May 2013 Blog Posts (11)

Memorial Day

Just a simple Happy Memorial Day from a Grateful and Humble Navy Dad.

Honoring & Remembering all those military Men & Women that gave the Ultimate Sacrifice for the Freedom of this Great Country. Let us remember them not just today, but each and everyday of our lives. I want to also thank all of our Military for their Service and Commitment for the protection of our Freedom that we as Americans live each day. May The Lord Bless them and their Families and keep them out of Harms… Continue

Added by Marco A. Velazquez on May 27, 2013 at 7:22am — No Comments

Memorial Day Weekend Prayer

As we remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for the freedoms we enjoy every day, we think of how they have followed in the footsteps of your son, our Savior, Jesus Christ. Please hold our servicemen and women in your strong arms. Cover them with your sheltering grace and your presence as they stand in the gap for our protection.

We also remember the families of our troops. We ask for your unique blessings to fill their homes, and we pray your peace, provision, and… Continue

Added by Marco A. Velazquez on May 25, 2013 at 8:38pm — 1 Comment

CARRY THE LOAD in Dallas May 26, 27, 2013

Carry the Load. Click this link to learn more.

Added by Lee Zarras on May 25, 2013 at 5:30pm — No Comments

Counting Down

8 more days and we're off to Illinois. Back ground checks done and reservations made at the Navy Campground. Our son's PIR is on June 9th, and we can't wait. We're so excited. I'm figuring the next phone call should be after Battle Stations, to let us know he's now a Sailor. If there's anyone else with suggestions for restaurants please let me know. Well that's it now till next up date.

May you all have a Safe & Great Memorial Day, and let us reflect on all of the men and women in the… Continue

Added by Marco A. Velazquez on May 24, 2013 at 8:38pm — 1 Comment

Getting closer!

It's getting closer to Graduation day, June 9th, we've gotten confirmation on our back ground checks to be able to camp in the Navy Campground, we've made reservation and we're excited to get there. We haven't gotten a phone call but we've received letters every week on Thursdays. Our son sounds very excited and also can't wait to see us. He's already asked if we could go out to dinner in the city and that's ok with us. If any of you know of a good place to take him please let me know... Well… Continue

Added by Marco A. Velazquez on May 23, 2013 at 7:53pm — 1 Comment

No Phone Call

I was kinda wishing for a phone call today not so much for me but for my wife, being Mother's Day, that would have been the icing on the cake for her, but it never happened. Our son on the last pone call told us that they may not be able to call on Sunday, but we always have that hope that they would be able to. We're looking forward to the next letter or phone call and we are excited for the up coming trip for Graduation. Till next time, A Proud Navy Dad, Marco V.

Added by Marco A. Velazquez on May 12, 2013 at 10:46pm — 3 Comments

Mother's Day

At this time I would like to wish all the Navy Mom's the Happiest of Mother's Day. Even though our sons and daughters are not with us on this special day and as hard as it is, we as parents need to look at the future for them, and very soon we'll be able to see and talk with them on a more regular basis. For my self I keep looking at the picture of my son and me and remembering the times we had together with the family. It's true they grow up way to fast!
A very Grateful and Proud Navy Dad.

Added by Marco A. Velazquez on May 12, 2013 at 10:36am — No Comments

Trying to watch him leave

Well gentlemen here I go again... We got the first "home-sick" call today and just when I start to get my head around the whole process that is “Boot” something catches me not looking for it and gets me. I know what the boy feels I did my whole Boot Camp thing at Fort Leonard Wood and they dogged us constantly. You fight with these constant blurry sneaky emotions the ones you don't realize are there' until you are fighting back tears and then here they stroll right up on you from the…

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Added by Ron Jones on May 12, 2013 at 5:46am — 1 Comment

IKE TC

ahoy...i see alot of chatter regarding the TC on IKE...if anyone has any information on this subject could you please

send it to my e-mail address...would not want to miss this

spoke to my son the other day and he hadn't heard anything

aboard the ship...tghanks greg finley...co10706@aol.com

Added by gregory finley sr. on May 10, 2013 at 7:06am — No Comments

USS John C. Stennis Tiger Cruise 2013

Awesome! Five days with my son on-board the aircraft carrier was an experience I would recommend to all family members. Thank you USS John C. Stennis crew for your dedication, professionalism and support.

Swag - does anyone know where I can purchase more USS John C. Stennis coins and caps? I gifted all my stuff out to family and friends.

Added by Marc Belanger on May 7, 2013 at 3:39pm — No Comments

Our Second Call

What a wonderful surprise this Sunday, just when I thought our son was not calling, the phone rang, and it was our son. What a great feeling to hear his voice again. He sounded very up beat, we even notice a change in is voice. It's true what they say he won't be the same young man after Graduation. He told us he had passed all of the test so far but he needed to pick up the pace in the mile and half run in under 13 minutes. He's always been into sports so I know he can do it, I have confedence… Continue

Added by Marco A. Velazquez on May 6, 2013 at 9:04am — No Comments

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