Thoughts on Taking Chance

I just finished watching a show I never thought would leave such a deep impact in my thoughts and feelings.

Taking Chance is a movie in dedication to those who passed during the Operation Iraqi Freedom Tour of Duty in 2004.

I learnt a lot about how the deceased were honoured. Somehow, I began to think more about my life in the way I lived my life. The chinese have a saying about 'living to leave a legacy behind', and I sure hope that I could live a life of such.

I like a few quotes during the movie. One that moved me a lot was during a time when the Escort was feeling down about his involvement, it pains him to wonder what he was doing with his life. An old Korean Veteran reminded him the fact he was there, it bears witness. And without witness, 'they' meaning the deceased, just disappears.

Another quote was written by Chance's platoon commander, in his letter to the family, he wrote that the deceased has died a hero, and most importantly, lived his life as a hero. He mentioned that ironically, if this world would be filled with more of such person like him, there wouldn't be a need for a Marine Corps.

I wondered and thought... good man seems to pass really quickly. I guess that's how life is. As good times passes by really quickly, good people passes on real quick too. Ironic isn't it.

Anyway, it's been an unexpectedly heavy evening, I just hope that the lessons I learnt today can help me to be more grateful and to take more honor in the life I lead, especially in fighting battles for others around me. Yes, for freedom-in-Christ!