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

"Why is it that our Merchant Marines who gladly sacrificed so much for the freedom that we all enjoy, are treated like second class citizens? This is a proud and loyal generation of men. It is way past time to acknowledge their contribution and make their "

"My companion, Marvin Huberman entered the Merchant Marines Sheepheads Bay, New York. Shipped out North Atlantic transporting troops , oil tanker, bringing oir south Atlantic and south America. In convoy - English channel. Ship blown up next to me with min"

"THIS PETITION IS ABOUT TO BE BLOCKED: PLEASE GO TO : http://www.usmm.org/petition14.html TO READ HOW TO CONTACT YOUR REPRESENTATIVES -"

"To all of you who served in the U. S. Merchant Marines, YOU ARE GREAT AMERICANS!!! Thanks for all you have done for us!!!"

"My Dad served in the Merchant Marines as a young teenager and deserves these benefits to help him live his life better. Thank You"

"father - REX GERALD STARK JR"

"for my husband, for all our country"

"My father served in the Merchant Marines and I feel ashamed that our country has not passed this bill to thank them. Soon they will all be gone, and I think that is a shame."

"It's about time we recognize these brave men."

"My husband the late Adom Crowell Hinson,proudly served his fellow man and country deligently. We never had any government benifits during our 53 yeras of marriage and raising six children. I strongly support this bill now and forever.Please rush this bill"

"My father served as a Merchant Marine in World War II (Atlantic and Pacific) and in Vietnam. He passed away five (5) years ago at the age of 91. He served his country just as bravely as anyone in the Army, Navy, Marines and Air Force. Though my father pas"

"all veterans deserve recogintion, and the merchant marines of WWII should have been recognized."