Sleep easy boys and girls.

[Bawanna]

Me and the wife just dropped off our youngest son at the Marine recruiter office. They haul him down to Seattle and put him up in a motel tonight and then off to San Diego in the morning for basic training.

Moms of course taking it a bit rough, her last baby and favorite I think of the bunch.

I'm sad that I can't go with him, wouldn't take me 40 years ago, and still won't take me today..........

Guess we'll be heading down late April to watch him transition from devil pup to devil dog....................

Sad that he has to have a poser in chief and probably a poserette in chief. I told him to do what he's told except for the head dude and hope he never has to meet him or her in person.

[Alfonse]

I sure thank him, and you, for his service and wish for him experiences that will help him grow even further into all of his potential.

[b4uqzme]

Thanks Colonel...for raising a good one. And best wishes for him.

[ltxi]

My officer's commission carried Nixon's signature. Still having trouble getting past that.

[Armybrat]

Good dad, good son.

:Amflag2:

[jeepster09]

Good dad, good son.

:Amflag2:

+1 still has to be hard.

[marshal kane]

Thank God the spirit of patriotism still lives in this country. May he return safe and sound.

[DeaconKC]

Grateful for him and praying here

[SlowBurn]

Thank him for me.

[Baklash]

He is a patriot. We need them. We depend on them. God Bless all of them.

[josp]

Know the feeling. My oldest daughter entered the Army Reserve last year. Mom was mad I didn't talk her out of it. I figured if any of my kids can follow my footsteps, its her. Wait till she tells Mom she is going to try to be Trooper......I might be living in the camper for a while.

[Bill K]

Encourage Mom to keep the faith.

The 4 plus years of my service as a Marine (1962-1966) are among the most memorable of my life. Positive lessons learned have served me well throughout my life. I'm sure that will likewise be the case for your son. Please let him know that this 70 year old former Marine wishes him the best.

[hardluk1]

OH this is a big day for you all. Go in a young man with limited skills ,come out a man with the skills to survive any where and deal with anything . Congrates

[GROTMAN]

Know your a proud dad. Am sure he will do well and make you and our country proud. :Amflag2:
Tried to send my dtr off awhile back but for some reason they sent her back !
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[deadeye]

Congrats. I know he will make you proud. He left a boy but he will come back a man. Thank him for us.

[yqtszhj]

Congratulations. They'll take care of him and make mom proud Too. Hey, I'm proud of him too.

[JohnR]

Congrats!

[Dbholfo]

Congratulations. Thank him for his patriotism and willingness to serve.