NAVY BOOT CAMP

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Comment by Bill S on November 21, 2009 at 5:23pm

Thank you all for the kind words. Brett sends his thanks as well. He is doing great with his career so far. He is living in Virginia Beach and is doing administrative work at Dam Neck. He reports to his ship the USS Donald Cook in April. He is a GM and will specialize in VLS. And get this, he misses boot! He made some life long friends there and is thinking about becoming and RDC after his 4 years are up. Your Sailor will be ok. Trust that. Some more so than others, but they WILL be ok. I found out and I think I am a better father for it. Godspeed to our Sailors!! HOOYAA!!

Comment by David on November 20, 2009 at 11:31pm

Have received first hand written letter.
Complained that he wanted us to write, well I have been and I know that
they have crossed in the mail.
Momma is happier.

Comment by John V. on November 19, 2009 at 11:09pm

WE received word on Tonys ship +div today only 4 days into bootcamp. One week about down 7 to go.Any one else here have a loved one in SHIP 4 DIV 803? Son was in DEP 4 months to get ready for this challenge .His first quick note home said "having fun- up 37 hours first day, stood at attention for 3" Humor still intact that is a good sign I would say.

Comment by Terry Beals on November 19, 2009 at 9:56pm

Bill,that was a great story. Like those who wrote afterwards, we too are anxious and excited to have our own experience. Our 24-yr old son, Justin is on Ship 11, Div 18 and will be in PIR on 12/4. We're flying out of Seattle on 12/3 and hope to have the weekend with him, if he gets liberty. I too would like to know if he will be subject to Grad and Go. Sure hope not. Anyone out there in the same ship & division?

Comment by Raymond Matchke on November 19, 2009 at 1:37pm

Just got the word on our son Alex, Ship 13, Div. 051, PIR on Jan. 15th

Comment by Larry Jenuwine on November 19, 2009 at 7:56am

Great plan!!

Comment by NavyDads Admin (Paul) on November 19, 2009 at 7:46am

Larry and all others....if your tear ducts seem to spring a leak at PIR...try blaming in on the bright lights! At least that always sounds good!! LOL

Comment by Larry Jenuwine on November 19, 2009 at 6:37am

Bill - great story. PIR is close for us now and I am already trying to figure out how I am going to hold it together and not cry like a baby!

Got another letter from John last night. It was dated 15Nov09. He said he just completed the toughest week of boot so far. They did a whole bunch of qualifications and he got his ribbon in firearms. They also had a couple of inspections and he did very well. He is counting down the days left and is excited to see all of us next week for Thanksgiving. The worst of boot is over for him and he knows it. He is excited to get on to the next step of his naval career.

Comment by John V. on November 18, 2009 at 9:18pm

Bill, I can't picture my son in that moment yet...but I can't wait til that day arrives. Thanks for the story.And thank your son once again for his service.They need to hear it every day.

Comment by Nick Maccarone on November 18, 2009 at 8:31pm

Wow, my wife just read you story and is sitting here bawling! Thanks for the great story. Only 2 weeks left till I have my own story. Can't wait.

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