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08-31-09, 03:32 PM
Thread: Family Day / Graduation
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LAS : Was that the most amazing moment? Yes......
LAS : Was that the most amazing moment? Yes... we were in San Diego. Hot as the sun but we did not care. Congrats to you and your Marine. In this day and age I wish more people would experience...
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08-31-09, 11:32 AM
Thread: Family Day / Graduation
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I had to be politically correct in the event my...
I had to be politically correct in the event my wife was reading the post. We thought we were ready for Family Day and Graduation and we have never been so proud. It was something that every...
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08-31-09, 10:42 AM
Thread: Family Day / Graduation
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Family Day / Graduation
We attended Family Day and Graduation last week. That was the most impressive thing we have ever been a part of. Ranks in the top three... Getting married, birth of a child, Marine Graduation. ...
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08-21-09, 06:58 PM
Thread: Almost there
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They now grad on Fridays. Family Day is...
They now grad on Fridays. Family Day is Thursday. Can not wait!!! Probably walk past him. Went in at 208 and is now 178. They are taking the Bt to the Padres game on the 23rd. We have been so...
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08-21-09, 10:58 AM
Thread: Almost there
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SSgt: Thank you for the information. It is...
SSgt: Thank you for the information. It is great to have people like you that provide insight to help us. My wife and I are so proud to join the Marine family and may get crazy with the desire to...
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08-20-09, 03:54 PM
Thread: Almost there
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Thank you. We do not want to impose on anyone's...
Thank you. We do not want to impose on anyone's journey. It is personal to each Marine and we appreciate that.
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08-20-09, 02:39 PM
Thread: Almost there
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SSGT: Thank you for the advice. I am so proud I...
SSGT: Thank you for the advice. I am so proud I don't know what to do right now. We will go all out. And... we will find the Marines that do not have people there and we will take care of them. ...
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08-20-09, 02:23 PM
Thread: Almost there
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Us Marine
Received post from 1st Sgt Charlie. Welcome to the Marine Corps.Jim
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08-12-09, 01:03 PM
Thread: Almost there
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Thank you. We WILL be there. I will bring him...
Thank you. We WILL be there. I will bring him by to show him off!!! He started at 208lbs and is now 179lbs. We may just walk past him. The Padres are hosting his BN on the 23rd. Thank you for...
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08-12-09, 12:55 PM
Thread: son's ship date changed
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My recruits ship date was pushed forward one...
My recruits ship date was pushed forward one week. Try not to read too much into it. You have him for a few more weeks and he has a little more time to physically prep for boot. You will be fine. ...
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08-11-09, 12:06 PM
Thread: Almost there
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Almost there
Our recruit is graduating MCRD San Diego on Aug 28th. This is his second time in boot. He had to leave in 2007 and after 11 surgeries and a lot of dissappointment he is about to realize his dream. ...
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08-11-09, 12:00 PM
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Congrats on the graduation of your recruits. My...
Congrats on the graduation of your recruits. My recruit graduates from San Diego Aug 28th. Sept 11 is not a bad date for grad!!! Tell your recruits we are praying for them. Check to see if there...
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06-19-09, 09:15 AM
Thread: An absolute OUTRAGE !!!!
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Do you rmemeber the Green Momba? Jet car with a...
Do you rmemeber the Green Momba? Jet car with a driver that did not have legs?
That was a fun time.
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06-18-09, 12:25 PM
Thread: An absolute OUTRAGE !!!!
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Joe: In 1980 I passed out STP stickers at...
Joe: In 1980 I passed out STP stickers at Englishtown, NJ. Gene Snow was the man. Grew up in New Providence. My son is in his third week MCRD San Diego Boot. Thank you for bringing this to our...
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06-15-09, 02:56 PM
Thread: Back at it!
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Back at it!
My son first shipped to boot late 2007. A cyst returned to his back and he spent three months in MRP. After two additional surgeries the cyst would not heal. We brought him home.After two years...
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11-28-07, 08:31 AM
Thread: I Got The First Letter From My Son
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Comin Home
My recruit is facing his third surgery in boot and was looking at six straight months in MRP. He decided to come home and have the surgery and med-leave the Marine Corps. It was a very painful...
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11-09-07, 04:44 PM
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Don't think I will send that one to his Momma! ...
Don't think I will send that one to his Momma! She has major allergies!
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11-06-07, 04:31 PM
Thread: I Got The First Letter From My Son
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The letters are short and our recruit is...
The letters are short and our recruit is obviously becoming a stronger man. We have a sense of pride in knowing they are removing the child and replacing the void with a motivated man and women...
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10-31-07, 12:05 PM
Thread: Mrp
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Thank you. He is doing fine and the surgery went...
Thank you. He is doing fine and the surgery went well. He should be back in the mix in three to four weeks. He was promoted to MRP platoon leader on Monday and that was great for motivation.
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10-30-07, 04:28 PM
Thread: MRP Delay
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Received call from recruit and doc. All went...
Received call from recruit and doc. All went well and should be back in the mix in four weeks. Recruit is very motivated and was named platoon leader on Monday.
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10-29-07, 04:47 PM
Thread: MRP Delay
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Blooper: All is good with our recruit. MRP is...
Blooper: All is good with our recruit. MRP is what it is... and motivation is key. The Marine family is always supportive and this young man is receiving massive support. He wants to get back in...
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10-29-07, 04:36 PM
Thread: MRP Delay
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Surgery was today. He is doing fine and should...
Surgery was today. He is doing fine and should be out of recovery in a few weeks. MRP pushes the envelope on the need for massive support and this site is very helpful in providing additional...
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10-29-07, 04:17 PM
Thread: Mrp
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Surgery was today. Waiting for the results. He...
Surgery was today. Waiting for the results. He indicated the staff was great and he is very motivated. Letters and pics are very helpful. Keep those letters going!!!
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10-26-07, 12:32 PM
Thread: Mrp
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Mrp
My son is in MRP 2 awaiting surgery on a cyst. We were able to speak to him last night for over 20-mins thanks to the efforts of the Staff Sgt. He is in good spirits and is frustrated by the fact...
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10-24-07, 09:23 AM
Thread: MRP Delay
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Thank you!!! We should all be proud. Mom is not...
Thank you!!! We should all be proud. Mom is not a happy camper right now but we have faith and we raised a good one.
JL
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Ghost Of Iwo Jima
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