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A cute film with the usual Hallmark touches and flow - the denouement commencing at about the 90-minute mark. Overall, I enjoyed the film. Who doesn't enjoy Hallmark actors and filming locations? However, as both a retired U. S. Marine Corps fighter pilot and healthcare executive, I must take issue with whatever technical counsel film producers and director were given in the making of the film. Every USAF, Navy and USMC fighter pilot I've known and flown with has had that well-earned - some might even say - notorious characteristic of being bold and confident, perhaps even cocky. So, to those of us with a well-trained eye, Heather Hemmens came off entirely too much like a wet noodle. Finally, a doctors office and staff would never talk openly about another patient's health condition. A cute movie that might have been even better, more believable.

As a retired Marine, I understand the commitment each service member makes. But in the event of that member's death, it's the family left behind that deals with shock, grief and all the questions as to what tomorrow will bring. This documentary does a remarkable job of sharing with the viewing public just what respect, honor and dignity with which both their fallen service member -- as well as the family itself -- will be treated. A moving film!

Traditional Hallmark plot lines - except the "silly sister" character tended to get in the way. I am disappointed that Hallmark producers couldn't find a less goofy actress. She was a distraction to the flow of the film. Here's to returning to "what works" in the future.