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Comment by Bob Dixon on October 20, 2009 at 10:02am

Larry- Scott knows the background on my "story" concerning driving to PIR. I strongly suggest the shuttle to PIR. My daughter was a grad and go so we thought it would be best to drive...should have parked at the train station. We waited in traffic to get in the gate and it was really backed up. Although we were in the line of traffic approx 6:45 AM, we parked at 8:30. The shuttle is really your best transportation.
By having our vehicle, we were able to leave immediately to get to Midway Airport and spent a few hours with her before she flew to Pensacola. Without a doubt, the most special 3 hours that we had experienced since she left 8 weeks before.

Jim is absolutely right, the PIR ceremony is something that I will remember the rest of my life. When I looked out over that group of 970 young men and women who have VOLUNTEERED to serve our country and protect my freedom, I couldn't help but be overwhelmed with emotion. Then I realized something even more astounding...a group of this approximate number graduates every week. WOW! Naturally, I am proud beyond description that my daughter was a part of that group last Friday but even more than that, my confidence in the next generation is reinforced when I witness commitment like this.
May God bless them, every one!

Comment by Larry Jenuwine on October 20, 2009 at 6:08am

Scott - thanks for the heads up and I will mention you. Mark & Jack - those are a couple of fine looking young men. I am counting the days until I can post up a picture like that.

Comment by SCOTT MAHON on October 19, 2009 at 9:03pm

Mark....Jack what fine looking sailors and familes ( Mark ) ...How proud you must all be !!

Comment by SCOTT MAHON on October 19, 2009 at 9:01pm

Steven....How is Andrew doing ? Prayers for him and your family...Any verdict from Navy yet ???

Comment by SCOTT MAHON on October 19, 2009 at 8:57pm

Larry..Springhill recommended Executive shuttle...Nice mans name was ARTERO...Tell him MR Mahon sent you...He will laugh....

Jim..David is in Pensacola starting A school now for IT Training.....He is excited to get started and said Dad, Please send my lap top, cell phone, camera and some clothes !!! Will follow on Navy Dads...

Comment by Mark on October 19, 2009 at 8:54pm

I have to add the best picture that I have ever had taken of our family!

I have to give a Bravo Zulu to all the people behind the scenes that are able to transform young men and woman into proud responsible well trained Sailors. There is a new sense of belonging and pride in accomplishment that I noticed talking to him. After we dropped him off on Sunday (and the wife stopped crying) I told her that for the first time in his life I see he belongs.

So to everyone who's sons or daughters whom you have not heard from for two or three weeks, rest assured they are in good hands.

Comment by Nick Maccarone on October 19, 2009 at 8:51am

Yes, you can buy winter coats in Southern CA. We can get cold here, maybe 50 or so! HaHa. Can't wait to hear from our son. Maybe a phone call this week. Let us know if Springhill had a shuttle. We want to drive as little as possible when we come back there.

Comment by Larry Jenuwine on October 19, 2009 at 5:58am

Scott, Congradulation on your sailor's PIR. Also for the tip on the shuttle we were debating whether we wanted to drive or not. Did Springhill have a shuttle?

Comment by SCOTT MAHON on October 18, 2009 at 7:07pm

Larry....Not Karry.... Typing not the best. Just wanted to finish with get a navigation system for sure unless your a great map reader.

Comment by SCOTT MAHON on October 18, 2009 at 6:29pm

My gosh and holy cow. What a ceremony. I have never been so proud of my son and my country. PIR is a must see for all. What a time for pride. 3 of our family and girlfriend spending 2 days with my son after hardly hearing from him for 2 months. Man had he lost weight ( he was not heavy before ). He has changed in many ways and grown up quite a bit. He is now a proud Navy Sailor. It was so cool going to Chicago and restaurants and malls and having people come up to him and thank him for his service. I have always tried to thank all military where ever I go but to see it happen and be your son or daughter...Now that's something.

Prayers for all new recruits and families. Hang tough. Karry...We stayed at the Sring hill Suites and its newer and very clean. Nice big flat screen tv's too !! My son just came back to out rooms and chilled and told us many stories about his time in boot camp. Some really tough,, sad and some really funny.

Get a shuttle to PIR for sure. We got in ahead of many cars. Make arrangements leaving though as its very crowded and crazy with everyone wanting to leave at once.

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