Navy Rescue Swimmer Dads

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Comment by Danny Maxwell on February 18, 2012 at 10:30am

Well done for your son Logph, each test is a little victory that will add up at the end.  When my son was going through RSS we just tried to keep him focused on the present and to not look down the road too far, one day at a time, teamwork and attention to detail.  We'll keep your son in our thoughts, I'm sure he'll do just fine.

Danny

Comment by Logph Aguirre on February 17, 2012 at 8:22pm

He passed his test!! I'm not sure if we were happier than he was. He's got 3 days off and then back to the grinder.

Comment by Logph Aguirre on February 17, 2012 at 8:53am

Thanks for the words and support. Tough part about being a dad is you want to be there for him, but he is the one who has to go through it. I just need to be careful that I don't want it more than he does.

Comment by Thomas Baum on February 17, 2012 at 8:46am

We went through that also ! Week 5 is when it really matters. There is so much for them to remember and then add all the yelling they do. Your son sounds like mine with the never say quit attitude. he will be fine. I am praying for him also !!! 

Comment by Logph Aguirre on February 17, 2012 at 7:27am

He said that it was pretty bad but he felt 1-2 was worse for him. However, he failed one part of escapes and releases on 1-4 day. He is really bummed out about that one. He gets a second chance at it again today. Praying he stays focused on the task at hand.

Comment by Thomas Baum on February 16, 2012 at 6:51pm

Loqph, was wondering how your son did on 1-3 day ? My son that day, they got beat up pretty good.

Comment by Brad on February 14, 2012 at 8:09pm

Check out the video I asked Jim to post from the people of Japan thanking those who came to their aid during last year's earthquake.  It is very moving and gives further meaning to the role our Rescue Swimmers do wherever they are.  Enjoy the special emotions, especially for those who had sailors participate in the missions of relief

Comment by Logph Aguirre on February 14, 2012 at 8:42am

Thanks Thomas,

My son is A team. And yes, he found out about A team getting a more intense PT. He went into it knowing and mentally preparing for it. He texted me after his first day to say that he was tired but in good spirits. There was one guy that dropped out so far. No details on that. I'm impressed that he has made it this far. I guess it's a Dad thing cause I'm more concerned than he is. I've been using a lot of the comments from you guys to encourage him. It's all about the prize at the end of the road.

Comment by Thomas Baum on February 14, 2012 at 8:31am

Good luck to your son Loqph! Is he with A or B team? My son said that 1-1 day was tough but 1-3 day was even more intense. He was with A team and he said they do a lot more running than B. they have a way of finding out if you really have the heart to continue. My son said the first day, the biggest and most muscular guy dropped ! Don't miss the Graduation ! It was awesome!the pool behind my son is the one in RSS. Few get to go in there but that's where your son will become a rescue swimmer !

Comment by Logph Aguirre on February 13, 2012 at 3:57pm

Robert started RSS today. (Gulp!!)

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