41 years after the battle Helecopter pilot to get MOH

[Hawklore]

IT's sad it takes a movie for people to see if it's beyond the call of duty, etc.

[texasmom]

Originally posted by Hawklore
IT's sad it takes a movie for people to see if it's beyond the call of duty, etc.

I dunno, I think that movies are fantastic way to bring that out.  Most people don't take the time to learn about history through reading of books ~ but will definitely take the time to go see a movie.  

I'd say that the movies are not good for use as a teaching tool, but if you can capture just a little bit of history into a well-done movie, there's always a chance that some youngster (who would have never otherwise heard about the event) may do a little more research on the subject.

My sons have all of the lines to We Were Soldiers memorized (after having watched it about a million times).  If they take with them to adulthood just a little bit of well-earned respect for those men portrayed in the movie, and are able to pass that respect for our service members on to their own children, then the movie has served a purpose other than entertainment.

[AWMac]

Originally posted by Hawco
My buddy Jack is 63/64 or something close, when I saw his pic as a young fit man in Aircrew overalls it was hard to reconcile the fact that it was the same guy. I don't know why, just was strange.

I agree... seen younger pics of my Dad.  BIG change after once in Korean War and Twice in Nam.  Miss him.

Mac

[Hawklore]

Originally posted by texasmom
I dunno, I think that movies are fantastic way to bring that out.  Most people don't take the time to learn about history through reading of books ~ but will definitely take the time to go see a movie.  

I'd say that the movies are not good for use as a teaching tool, but if you can capture just a little bit of history into a well-done movie, there's always a chance that some youngster (who would have never otherwise heard about the event) may do a little more research on the subject.

My sons have all of the lines to We Were Soldiers memorized (after having watched it about a million times).  If they take with them to adulthood just a little bit of well-earned respect for those men portrayed in the movie, and are able to pass that respect for our service members on to their own children, then the movie has served a purpose other than entertainment.

No, no..

I agree with you...

I still think it's horrible that it requires that for action to be taken.

[texasmom]

Originally posted by Hawklore
I still think it's horrible that it requires that for action to be taken.

You're right Hawklore. I do see what you're saying.

One of the things that the volunteers at our local museums have an opportunity to do is gather documentation when queries are sent about soldiers receiving/not receiving recognition.  

Only a little bit of effort is what it takes to gather the documents and provide to the people in a position to do something about it.  

Tmom