Raffaele A. Gazzillo's Comments

Hi Ralph, sorry to not get back sooner...still browsing thru this site for familiarization. Son Conner doing fine a RTC, actually says he's having a blast...guess all those years of me being his scoutmaster will pay off in the end. His grad date will be 17 Oct and I can hardly wait!

Hey Raffaele, Andy is doing great. His A school hasn't started yet. He has been doing some PQS stuff and getting ready. He's on "hold" right now until his school classes up. He is enjoying his time though.

Thanks, I'll let him know.

We really enjoyed him. His A school is at GL. We probably won't see A school grad. It's a very long drive and he will be home right after for 2 weeks. Then it's "haze gray and underway." He has asked for a DDG out of Norfolk. We'll just have to wait and see if he gets it. God bless.

Sorry I did not phone you. To be honest, when I was with Andy, I did not think about many other people. Maybe I'll call from home now that the time with him is over.

Morgan stayed there in Great Lakes. He moved across the street last Sunday morning. I had brought him some clothes, tennis shoes, cell, and laptop which he was able to keep. They are not allowed to leave the grounds by themselves, so he and his buddy took the train into Chicago today. He was suppose to start school tomorrow, but about three days ago they were told they had to wait another week to class up. Hopefully, he'll be graduating 12/5. Since PIR, Morgan has sounded more relaxed. What will Ralph be doing for him to graduate so soon? I'm sure Lynn didn't like the sounds of his chances of going to Iraq. I wouldn't either. Tell her not to leave N4M's! There's other groups she can join.

James will PIR on 9/26/08 if all go's right he will then leave for A school not much to talk about only 2 letters from him one for his mom and one to answer the one I sent him they have only been one page and short and sweet so no real news from him as of yet.

On an off note I have verizon for our home phone and found out that I was able to have my phone set up as a toll free number and able to get free calling cards for it up to 5 cards so I set up the toll free number and asked for two cards so daughter and James can call home and not have to worrie about tolls as its all part of the service I added.

Hello Raffaele, we have had a half day with Andy after PIR. It was great. We spent the rest of the day with him and enjoyed every minute of it. We're going to Chicago today, (Sat.) I will try to remember to call you tomorrow. The time gets away when you're with your sailor, you know. Later. God bless

Hi Raffaele! I don't have Lynn added as a friend on N4M's, so I thought I'd write you. Since I saw you at PIR, I'm guessing you finally got your call. I'm guessing Lynn was about ready to go through the ceiling waiting. Were you able to spend much time with him? Loved meeting you all. That was a great experience for me to be able to meet everyone that has been such great support for me. Tell Lynn hi.

Hi Raffaele, I've been chatting with Lynn on N4M's. She said we had talked. I thought maybe it was the other Cindy, but looking at your comments, it was me! I bet you are getting excited about seeing your son this Friday. I know I am! I'm making a guess that we'll meet at the Meet, Greet & Eat on Thursday night? Looking forward to it.

Hi, Raffaele thanks for joining the group! my son also did his A school in San Antonio, does your son have any idea where he will be stationed? Josh finished up this last December and is now in South Korea. Thanks again Al

Of course you'll be at PIR. I got it in my head that you lived in Marshall, N.C. I looked back at the thread and see it's in-laws. Living so close to GL, it would be great if Raffaele could come home, but, as we used to say, "the needs of the Navy" come first for them now. I know the grad pak says that our recruits may have to stand watch during their liberty weekend. I know that since the attack on Pearl Harbor the Navy has been on 3 section duty. There are a few exceptions, but that means duty every third day. Since they are "in the Navy" then it means duty either Fri., Sat. or Sun. I hope that Andy has duty on Fri. That would really be better. I don't know how it works there, but when I was active duty, when you have duty, you must stay on the ship for the 24 hr. period. Do you know? I have asked Andy in a letter, but have not gotten an answer yet. I'm pretty flexible and will roll with the flow. I'll put your number in my cell and give a call. God bless.

I guess you're getting excited. I know that I am and it's two weeks away. Are you going to be able to go to PIR? I hope that you can.

Hi Raffaele, I just spoke to Alan last evening. He had to retest for push ups and will begin Battlestations today. The plan is to see you on Thursday. Lord willing, the next call we all get is to inform us that our loved ones are bonafide sailors!

You are right, Marshall is pretty close to Newport. It's good to hear from you. My son, Andy is Ship 06, Div. 940. Div. 940 will be performing in Aug. 15 PIR. If you video PIR, please post it on YouTube or Mavy Dads videos. I might catch a glimpse of my son. I know, selfish dad. Can't help it. God Bless.

Raffaele ~ Our son is going HM (health/medical). He'll stay there in GL (Great Lakes), for A school. I plan on being there early! We're staying at the Navy Lodge, so we won't be that far away.