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07-15-2008, 04:57 PM | #1 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: dingmans ferry
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| My "baby" left for basic training Yesterday my 17 year old son left for basic training for the Army Reserves. I already have a son in college, so I didnt think it would be that big a deal to say goodbye, but I gotta tell ya, it felt like I was sending my kid to the electric chair. I miss him terribly already. I've just been a basket case for two days now and I'm wondering if anyon else on Yorkietalk has had this experience, because noone who hasn't done it knows what its like.
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07-15-2008, 05:03 PM | #2 |
No Longer a Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: tuscaloosa
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| I signed up when I was 17. Where did he go. What base? |
07-15-2008, 05:07 PM | #3 |
YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Arizona
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| My son joined the marines 2 years ago ...He's been wanting to be a marine since high school (the recruiters start brainwashing them in highschool) Anyway, he went down to S. Carolina and when we went to graduation I was so proud of him...He became a different person...He grew up so much (was in so many fights and stuff in h.s.) and became first in his class of 500 ! (he never brought a book home from school, not because he was smart, because he didn't think he needed school, he was going to be a millionaire without an education !???????) Anyway, he did it and got to go to Japan for 2 years....Just finished 1 year and got a couple of promotions...He is Mr. Marine...As a mom, I hope he stays in Japan and keeps working !!! His school buddy became a reserve and went to Iraq in March...Pray for him please...He's just like my son too and I'm afraid for him, but they chose what they wanted to do and we have to be behind them all the way... God bless our children, our country and every mother's child.....Amen Your son is doing what is in his heart and apparently he needs to join to complete his life !? Doesn't make sense to me, but in a way I see it in their eyes...good luck
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07-15-2008, 05:15 PM | #4 | |
No Longer a Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: PORTERVILLE, CA
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I would like for you to tell him that there are some that are so appreciative of his decision and harbor a tremendous amout of respect for him. Would you tell him that for me? Please? That God will bring you comfort and peace in this.... this is what I pray for you. Bless you and him. | |
07-15-2008, 05:40 PM | #5 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: dingmans ferry
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| he is at fort knox for bct, then he goes to fort jackson for ait.
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07-15-2008, 05:42 PM | #6 | |
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07-15-2008, 06:42 PM | #7 |
YT Addict Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Missouri Ozarks
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| I just want to offer a sincere and humble thank you to every service member and every family that serves in this way. I and my family appreciate your sacrifice, and your achievement in raising a person of honor. I can't begin to understand the feelings and worries you must have. You have my respect and admiration, Thank you. |
07-15-2008, 06:55 PM | #8 |
YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: texas
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| My husband is on his 3rd tour in Iraq and we have been in for 14 years. As a NCO's wife I can tell you he'll be safely cared for by his leaders. Once he gets his duty station let us know, if I cant help get him settled Im sure Id know someone at his base. Army towns can really take advantage on the new privates. |
07-15-2008, 07:04 PM | #9 | |
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07-15-2008, 08:23 PM | #10 | |
No Longer a Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: tuscaloosa
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Don't worry too much he is being taken care of and fed. It is all game. And Drill Sergeants are not allowed to touch them in any way. For the most part they don't even get up in their faces. I hope this helped a little. I am seriously happy I joined it was the best thing for me. | |
07-15-2008, 09:20 PM | #11 | |
Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Alabama
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I would like to inlcude ALL service men and woment and their families. | |
07-16-2008, 04:56 AM | #12 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: dingmans ferry
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| Thank you so much everyone for all of your support, it really does help, especially those of you who have already been through it. I think not knowing what he's going through or how he's feeling is the worst part, we are very close and he tells me everything, but I know he didn't tell me how he was really feeling when he left because he didn't want me to worry or be upset...it didnt' work Again, thank you so much for all your support. I really appreciate it.
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07-16-2008, 05:32 AM | #13 |
No Longer a Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Oliver Springs, TN
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| Oh, yes, I remember it well. My son went into the Coast Guard as soon as he turned 17. It was years ago, but it could have been yesterday. I remember seeing him disappear into the airplane and watching it take off. He spent almost 17 years in the Coast Guard. He was an Air Survivalman (rescue swimmer) for six years. He just moved from being 3 hours away from home to being 850 miles away from home and I got the very same feeling. It's never easy to see a child go far away. God bless you and your son. |
07-16-2008, 06:19 AM | #14 |
Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: A little town south of Chicago
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| My oldest enlisted when he was 17 too. I put him on the train for basic training went to the parking lot, sat in my car and bawled like a baby. It was the end of his childhood and I would never ever have my little guy back again. The next time I saw him he would be a man. So I know how you feel. I wasn't prepared for such powerful emotions either. Boy, us mothers sure do go through a lot. |
07-16-2008, 05:54 PM | #15 | |
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