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(Message started by: Karla on Jun 21^st, 2006, 10:58am)

Title: My son is now a Marine!
Post by Karla on Jun 21^st, 2006, 10:58am

My 17 year old son was sworn in yesterday as a US Marine. He went to Milwaukee to verify paperwork from his first trip down there and then was sworn in. He signed up for 8 years. 4 active 4 inactive. Right now since he is just leaving his junior year of HS and entering his SR year of HS he will start out with one year of inactive duty. According to his contract and what they said his position will be clerical. His desire is clerk of courts. He wants to be an attorney. They promised him they would pay for his education for law school. He dreams big. He realizes that he could by chance end up in artillary or grunt but its not likely.

I hate the thought of the nation being in war and him enlisting but I know it is what I would have done at his age also except I would have gone in the Air Force. His Dad was a Marine so he wants to follow his steps. He thinks the war will be ending in a year or two. I said by then we will be at war with Iran and Korea also. He don't believe me. I think we made a mistake by having zero tv in the house while the boys grew up. He has not had the war in his face every day in the news for the last few years. I think that may have left him with a rosy picture of it.

Please keep him in your thoughts. His name is Christopher. Thanks.

Title: Re: My son is now a Marine!
Post by zwibbs/Scott on Jun 21^st, 2006, 11:05am

Congrats !! Christopher is now a man. Be Proud. And he will always be in my prayers and thoughts. Godspeed!

Title: Re: My son is now a Marine!
Post by kimmiedawn81 on Jun 21^st, 2006, 11:07am

That's good news Karla. He will be in my thoughts and prayers. Tell him Thank You.

Title: Re: My son is now a Marine!
Post by maffumatt on Jun 21^st, 2006, 11:07am

Something to be proud off..........

Title: Re: My son is now a Marine!
Post by Mattrf on Jun 21^st, 2006, 11:14am

You should be proud of your son, there are far too few these days that feel patriotic and are willing to serve there country and protect the rest of us including those that seem to hate being American some times.

Tell your son thank you for all of us, it is a great thing he is doing.

Title: Re: My son is now a Marine!
Post by BobG on Jun 21^st, 2006, 11:32am

Thank you Christopher. America needs A Few Good Men.

And thank you Karla for raising a good son.

Title: Re: My son is now a Marine!
Post by Tom K on Jun 21^st, 2006, 11:43am

on 06/21/06 at 11:14:58, Mattrf wrote:

X 2 Million! Semper Fi!

Title: Re: My son is now a Marine!
Post by Richr8 on Jun 21^st, 2006, 1:06pm

That's wonderful. I know you must be proud, but at the same time very concerned for his future assignments and welfare. I am facing a similar possibility with one of my twin boys. He has been a little warfighter at heart since he could walk. I never discouraged him, but often hoped he would discover another career along the way only because I fear as all parents do, for his safety. Well, he'll be eighteen on August 3rd and I know he has already ben to the recruiter, but has no firm plans at this time. I'll support him in his decision and join the thousands of proud parents who's offspring are patriotic and proud of their heritage enough to serve. I did.

"Semper Fidelis"

Title: Re: My son is now a Marine!
Post by E-Double on Jun 21^st, 2006, 1:12pm

http://mud.mm-a1.yimg.com/image/76359210

Title: Re: My son is now a Marine!
Post by tanner on Jun 21^st, 2006, 1:33pm

Karla, I am extremely proud of your boy!!!

Lets just pray that we get some missions accomplished before he becomes active and finishes training.

I'm proud of you too! ya done good!!!

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g265/jazie_lynne/MILITARY/656Marine444445.gif

........Tim

Title: Re: My son is now a Marine!
Post by Tiannia on Jun 21^st, 2006, 2:38pm

Karla, you did not do anything wrong by not having tv. I dont think that kids that see it everyday have a clear picture of what war is either. My hisband was over there for Desert Storm. He was in Panama as well. You see bits and pieces on the news but not what the live is really about.

You ahve done good. Be proud of him and support him as you have always done. Shaun says that as long as it is in his contract then he is ok. Unless we hit national emergency, there should be nothing that will take him to the front lines.

Christopher, you make us proud.

Tia

Title: Re: My son is now a Marine!
Post by john_d on Jun 21^st, 2006, 3:45pm

You are going to be amazed at the change when he visits home after boot. Marine training is a man-maker that's for sure.

Title: Re: My son is now a Marine!
Post by Charlotte on Jun 21^st, 2006, 3:51pm

Congratulations. I will keep him in prayer.

Charlotte

Title: Re: My son is now a Marine!
Post by Charlie on Jun 21^st, 2006, 6:07pm

Be proud of him. 99.99999% of Marines come out better men and women. Not much else makes for better citizens.

Go to it kid. http://www.kolobok.wrg.ru/smiles/standart/ok.gif?SSImageQuality=Full

Charlie

Title: Re: My son is now a Marine!
Post by Carl_D on Jun 21^st, 2006, 6:14pm

Kudos to Christopher for following his heart. I know you're a praying woman - so God will be watching over him. Have no fear. ;)

Peace,
Carl D

Title: Re: My son is now a Marine!
Post by medic1852 on Jun 21^st, 2006, 6:47pm

Semper Fi to the devil pup! Let the games begin!

Tell him to remember that Parris Island is nothing but a mind game. It is the hardest thing he will ever do, have fun and give my Island my regards. ::)
Rodger

Title: Re: My son is now a Marine!
Post by Karla on Jun 21^st, 2006, 7:51pm

According to his contract he will be clerical/administrative and stationed out of Camp Pendleton CA. Yeah he keeps telling me he is a "devil pup". lol He is phyced and motivated.

I remember what he father was like going into and comming out of the corp because we were high school sweet hearts. ;)

Title: Re: My son is now a Marine!
Post by Melissa on Jun 21^st, 2006, 11:36pm

Karla, my 3rd brother-in-law leaves for MCRD on July 29th(I think). And I thought the 1st two were hard!! I am going to miss Matt to bits and just know I'm going to ball my ass off at the airport. :'(

I am surprised to see that he already has an assignment before even going through boot camp? How did that happen? My brother-in-law Dan served his 4 years and was a Forward Observer. Right now my brother-in-law Mike, who's home on leave for Dan's wedding, is an Embassy Guard stationed in Albania (he's on his second 4 years + 1 more for his bonus). Neither of them knew what they'd be assigned to until they got through boot camp.

Anyway, tell him I said thank you!

:)mel

Title: Re: My son is now a Marine!
Post by Gator on Jun 22^nd, 2006, 2:01am

I know how you feel, Karla. I have a son in the Army. I salute Christopher and you for raising him to be than man he has become. Ya done good, mom. Tell him how proud we all are of him.

Title: Re: My son is now a Marine!
Post by Kirk on Jun 22^nd, 2006, 2:12am

Not to worry Karla. The Marines like their people educated. He will be kept informed. More than likely better than you. Atleast I knew more about Viet Nam than my parents did by a long shot.
Be proud of the young man. He'll do well.

Title: Re: My son is now a Marine!
Post by Goblin on Jun 22^nd, 2006, 10:06am

[smiley=thumb.gif] [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

Be proud he will be fine!

Title: Re: My son is now a Marine!
Post by rickyshot on Jun 22^nd, 2006, 10:59am

Congrats and prayers for a fine young man.

Title: Re: My son is now a Marine!
Post by Ree on Jun 22^nd, 2006, 6:22pm

God Bless Karla..... I will be here if you ever need an ear. Tell him thanks I am so proud. love Ree