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

"Both my mother & father would have appreciated this."

"We can find the time and energy to spend so much money arguing over nothing in Congress. Why can't we take the time and the very little money that would be involved to compensate our vets? These men served our country, had the greatest casualty rate and w"

"As a California constituent, I am asking that my voice be heard and push hard to pass this law. My grandfather sacraficed heavily and has yet to receive equal compensation for his patriotism and loyalty. Please help pass this law and please push our Calif"

"Daughter of P.F. Barthelmas who served on SS Fort Henry"

"My grandfather was a wwII Merchant Marine and I think it was a disgrace that he missed out of all those years not recieving any benefits for risking his life for our country. Please make it right before its too late."

"Liberty Ships to Europe, Pacific, up a down the North & South American Coasts were Merchant Mariners all sailors with guts having little or no protection onboard. The first cargo ship and tanker sunk by German U-Boats outside New York Harbor was on Ja"

"The best times I have is listing to my Grandfather talk about the war. It was not until I was older that I actually listened to what he had to say. Through tears and laughter he tells his stories of World War II. My Grandfather has 5 children, 14 grandchi"

"These men served their country during WWII along with the other services--all of whom received their benefits!"

"As a Merchant Marine who served on a live ammunitition liberty ship, I feel we should be honored with the passage of this bill."

"My father, deceased, served but other survivors should be compensated."

"My Dad was a Merchant marine!!"

"My Dad volunteered and hasn't received benefits,I think they all deserve."

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"My father served as a Merchant Mariner during WWII. He has passed away but my Mother is still alive and living in Atlanta. GA. This Act would be some long overdue recognition."