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the phone call - gut wrenching!
My son...we left him at the recruiting station at 5:00 pm Sunday night (8/7/11). He was MCRD San Diego bound. I kept my composure until the very end...when we were saying our good-byes..for now. I cried like a baby..
Author: Mother of a Marine
My son leaves for boot camp june20 2011
My son leaves for boot camp today June 20 1911 if there any parents out there with son who are going to PL let me know would love to keep up with you and share this ride with you
Author: Mother of a Marine
8/8/11 to MCRD San Diego 1 Bn, Alpha Co, Platoon 1016
Hello Parents, I'm looking for the moms who have their sons in the same place as mine. But I would love to communicate with anyone. I think this website helps us a lot.
Author: Mother of a Marine
Becoming a Marine can be a life-changing decision, and it’s perhaps one of the first adult decisions your son or daughter will make. Talking about it will help you understand his or her reasons to become a Marine.
My boyfriend left to bootcamp today
My boyfriend left last night to bootcamp and his first day was today November 14. it was the hardest thing I have ever had to do, to say goodbye to him last night and leave. I am so sad and I cant stop crying.
Author: Other
My boyfriend of over 2 years is a Marine, he left for boot camp on 11/15, and I haven't gotten the first letter yet. I feel like I'm going insane, we've never been apart for this long.
Author: Supporter of a Marine
Our son leaves for Parris Island today... what a mix of emotions! Pride and anxiety swirl in my stomach! I know he will do fine, but it's always hard to watch your kids go into the unknown...
Author: Mother of a Marine
Anyone have a son who leaves August 1st for Parris Isl?
Well I dropped my son off at his recruiters office today and he got the bus for MEPS in Jax. I am very proud of him but will miss him like crazy.
Author: Mother of a Marine
Are there any parents out there with young ladies at Parris Island, SC? I would love to connect with some. I feel very isolated on this site, as most of the stories are about men and it is definitely not the same. Thanks.
Author: Mother of a Marine
My poolee son leaves soon :) :(
Hi all! I'm the proud mom of a future Marine! My poolees "ship out" date is in the 3rd week of August 2012. He just graduated high school a few weeks ago...he is 17 and will be turning 18 one month into boot camp.
Author: Mother of a Marine
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