Petition for 'Belated Thank You to the Merchant Mariners of World War II
Please accept this petition asking members of Congress to support H.R. 3729 (aka "Belated Thank You to the Merchant Mariners of World War II Act of 2004") would provide a monthly benefit of $1,000 to... continue reading »
"please push for this much needed income for these brave men."
"On behalf of my father John Daire and mother Gladys Daire"
"My father was eligible for these benefits; however he has now passed away."
"This is the right thing to do! So many gave their lives - my own father survived a sinking ship, but saw several of his buddies drown or freeze to death."
"MAY 22 is National Maritime Day. Fly the Flag. Remember the Mariner ! Support Our Troops."
"They deserve this they were there when we all needed them!!!"
"Thank you and God bless you for giving tribute in some way to those that served. My father Thomas Edward Waddell now 88 served in Merchant Mariners of WWII. He is still living now in Milledgeville,Ga. Vetrans Hospital. Proudly relives his days at sea for "
"Thank you for your efforts. The families appreciate it."
"As a grandson of WWII vets, who is married to a grandaughter of a WWII Merchant Seaman, I hope that this bill is passed in time to help the few remaining - those forgotten few - that can benifit from it."
"My father is a WWII Merchant Mariners Vet. I truly in my heart of heart think that each and everyone of these men get what is owed to them. I listen to my dad speak of those times and it brings tears to my eyes when I listen at how PROUD he is to have ser"
"Thank you to these men & women for my freedom!"
"This is the right thing to do"
"Zip 44109 To the Author of this petition, you can get support by contacting this military organization http://www.military.com/AboutUs/0,14363,au_contact.htm,00.html and Colonel Dan is helpful [email protected] /* */ They will pass the information on an"