The Best Movie for Memorial Day

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“The best film of the year.”
— Kyle Smith, New York Post

EXPERIENCE THE SNIPER NICKNAMED “LEGEND”
IN AMERICAN SNIPER
Now available on BLU-RAY™ COMBO PACK, DVD and DIGITAL HD
FROM WARNER BROS. HOME ENTERTAINMENT

“American Sniper” stars Bradley Cooper as Chris Kyle, whose skills as a sniper made him a hero on the battlefield. But there was much more to him than his skill as a sharpshooter.

A two-time Oscar® nominee for his work in “Silver Linings Playbook” and “American Hustle,” Cooper stars alongside Sienna Miller, Luke Grimes, Jake McDorman, Cory Hardrict, Kevin Lacz, Navid Negahban and Keir O’Donnell.

Oscar®-winning filmmaker Clint Eastwood (“Million Dollar Baby,” “Unforgiven”) directed “American Sniper” from a screenplay written by Jason Hall, based on the book by Chris Kyle, with Scott McEwen and Jim DeFelice. The autobiography was a runaway bestseller, spending 18 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list, 13 of those at number one.

As Rev and I watched American Sniper last week I felt like I had arrived late at a big event. I’d heard so much about the movie when it was in theaters, and I was glad to learn of its success.

I’m not usually a fan of war movies, because I end up sad and have trouble letting go of the images imprinted in my mind.

But I was invited to review American Sniper for its home viewing release and receive a give-away copy . . . not only that, but it’s time for me to get my head out of the sand. American soldiers don’t have movie images playing in their heads, they have real heartbreaking experiences to carry around for the rest of their lives.

So, I decided to honor those who have fought for the freedom I enjoy and truthfully take for granted—the least I can do is learn more about the incredible sacrifice our military members and their families make for us.

Warner Bros. to donate up to $1 million to
Wounded Warrior Project


Warner Bros. Home Entertainment will donate a portion of the proceeds across physical and digital sales to Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP). One dollar of each purchase will be donated up to $1,000,000 from April 21, 2015 through December 31, 2015, void in Alabama, Hawaii, Illinois, Massachusetts, Mississippi and South Carolina.

The mission of Wounded Warrior Project is to honor and empower Wounded Warriors. WWP’s purpose is to raise awareness and to enlist the public’s aid for the needs of injured service members, to help injured servicemen and women aid and assist each other, and to provide unique, direct programs and services to meet their needs. WWP is a national, nonpartisan organization headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida. If you know a vet who might benefit from WWP visit Wounded Warriors Project Programs.

Memorial Day Quotes

“Memorial Day isn’t just about honoring veterans, its honoring those who lost their lives. Veterans had the fortune of coming home. For us, that’s a reminder of when we come home we still have a responsibility to serve. It’s a continuation of service that honors our country and those who fell defending it.” ~Pete Hegseth

“I don’t have to tell you how fragile this precious gift of freedom is. Every time we hear, watch, or read the news, we are reminded that liberty is a rare commodity in this world.” – President Ronald Reagan

“Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to assure the survival and the success of liberty.” – President John F. Kennedy

“Soldiers have to fight two battles continuously in their life. One on the field ( in the fights ) and the second off the field ( family life) and have to win both continuously. A grand Salute to them. Thank You ” ~Anonymous

“There is nothing wrong with America that the faith, love of freedom, intelligence, and energy of her citizens can not cure.” ~Dwight D. Eisenhower

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