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

"My dad is 83 and has Alzheimer's. He sure could use the money."

"My father was Gerald J Griffith serving from 1943 to 1947"

"My 82 year old father enlisted in to the Merchant Marines (then part of the US Navy) to bravely serve his country in World War II. At the time he was playing semi-pro baseball but chose serving his country as a priority. He was born in the depression and "

"My father-in-law was a two-time Silver Star Recipent , once for abandoning a sinking ship in direct enemy action with a German Condor. It took a special breed of character & bravery to sail the North Atlantic in light of the number of ships lost in co"

"We can't forget those that have sacraficed for us."

"My Dad was a WWII merchant Mariner, he lives in Hacienda Hts Calif.(San Gabriel Valley) I am all for giving him what he deserves, even tho it is late"

"My father proudly served as a radio officer in the Merchant Marine during WWII."

"My dad was a Merchant Marine! :)"

"These benefits are long overdue."

"please pass this ASAP"

"Long overdue!"

"i was torpedoed during WWII"

"My Dad is 83, served honorably during WWII, Korea and Vietnam and was never recognized for his valor. A real shame. He awaits for this bill to be passed every day. Please support this bill. It's all about time now."

"My father was a 16 year old Merchant Marine during World War II, and I couldn't be more proud of him and the many more like him who served their fellow countrymen so bravely and without fanfare."