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

"Why is Akaka refusing to release this bill for an up or down vote. There are so many of us survivors looking forward to receving a little something in our golden years."

"I served our country from 1943-1946. I delivered ammunition for our country into all the red zones in the south pacific. I am now 3 months from my 90th birthday . Don't my living comrades and I deserve something for this. Please endorse this bill immediat"

"В"

"it's about time"

"Not much time left for this class of servicemen"

"deservedly so"

"It's well past time to pass this!"

"My father left Denmark as a cadet on a training ship at 16 years old. He arrived in Jacksonville just as war broke out. He was unable to return to his country. He signed up as a Merchant Marine and sailed in harms way all through the war. He deserves the "

"This should be "fast tracked" so these men receive the benefits before it is too late."

"My Dad served...He is 87 years old. He was never acknowledged. Please act now!"

"MY STEPDAD WAS A MERCHANT MARINE AND HAS UNBELIEVABLE STORIES .THEY NEED HELP"

"Recognize all the veterans!"

"God Bless You in your struggle for the Merchant Mariner to finally receive something from the United States government. The Mariners did their job well. It is time for all of us to go to bat for them. Good Job Rep.Bob Filner and Keep up your hard work Geo"

"my father died of asbestosis aquired while serving his country in WWII"

"My father served as a Merchant Marine and I feel that he and others deserve some benefits."

"My dad served. He passed away in 1973. My mom is still here though."

"My family proudly served in the Merchant Marine."

"My Dad was a Merchant Marine in the early '40s. He is still living a is 84 y/o. I hope this passes so he can receive benefits that he deserves."