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 »
"Long overdue!"
"Merchant Mariners were put in harm's way on each and every voyage. They have always deserved much more than they received."
"It's about time"
"it's about time"
"Our family risked all for our country in Merchant Marines in WWII."
"Please pass this on to others as time is of the essense!"
"Please pass this on to others as time is of the essense!"
"It's the right thing to do. These men risked their lives for our freedom"
"lets get the help to the ones that need this."
"This benefit is long overdue and it is an embarrasment to the american government how these men and women have been treateds over the years."
"i think it is about time."
"That merchant marines are still not recognized as war veterans by this nation is an outrage. As a percentage of their forces, the mercaht marines lost more people than any branch of the uniformed military. Huge numbers were wounded and maimed. That they a"
"Please allow this to go up for a vote."
"Merchant Marine Veteran of World War II"
