Nelsen's Dad

Male

Long Beach, CA

United States

Profile Information:

Your Sailor's First Name (Please Do Not Post SEAL Names)

Nelsen

What Is Or Will Be Your Sailor's Rating (Job Classification) - ex. ABE, AM, GM, etc

HMda

Describe A Little About Yourself (your IP address/location will be checked::

I am a single Dad, who has raised his son alone since he was 7 years old..I have a Daughter who is married and has 2 beautiful girls. I'm an audio engineer in the television industry. I am a member of the Shoreline Yacht Club in Long Beach, Ca., where I keep a Bayliner 3050 Power Boat.

What Brought You To This Site:

My son is recently enlisted

What Were Your Feelings When Your Sailor Joined The Navy:

My feelings were mixed at first. Now that I have more information and my son is a little older, I am fully supportive of his decision. I am also sad to a degree, he's my best friend and I will miss having him around. I know it's time for him to begin the next phase of his life. I almost joined when I was his age and have always regretted not doing so. I'm proud of him.

What Is Your Relationship With Your Sailor

Son

Please Share: How Did You Find Us?

My son told me his Mom joined Navy Moms so I figured there must be a Navy Dads.

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  Ray Norberto

  My son was a grad n go, and he shipped out on Saturday morning for San Antonio where his Master at Arms A School was located.  We had him with us until 7:45 the day of his PIR, and then we spent time with him at O'Hare the next morning until his boarding at 11:30 the next morning.  I hope that helps clarify things.

  Mar 22, 2011

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  ET4Life

  Your son, being an HM will be going to Texas. They shut down the HM school here and no longer come to TSC across the street. Grad and go means he does that. Chances are you won't get a lot of time to see him after graduation. If you ever have any questions, feel free to drop a message. One other thing, until he checks into his next command he is still under RTC instruction. Being said, it is best to drop him off before liberty expires by about 30-60 minutes ahead of time so he can get back to his barracks. Chances are depending on his orders, you will see him for 7-8 hours then see him off. I was lucky to graduate during thanksgiving and was granted 72 hours special liberty. I wish you and your family luck and your continuing support will ease his stresses and worries

  Mar 23, 2011

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  Ray Norberto

  Thanks James!  He is a good man, I can't believe how lucky I am sometimes.  I also thank your young fella for his choice to serve during a time of amazing, stressful world events.  That level of dedication and belief in their country's value in the world is amazing to me.

  Mar 28, 2011