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

"FOR MY FATHER WHO PROUDLY JOINED BEFORE HE WAS 18 YEARS OLD."

"Those that served and were denied their due recognition deserve to have this petition moved forward in the 111th Congress. Please present this."

"My dad was in the Merchant Marines from age 17 until retirement. His first trip the ship was sunk and he was in a Japanese concentration camp for 3 years. In 2002 he died from complications from asbestos damage from years on the ships."

"This is the least we should do!!!!"

"god bless"

"We've been waiting for a long time."

"What is wrong with our congressional leaders that they have not passed this bill???????"

"My aunt , uncle , their 3 sons served during this time and I feel we owe them this recognition for what they have done ."

"My mother, Louise W. Young made an error when she signed the petition, #635. The date of graduation should be 1944 rather than 2004 . Wish my father, Walter Richard Young (Dick) was here to sign it with me."

"This should have been done long ago"

"I accidently came across this sad story of how our WWII heros were forgotten. They all deserve to be treated with hornor and respect and the best we have to give. I wish your petition was more accessable to the public."

"I was a sixteen year in the Merchant Mariners In wwII. My family and I would support you and this bill in anyway possible.Please let us know what we can do.Thank You very much for your efforts"

"Husband Lt.jg William Arthur Wagner Radio Operator"

"thank you"