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sad but proud
« on: Aug 5th, 2007, 7:38am » |
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My youngest son leaves today at 4:00 to go to Milwaukee to Meps to swear in and then fly to San Diego to start basic training for the Marine Corps. I am so proud of him yet so scared for him at the same time. He has been hanging around the recruiters office for 2 years preparing weekly with them by doing physical training, learning how to take apart and reasemble an M16 and fire it. He has repeled off rock cliffs at a state park that is close to here. I really think he is ready for this and boy is he phyced about actually going active duty. He signed up for 8 years. I think I have empty nest syndrom setting in. It feels so strange to not have to buy school supplies and register a kid for school and go to sporting events. We threw a hudge going away/graduation party for him yesterday.
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Re: sad but proud
« Reply #1 on: Aug 5th, 2007, 8:01am » |
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Karla,
My heart and prayers are with you. I know how scared you are. It is strange, how "psyched" they are....but Karla, they really want to do this.
In some strange way, knowing that my husband really wanted/wants to do this comforts me. The thought of him being unable to cope (some of the guys simply can't, understandably)would break my heart more.
I don't think my husband could've been more hell bent to go to Iraq....it kind of freaked me out. However, after six months, he had seen enough to last a lifetime.
He is ready to come home...it's been ten months, he has five left.
It's not just the war...it's the heat, sand, sewage system. I spoke with him last night, and they haven't h ad water for three days. They have to use bottled water that's about a hundred degrees.
If you need to talk, please feel free to PM me. Your son sounds very ready Karla...it's something he has to do.
All of my best, Sherri
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Re: sad but proud
« Reply #2 on: Aug 5th, 2007, 8:17am » |
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Karla... 
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Re: sad but proud
« Reply #3 on: Aug 5th, 2007, 8:32am » |
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ctVI5baftFo
Last night, Toby Keith was in Kuwait, (my husband is there right now, en route back to Baghdad)...he's a country singer...the song is "American Soldier".
Although my husband isn't a country fan, he was very touched by this song...it showed me how deeply he feels about what he is doing...
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Re: sad but proud
« Reply #4 on: Aug 5th, 2007, 8:36am » |
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Sherri,
although Toby Keith is not my biggest singer fave, I like that song a lot and I actually have that album which has that song. 
I got goose spots the first time I heard it, so I can easily understand why your husband was touched. It made me think of my grandfather, who was a solder (captain, who become major) when Finland was in war.
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Re: sad but proud
« Reply #5 on: Aug 5th, 2007, 8:38am » |
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Re: sad but proud
« Reply #6 on: Aug 5th, 2007, 8:43am » |
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I can't believe that I have to bang my
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But the blows they have just a little more
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Gonna take a breath and try again.
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Re: sad but proud
« Reply #7 on: Aug 5th, 2007, 9:00am » |
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I am proud and honored to be the the wife of an "American Soldier"... and so proud of my husband.
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"I'll DIE on MY FEET, before I LIVE on MY KNEES"...thanks Jonny...that meant alot
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Re: sad but proud
« Reply #8 on: Aug 5th, 2007, 9:02am » |
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hugs to you and Ted, Karla. I don't envy your position.
I'll be praying for his safety.
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Re: sad but proud
« Reply #9 on: Aug 5th, 2007, 9:48am » |
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Please give him a BIG thank you from me. I know you have been dreading this day, but it is here and he is ready. Leave him in God's hands. As you know he is as safe then in the Corps as anywhere. We'll be praying for you and Ted as well as for your son. Our son is activating in Sept. for deployment, so we know how you feel.
Give us a yell if we can help in any way.
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Re: sad but proud
« Reply #10 on: Aug 5th, 2007, 11:49am » |
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Wishing the best for your son Karla!. My stepson just separated from the corps 3 days ago and we are waiting for him to come home. Some are leaving some are coming..it is the story of life  .
You can be very proud of him. 
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Re: sad but proud
« Reply #11 on: Aug 5th, 2007, 12:12pm » |
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Re: sad but proud
« Reply #12 on: Aug 5th, 2007, 12:56pm » |
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Karla, I know and feel your mixed emotions only too well 
Please tell your boy that there are a whole lot of us that thank, honor, and will be keeping him in our thoughts and prayers for his decision.
Best always........Tim
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Re: sad but proud
« Reply #13 on: Aug 5th, 2007, 1:15pm » |
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all the best to your son and also to you. sounds like he is a true patriot. try not to be sad,it sounds like he's ready,and if it weren't for people like your son, who would defend this country,god bless you both. .......Jack
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« Reply #14 on: Aug 5th, 2007, 1:24pm » |
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I can imagine how you feel Karla. Sounds like he's very pumped up for this. Tell him thank you from all of us. Prayers going out to him and the rest of the guys over there.
8 years, wow... why so many ?
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Re: sad but proud
« Reply #15 on: Aug 5th, 2007, 1:52pm » |
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on Aug 5th, 2007, 1:24pm, BlueMeanie wrote:I can imagine how you feel Karla. Sounds like he's very pumped up for this. Tell him thank you from all of us. Prayers going out to him and the rest of the guys over there.
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The more time you commit, the better your package when you leave. Plus, many feel as though this is the right career choice for them. The longer they commit, the higher up they can move.
Karla - Undying thanks to you, Ted, and your son from all of us Brew clan.
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Re: sad but proud
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on Aug 5th, 2007, 1:52pm, Brewcrew wrote:
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Unless things have changed, when you leave you get nothing unless you complete 20 years. I left after 7 years and got nothing. When you relisted, is when you got your bonus incentive. Moving up depended on length of service and of course evaluations. All the people who signed for more than 4 yrs. got automatic E3 but I caught up quick so for me it didn't matter.
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« Reply #17 on: Aug 5th, 2007, 2:31pm » |
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I think things have changed, Bob. But I'll have to call upon others for details because I don't know what they are.
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Re: sad but proud
« Reply #18 on: Aug 5th, 2007, 4:12pm » |
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Karla - Glad he made it to this point! Congrats, to him and to you!
The empty-nest feeling is quite real. Take time every day to talk with Ted - it'll help having him there with you.
Hugs!
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« Reply #19 on: Aug 5th, 2007, 4:25pm » |
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we are proud of all those who serve and thier families...... i'm afraid for the brave .....and feel safe and free because of the sacrifices our soldiers and thier families continue to make...god protect them on thier missions and may a band of angels comfort all..phil h
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« Reply #20 on: Aug 5th, 2007, 5:36pm » |
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Thank that dear son of yours for me Karla, andPlease keep me posted how you get through the empty nest thing...I'm not too far away from that myself.
You have every right to be proud...and remember that when the sadness comes. Your son loves and desires to serve his country with all it's troubles and termoil. We still have a way of life worth defending. Bless him.
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Re: sad but proud
« Reply #21 on: Aug 5th, 2007, 5:58pm » |
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That was a great sentiment Phil.
I'd like to take this opportunity, that has presented itself, to thank EVERY SINGLE mother, father, wife, husband, cousin, etc. that has someone serving. It is because of all of them that we can lay our heads down at night...and freely walk outside without fear.
Thankyou Karla's son...Thankyou Callico's son and every single other reading this that it applies to...God be with you. Sherri
**Thankyou Rosy's son...and Thankyou John, I love you.
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Thats something to be proud of Karla, you did good.
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Re: sad but proud
« Reply #23 on: Aug 5th, 2007, 6:33pm » |
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Be very proud Karla---Your son is a real MAN , and the Lord will watch over him !!!!
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Re: sad but proud
« Reply #24 on: Aug 5th, 2007, 6:39pm » |
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Sounds like a really good Marine. Home of the free because of the brave.
The few make many proud.
Some old Marine posters you might want to browse, Karla.
http://www.allposters.com/-st/Marines-Posters_c53352_.htm
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