New Marine

[wilbur-t]

My middle son, Chris, is swearing in this morning then hopping on a bus for Parris Island. He's going to have the hottest 3 months of the year there.
I am very proud of him, but am also missing him already. I know he will be a different man when I see him at graduation.

 

[oldsprint03]

Your Son Chris

Well he will be a different man when he returns to you, and you will see a noticable change in his mental attitude. Are you going down to P.I. University to see him graduate? If you do, tell him congratulations and Semper Fi for me.

Also tell him thank you for serving his country.

OooRaah!!

oldsprint03
U.S.M.C. 1974-1980

 

[wilbur-t]

Yes, we will go down for the graduation. I believe it will be the first week in Oct.
His brother went with him to the swearing in and sent me this pic a few minutes ago.

 

[Kmutt]

+1 one on what oldsprint said. I have a lot of respect for people who serve. It takes alot brass and even if you dont know that before you go in.... you soon figure it out when you graduate! again congrats!

mutt

 

[flhtpi]

Congratulations to you and your son. Parris Island will have a lasting impression on him. I bet he doesn't talk much when you see him at graduation. It's all part of the breaking down and rebuilding process.

PM me later if he gets orders to Cherry Point, NC and I'll give him a tour of the base.

George
USMC Ret. 1983-2003

 

[wilbur-t]

Congratulations to you and your son. Parris Island will have a lasting impression on him. I bet he doesn't talk much when you see him at graduation. It's all part of the breaking down and rebuilding process.

PM me later if he gets orders to Cherry Point, NC and I'll give him a tour of the base.

George
USMC Ret. 1983-2003

He doesn't talk much now, George, if he talks less, we'll think he's gone mute! I know he will go to Camp Lejune for weapon training after basic, but from there we have to wait and see.
Thanks to you, Oldsprint and Kmutt for the words of encouragement.

 

[Wetrudgeon]

"To err is human. To forgive divine. Neither is Marine Corps policy."

Thanks to you and your son for his service and sacrifice. We pray that he will serve proudly and safely.

We trudge on.

 

[snuffcityrider]

Congrats to you and your son. I know you must be proud, I would be. I was in the Army, but if I had it all over to do again I would have join the Marines. You only go around once in life so you might as well be part of the elite.:bch:

 

[Molinoman]

Same here, congratulations on your son joining the Marines. He may not miss that heat very long if he ends up over here, where it stays hot most of the time. Even in winterit can be freezing at night but warm up pretty good during the day.

I still remember my son graduating from boot camp in GLakes in 2000, I was and am very proud of him. I know you will probably have that lump in your throat as well at your son's graduation.

Dennis

26 dtg KAF
31 dtg Dubai
32 dtg Home
53 dtg Ray's

 

[britman]

Wilbur,

Good looking young man. I am sure he will make one outstanding Marine. Bless them all who serve this day and time.