The worst part, is closing their bank acount, their mailbox, their netflix services, their xbox live, their phone, their everything. Knowing they left too soon, just a kid at heart. We all die, but noone should bury their son or daughter.

I will never forget the day I open the door to those two marines standing at my front door to notify my mom that my brother had passed away in Iraq. I remember just begging them to check the address again that they might have the wrong address.

Back in 2006 my oldest son was on his second deployment to Iraq when the doorbell rang. I could see thru the side glass 2 Marines wearing alphas. My heart sank and, as I opened the door, I saw a PFC and Pvt. There were friends of my youngest who came to see him. I ripped them a good ass chewing and then i apologized and explained why. They apologized profusely. My son served 3 combat tours and my youngest 2 and both came home thank God.

After today, this hits deep. 13 families are going to be receiving news similar to this.

She knew right when she opened that door...

Thank God, this is not how our CAO treated us. He was here for hours. Thank you SGT Babel. Thank you for being our advocate.

After 5 tours I always told my mother if uniform men knocked on her door, DO NOT open that door until you have someone with you to catch you. I never understood why she would each knock was nerve wrecking for her. Family go to war when we do. Their mental health is just as important as the soldier. Thank you guys so much for serving us.

The hardest duty in the military bar none.

3 more stops today. Man that hit me so hard. God bless all our military and their families.

It was the absolute hardest duty I ever did in 23 years of my Marine Corps career......

the feels man, and at the end when he was like we got 3 more stops. just wow, glad you shared this really good short film

At the end of my career, I did this a few times. Was so hard to do it made actual battle feel like something better. The emotions I feel for the men I have lost, during war and after is with me every day. And my wife asks whats wrong, why are you feeling depressed. Only if she knew.

My friend was in the military his whole adult life he went in after he got in trouble in the 70s instead of going to prison he did so well he stayed for the next 25 years he made the rank of Sgt Major served in combat was awarded purple heart for being wounded. And he says to this day the hardest part of his service was the last year doing casualty notification he said the way the first women screamed when he told her her daughter had died in a training accident was gut wrenching, he said he went back to his car and cried like a baby after.

I am a parent of a U. S Marine . That is why I really feel the pain and anguish of those parents when I heard about our 13 military service members that was killed in Afghanistan .

That has to be the worst thing ever to show up and a persons house where you have to say that the their kid or husband or wife isn't coming home. This made me cry like a baby. I wouldn't know what to do in this situation and I don't think i could keep myself from crying a long with them.

You’re telling me this wasn’t a movie? The acting is flawless... Had me tearing up.

Those viewers who were moved by this fine short film would appreciate the film 'Taking Chance'. This is based on a true story and was made with the full co-operation of the family. Kevin Bacon plays a Marine Lieutenant Colonel who volunteers to escort the coffin of a fallen Marine from it's arrival in the USA to the funeral, the reason he volunteers is the fallen Marine comes from his hometown. The film is very moving and Kevin Bacon gives an excellent performance.

Your father is a great actor. Thank you for sharing such a nice film. As a personnel who served in air force of S.Korea for 2 yrs, this makes me think many things.

I am an Iraq war combat veteran who went to Iraq 1 week after my mother died without being able to go to her funeral thanks to a Navy Master Chief Bostic who NEVER told the chain of command of my circumstances {as I discovered after my return}. His last words were "carry out your orders". My mother died in 2004 never knowing what became of me. Grateful for life. Express love daily.

As a prior Marine I had the HONOR yet hard duty of presenting folded flags to next of kin and taking part in the final sendoff to guard the gates of heaven for fellow Marines. Some were Vietnam vets, some ww2, some Iraq or Afghanistan, some Korea. Even when it was difficult and got easier over time it still made a mark emotionally on me. It reminded me to appreciate the sacrifices of many Marines both past and present and their families. Ill never forget that opportunity to honor them and the friends I have lost and Ill never forget their sacrifice. Semper FI and may God bless our nation.

This brought me to tears. Especially on this Memorial Day today. Great work! 🇺🇸

Having done this duty myself in the Air Force, I can attest to the ultimate realism of this film. John 14:2.

I served 21 years in the Marines, and that was the worst job I was assigned. I can still hear that Mothers screams.

I cannot tell enough the respect I have for the men and women who have to do this. When I was in Vietnam we were in the field mostly for 5 months. Sometimes they would ask us if we would be willing to escort a KIA back to the states. I said no, I would rather stay there in the field. I don't believe I could have done it. Most of my buddies said the same. Can you imagine doing it 4 times in a day? Some things have to be done and we are lucky to have those who can do it.

we often forget what sacrifices the families have to pay.

I've had this done to me. One of my brothers died and I had to hear this. After a year later I lost my partner in the police force. The hardest part of telling his family was that i was 19 when I did, he was 32. After a while pasted away I joined the marines too. To anyone who is or has to deal with this I am truly sorry for your loss/ losses. This isn't an easy thing.

Jesus Christ, the realism with which this actress plays this scene is heartwrenching.

This short film was appropriate in its form. It was exemplary in its respectful distancing, detachment , yet, paying the correct amount of honour and glory to a servant of ones country! There was a touch of angelic beauty in its formality.

They know at the knock on the door. Ma'am, we need you to sit down.... She won't... She wants to know. Ma'am your son went down in an Helicopter over Okinawa. He was killed in the crash... or in a battle in some far off place... or hit by a DUI just off base. ...then let them cry for a while... Ma'am, Is there someone we can call for you? A husband, father... friends... They just cry. Then questions come, but the first notification is not just let them know. It's hard to watch mom cry. Watching a dad cry is harder. .... There's going to be an investigation, you'll me back later that day or tomorrow with more information. Then, you come back with more information about the transportation of the remains, and anyone that they'd like to accompany the remains from the unit... Usually, that person is already on the way with the remains. The Marine Corps has been doing this for decades - during peacetime and war. ...The next day you help out with the funeral as they need. Deliver the first check - the death gratuity - and get paperwork started for the other money that will come. The first couple lost their only son. The second lost her husband of 1 month... She just broke down and started balling before she opened the door. After several minutes, she let us in and she called her mom... The third family lost their first generation Laotian son... The fourth.... It is a hard job, and Marines - any military - assigned to do it would rather be shot at.... depending on the temperament of the family, you might be. Take a chaplain if you know what religion, and a medical corpsman along if available... the family might need one or the other.

Of any job the military has to perform, this must, undoubtedly, be one of the hardest.

I am here after I hear about the 13 soldiers killed in the attack in Kabul...I cannot imagine what it feels to deliver news like this...my heart goes to these families.

I do not envy them their jobs it must be very hard and take a special person to do that kind of work but I'm glad there's someone like them to do it.

Every day at work for these men will be the worst day ever. NEVER a good day. Your days would be filled with extreme emotional pain and suffering and the screams of wives, mother's, and children.

I love this. Great project to tell the story for those of us who wondered how, what, when.... but did know how to ask.

Basically a short version of "The Messenger" starring Woody Harrelson & Ben Foster.

Would put this in the top 5 hardest parts about joining the military

things like this are always heartbreaking to me

You guys did a amazing job with what you had to work with. Bravo

God bless all your fallen servicemen women and service Animals Thank you For Your Service From A uk Veteran

I hope and pray my dad won’t have to go through that.

So sorry for the unbelievable loss you have suffered my prayers my sympathies go with yous For all time

I thought that the United States Marine Corps always completed the initial notification in the Service Class “A” uniform. I could be wrong though, please correct me if so, as I mean no disrespect whatsoever. My thanks to the Uniformed Services who protect our beautiful country, the United States of America. The Land of the Free, and the Home of the Brave.

I can't bear to watch it without tearing up ...

This is so powerful and a hard true to accept. Back the army and back thin blue life

No words to describe. Thanks for sharing

I was in the USN for 6 years, from 1984 to 1990. My Dad, RIP, told me that for every single day my Mom, RIP, would wonder if today she would get the notification. She didn't want me to go in, and was terrified I wouldn't be coming home. I still lost shipmates, and it was never easy, and it didn't get easier for me.

A very well done effort by these students, on a very serious and gut wrenching topic!

SEMPER FI, that takes incredible courage, I couldn't do it , heart breaking ! GOD BLESS !

"Time to inform your next of kin!" -soldier

I know he’s definitely going through some shit but he’s not supposed to touch the brim of the cover

During Desert Storm while I was deployed, my mom told me this was the one thing she dreaded above all else.

My Grandparents sent 3 sons, a daughter and a future son-in-law to WW II and a Son to Korea, Then my parents sent 2 sons and a daughter to Desert Storm 1990-91. All made it home, But My former Husband's Family sent 2 sons to Viet Nam and only one came home. My Brother-in-law was struck down in his prime at age 20. This was a very well put together piece of film and there was nothing wrong with it.

I don't know if they ever actually used to do it like that, but I believe today"s casually assistant personnel are a bit more compassionate and and giving of their time.

I was on a guard at 3 Fiona roach funerals in 1968. Some of the hardest duty I ever did.

Grab a box of Kleenex and hold on tight. Brought this old Marine to tears. Powerful to see the entire process. We take care of our own. Semper Fi brothers and sisters and to those that guard Heavens gates.

Whats the name of that song or where can i find it?

It was a Sargent, his friend, that came to the door. I saw my sister crying already. I looked at her and then him, and before I could say anything, he uttered those words... "It is with deep regret and great sadness that I must inform you of the death of your father. 1st Sargent Richard E. ......" I was 10 at the time. Almost 50 years ago, and I still grieve.

Sweet Lord God, the gifts you give us should never die or just be remembered as a memory...they are to remind us we are loved by you...God keep our military safe in these evil trials of hate, and bring them home ❤

Awesome short film , hits you really hard.😭😭

America is the greatest nation on earth where freedom, opportunity, prosperity and our civil society can flourish. We owe a gratitude of thanks to the brave men, women and their families who gave the ultimate sacrifice. Teach you children well.

julia moore practically lived in wash dc after the battle of the ia drang in 1964 . she lobbied for a formal notification system of fallen soldiers. in case you are wondering lt c hal moore fought the battle of ia drang (we were soldiers). notifications came by way of whoever had a running car such as delievery drivers and taxis...even pizza drivers were used when the war turned bad! sad! she lobbied for the remainder of her life! she did not recieve a notification but helped delievered many by hand! in this case a civil social worker should have been brought for emotional statbilizing... this notification is the most stressing a human being can go through. the worst part he was scheduled to come home meaning "he was short"! congrads to the acting it was spectacular and nothing less!

This is why I will never, ever take a knee.

They don’t leave quickly, it’s a lot more than this. A few days later you will be met by a casualty affairs officer who will start and go over all the red tape to receive death benefits and DIC/SBP pay. You’ll receive death benefits pay fairly fast, as for DIC/SBP pay will take at least 9 to 12 months if not longer. It’s a damn nightmare. I was out to sea in the Navy and my husband was in Iraq in the Army. The Army screwed up and didn’t notify me until 21 days after my husband was KIA. My husband didn’t have any next of kin except for me. The Army buried him in Dover DE. When I was notified, I could of gone stateside, by why go, he was already buried so I didn’t see the point. I chose to stay in the fight, and with my shipmates. Best way to honor my husband was to keep serving my country. I know he would of done the same for me. I can’t believe it’s been a little over 18 years.

I bet that’s every parents nightmare, is to hear that knock on the door especially if it’s in the middle of the night

Heart-rending. I don't want to ever be the one to break the news to loved ones.

it gets easy because he gets to see it every single day that his heart has become cold in many ways

This happened to my wife and I. I don’t know why I watch these things. Has been 15 years now , doesn’t seem to get any easier.

I recently made the decision to join the marine reserves, I know very well there is a chance I will get deployed. I just pray my mother, wife and son don’t have to watch this video prior to my shipping out date

For all the children women and old people around the world.

Back from Afghanistan as nurse from Austria . RIP for all soldiers around the country.god protect you.🌍🌎🌏🇦🇹👏👏👏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏👍👍🙏🙏🙏🤗🤗🤗🤗

My former Father in law made these notifications in 1968-1971. It drove him to become an alcoholic.

I remember the night when the Army officers and Chaplain came to our house in North Carolina in 1971. Memory etched forever, I was almost 10. My Dad was gone. Damn Airplane Crash !!! It was a 'routine training mission" that went wrong at White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico.

This is the first time I’ve ever cried watching a movie

The uniforms were actually really spot on

I once wrote a screenplay where a cop goes to perform a death notification at a series of homes, late at night, saying that their loved one had died in a motor vehicle accident, and it appears they were intoxicated, and that maybe a good funeral home could fix him up for a viewing etc. In reality, they had all been arrested for drunk driving and were sitting in the drunk tank where inexplicably the jail phone was out of order. They all get taxis home in the morning, and as you can imagine, hilarity ensues when they get home (one of the spouses is caught celebrating with their lover, one has killed herself). Anyway, for research I bought a couple textbooks on death notification.

All gave some, some gave all. Semper Fidelis

tough business gents. too tough. Semper Fi

It really sad to see this every single day that no one has respect for them at all!

This is the worst duty I ever performed. Eternal rest grant them O Lord. Day is done. Gone the sun. From the lakes From the hills . From the sky. All is well. Safely rest. God is nigh.

My heart goes out to each of these families i lost a good friend in combat it hurts

My respect to you and to the one who passed away

Thank you for sharing.

Thank you for your service and their families.

I'm at the bar after the 1st stop..... .seals, rangers, berets et all, are tough dudes but casualty assistance has to be the most difficult duty. 3 more to go? Nope, dont think I could do that. Thank you for those that have the guts.

This was tough to watch, when I was in Viet nam back in 69 a chaplain and an officer came to my house to inform my mom I was doing fine, I did not know they did that? My mom freaked when she saw them and ran over to the neighbors house to have the neighbor lady talk to them, it kind of pissed me off that they would make such a courtesy call like that, as I type this I wonder if I'm in some cosmic reality and really did not make it back.

I'm in the process of enlisting now. I fear death, but not me dying. I fear it because I know the pain it would bring my family and girlfriend knowing I was gone.

"If I Die in the combat zone Box me up and send me home Pin the medals upon my chest tell my mama I did my best"

Ohmygod, I’ve been watching clips ….. this has got to be the most difficult job EVER . Jesus Christ. This is horrible. I’m fucking crying .

when they show up at the door like that u know what news they have to tell I bet that's xtra hard to do

It's done with more tact and diplomacy than portrayed here.

Thank you!!

Thanks you for your service. Semper Fi. My respect from Mexico City

Telling families about death for their husband's sons brothers nephews is hard. I lost my uncle in 1965 India 🇮🇳 Pakistan War. He was just 24. Fan of Elvis Presley. But that time US was an ally of that miserable country Pakistan. In War brave young men die violently not peacefully. Yes Brave handsome young men die 😢 in War some survive some dont. Those who survive are the lucky one's. Let us never forget the men who fought n died in WWII Korea Nam Iraq n Afghanistan. Greetings from India 🇮🇳 to US Marines n Army. Our soldiers in Indian Army fight for the same cause as your men do liberty freedom peace n justice.

Probably the only thing that could break a Marine or any soldier, is notifying next of kin.

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I don’t think I could handle that show up to my house

This is really good acting. I'm bawling!

Boy. That was rough.

I did funeral detail and that shit sucks. It is very hard to see the family's break down.

In 2004, I had survived my tour in Iraq and had been home for a month. A home came up for sale in my neighborhood and I was the first person there that morning to see the home. I arrived early, at 6 am before reporting to duty. I was in battle dress uniform. I waited for the home owner to come outside to get his newspaper before I got out of my car. When he saw me, he was alarmed. I quickly explained that I was there to see the home. He was relieved as his brother was serving in Iraq and that this was not a next of kin notification. We were always very careful off base when in uniform, especially when wearing class Bs or class As.