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

"If it wasc not for the Merchant Marines assisting every other branch of service there would not be the American Legio or the Veterans of Foreign War. I served in just about every theater of world war 2. I was rejected at seventeen by the Navy for a physic"

"Please support this cause to make up for past inequalities."

"This is a long overdue recognition for the thousands of men like my Dad who put themselves in harms way at a very young age (16) to serve their country."

"It's about time!!! Thank you for all you have done."

"My dad served during WWII and did not live to see this recognition so deserved."

"We are very proud of our 87 year old father who served with pride to protect our country in WWII. Thank you for a long overdue recognition."

"My dad died when I was 17; My mom could very much use the benifit"

"My dad Ernest A. Ooghe served on the Jeremiah O'Brien W/ M.M. during WWII where are his benefits"

"this is more than 60 years over due and more than well deserved,that this has been ignored for so many years is a discrace,this should be acted upon immediatly. few of these brave men are still living,please don't let congress keep sweeping this issue und"

"Please don't forget these brave men."

"about time"

"My late father was a merchant marine, and injured while under attack during the war."

"My dad was a MM in WWII"

"This is long overdue!"

"My great grandfather Frank Zickafoose served as a WWII Vet please help pass this bill love you grandpa Reanna"

"Please visit www.mmbenefits.infoGIVE MARINERS THEIR DUE"

"an over due benfit"