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We had an early Thanksgiving for my son this past Sunday, since he is leaving for basic on Nov. 16. My brother- in- law gave thanks before we ate. I told him not to get emotional during his little speech. He told me thank he wouldn't. Well, this didn't happen. I looked to my left, and noticed his eyes tearing up. Then, I looked to my right, and saw my wifes eyes tearing up. I looked in front of me and noticed my sons eyes tearing up. As soon as I saw his, I just lost it. I could not stop. I had to leave the dining room. It took me about 10 minutes to regain my composure. I went back to the dining room. I glanced at everyone. Everyone looked fine. The wet eyes that I thought I had seen, were not there anymore. Just then did it hit me, they were my eyes that I was seeing through. I'm gonna miss you my son. I'm so proud of you...................

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Comment by SCOTT MAHON on November 13, 2009 at 8:34am
Eddie...God bless you and your family. I am one of those dads that seems to have a broken tear duct also. You can be so proud of your son. In no time you will be in the PIR hall having your photo taken with your son as you see me in my photo with my son David 10/16..I pray for your whole family to be strong and get those pens and letters ready. He will be tested for sure and hopefully with be in a good division of achievers and hard workers. I pray that his RDC's find favor with him and he himself can be a leader. Be ready to keep your cells phone handy especially the second month. We barley heard from our son that was the toughest. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family. I give thanks for young men and women who volunteer especially in times of war as we are in. Make sure if at all possible you are there for PIR...You will never forget it !! God Bless
Comment by Eddie Gamboa on November 4, 2009 at 8:49pm
I like that. Bright lights.......yeah, sounds good.
Comment by NavyDads Admin (Paul) on November 4, 2009 at 8:47pm
well spoken Eddie....when it starts to happen at PIR (and it will....) you can blame it on the bright lights!!!
Comment by P C on November 4, 2009 at 8:46pm
Godspeed to your sailor and stay strong all of you until he returns

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