The Final Test For Marine Recruit Parents
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    The Final Test For Marine Recruit Parents

    Marine Corps Boot Camp is a real ordeal for recruits.
    And in my case at least, in a totally different manner, it can be a trial for the parents of the recruit as well.
    Click the link to see if I survived:


    http://rightwingwizkid.blogspot.com/...t-parents.html


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    Congrats Parent of a MARINE!


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    YES!! Congrats to a parent of a UNITED STATES MARINE, Congrats S/F


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    From one Parent of a Marine to another welcome to family!


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    Yes.... you are soon to be the proud parents of a US Marine. When she gets home...give her a little space. Typically, a new Marine won't be the same person you sent to boot a while back.

    Congratulations and tell your daughter a (old) SSgt said congrats and Semper Fi.


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    Your story brought tears to my eyes. God bless you and your daughter. I am not a parent, but the man of my dreams is a Marine and I would have been just about as nervous as you were had I known him during boot.

    Thank you for supporting your daughter through her decision to join, it's a huge sacrifice on both your (and your wife's) and her part.


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    Welcome to the family Pop! You're one of the lucky parents that get to buy all the "My Daughter is a United States Marine" paraphenalia that's made and a little prouder cause your baby girl did something that a lot of men won't even TRY, much less ACCOMPLISH it!

    Make sure she stops in when she gets home.


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    Congratulations to your Marine!

    .... and a high-five from one Marine parent to another!!


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    Once all the ceremony is over and done, give your little girl a hug from her Dad.

    Then shake her hand and tell her I said "Semper Fi Marine! Damn glad to have ya with us!"

    Welcome to the family.


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    Oh course, you know, we will all be disappointed if you don't follow up with the blog.

    I expect to see pictures of 3045 standing tall on the parade deck, as well as Mom and Dad standing proud with their Marine.


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    To Everyone:
    Thanks to all of you, and I will pass on your kind words.
    I will be sure to follow up with the blog, it may be a day or two after we get back before I get to it, we will all need some R&R.
    Speaking of which, I am going to hit the rack for a few hours myself, we are heading out to PI late tonight, and for us it will be about a 14 hour trip.
    Stay tuned!


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    CONGRATULATIONS and welcome to the elite Marine Parent(s) family.

    but and there is always a but Don't get to comfortable, boot camp was only a warm up of the emotions you will have and feel as your Marine continues her journey


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