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It is really nice to be able to talk to someone else about this, I more then anyone in our family including my ex wife (Seans) mom. had the hardest time with him leaving even though we had been planning on it for almost a year still was pretty painful. I am very proud of him and know this has been the right decision (he has been planning on the Navy every since he was 12). He is a great kid and I know will be a good man.
Mark said:Shane,
I know exactly what you mean. With David joining the Navy (our youngest son), I was worried for him and worried for my wife when the separation occurred- only to find out that I was the one that was hit the hardest. Two weeks went by with no word and then a call at work... makes me emotional still. But now I know what I really knew all along- that he was fine and happy and I'm proud as hell. Before David left, he was very nonchalant about getting a lot of mail- that he would be fine... and when we spoke he said, "Dad, remember how we talked about the letters?... those will be important. Some of the recruits are already getting mail and all of the others are wishing they had letters too." The next morning, I drove to the Post Office and bought 20 stamped envelopes. I'm going to send him a letter every day even if I have nothing to write. Good luck, Shane with you and your son and family.
Mark
Shane Snyder said:Mark:
Thanks for the info that will help a lot. funny how just getting the address is somewhat a relief, when I was in the recuriters office they still had some pictures up of Sean, he was really well thought of in the office (spent close to a year DEP) and made a lot of friends with the recuriters. So I will get a letter off to him yet tonight.
Mark said:Shane,
I'm right there with you but here's how the address needs to read:
SR Snyder, Sean (middle initial)
SHIP 09 DIV034
Recruit Training Command
3415 Sailor Drive
Great Lakes, IL 60088-3515
Mail often!
Mark
Shane Snyder said:I just today found out my sons address, it's Ship #9 Div #34. I am very new to this and was wondering if anyone can give me some info on how this breaks down. If I sound stupid on this I apologize in advance. Thank you.
Shane, I had the good fortune to talk to my son again today- he needed even more info for his clearance. He was confident and happy and seemed to be adjusting real well. Made me feel great. I had a conversation with a good friend at work who hails from a Navy family... He asked if I had received the emotional call or letter yet- That if I did, that it was normal and it would be followed by a completely different reaction the next time we spoke. He was so right. Here's to our sons, my friend- I know they're doing well.
Mark
Shane Snyder said:It is really nice to be able to talk to someone else about this, I more then anyone in our family including my ex wife (Seans) mom. had the hardest time with him leaving even though we had been planning on it for almost a year still was pretty painful. I am very proud of him and know this has been the right decision (he has been planning on the Navy every since he was 12). He is a great kid and I know will be a good man.
Mark said:Shane,
I know exactly what you mean. With David joining the Navy (our youngest son), I was worried for him and worried for my wife when the separation occurred- only to find out that I was the one that was hit the hardest. Two weeks went by with no word and then a call at work... makes me emotional still. But now I know what I really knew all along- that he was fine and happy and I'm proud as hell. Before David left, he was very nonchalant about getting a lot of mail- that he would be fine... and when we spoke he said, "Dad, remember how we talked about the letters?... those will be important. Some of the recruits are already getting mail and all of the others are wishing they had letters too." The next morning, I drove to the Post Office and bought 20 stamped envelopes. I'm going to send him a letter every day even if I have nothing to write. Good luck, Shane with you and your son and family.
Mark
Shane Snyder said:Mark:
Thanks for the info that will help a lot. funny how just getting the address is somewhat a relief, when I was in the recuriters office they still had some pictures up of Sean, he was really well thought of in the office (spent close to a year DEP) and made a lot of friends with the recuriters. So I will get a letter off to him yet tonight.
Mark said:Shane,
I'm right there with you but here's how the address needs to read:
SR Snyder, Sean (middle initial)
SHIP 09 DIV034
Recruit Training Command
3415 Sailor Drive
Great Lakes, IL 60088-3515
Mail often!
Mark
Shane Snyder said:I just today found out my sons address, it's Ship #9 Div #34. I am very new to this and was wondering if anyone can give me some info on how this breaks down. If I sound stupid on this I apologize in advance. Thank you.
Shane,
My son will be training to be a CTT. After basic, he's scheduled to go to Pensacola for his A School. When I spoke to him the other day he indicated that he may get as much as 4 days off after graduation... we'll see- but that would be awesome. Right now I'm starting to research the hotels and try to nail one down for reservations. And I see that your son will be training to become an MA! And I also see in your profile that you're in law enforcement... (2) of the friends that I've made on this sight are police officers and my best friend is also a police officer. Interesting. Have you looked into any hotels yet? I'd be interested to know your thoughts.
Mark
Shane,
God willing, my wife and I and my brother and my oldest son Chris will be going to the PIR... Should you not be able to attend I will do my best to locate your son and shake his hand for a job well done.
Mark
Shane,
I think I got it a handle on the chat thing...
Mark
i will look for you on the chat contacts
Mark said:Shane,
I think I got it a handle on the chat thing...
Mark
I just got another letter from Sean today, he was really happy because they had their first physical test, he said out of the 88 people only 27 passed he was one of them. Not sure what the qualifications are but he did 89 situps, 60 push ups and made his run in 11:20. He said they also had the swim test and he passed that also.
Shane Snyder said:i will look for you on the chat contacts
Mark said:Shane,
I think I got it a handle on the chat thing...
Mark
Shane,
That's awesome, you have every right to be proud. Sean seems to have settled right in. We haven't heard from David since last week. We made reservations last night for a hotel so we're excited to have the process underway. I've had to search through quite a few forums and comments to get the skinny on the motel thing. Interesting that these businesses don't market themselves on this site and others. I don't own a video camera yet but we're hoping to get one before we go- and we'll try to get some video of Sean if we can... and then send it to you. I feel your pride!
Mark
Shane Snyder said:I just got another letter from Sean today, he was really happy because they had their first physical test, he said out of the 88 people only 27 passed he was one of them. Not sure what the qualifications are but he did 89 situps, 60 push ups and made his run in 11:20. He said they also had the swim test and he passed that also.
Shane Snyder said:i will look for you on the chat contacts
Mark said:Shane,
I think I got it a handle on the chat thing...
Mark
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