[theoddz]

Originally Posted by Andrew, Jr.

I believe that all vets are our heroeos, not just those who fought in wars. I am just so very proud of our men and women who volunteer, but never saw "war" so to speak. My hat is off to all of you.

Theo,

I have a major issue with Steven Speilberg, Tom Hanks, and HBO with the new movie "The Pacific". Most of our men and women from that time period just don't have the income to have HBO/cable. I believe it should have been made into a mini-series on regular TV. That way everyone could watch the show.

When I have gone to the WW2 Memorial in Washington, DC and you see the memorabilia left behind...it just brings tears to most everyone's eyes. It is our history. And the men and women who I see there still wearing their hats or parts of their uniform from days gone by, it may have faded but it is just as real today as it was back then. The reflection pond with the stars...that is my tipping point. It is magnificant. I don't think any photograph can do it justice. It is just that powerful.

Much love and peace,
Andrew

I totally get your point about making this series and others like it accessible to more people on a broader scale and not just those who can afford things like HBO. Thing is, The Pacific will end up being like Band of Brothers and will be, in time, picked up by non premium television networks. If I remember correctly, The History Channel wasn't long in running Band of Brothers, after its premier showing on HBO.

And, a word about Steven Spielberg......he has donated, free of any charge, to multiple schools and organizations, copies of Schindler's List. I think he realizes the importance of as many people of future generations seeing these historical productions as possible. I salute him for that.

There was a quote in the Band of Brothers series that I will never forget. In it, one of the Veteran narrators says something like, "I wonder if future generations will ever know what it cost the men who fought and died in this war".

Indeed.

~Theo~