Taking Chance

This new HBO movie called "Taking Chance" is about a Marine officer (Kevin Bacon) who volunteers to escort home another Marine who was killed in Iraq. I highly recommend it. This made for TV movie helps viewers gain an increased appreciation for all those who selflessly serve in our Armed Forces and their families, especially those who give the last full measure of devotion.

http://www.hbo.com/films/takingchance/index.html


The message of this movie is given added emphasis by news media articles about the recent combat death of Army Corporal and LDS Church member Michael Alleman, who I did not know, but with whose family I very much relate.

February 24, 2009
http://deseretnews.com/article/1,5143,705287157,00.html

February 25, 2009
http://deseretnews.com/article/1,5143,705287226,00.html

February 28, 2009
http://www.ldschurchnews.com/articles/56687/LDS-soldier-slain.html

March 1, 2009
http://www.mormontimes.com/around_church/worldwide_church/?id=6522

March 5, 2009
http://deseretnews.com/article/1,5143,705288772,00.html