Petition for 'Belated Thank You to the Merchant Mariners of World War II

"This is an overdue action for a heroic group of men; these guys experienced some of the greatest wartime risks with the least amount of gratitude expressed to them for their patriotic service."

"My father was aboard the Lake Osweya when she was sunk on Feb 20, 1942. All we were ever told is that all hands were missing and presumed dead. I've only recently learned the facts - through the internet. This is just another example of how these brave me"

"I was a Merchant Marine in the Pacific during WWII."

"Please act on this bill soon. My father is so old to wait longer. Thank you for you kind consideration."

"This is long past due and an embarassing oversight."

"My Father also served in the Merchant Marine and received no sign of gratitude."

"My father passed away. Hopefully this bill provides for his spouse, who is almost 90."

"My Grandfather, Great-grandfather,Great-grandmother and two great-uncles, all from one family served during WWII and I believe they served proudly and made the supreme sarifice that was necessary and now, after 60 years of neglect, This country owes them "

"My husband as well as four other members of his family, (father, mother and three brothers) served during WWII and they made the supreme sacrifice with one brother lost to a German U-boat sinking right here in our back yard, just 9 miles off the Virginia "

"The merchant marines were brave & unrecognized for too long. This would help the few remaining or their widows or widowers."

"support all our troups"

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"push to get signed into law"