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E.G. - ND's Creator/Admin

Male

Brandon, Ms

United States

Profile Information:

Your Sailor's First Name (Please Do Not Post SEAL Names): Evan
What Is Or Will Be Your Sailor's Rating (Job Classification) - ex. ABE, AM, GM, etc: ABE ( Aviation Boatswains Mate ) - Equipment
Describe A Little About Yourself (your IP address/location will be checked::: Welcome Aboard!

My name is E.G. and I have three sons and a beautiful daughter. I also have the most amazing wife, Cindy. Our oldest son "Evan" served as an ABE aboard the USS Ronald Reagan in San Diego, Ca and my family and I couldn't have been prouder.

My Navy Dads journey began when my son enlisted in April, 2008. I started building NavyDads.Com while he was still a recruit at RTC in Great lakes. I designed, built, and launched NavyDads.com June 18, 2008, two days before his Navy graduation.

My hope is that this site will help Navy Families find answers to questions, share concerns, help another along, and lastly, a place to show their pride for their Sailor.
What Brought You To This Site:: other
What Were Your Feelings When Your Sailor Joined The Navy:: I was very Proud and Supportive of his decision.
What Is Your Relationship With Your Sailor: Dad
Please Share: How Did You Find Us?: I'm the Creator of NavyDads.Com

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Cindy

Hey E.G.! Is Cindy still up? If she is and can talk, have her give me a call. You don't mind passing on info between two Cindy's do you?

Aug 21, 2008
Paul VanDyke

Thank you very much for what you have done here. I think it is a very good site for everyone, those who have been in and those who are not in the service (even those who have never been in the military). I will enjoy exploring the site.

Aug 23, 2008
Earl

Thanks for starting a site for us dads and parents who are concerned about what are sailors our going through. My son
graduates A school on Sept. 13th but did not get FMF his orders
are Cuba for two years. He told me no one got FMF they received orders at Navy stations all over the world. Again thanks for all the help this site does for us parents.

Aug 24, 2008
jeff

freedom walk ....

http://www.americasupportsyou.mil/freedomwalk/

pass it on...jeff

Aug 25, 2008
Cindy

Hi EG, Hope you're taking care of that wife of yours. I was trying to update photos on my page, when I noticed that something was wrong with the section that asks what our sailor wants to do. If you look at it, it's letters, symbols, and...i think numbers. Thought you might want to check into it. Hows Cindy doing?

Aug 26, 2008
Cindy

Oops! It's under what were your feelings when.....

Aug 26, 2008
Cindy

Okay....I'm confused. Last I knew, Cindy wasn't. Now she is? So, you get to take care of the kids while mom's gone. I'm guessing she's going to fly home. Thanks for the info about getting the other taken care of. Enjoy taking care of the kids...Mr. Mom!

Aug 27, 2008
Cindy

I'm absolutely positive that she will thoroughly enjoy and treasure this trip. I wish I could've spent some one-on-one time with Morgan while in GL. Morgan's always been more of a saver than a spender....his brother is the exact opposite! When you talk to them next, please tell them I said hi and to have a great time. Don't know their route, but should they to decide to drive through the state of Idaho....not Iowa, and get close to the Boise area, they need to call. I'd be really upset if they didn't!

Aug 27, 2008
Haley

Hey Elmo. How are you holding up with the kids? ha..I think it's great that Mrs. Cindy got to go with him though. That has to be an unforgettable trip. I would love to be able to drive across the united states like that and see everything. Well I'm sure I'll be coming over to visit soon. School is kicking my butt right now, but I'm trying my hardest to focus on it. Well you know I'm only a phone call away if you need back up with the kids or anything ha. Good luck. Take care!
Haley

Aug 27, 2008
Cindy

Been thinking of you all morning wondering if the hurricane is going to be anywhere close to you. Let me know. How are you holding up being a Dad and Mom? I'm sure you'll do great.

Aug 28, 2008
Warren

Thank you for the great welcome.....my wife Kelly, founs the site Navy For Moms and it has helped her so much. She's taking this really hard. So I figured that there has to bed dads out there too. Thank you for making this site.

Aug 28, 2008
Cindy

Wow! I'm coming to your house for a meal! Please keep me posted on where the hurricane is headed. How are the kids handling this hurricane possibly hitting you? Tucson, a very hot, city. I lived there for a couple of years when I was younger. Nothing like having a rock and cactus front yard! That's also where my Dad bet my brother that he wouldn't eat a grub worm. My brother ate it....yuck. I also spent many hours in our covered drive way playing handball. A few fond memories, actually, more than a few. Interesting side note, my best friend there was a Cindy. Anyway, take care of yourself and thanks for keeping me posted on their trip. That has to be a blessing and a curse for Cindy. Would be for me anyway.

Aug 28, 2008
Craig

this is great...son is in third week at GLRTC and dughter will be shipping in 2 weeks...you'll see my here quite often! GO NAVY!!

Aug 29, 2008
Larry

Thank you for the warm welcome. It will take me awhile to learn how to do all this on your web site for i am not a big computer or internet person. But this looks like something i can proceed with. My daughter is in her 3rd week of boot camp so we have not been able to communicate with her but have sent tons of letters. She's my baby girl and i'm so PROUD of her but miss her awful. Do you have a son or daughter in the Navy? How long have they been in? God's blessing be with both of you.

Aug 29, 2008
Michele

Yes sir they are! Have you heard about Hanna yet? She will be arriving about the same time as Gustav, forecasted to hit Florida. I wonder if after landfall if they will collide with each other and make a really scary combined storm? Wes still is on schedule to fly out Sept 5th for Pensacola but with Hanna coming now he might be on hold a bit longer :(. I wish they would fly him out now before the storm so he is out of GL. GL is really weighing on him with all he has put up with. He will endure though :). I am glad Cindy & Evan made it safely! I am sure she will treasure that trip for a very long time. How have you been holding up with being both parents and the hurricane bearing down? Take good care friend! God Bless, Michele

Aug 30, 2008
Cindy

Wanted you to know you and your family have been in my thoughts and prayers today. Concerned. I'm guessing, by Michele's comment that Cindy and Evan made it okay. Maybe I'll call her tomorrow to she how she's doing. Update me when you are able to.

Aug 31, 2008
Carol

Terry, I am so proud that Paul has taken God into his heart and into his life. When Evan was baptized my heart was so filled. When he was at boot camp and went to church, he wrote and told me if he closed his eyes he felt I was next to him singing. Think that didn't get my heart. Tell Paul from me, he made to great choices this year. May God Sail with him and all our sailors. And don't be to sad Wednesday, he is serving for all of us to be safe. God Bless to you and all your family. And when you are lonely, you still have all of us. God Bless!

Aug 31, 2008
Michele

EG - I knew you had it in you :) ! Great job friend! Do you all live close to the Gulf coast or are you more inland? Will you all ride the storm out? Either way you all will be on the worst side of storm :(. Terry (co-admin) & I are watching Hanna, her direction is up in the air. The forecasters are now saying she will make landfall on S. Carolina or N. Carolinas coast around Thursday or Friday. . .? I am glad I live inland but back in '89 when Hugo came through it didn't matter how inland you were. I guess the hurricanes give us all things to talk about at the corner store lol. Can't wait for this hurricane season to end, Fay was scary here this past week! Flooded so many communities and the tornadoes were plenty and she was downgraded to tropical depression by the time she arrived! You all stay safe and I will be praying. God Bless, Michele :)

Aug 31, 2008
Cindy

Spoken like a true Dad! That's probably what Martin would say too. If you'd have Cindy give me a yell, by cell or email, once she's recovered from trip, hurricane, and unpacking, I'd appreciate it. Can't wait to hear about her trip and what she thought of the northwest. Keeping you and the family in my prayers.

Sep 1, 2008
seng vang

sup pa..howz it going..i just finally got on...nothing much to do here in washington..my ship is out at sea and they wont ship anymore poeple out so im suck here until they return back in port...which is not until october...kinda sucks cause there is nothing much to do here...well see ya later..hit me back aites..fooshoo

Sep 3, 2008
NavyDads Admin (Paul)

EG- and THANK YOU for your sons service. I just talked to my son (USS Theodore Roosevelt) and they are pulling out from Norfolk tomorrow to beat the hurricane....so now I'll wait for the Linclon to get back to Everett with my daughter now. I'm not sure what the Lincoln's plans are, but they will be in port for some time now since this was a 7-month cruise.

To all those parents out there that have sons and daughters at Great Lakes RTC....try not to worry. I've been there for two graduations (Kat on 10/7/2005 and Eric on 3/9/2007) and to see how the Navy changed those youngsters into sailors is an experience never to be forgotten.

To all those parents that have sailors in the fleet.....please thank them for their service and express my gratitude as a grateful American that we have such men and women out there that go to sea to protect our country.

Sep 4, 2008
Cindy

Mr. E.G......how are things going? Talked to Morgan tonight. They started school yesterday, with a graduate date of 12/21 or there abouts! How did the house hold up with Gustav? I hope well. Tell that wife of yours I've been thinking about her and will call her within the next few days. She must be hammered....activity wise, not alcohol! Later my friend.

Sep 4, 2008
Chuck

Hi,
Andrew received his orders Friday. He is off to Hawaii. He has been assigned to a squadron of P-3 Orisons. He is to make a stop at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island for "C" school.
Don't know report dates, but he is authorized leave before reporting. I know that he has some plans to attend his brother HS grad and a friends wedding. He must make the decision.

Sep 9, 2008
Cindy

Checked out your store, it's great. Cindy was telling me about it on the phone one night, you've got a very proud wife. Your thoughts on where Evan's heading? I be talking to your wife within the next couple of days.

Sep 9, 2008
Cindy

Cooler than N4M's?! Ya got me curious, what would make it cooler? Will Evan be able to stay in contact with you while he's there?

Sep 9, 2008
John

Thank you for the e-mail. And thank you for putting this site together! Son Matt is in week four of basic. He seems to be doing fine, but reports that his body is somewhat in need of a 24 hour time out. Don't think that's coming anytime soon!

By the way, if you were talking about the Ohio State / USC game -- it was a mess. But I stayed with it the whole way, right down to the very sad ending. Must regroup...JB

Sep 15, 2008
Kevin

Hi Cindy, IA stands for Individual Augmentees, or Navy personnel assigned to work with the Army and Marines overseas. The N4Ms site has a group with links to more info.
Is Evan talking about this, or did you hear it from somewhere else? My son Luke is interested in doing IA with the Marines, but I'm hoping he'll get too busy with school and work to pursue it. May the Lord's will be done. Blessings, Kevin

Sep 17, 2008
Kevin

We have an IA group there on N4Ms. One of the moms (Ruth CD) has a son who just returned from a tour in the sandbox as an IA, and she posted some info also.

Sep 17, 2008
Kevin

...I forgot to add, unless the ship is required to send so many folks away, I doubt if they would let him go before the end of the cruise. Manpower is a premium on a Nimitz class carrier! Keep me informed!

Sep 17, 2008
Kevin

Something about testosterone and Rambo movies....brings out the wannabe man in them. Problem is, once they get to Iraq or Afganistan they are no longer watching a video or playing a computer game. It's the real thing, or surreal, or unreal...Hopefully they'll be too occupied with present life situations to do anything rash. Ultimately, we just keep praying for them, regardless of their choices, and see how the Lord works. Please don't apologize- I'm in the same boat with you! That's called fellowship!

Sep 17, 2008
Kathy Baker-Robs Mom

Hey buddy no problem! I have already jumped right in!!! Hahah! love it! Thanks for the warm welcome. I am seeking more knowledge and spreading news to others!

Sep 19, 2008
NavyDads Admin (Paul)

Thanks for the nice comment--- yeah, the carriers ARE BIG!! You stand on the flight deck and it's really a challenge reminding yourself that you are on a ship. Walking from the stern to the bow is more than a short stroll at 1096' with the deck being about 256' wide at the tower. THEN you go below deck....just goes on and on and on. I really hope you get the chance to have your sailor give you a tour of the Reagan and do a Tiger Cruise....I wasn't able to arrange a Tiger with my daugther but I'm hoping I get the chance when my son returns on the Roosevelt.

Sep 19, 2008
NavyDads Admin (Paul)

o'tay you model building maniacs....check out:

http://www.totalnavy.com/modern_american_aircraft.html?gclid=CLOQl96g6ZUCFQVuswoddGoYgA

tons of different models available

Sep 19, 2008
Cindy

Hey E.G., I just figured out something you're missing on this site.....a chat room! I'm sure it wouldn't be used as much as N4M's, but I would love to sit and chat with your wife, Michele, Sindy, etc. Even you dad's. Think about it?

Sep 19, 2008
Cindy

Love the chat room! It was great being able to talk to Cindy and Michele at the same time. Thanks again for adding it. How was it being Cinderella today?

Sep 20, 2008
Cindy

I'm sure we will! I don't enjoy Cinderella days either. My house is crazy too, and there's only three of us! We're always going different directions. Update on Morgan. He passed his second test, which is good. It's one of the hardest he'll have. His average is 93.5, he was disappointed. He has to be in the top 2% of his class to be able to get FMF. If he does, he's hoping to get stationed in CA for school. He called this evening to tell me he'd met a guy from Idaho. They got to talking and realized they had attended a class at BSU together. Speaking of BSU, did you know they beat Oregon State today? 37 - 32. We were, at least, the 14 pt. underdogs. First time we've beaten a BSC school, first time we've beaten them on their home turf, and first time the Ducks coach lost to a WAC team. It was an awesome game. Sorry, I got side tracked! Love my Broncos! Anyway, the tests will be coming about every 3 - 5 days now, for the rest of school. Towards the end, he'll be one of the guys giving the shots to the new recruits. He laughs at that. I tell him he'd better be nice and remember what it was like for him. He chuckles. Guys. Sounds like he's making a few good friends there, which I'm happy about. It's getting colder there. Said some mornings they can see their breath. That's about it. He doesn't tell me, in detail, about anything.

Sep 21, 2008
Diane(Alyssa's Mom)

OMG I cant wait to go to PIR..I am so proud....I cannot believe its already here!!! I would never miss PIR for the world!!!!! I am not sure about Battlestations...I havent heard from her!!!!

Sep 21, 2008
Luis

Kevin, I will be married to my high school sweetheart on 10/04/08 for 21 years, I dated her for 8. I don't smoke, go to Dolphin and Canes games because I can't afford it. My life is go to work and then home and then all over again. What I am trying to say is that I don't have any vices. My Navy pages, my MySpace page and my Fantasy Football is all I have as a stress outlet.
I will keep them coming. Take care and God Bless.
Luis

Sep 22, 2008
NavyRecruiter Air

Thank you,
I am happy to be here and hope to answer the abundance of questions for you all. Also I welcome the support you just don't hear it enough in this job for every supporter i get about ten negative families. I wish your son well, and pray as he holds the watch while I am ashore.

Sep 22, 2008
NavyDads Admin (Paul)

watched the video...it was awesome....then it disappeared......

was gonna tell you to upload it to YouTube....

Sep 27, 2008
NavyDads Admin (Paul)

seriously now...I thought it was great! A pretty balanced mix of serious pics along with fun and those not at ramrod attention!! Now if I can only get Eric to stop sending me pics taken with his iPhone as they come through as e-mail graphics and I can't save the image......that's why I have so many more of Kat than eric!!

Keep up the good work and we'll start to call you "Spielberg"

Sep 27, 2008
dyeshome

i tryed to make a group for PIR on 11/7 but had no luck

Sep 28, 2008
Michele

EG - It was funny you mentioned using Windows Movie Maker because I use it to put together events or trips we have done (my cheating for a DVD lol). I don't have a DVD burner so I usually send it to a friend that does and presto DVD :). I thought about putting a movie video on here I had made from the pictures the young man I have taken in took while on his trip to Washington, D.C. with the Army National Guard Sept. 19-21st. I guess I haven't because I know how much the Army and Navy like each other lol. Hey I meant to ask you what part of base in Pensacola did Evan stay? Wes says the part he is on is called The Blue Angels and he is in the Charlie Barracks (building he sleeps in). Thanks again for making such a heartfelt video!! God Bless, Michele :)

Sep 29, 2008
Michele

Okay if I can get my dinosaur computer to cooperate I should have it up in the next day :)

Sep 29, 2008
EC

EG,

Thank you for the welcome and starting Navy Dads. I watched, and will continue, over my wife shoulder as she communicated and learn information about the goings on for my son. My son is in Pre-BUD's and in class 275, which is why I will only call him 'M' for now. We have been told not to refer to him nor ourselves by name for his sake. Last week they really gave the riot act to a young man for his "face book" and "u-tube" stuff. Apparently they use anything they find on the boys as "training" information. Thank you again for a place for us dads to go and thank your son for his service to this great country.

EC

Oct 2, 2008
David Whitlock

Just found the site and am so thankful for the source of information. I'm new to the military but am so proud of my son for choosing this path. He is in a 900 group I learned from my first letter yesterday so guess he's getting to march a little more--I think it's a performance group. Blessings,
David

Oct 2, 2008
NavyDads Admin (Paul)

Ahoy EG- I gotta take a minute and let you know how much I've enjoyed NavyDads since I found you guys. Guess I had been searching for a group that had the same experiences and questions that I had....it would have been so nice to have someone to answer my questions when Kat went off to Great Lakes in '05. Knowing what to exepect made it a little easier when Eric headed there in '07 and I know that all the help and assistance we give each other has made the voyage easier for parents just now going through that. So anyway...just wanted to say thanks and that you deserve a "job well done" and a Bravo Zulu of your own for everything NavyDads has become. Regards- Paul

Oct 3, 2008
NavyDads Admin (Paul)

Almost forgot- I spoke today with Kat's and Eric's mom...I had her sent the video link of Our Sailor's when you first generated it....she told me was so impressed! Keep at it!

Oct 3, 2008
David Vindiola

EG Thanks...I was floored with the Navy Personnel I met yesterday. America would be stronger if more of our children were as polite, honorable and confident as the "children" I served BBQ to yesterday.

Oct 6, 2008
Luis

Navy Dad Creator, I couldn't locate the forum that you mentioned in your E-mail. I copy and pasted the one that I posted earlier this morning. Here it is. Luis
Hell yeah I am passionate about America!

Ohio Homeless Driven to Polls to Vote Obama

Tuesday, October 07, 2008

CLEVELAND — Volunteers supporting Barack Obama picked up hundreds of people at homeless shelters, soup kitchens and drug-rehab centers and drove them to a polling place yesterday on the last day that Ohioans could register and vote on the same day, almost no questions asked.

The huge effort by a pro-Obama group, Vote Today Ohio, takes advantage of a quirk in the state's elections laws that allows people to register and cast ballots at the same time without having to prove residency.

Republicans have argued that the window could lead to widespread voter fraud because officials wouldn't have an opportunity to verify registration information before ballots were cast.

Among the volunteers were Yori Stadlin and Vivian Lehrer of the Upper West Side, who got married last week and decided to spend their honeymoon shepherding voters to the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections.

Early today, Stadlin's van picked up William Woods, 59, at the soup kitchen of the Bishop Cosgrove Center.

"I never voted before," Woods said, because of a felony conviction that previously barred him from the polls. "Without this service, I would have had no way to get here."

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