1 00:00:04,238 --> 00:00:08,042 Blue one to blue two, checkpoint alpha bravo has been reached. 2 00:00:08,142 --> 00:00:10,744 Copy, leader one. 3 00:00:10,844 --> 00:00:14,215 Blue two, we have a suspicious vehicle on the right 4 00:00:14,315 --> 00:00:16,517 Moving pretty fast. Over. 5 00:00:16,617 --> 00:00:19,053 Army corps four, is he slowing down? 6 00:00:19,153 --> 00:00:21,122 Blue one, why are you driving so slow? 7 00:00:21,222 --> 00:00:23,424 You worried about getting a ticket? Over. 8 00:00:23,524 --> 00:00:26,660 Sorry, guys. Just rubbing one out. 9 00:00:32,800 --> 00:00:35,703 Phelps is down! Phelps is down! 10 00:05:35,936 --> 00:05:37,905 - Good morning, sir. - Good morning. 11 00:05:38,005 --> 00:05:40,408 Man: once we're quartered, we'll give you a rundown 12 00:05:40,508 --> 00:05:42,776 On battalion- And squadron-Level readiness 13 00:05:42,876 --> 00:05:44,845 And today's brief will focus on first marine division. 14 00:05:44,945 --> 00:05:47,515 The slide indicates that personnel readiness 1st mardiv 15 00:05:47,615 --> 00:05:49,349 Is not as bad as they are reporting. 16 00:05:49,450 --> 00:05:52,319 However, sir, as you are aware, last friday they made a request 17 00:05:52,420 --> 00:05:54,321 For 300 additional augments. 18 00:05:54,422 --> 00:05:57,558 Uh, given the insurgency in al-Anbar 19 00:05:57,658 --> 00:05:59,693 And the recent spike in casualties, 20 00:05:59,793 --> 00:06:02,162 It's not surprising that they made this request. 21 00:06:02,262 --> 00:06:05,399 Sir, it's my recommendation to just send enough augments 22 00:06:05,499 --> 00:06:08,702 To cover their casualties of last month. 23 00:06:11,038 --> 00:06:13,641 How many of you have been in iraq since 9/11? 24 00:06:16,577 --> 00:06:19,880 I know you've spent a lot of time on these reports, but i cannot have 25 00:06:19,980 --> 00:06:22,850 A bunch of analysts contradict the commanders on the ground. 26 00:06:28,756 --> 00:06:31,459 Man: i don't know. With all this administrative crap, 27 00:06:31,559 --> 00:06:35,463 It makes you wonder if we're losing focus on what really matters. 28 00:06:35,563 --> 00:06:38,432 Sometimes i wish i was over there. 29 00:06:38,532 --> 00:06:41,735 I don't know, sir. Be careful what you wish for, right? 30 00:06:46,774 --> 00:06:48,476 Hey, dad. 31 00:06:48,576 --> 00:06:50,343 - Hello, everybody. - Hi. 32 00:06:50,444 --> 00:06:52,546 Hi. 33 00:06:52,646 --> 00:06:54,381 Guess who came in first in her swim meet. 34 00:06:54,482 --> 00:06:56,517 Let me guess. 35 00:06:56,617 --> 00:07:01,889 You? High-Five. That's great! 36 00:07:01,989 --> 00:07:05,559 Hey, listen, guys, how about we get some homework done before dinner? 37 00:07:05,659 --> 00:07:09,162 - I think that sounds like a great idea. - Hup hup hup. 38 00:07:09,262 --> 00:07:11,331 What are you cooking here? 39 00:07:11,431 --> 00:07:14,001 White chicken chili with a balsamic reduction. 40 00:07:14,101 --> 00:07:15,836 Wow! 41 00:07:15,936 --> 00:07:18,772 - You're getting creative. - Oh, shut up. 42 00:07:18,872 --> 00:07:20,373 Mm. 43 00:07:47,901 --> 00:07:49,937 Let us pray. 44 00:07:50,037 --> 00:07:52,573 Ready. Down. 45 00:07:56,744 --> 00:08:00,447 - Ready, two... - Man: present arms! 46 00:08:00,548 --> 00:08:02,750 Forward march. 47 00:08:03,651 --> 00:08:06,554 Hut. Hut. 48 00:08:07,187 --> 00:08:10,057 Hut. Hut. 49 00:08:11,224 --> 00:08:13,894 Hut. Hut. 50 00:08:13,994 --> 00:08:15,929 Bearers, halt. 51 00:08:18,031 --> 00:08:20,000 That is not nice. 52 00:08:21,835 --> 00:08:23,971 Dad, i think i got all of the words right, 53 00:08:24,071 --> 00:08:25,606 But i'm not sure. 54 00:08:25,706 --> 00:08:28,075 I'll throw a quick one at you right now. "Tortellini." 55 00:08:28,175 --> 00:08:30,510 T-O-R-I... 56 00:08:30,611 --> 00:08:33,280 I don't know. 57 00:09:02,542 --> 00:09:06,446 Sir, last night i read the d.O.D. Announcement about p.F.C. Phelps. 58 00:09:06,546 --> 00:09:09,783 He is from my home town, clifton, colorado. 59 00:09:09,883 --> 00:09:11,819 I don't know if this falls to us 60 00:09:11,919 --> 00:09:14,487 Or to the pentagon, but, sir, 61 00:09:14,588 --> 00:09:16,657 If the duty does fall to us, 62 00:09:16,757 --> 00:09:19,893 I would be honored to escort him home. 63 00:09:19,993 --> 00:09:23,163 It's a little unusual for an officer to escort a p.F.C. 64 00:09:23,263 --> 00:09:25,032 Yes, sir, i know that, 65 00:09:25,132 --> 00:09:27,635 But i would very much like to do it, sir. 66 00:09:27,735 --> 00:09:31,672 I'm going out of town for a few days. I'm being picked up at 6:00. 67 00:09:31,772 --> 00:09:35,475 - Tomorrow morning? - Yeah. 68 00:09:35,575 --> 00:09:38,311 I volunteered for escort duty. 69 00:09:38,411 --> 00:09:42,249 There was this private first class killed in iraq... young kid. 70 00:09:42,349 --> 00:09:46,019 He's from clifton. I volunteered to take him home. 71 00:09:49,289 --> 00:09:51,324 Wh-What is this about, mike? 72 00:09:53,326 --> 00:09:56,964 It's not about anything. He's from clifton, that's all. 73 00:09:58,866 --> 00:10:01,434 It's gonna be a quick trip, stace. 74 00:10:01,534 --> 00:10:03,971 I'll be back next week. 75 00:12:21,141 --> 00:12:24,077 Please tell the family i'm so sorry for their loss. 76 00:12:24,177 --> 00:12:26,880 I will. 77 00:12:32,485 --> 00:12:34,421 I love you. 78 00:13:03,550 --> 00:13:06,519 Man's voice: the remains are to travel feet first 79 00:13:06,619 --> 00:13:09,056 When being transported from one point to another. 80 00:13:09,156 --> 00:13:13,360 At every stop, you must ensure that the remains have been correctly loaded. 81 00:13:13,460 --> 00:13:15,195 At each transfer point, 82 00:13:15,295 --> 00:13:17,597 Regardless of the mode of transport, 83 00:13:17,697 --> 00:13:19,967 You will render honors. 84 00:13:20,067 --> 00:13:22,369 Your duty is not complete 85 00:13:22,469 --> 00:13:25,372 Until you have delivered the remains to the funeral director. 86 00:13:25,472 --> 00:13:27,841 Escorts are not required to stay for the funeral. 87 00:13:27,941 --> 00:13:29,642 However, should you decide to stay, 88 00:13:29,742 --> 00:13:32,245 There are specific guidelines for meeting the family. 89 00:13:32,345 --> 00:13:34,347 At no point are you to discuss 90 00:13:34,447 --> 00:13:36,549 The nature of the deceased's death, 91 00:13:36,649 --> 00:13:39,853 Nor are you to speculate on the activities surrounding the death. 92 00:13:45,758 --> 00:13:49,462 You may deliver the personal effects directly to the next of kin. 93 00:13:54,834 --> 00:13:57,905 These effects must stay on your person 94 00:13:58,005 --> 00:14:02,275 At all times until delivery. 95 00:14:18,658 --> 00:14:20,961 Gentlemen, we have our first departure of the day. 96 00:14:21,061 --> 00:14:24,597 We form about in the drive and render honors as all remains depart. 97 00:14:30,971 --> 00:14:34,807 Detail, attention! 98 00:14:34,908 --> 00:14:37,510 Present arms! 99 00:14:47,587 --> 00:14:49,923 Order arms! 100 00:14:58,465 --> 00:15:01,034 Present arms! 101 00:15:08,075 --> 00:15:10,077 Dismissed! 102 00:15:27,961 --> 00:15:31,164 Woman: i'm afraid we've taken a lot of casualties this week. 103 00:15:31,264 --> 00:15:34,167 He's not ready for departure today. 104 00:15:36,036 --> 00:15:39,472 Woman on tv: ...but not what he completes in his lifetime. 105 00:15:39,572 --> 00:15:42,642 Imagine an evolution occurring over eons... 106 00:15:42,742 --> 00:15:44,911 Reporter: the attack tonight comes amid rising violence 107 00:15:45,012 --> 00:15:48,381 Between insurgents and coalition troops throughout iraq. 108 00:15:48,481 --> 00:15:52,252 Marines in fallujah today pushed into the chaotic city from several directions. 109 00:15:52,352 --> 00:15:57,357 They met with heavy fire from assault rifles and rocket-Propelled grenades. 110 00:16:41,301 --> 00:16:43,570 I bet you didn't know marines could sew. 111 00:16:45,438 --> 00:16:47,274 He was quite impressive, your p.F.C. 112 00:16:47,374 --> 00:16:51,744 He's so decorated for such a young man. 113 00:16:51,844 --> 00:16:53,680 I didn't know him. 114 00:16:53,780 --> 00:16:56,583 Well, you can be sure that his uniform will be perfect. 115 00:16:56,683 --> 00:16:59,719 Appreciate it, colonel. 116 00:16:59,819 --> 00:17:02,889 You know, whether it's now or later, it doesn't matter. 117 00:17:02,989 --> 00:17:05,658 But just in case... 118 00:17:05,758 --> 00:17:08,661 He's a military shrink. It's all confidential. 119 00:17:08,761 --> 00:17:11,164 Oh no. I'm good, thanks. 120 00:17:11,264 --> 00:17:13,466 It's just an f.Y.I. 121 00:17:16,936 --> 00:17:20,107 Colonel strobl, sir, you'll be leaving in about 15 minutes. 122 00:17:20,207 --> 00:17:22,375 Transport will deliver you to philadelphia airport 123 00:17:22,475 --> 00:17:25,011 With your final destination, dubois, wyoming. 124 00:17:25,112 --> 00:17:27,114 Wyoming? 125 00:17:27,214 --> 00:17:29,382 I thought i was on my way to colorado... clifton. 126 00:17:29,482 --> 00:17:32,385 He joined up out in colorado, but his parents lived in wyoming. 127 00:17:32,485 --> 00:17:34,454 That's where his family wants him buried. 128 00:17:36,189 --> 00:17:38,458 - That all right? - Of course. 129 00:17:40,127 --> 00:17:42,229 I have p.F.C. Phelps's personal effects. 130 00:17:42,329 --> 00:17:44,397 We'll now do our inventory and turnover. 131 00:17:44,497 --> 00:17:48,535 Sir, phelps's parents are divorced, 132 00:17:48,635 --> 00:17:50,803 So you'll have an extra flag to present to them. 133 00:17:50,903 --> 00:17:53,673 That way, the mother and the father will each get one. 134 00:17:53,773 --> 00:17:56,143 Mm-Hmm. 135 00:18:13,660 --> 00:18:16,763 If you could make sure everything's here, then sign the inventory. 136 00:18:18,097 --> 00:18:20,233 I also have a letter 137 00:18:20,333 --> 00:18:23,303 Phelps's platoon commander wrote to the family. 138 00:18:31,744 --> 00:18:35,148 Colonel, the mortuary specialist did the best that he could. 139 00:18:35,248 --> 00:18:37,717 However, these remains are not recommended for viewing. 140 00:18:37,817 --> 00:18:41,388 It's been my privilege to care for him, sir. 141 00:18:46,659 --> 00:18:48,661 That's everything. We'll need you to make 142 00:18:48,761 --> 00:18:51,164 A final identification before departure. 143 00:19:00,240 --> 00:19:03,310 Sir, i need you to verify that this is p.F.C. Chance phelps, 144 00:19:03,410 --> 00:19:05,545 And that you are ready for departure. 145 00:19:18,825 --> 00:19:20,092 Okay. 146 00:19:20,193 --> 00:19:22,829 Present arms! 147 00:19:53,593 --> 00:19:57,697 - Feeling okay? - Yeah yeah. I'm good. 148 00:19:57,797 --> 00:20:00,367 We're almost there. 149 00:20:03,570 --> 00:20:06,773 - Do you always do these routes? - Yeah. 150 00:20:06,873 --> 00:20:09,842 - I just started six months ago. - Ah. 151 00:20:09,942 --> 00:20:12,379 Nobody in my family's in the military 152 00:20:12,479 --> 00:20:14,947 And none of my friends. 153 00:20:15,047 --> 00:20:17,484 But i thought about joining up. 154 00:20:17,584 --> 00:20:19,852 Yeah, but i was too chickenshit. 155 00:20:21,688 --> 00:20:23,823 Sorry. I mean too chicken. 156 00:20:23,923 --> 00:20:26,259 You can say shit. 157 00:20:26,359 --> 00:20:28,528 Oh. Cool. 158 00:20:28,628 --> 00:20:30,630 And plus the whole haircut thing. 159 00:20:30,730 --> 00:20:32,832 I'm in a band and, you know, 160 00:20:32,932 --> 00:20:35,435 You got to keep it long to keep the ladies happy. 161 00:20:36,569 --> 00:20:39,138 What about you? What's your deal? 162 00:20:39,238 --> 00:20:42,709 Uh, my deal? My deal is complicated. 163 00:20:42,809 --> 00:20:46,479 Oh, yeah? Well, when did you join up? 164 00:20:46,579 --> 00:20:49,416 - When i was 17. - Oh. 165 00:20:49,516 --> 00:20:52,819 My parents had to sign something because i was underage. 166 00:20:52,919 --> 00:20:54,954 Yeah, that's young. 167 00:20:55,054 --> 00:20:59,359 I know, but i couldn't bear the thought of waiting another year. 168 00:20:59,459 --> 00:21:02,128 All i wanted was to be a marine 169 00:21:02,228 --> 00:21:04,096 And i joined up. 170 00:21:04,196 --> 00:21:05,698 You graduate from boot camp, 171 00:21:05,798 --> 00:21:08,301 You feel like you're on top of the world and you travel 172 00:21:08,401 --> 00:21:10,670 And you see these things you never thought you'd see. 173 00:21:10,770 --> 00:21:14,273 It's hard, of course, but it's fun. 174 00:21:14,374 --> 00:21:17,176 - It's fun? - Yeah. 175 00:21:17,276 --> 00:21:19,612 I'm serious. 176 00:21:20,480 --> 00:21:22,882 I've got to be honest. 177 00:21:22,982 --> 00:21:24,784 No offense, but... 178 00:21:24,884 --> 00:21:27,387 I don't really get what we're doing over there. 179 00:21:27,487 --> 00:21:31,023 But... last summer these two guys 180 00:21:31,123 --> 00:21:33,326 From my high school went, 181 00:21:33,426 --> 00:21:37,797 And one of them ended up hurt really bad. 182 00:21:37,897 --> 00:21:41,334 And last time i heard, he was at something reed hospital. 183 00:21:41,434 --> 00:21:44,070 - Walter reed. - Yeah. 184 00:21:45,572 --> 00:21:48,441 The other one, he didn't make it back. 185 00:21:51,611 --> 00:21:54,381 I just wanted to do something. 186 00:22:18,905 --> 00:22:20,807 Hey, henry. 187 00:22:20,907 --> 00:22:22,842 How you doin'? 188 00:22:25,645 --> 00:22:28,715 Colonel, whenever you're ready. 189 00:22:28,815 --> 00:22:31,651 Okay. 190 00:22:55,475 --> 00:22:57,644 - Will you do me a favor? - Sure. 191 00:22:57,744 --> 00:23:01,614 - Let the family know we're thinking of them. - Will do. 192 00:23:01,714 --> 00:23:03,650 You're a good man, rich. 193 00:23:03,750 --> 00:23:06,486 - Thanks. - Be safe. 194 00:23:06,586 --> 00:23:08,921 All right. See ya. 195 00:23:09,021 --> 00:23:13,159 Man over p.A.: Attention, passengers. Increased security measures... 196 00:23:19,766 --> 00:23:23,470 Hi, welcome to northwest airlines. I.D., Please. 197 00:23:23,570 --> 00:23:25,838 Uh, i have a voucher. 198 00:23:25,938 --> 00:23:29,509 He's the military escort. I'll check him in. 199 00:23:36,483 --> 00:23:38,518 I've booked you through to billings, 200 00:23:38,618 --> 00:23:41,554 But you can get your bags off in minneapolis tonight. 201 00:23:41,654 --> 00:23:44,023 I upgraded you to first class 202 00:23:44,123 --> 00:23:46,959 All the way to billings. 203 00:23:49,395 --> 00:23:52,231 Thanks. Appreciate that. 204 00:23:52,331 --> 00:23:55,835 Thank you for your service. 205 00:24:06,112 --> 00:24:08,314 Thanks again. 206 00:24:08,414 --> 00:24:10,416 Man: belt, shoes, 207 00:24:10,517 --> 00:24:12,819 Laptop in a separate bin. 208 00:24:14,887 --> 00:24:17,156 All metal out of your pockets. 209 00:24:17,256 --> 00:24:19,191 Sir, your bag needs to go through. 210 00:24:19,291 --> 00:24:22,729 Uh, yeah, you can wand this bag, but it can't go through the x-Ray machine. 211 00:24:22,829 --> 00:24:25,598 Please don't tell me how to do my job. 212 00:24:25,698 --> 00:24:27,900 The bag can't go through. 213 00:24:28,000 --> 00:24:30,369 Well, it's your call. It's gonna take you longer. 214 00:24:30,469 --> 00:24:33,072 Bag check, male. 215 00:24:33,172 --> 00:24:36,543 Sir, i need you to remove your jacket and place it in the bin. 216 00:24:36,643 --> 00:24:39,011 I can't remove the jacket. 217 00:24:39,111 --> 00:24:42,248 - You can hand-Check me. Is there a supervisor around? - Not right here. 218 00:24:42,348 --> 00:24:45,184 Just please remove your jacket. It needs to go through the machine. 219 00:24:45,284 --> 00:24:47,687 I will not remove this jacket 220 00:24:47,787 --> 00:24:49,722 And denigrate this uniform. 221 00:24:49,822 --> 00:24:53,526 You have a lot of metal on your jacket. It needs to go through the machine. 222 00:24:55,294 --> 00:24:57,396 Take me to a private room 223 00:24:57,496 --> 00:24:59,165 And wand me there. 224 00:25:02,401 --> 00:25:04,871 Turn around, please. 225 00:25:57,256 --> 00:25:59,626 - Excuse me, sir. Are you the escort? - Yes. 226 00:25:59,726 --> 00:26:01,427 - How you doin'? - All right. 227 00:26:01,527 --> 00:26:04,897 - I need to get down to the tarmac to watch loading. - Sure. 228 00:26:13,439 --> 00:26:16,442 - Man: so where you from? - Strobl: colorado originally. 229 00:26:16,542 --> 00:26:19,045 It's a long time since i've been there. 230 00:26:19,145 --> 00:26:21,113 - You? - All over. 231 00:26:21,213 --> 00:26:24,016 My old man was career air force, so we moved around a lot. 232 00:26:24,116 --> 00:26:26,385 - How was that? - It was all right. 233 00:26:26,485 --> 00:26:28,988 I actually kind of miss it now that i'm settled here. 234 00:26:29,088 --> 00:26:31,423 We're gonna wait right here. He's coming around. 235 00:26:31,523 --> 00:26:34,293 Yeah, the moving around is kind of cool when you're single, 236 00:26:34,393 --> 00:26:37,029 And then you get married, have kids, it's a whole other deal. 237 00:26:37,129 --> 00:26:40,232 Yeah. You do this escort stuff, mostly? 238 00:26:40,332 --> 00:26:44,637 Me? No, i... i work in a cubicle. 239 00:26:44,737 --> 00:26:47,239 - I volunteered for this one. - It must be hard. 240 00:26:57,049 --> 00:26:59,886 - I need to verify. - Yeah yeah, go ahead. 241 00:27:06,192 --> 00:27:07,860 - Okay. - Okay. 242 00:27:07,960 --> 00:27:10,997 - You can stand right here if you want. - Thanks. 243 00:27:47,566 --> 00:27:51,003 Hi. 244 00:27:51,103 --> 00:27:54,807 - 2a? - Yes, it's right down on your right, sir. 245 00:27:54,907 --> 00:27:57,844 Excuse me. Thank you. 246 00:28:13,225 --> 00:28:15,361 Can i get you something to drink? 247 00:28:15,461 --> 00:28:17,263 Uh, jack daniels rocks, please. 248 00:28:17,363 --> 00:28:20,933 - And for you, sir? - Water, thank you. 249 00:28:21,033 --> 00:28:23,635 What's the matter? You on duty or something? 250 00:28:23,736 --> 00:28:26,705 Yes, i am. 251 00:28:38,617 --> 00:28:41,653 - Flight attendant: excuse me, sir? - Yeah. 252 00:28:41,754 --> 00:28:44,023 I want you to have this. 253 00:29:29,836 --> 00:29:32,038 It'll be a couple of minutes. Sorry about the delay. 254 00:29:32,138 --> 00:29:34,040 We're waiting on a conveyor. 255 00:29:34,140 --> 00:29:36,675 But we're gonna get all the luggage off first, 256 00:29:36,775 --> 00:29:38,577 Then we'll remove the remains. 257 00:29:38,677 --> 00:29:41,313 I'd like to keep him separate from the baggage, if that's possible. 258 00:29:41,413 --> 00:29:44,383 That's the plan. We're not gonna move him with the rest of the luggage. 259 00:29:44,483 --> 00:29:46,218 All right. Sounds good. 260 00:29:46,318 --> 00:29:49,388 You know, there's another escort here from dover. 261 00:29:49,488 --> 00:29:53,192 - I've seen a lot of you guys lately. - Excuse me. 262 00:30:01,633 --> 00:30:03,235 Evening. 263 00:30:05,637 --> 00:30:08,440 Evening, sir. I wasn't expecting to see you here. 264 00:30:08,540 --> 00:30:12,578 Yeah, i got a connecting flight. How's your trip going so far? 265 00:30:12,678 --> 00:30:14,046 It's been fine. 266 00:30:14,146 --> 00:30:16,615 It's weird though, sir. 267 00:30:16,715 --> 00:30:19,518 They all know, 268 00:30:19,618 --> 00:30:22,388 Like, without me telling anyone. 269 00:30:22,488 --> 00:30:25,892 Both at philadelphia and so far here in minneapolis. 270 00:30:25,992 --> 00:30:28,327 I guess they figured it out by the uniforms. 271 00:30:28,427 --> 00:30:30,629 Yeah, you know, i've had the same thing, 272 00:30:30,729 --> 00:30:32,398 Which is okay, 273 00:30:32,498 --> 00:30:35,367 Because i'm not really interested in explaining it. 274 00:30:37,236 --> 00:30:40,106 Hey, it looks like yours is coming out now. 275 00:30:42,875 --> 00:30:45,377 Present... arms! 276 00:30:51,283 --> 00:30:55,955 Order... arms! 277 00:30:56,055 --> 00:30:59,558 When you're ready, we'll go over to the cargo warehouse and get everything set. 278 00:30:59,658 --> 00:31:03,529 Yeah, okay. Just give me a minute. I still need to verify. 279 00:31:05,497 --> 00:31:08,134 So what's your destination, sergeant? 280 00:31:08,234 --> 00:31:11,470 I'm headed to rochester. It's about 90 miles from here. 281 00:31:14,006 --> 00:31:16,442 My family is meeting us there. 282 00:31:21,480 --> 00:31:24,250 Are you related to the deceased, son? 283 00:31:24,350 --> 00:31:26,919 Uh, yes, sir. 284 00:31:27,019 --> 00:31:29,155 He's my brother. 285 00:31:34,660 --> 00:31:37,396 Present... arms! 286 00:31:48,007 --> 00:31:50,442 Order... arms! 287 00:32:05,657 --> 00:32:08,194 Well... 288 00:32:08,294 --> 00:32:12,464 Well, you... take care of yourself, son. 289 00:32:14,833 --> 00:32:18,971 Thank you, sir. You too. 290 00:32:51,670 --> 00:32:53,572 - Hi. - Hello. 291 00:32:57,543 --> 00:33:00,179 So he can just, uh, stay here all night? 292 00:33:00,279 --> 00:33:02,281 - Yeah. - There's no need to move him? 293 00:33:02,381 --> 00:33:04,583 Don't worry. No one's going near him. 294 00:33:06,285 --> 00:33:08,120 When you're ready, we have a taxi 295 00:33:08,220 --> 00:33:10,789 Waiting to take you to your hotel. 296 00:33:10,889 --> 00:33:14,260 Actually, i tell you, if i could just get a chair, i'm all set. 297 00:33:14,360 --> 00:33:16,728 I really don't want to leave him here alone. 298 00:33:16,828 --> 00:33:19,365 You want to sleep in here? 299 00:33:21,667 --> 00:33:24,636 I need to check with my supervisor. I'm not sure we're allowed to do that. 300 00:33:24,736 --> 00:33:26,605 Could you? 301 00:33:26,705 --> 00:33:29,575 I know it's late, but i'd really appreciate it. 302 00:33:37,883 --> 00:33:39,585 I had this in my jeep. 303 00:33:39,685 --> 00:33:42,588 It should be a little more comfortable than that chair. 304 00:33:42,688 --> 00:33:44,356 Thanks. 305 00:33:44,456 --> 00:33:47,726 - Thanks, i appreciate that. - Take care. 306 00:33:47,826 --> 00:33:50,162 Good night. 307 00:34:51,257 --> 00:34:53,225 I heard we were carrying remains today. 308 00:34:53,325 --> 00:34:55,161 - You must be the escort. - Mike strobl. 309 00:34:55,261 --> 00:34:57,329 - Tom garrett. - How you doing, tom? 310 00:34:57,429 --> 00:35:00,199 Where'd you get that combat action ribbon? 311 00:35:00,299 --> 00:35:02,301 - Desert storm. - Yeah? 312 00:35:02,401 --> 00:35:05,837 I was flying an a-10 in desert storm. 313 00:35:05,937 --> 00:35:08,874 Man, we tore it up over there. 314 00:35:08,974 --> 00:35:11,009 Yeah, you guys were good. 315 00:35:11,109 --> 00:35:14,480 I was a lieutenant, artillery battalion, first marine division. 316 00:35:14,580 --> 00:35:18,184 You been back this time around? 317 00:35:18,284 --> 00:35:20,419 No, i'm a numbers cruncher now. 318 00:35:20,519 --> 00:35:24,523 I analyze manpower at quantico. 319 00:35:24,623 --> 00:35:27,693 Well, i guess you saw enough action in kuwait, huh? 320 00:35:27,793 --> 00:35:30,762 No, not so much. 321 00:35:30,862 --> 00:35:34,566 I tell you, i really miss it some days. 322 00:35:34,666 --> 00:35:36,602 Excuse me. 323 00:36:20,712 --> 00:36:22,648 Thank you. 324 00:36:24,115 --> 00:36:26,285 Thank you. Thank you. 325 00:36:41,132 --> 00:36:43,134 - Hi. - Hi. 326 00:36:43,235 --> 00:36:45,671 - Annie. - Mike. 327 00:36:45,771 --> 00:36:48,707 - I guess we're travel mates for the next few hours. - Yeah. 328 00:36:48,807 --> 00:36:51,443 I have tons of magazines. I'm happy to share. 329 00:36:51,543 --> 00:36:53,679 Thank you. 330 00:37:07,158 --> 00:37:09,361 It's, uh... it's marine, actually. 331 00:37:11,597 --> 00:37:14,566 - How embarrassing. - It's okay. 332 00:37:14,666 --> 00:37:16,868 Trust me, you're a breath of fresh air. 333 00:37:20,806 --> 00:37:23,775 I can't believe how fast you get with your thumbs on those things. 334 00:37:24,943 --> 00:37:27,346 I have a lot to say. 335 00:37:44,930 --> 00:37:47,433 Pilot over intercom: welcome to billings, folks. 336 00:37:47,533 --> 00:37:50,636 I'm going to ask that you remain seated for a moment. 337 00:37:50,736 --> 00:37:54,272 During this flight, i've had the honor of carrying 338 00:37:54,373 --> 00:37:56,908 The remains of a fallen marine. 339 00:37:57,008 --> 00:38:00,278 I'm going to inconvenience you for a few moments 340 00:38:00,379 --> 00:38:03,649 While the escort disembarks the plane. 341 00:38:03,749 --> 00:38:07,052 - I didn't know. I'm so sorry. - As you go about your day, 342 00:38:07,152 --> 00:38:10,522 - Please keep the family in your thoughts. - It's okay. 343 00:38:10,622 --> 00:38:12,991 Thanks for the company. 344 00:39:00,539 --> 00:39:03,575 Well, i'm off to cheyenne. 345 00:39:03,675 --> 00:39:06,011 - Thanks for the smooth flying, tom. - You bet. 346 00:39:07,178 --> 00:39:10,248 What was his name, your marine? 347 00:39:10,348 --> 00:39:14,085 - P.F.C. Chance phelps. - Chance phelps. 348 00:39:14,185 --> 00:39:17,723 I know the name of every k.I.A. I've ever carried. 349 00:39:17,823 --> 00:39:21,593 - You take care of yourself. - Thanks. You too. 350 00:39:51,423 --> 00:39:53,592 - Hi. - Hi. 351 00:39:53,692 --> 00:39:56,928 I'm gary from rafferty's funeral home. 352 00:39:57,028 --> 00:39:59,130 Gary, mike strobl. 353 00:39:59,230 --> 00:40:01,600 It's a real honor to meet you, sir. 354 00:40:01,700 --> 00:40:04,603 I've got a hearse. It's ready to go. 355 00:40:04,703 --> 00:40:06,638 We should get started as soon as we can. 356 00:40:06,738 --> 00:40:08,674 We've got a long drive ahead of us. 357 00:40:08,774 --> 00:40:11,276 Took me over five hours to get up here this morning. 358 00:40:11,376 --> 00:40:13,912 Okay. 359 00:40:15,881 --> 00:40:18,216 I didn't know chance real well. 360 00:40:18,316 --> 00:40:21,019 I've known his dad for years. 361 00:40:21,119 --> 00:40:23,722 I'm glad he's finally home. 362 00:45:16,447 --> 00:45:18,817 - You must be major thompson. - Yes, sir. 363 00:45:18,917 --> 00:45:21,652 Mike thompson from iandi 223 down in salt lake city. 364 00:45:21,753 --> 00:45:24,055 - Good to meet you, major. - Sir. 365 00:45:24,155 --> 00:45:27,092 - So i guess you've had a hell of a week, huh? - Yes, sir. 366 00:45:27,192 --> 00:45:30,361 Sergeant burton and i drove all night to get up here on saturday. 367 00:45:30,461 --> 00:45:33,098 We notified the mother at zero-Two on saturday morning. 368 00:45:33,198 --> 00:45:35,500 I tell you, sir, i hope to never go through that again. 369 00:45:35,600 --> 00:45:39,337 - So how's the family doing? - Well, sir, it's kind of hard to say. 370 00:45:39,437 --> 00:45:41,807 Sometimes i think they're doing okay, but then... 371 00:45:41,907 --> 00:45:43,909 You know. It's hard to say. 372 00:45:44,009 --> 00:45:46,011 Hey, how are you doing? 373 00:45:46,111 --> 00:45:49,747 I'm okay. It's just been a long week, sir. 374 00:45:49,848 --> 00:45:51,282 The v.F.W. Post up in dubois 375 00:45:51,382 --> 00:45:53,584 Is having a get-Together tonight in honor of chance. 376 00:45:53,684 --> 00:45:57,288 - You might want to come up for that. - Okay. Sounds good. 377 00:45:59,457 --> 00:46:01,092 Um... 378 00:46:01,192 --> 00:46:03,328 I'm glad you're here, sir. 379 00:46:03,428 --> 00:46:05,763 Yeah, me too. 380 00:46:15,440 --> 00:46:17,508 Your hotel is up in dubois, 381 00:46:17,608 --> 00:46:19,344 Where the ceremony's gonna be. 382 00:46:19,444 --> 00:46:21,546 You'll want to head out of here and get settled. 383 00:46:21,646 --> 00:46:25,283 - I'm sorry about all the driving, colonel. - Not a problem, gary. 384 00:46:25,383 --> 00:46:27,718 Okay, well, 385 00:46:27,819 --> 00:46:30,922 If i can get you to sign off on the paperwork, then we can call it a day. 386 00:46:31,022 --> 00:46:33,524 That sounds fine. I have some items 387 00:46:33,624 --> 00:46:36,027 The family would like to have inserted into the casket. 388 00:46:36,127 --> 00:46:38,263 They said they'd prefer not to view the remains, 389 00:46:38,363 --> 00:46:40,231 So i guess now would be a good time to do that. 390 00:46:40,331 --> 00:46:43,568 Yeah, that would be good, and, uh, i need to check on his uniform. 391 00:46:43,668 --> 00:46:47,072 Well, you know it's gonna be a closed-Casket funeral? 392 00:46:47,172 --> 00:46:49,240 I understand, but, uh, 393 00:46:49,340 --> 00:46:52,043 Just want to make sure he's squared away. 394 00:46:53,444 --> 00:46:55,580 Okay. 395 00:47:07,658 --> 00:47:09,995 Okay, go ahead. 396 00:48:13,858 --> 00:48:15,893 Look at that. He's got six ribbons. 397 00:48:15,994 --> 00:48:18,363 And he's a p.F.C., It's amazing. 398 00:48:18,463 --> 00:48:21,299 Yeah. 399 00:48:21,399 --> 00:48:24,102 The folks at dover did a great job. 400 00:48:24,202 --> 00:48:25,903 They knew he wasn't gonna be viewed 401 00:48:26,004 --> 00:48:29,274 And his uniform's perfect. 402 00:48:34,345 --> 00:48:36,047 I'm gonna... 403 00:48:36,147 --> 00:48:38,283 Take care of the paperwork. 404 00:48:38,383 --> 00:48:40,518 Mm-Hmm. 405 00:49:28,866 --> 00:49:30,968 If you're ready. 406 00:49:31,069 --> 00:49:33,471 Uh, yeah. 407 00:51:13,671 --> 00:51:15,373 Excuse me, sir. 408 00:51:15,473 --> 00:51:17,708 Are you the marine who brought chance home? 409 00:51:17,808 --> 00:51:19,444 Yes, sir. Mike strobl. 410 00:51:19,544 --> 00:51:22,347 - Semper fi, colonel. I'm charlie fitts. - Charlie. 411 00:51:22,447 --> 00:51:25,483 Listen, this whole town is grateful to you. 412 00:51:25,583 --> 00:51:27,552 It was my honor. 413 00:51:27,652 --> 00:51:29,854 Korea, huh? It's a privilege to meet 414 00:51:29,954 --> 00:51:32,590 An old first marine division warrior. 415 00:51:32,690 --> 00:51:34,992 There's some fellows here been waiting all night to meet you. 416 00:51:38,463 --> 00:51:42,066 Fellas, this is chance's escort, colonel strobl. 417 00:51:42,167 --> 00:51:44,969 - Larry hertzog. Welcome. - Larry. 418 00:51:45,069 --> 00:51:46,837 - Robert rouse. - How are you? 419 00:51:46,937 --> 00:51:50,475 - A.V. Scott. - Here we have gunny mulcahy, chance's recruiter. 420 00:51:50,575 --> 00:51:51,642 - Sir. - Gunny. 421 00:51:51,742 --> 00:51:54,412 - And sergeant michael arenz. - Sir. 422 00:51:54,512 --> 00:51:57,515 He was with chance when he died. 423 00:51:59,584 --> 00:52:01,619 Sergeant. 424 00:52:01,719 --> 00:52:03,354 Well, jenny, 425 00:52:03,454 --> 00:52:05,390 Let's get this man a cold beer. 426 00:52:05,490 --> 00:52:07,325 He's been on a long and lonely trip. 427 00:52:07,425 --> 00:52:10,461 - Did you know chance? - No. No, i didn't know him. 428 00:52:10,561 --> 00:52:14,265 - Well, you missed out. - Sure did. 429 00:52:14,365 --> 00:52:16,534 You know, a lot of recruits, myself included, 430 00:52:16,634 --> 00:52:19,504 Lose a big part of their personality when they go through boot camp. 431 00:52:19,604 --> 00:52:23,374 Sort of the point. But, chance, he comes back from boot camp, 432 00:52:23,474 --> 00:52:26,777 He sure as hell was a marine, but he was still chance. 433 00:52:26,877 --> 00:52:30,648 Same old wise-Ass smile. 434 00:52:30,748 --> 00:52:33,884 Arenz: he could get away with anything just by flashing that grin. 435 00:52:33,984 --> 00:52:36,987 Our first mortar attack in ramadi, 436 00:52:37,087 --> 00:52:40,024 Everybody's yelling, "grab your kevlars! Grab your flaks!" 437 00:52:40,124 --> 00:52:42,693 We were all scared, you know? Like, "welcome to iraq." 438 00:52:42,793 --> 00:52:45,296 Everybody's running, trying to get to the bunker. 439 00:52:45,396 --> 00:52:47,832 And phelps, he's got his shower shoes on, 440 00:52:47,932 --> 00:52:49,267 Grabs his rifle, runs outside, 441 00:52:49,367 --> 00:52:51,836 He's like, "where they at? Where they at?" 442 00:52:51,936 --> 00:52:55,740 Everybody's yelling, "phelps, get your ass back in here, man! Take cover!" 443 00:52:55,840 --> 00:52:59,510 He's still standing outside in his shower shoes. 444 00:53:09,620 --> 00:53:12,390 If you guys would excuse us, we need to head out. 445 00:53:12,490 --> 00:53:16,427 Yeah, we're building something special to take him up to the cemetery tomorrow. 446 00:53:16,527 --> 00:53:19,564 - Anything i can do? - I think you've done enough. 447 00:53:19,664 --> 00:53:22,467 - Colonel, good night. Thank you. - Good night. 448 00:53:26,404 --> 00:53:28,339 Arenz: the convoy's moving along, 449 00:53:28,439 --> 00:53:31,509 Doing a routine patrol south of baghdad, and... 450 00:53:33,311 --> 00:53:35,913 Chance wasn't even supposed to be there that day. 451 00:53:36,013 --> 00:53:37,615 It was his rest day. 452 00:53:37,715 --> 00:53:39,917 And knowing we were going out, 453 00:53:40,017 --> 00:53:42,487 He just had to come. 454 00:53:42,587 --> 00:53:44,922 Chance was up in the turret looking out for trouble. 455 00:53:45,022 --> 00:53:46,657 Charlie: that was his spot. 456 00:53:46,757 --> 00:53:49,159 Strobl: the most dangerous job a marine can have. 457 00:53:49,260 --> 00:53:52,096 Yeah, you're totally exposed up there. 458 00:53:52,196 --> 00:53:54,999 He loved it though. 459 00:53:55,099 --> 00:53:57,034 It always made me feel safe 460 00:53:57,134 --> 00:53:59,069 Seeing those shoes there. 461 00:53:59,169 --> 00:54:02,807 All over iraq, chance was just a big old pair of size-12 shoes looking out for us. 462 00:54:05,009 --> 00:54:07,545 Anyhow, we were driving along. 463 00:54:07,645 --> 00:54:09,514 Suddenly there's this huge boom. 464 00:54:09,614 --> 00:54:12,650 Out of nowhere, an i.E.D. Had gone off in the front of the convoy. 465 00:54:12,750 --> 00:54:16,153 So i jump out, check on the rest of the vehicles, and... 466 00:54:16,253 --> 00:54:18,122 It was madness, man. 467 00:54:18,222 --> 00:54:20,224 There was bullets flying everywhere. 468 00:54:20,325 --> 00:54:22,660 It was chaos, just total chaos, but... 469 00:54:22,760 --> 00:54:25,195 I could hear behind me chance's 240 opening up, 470 00:54:25,296 --> 00:54:28,333 Just unleashing an ungodly amount of fire on the mujahideen. 471 00:54:28,433 --> 00:54:31,736 So i thought, "okay, that part of the convoy's okay." 472 00:54:33,738 --> 00:54:36,073 He attracted all the fire to himself 473 00:54:36,173 --> 00:54:38,108 So that the rest of us could take cover, 474 00:54:38,208 --> 00:54:40,978 Get organized and get out. 475 00:54:42,347 --> 00:54:44,382 So after i checked on the first two vehicles, 476 00:54:44,482 --> 00:54:47,918 I run back towards our vehicle, and, uh, 477 00:54:48,018 --> 00:54:51,021 Uh, i could see chance was shooting all over the place. 478 00:54:51,121 --> 00:54:53,223 He was up in the air, everywhere. 479 00:54:53,324 --> 00:54:56,394 Just erratic, you know? And i yelled at him. 480 00:54:56,494 --> 00:54:58,429 I was like, "jesus, phelps, 481 00:54:58,529 --> 00:55:00,865 Don't shoot the birds, man." 482 00:55:00,965 --> 00:55:05,370 I thought he was trying to scare them or something. 483 00:55:05,470 --> 00:55:08,072 His finger was still on the trigger, shooting, 484 00:55:08,172 --> 00:55:10,675 But his head was slumped over. 485 00:55:10,775 --> 00:55:13,243 I got a little bit closer, i could see some blood 486 00:55:13,344 --> 00:55:16,381 Coming down the side of his head, and, uh... 487 00:55:30,595 --> 00:55:33,998 Inside the vehicle, doc checked his vitals, and, uh, 488 00:55:34,098 --> 00:55:36,367 He was gone. 489 00:55:40,405 --> 00:55:42,940 Six of us held him in our hands 490 00:55:43,040 --> 00:55:45,075 All the way back to the base. 491 00:55:47,111 --> 00:55:50,848 I just keep running it, you know, in my mind, like, 492 00:55:50,948 --> 00:55:54,385 "What could i have done better? What could i have done different?" 493 00:55:55,953 --> 00:55:58,589 What do you say to somebody's mom when they tell you, 494 00:55:58,689 --> 00:56:01,992 "It's not your fault. You couldn't have done anything." 495 00:56:03,594 --> 00:56:05,996 I owed it to him to save him. 496 00:56:06,096 --> 00:56:08,399 I'm the one who trained him. 497 00:56:15,039 --> 00:56:19,444 I just can't believe that i'm here and he's not. 498 00:56:22,780 --> 00:56:25,416 I'm glad you're here, sergeant. 499 00:56:29,319 --> 00:56:31,456 Thank you, sir. 500 00:56:32,457 --> 00:56:34,725 It means a lot coming from you. 501 00:56:38,829 --> 00:56:42,933 He'd be so honored knowing such a senior officer brought him home. 502 00:56:50,541 --> 00:56:52,743 - Sir. - Sergeant. 503 00:56:57,748 --> 00:57:01,486 Charlie: what that kid has to live with. 504 00:57:06,457 --> 00:57:08,225 I should've been over there, charlie. 505 00:57:08,325 --> 00:57:12,062 - It wasn't your time, colonel. - It was exactly my time. 506 00:57:12,162 --> 00:57:15,399 I knew the clock was ticking, 507 00:57:15,500 --> 00:57:18,135 Knew my time was coming up. 508 00:57:18,235 --> 00:57:20,304 But i just... 509 00:57:20,404 --> 00:57:23,708 I kept ignoring it, you know? 510 00:57:23,808 --> 00:57:26,844 Except for the middle of the night, when i 511 00:57:26,944 --> 00:57:29,847 Would check those casualty lists, just... 512 00:57:29,947 --> 00:57:32,983 Praying that i didn't recognize any of the names. 513 00:57:36,821 --> 00:57:39,557 I don't know, you know. I just, um... 514 00:57:41,692 --> 00:57:45,362 I just got used to seeing my wife and kids 515 00:57:45,462 --> 00:57:47,732 Every day, and, uh... 516 00:57:51,836 --> 00:57:56,140 So i put in a request for another office tour, 517 00:57:56,240 --> 00:57:58,408 And it was granted. 518 00:57:58,509 --> 00:58:01,445 They must've needed you here. 519 00:58:01,546 --> 00:58:04,882 No. My friends went. 520 00:58:04,982 --> 00:58:07,317 Guys i was in desert storm with went. 521 00:58:07,417 --> 00:58:10,721 I stayed home. 522 00:58:10,821 --> 00:58:13,490 I was trained to fight. 523 00:58:15,392 --> 00:58:17,928 If i'm not over there, what am i? 524 00:58:18,028 --> 00:58:20,931 Those guys, 525 00:58:21,031 --> 00:58:22,967 Guys like chance... 526 00:58:25,002 --> 00:58:27,071 They're marines. 527 00:58:27,171 --> 00:58:29,073 And you think you're not? 528 00:58:30,474 --> 00:58:32,342 Want to be with your family every night... 529 00:58:32,442 --> 00:58:35,445 You think you have to justify that? 530 00:58:35,546 --> 00:58:37,848 You'd better stop right there, sir. 531 00:58:39,483 --> 00:58:41,886 You've brought chance home. 532 00:58:41,986 --> 00:58:44,989 You're his witness now. 533 00:58:46,423 --> 00:58:49,259 Without a witness, 534 00:58:49,359 --> 00:58:52,196 They just disappear. 535 01:00:55,920 --> 01:00:57,755 You chance's escort? 536 01:00:57,855 --> 01:01:00,224 - Mike strobl. - John phelps, chance's dad. 537 01:01:00,324 --> 01:01:02,159 Sir. 538 01:01:02,259 --> 01:01:04,862 This is my wife chris, chance's step-Mom. 539 01:01:04,962 --> 01:01:07,898 - Welcome. - And chance's step-Dad jeff. 540 01:01:07,998 --> 01:01:10,267 - Colonel. - And this is chance's sister kelley, 541 01:01:10,367 --> 01:01:14,271 - And her fiance rob. - Hello, sir. 542 01:01:14,371 --> 01:01:18,442 I'm chance's mother. Thank you for your service. 543 01:01:18,542 --> 01:01:20,410 It's my honor, ma'am. 544 01:01:20,510 --> 01:01:22,780 I'm just so sorry for your loss. 545 01:01:24,348 --> 01:01:26,016 Please come and sit. 546 01:01:26,116 --> 01:01:27,852 A chair. 547 01:01:27,952 --> 01:01:30,821 - Thank you. - Come on, dear. 548 01:01:39,663 --> 01:01:42,266 First, i want you all to know 549 01:01:42,366 --> 01:01:44,835 That all along the way, 550 01:01:44,935 --> 01:01:47,504 Chance was treated with dignity 551 01:01:47,604 --> 01:01:49,774 And respect and honor. 552 01:01:53,610 --> 01:01:56,513 Uh, i have here a letter 553 01:01:56,613 --> 01:02:00,184 From chance's platoon commander. 554 01:02:00,284 --> 01:02:02,652 - Thank you. - Uh... 555 01:02:02,753 --> 01:02:06,190 I also have here 556 01:02:06,290 --> 01:02:08,725 Some of chance's things. 557 01:02:21,939 --> 01:02:25,042 It's still set on baghdad time. 558 01:02:42,492 --> 01:02:44,428 Here. 559 01:03:10,287 --> 01:03:12,789 This is the medal that grandma gave him. 560 01:03:12,890 --> 01:03:15,325 Remember? 561 01:03:15,425 --> 01:03:19,529 I want you to know you do not mourn alone today. 562 01:03:19,629 --> 01:03:22,099 All across america, 563 01:03:22,199 --> 01:03:24,734 From virginia to delaware, 564 01:03:24,835 --> 01:03:26,770 Pennsylvania, minnesota, 565 01:03:26,871 --> 01:03:30,007 Montana, wyoming, 566 01:03:30,107 --> 01:03:32,877 People are thinking of you 567 01:03:32,977 --> 01:03:35,412 And praying for you. 568 01:03:35,512 --> 01:03:37,747 You should know that 569 01:03:37,848 --> 01:03:42,386 Chance has touched many people. 570 01:03:50,460 --> 01:03:53,463 There's one more thing that i'd like you to have. 571 01:03:55,699 --> 01:03:58,903 A flight attendant in philadelphia handed this to me, 572 01:03:59,003 --> 01:04:01,872 And it seemed like it was very special to her. 573 01:04:01,972 --> 01:04:05,609 I was going to keep it as a reminder of the trip, 574 01:04:05,709 --> 01:04:07,711 But then i realized that 575 01:04:07,811 --> 01:04:10,480 She wasn't giving it to me. 576 01:04:10,580 --> 01:04:12,516 She was giving it to you. 577 01:04:44,581 --> 01:04:46,583 "April 9th, 2004... 578 01:04:51,288 --> 01:04:54,524 To the family of p.F.C. Chance phelps. 579 01:04:57,727 --> 01:05:01,598 Dear mr. And mrs. Phelps, 580 01:05:01,698 --> 01:05:06,136 I'm sure by now you have learned of chance's death. 581 01:05:07,437 --> 01:05:09,606 I don't have the words to tell you 582 01:05:09,706 --> 01:05:12,576 How sorry i am for your loss. 583 01:05:13,910 --> 01:05:16,146 Chance meant the world to me 584 01:05:16,246 --> 01:05:19,616 And to all of us here in the second platoon. 585 01:05:19,716 --> 01:05:22,452 I know parents aren't supposed to have favorites, 586 01:05:22,552 --> 01:05:26,656 But, trust me, platoon commanders do. 587 01:05:31,361 --> 01:05:34,564 Chance was a unique character. 588 01:05:34,664 --> 01:05:38,335 Where most marines would put in shows of false bravado, 589 01:05:38,435 --> 01:05:41,605 Chance would quietly attend to his business, 590 01:05:41,705 --> 01:05:45,042 And he liked to get people to underestimate him. 591 01:05:45,142 --> 01:05:49,713 His quick smile and friendly manner were always disarming and warming, 592 01:05:49,813 --> 01:05:51,815 But there was no mistaking... 593 01:05:51,915 --> 01:05:56,053 He was as fierce in battle as he was gentle in friendship..." 594 01:05:56,153 --> 01:05:58,555 Please be seated. 595 01:06:05,462 --> 01:06:07,497 We are here to honor the life 596 01:06:07,597 --> 01:06:11,668 Of private first class chance russell phelps. 597 01:06:25,182 --> 01:06:28,418 "...Please know that he died a hero, 598 01:06:28,518 --> 01:06:32,222 But more importantly, he lived a hero. 599 01:06:46,903 --> 01:06:49,406 It's ironic, but i am certain 600 01:06:49,506 --> 01:06:53,009 That if the world had more men like chance phelps... 601 01:06:54,511 --> 01:06:58,282 There wouldn't be a need for a marine corps." 602 01:07:07,324 --> 01:07:09,226 Fire! 603 01:07:09,326 --> 01:07:10,794 Ready, 604 01:07:10,894 --> 01:07:13,130 Aim, fire! 605 01:07:13,230 --> 01:07:17,567 Ready, aim, fire! 606 01:07:44,994 --> 01:07:48,332 From the president of the united states and commandant of the marine corps 607 01:07:48,432 --> 01:07:50,800 And a grateful nation, please accept this flag as a token 608 01:07:50,900 --> 01:07:53,670 Of your son's faithful service to his country. Semper fidelis. 609 01:07:53,770 --> 01:07:56,640 From the president of the united states, the commandant of the marine corps 610 01:07:56,740 --> 01:07:58,842 And a grateful nation, please accept this flag 611 01:07:58,942 --> 01:08:01,445 For your son's honorable and faithful service to his country. 612 01:08:01,545 --> 01:08:03,380 Semper fidelis. 613 01:08:05,515 --> 01:08:07,217 Thank you. 614 01:10:53,283 --> 01:10:55,485 Put your cell phones in the tray, please. 615 01:10:55,585 --> 01:10:57,921 Man: can i ask you to step up? 616 01:11:01,391 --> 01:11:03,360 Remove your shoes. 617 01:11:18,442 --> 01:11:22,111 Strobl: "chance phelps was wearing his st. Christopher medal 618 01:11:22,211 --> 01:11:24,914 When he was killed on good friday. 619 01:11:28,051 --> 01:11:29,853 Eight days later, 620 01:11:29,953 --> 01:11:33,890 I handed the medallion to his mother. 621 01:11:35,625 --> 01:11:39,396 I watched them carry him the final 15 yards. 622 01:11:40,764 --> 01:11:44,300 I felt that as long as he was still moving, 623 01:11:44,401 --> 01:11:47,337 He was somehow still alive. 624 01:11:48,805 --> 01:11:52,308 When they put him down in his grave, 625 01:11:52,409 --> 01:11:55,011 He'd stopped moving. 626 01:11:58,114 --> 01:12:01,585 I didn't know chance phelps before he died... 627 01:12:02,586 --> 01:12:05,755 But today i miss him." 628 01:12:22,338 --> 01:12:25,975 Hey, look who's home. 629 01:12:28,244 --> 01:12:30,914 C'mere. Group hug. 630 01:12:32,081 --> 01:12:34,017 How you guys doin'?