the family as screaming idiots, "why him!?" and all that shtuff... There are those of us that take news like that with quiet resolve, and do our mourning in private.
As one of the other posters said, it makes me proud to be an American, where our fallen are honored, regardless of whether you agree with war/conflicts or not. When the flight line workers all stopped, took off their hats, and stood quietly, while the casket was unloaded, was one of the big moments in the movie for me. All of these people, going about their day, take time out to honor someone they don't know personally, but know the sacrifice he made.
(as for the other subject... I'm addicted to "Big Love" and I have no idea why. I think it has to do with the polygamy, and the structure of the Mormon church)
Pickle and I watched it the other night on HBO. Honestly, I hadn't heard anything about it. I live under a rock most of the time.
We thought it was very moving. From a spouse/family member perspective, I thought it was done quite well. I was very glad that they didn't portray the family as screaming idiots, "why him!?" and all that shtuff... There are those of us that take news like that with quiet resolve, and do our mourning in private.
As one of the other posters said, it makes me proud to be an American, where our fallen are honored, regardless of whether you agree with war/conflicts or not. When the flight line workers all stopped, took off their hats, and stood quietly, while the casket was unloaded, was one of the big moments in the movie for me. All of these people, going about their day, take time out to honor someone they don't know personally, but know the sacrifice he made.
(as for the other subject... I'm addicted to "Big Love" and I have no idea why. I think it has to do with the polygamy, and the structure of the Mormon church)
I know that there are still sects (not a part of the official church) that still accept it, but that's like lumping all the weirdo new-age-y churches with other Christian churches. I have a friend whose parents (and her husband's parents) still live "on the compound" in Utah. I've never broached the subject, but she's not all weird. It would be interesting to find out "why a compound," and such...
Just saw it. One of the most moving films I have seen in a long time.
While I was waiting to class up for API, I was one of those "standby" Lt's for the Marine Funeral Detail in the Pensacola region. They were all very humbling, honor-rich experiences and each one very unique and I am honored to have been a part of them.
This film invigorates the emotion brought about when working with that group of civilians and Marines that honor our fallen on a daily basis, be it retired, active duty, or prior service. For this reason, I think that this film should be required PME for all officers. One day, one of us may get assigned for escort, funeral detail, CACO or other duties and I think this film may help with the mindset. Because I have to be honest, my first funeral, the gravity of it really didn’t hit me until I saw the friends, family and loved ones of the deceased out of the corner of my eye while I was carrying the casket and folding the flag in front of them.
While I was waiting to class up for API, I was one of those "standby" Lt's for the Marine Funeral Detail in the Pensacola region. They were all very humbling, honor-rich experiences and each one very unique and I am honored to have been a part of them.
This film invigorates the emotion brought about when working with that group of civilians and Marines that honor our fallen on a daily basis, be it retired, active duty, or prior service. For this reason, I think that this film should be required PME for all officers. One day, one of us may get assigned for escort, funeral detail, CACO or other duties and I think this film may help with the mindset. Because I have to be honest, my first funeral, the gravity of it really didn’t hit me until I saw the friends, family and loved ones of the deceased out of the corner of my eye while I was carrying the casket and folding the flag in front of them.
I was on the MATSG burial detail while in the pool. Must've done at least 5 funerals, all for retirees/old veterans. Somewhat moving that a guy who was a LCpl 40 years ago still wants to be buried as a Marine...
One of our duties as OC's at our NROTC unit is performing funeral honors for Navy vets in our area. Presenting the flag to the next of kin never gets easier. So far all the funerals I've done have been for older vets but I can't imagine if the day comes when we have to do a funeral for a young sailor killed in combat.
This is the one that gives me the jibblies. I know there's protocol and the chaplain, but I don't think that's going to make it any easier when I eventually have to do it. Anybody here have experiences they can relate?
I know it's not OT, but it's way, way closer than some of the others in this thread.