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It was hard seeing him leave today, especially from the same MEPS station I left almost 30 yrs. ago. But knowing what he's going to accomplish and knowing it was his decision to join the Marine Corp. my wife and family are VERY PROUD of our son.
Author: Father of a Marine
My son is getting ready to leave to become a Marine. Part of me is excited for him and the other part is dying inside because my son is leaving and lets face it when he comes back he wont need me anymore.
Author: Mother of a Marine
My son, 19, and wanting to make a difference, I was proud to see his dedication to a career in being an excellent son and citizen, yet perplexed in the demands and obligations of serving.
Author: Mother of a Marine
My fiance arrived in San Diego on June 13, 2011. He said he would write me within the first week and I have yet to receive a letter with his address. I am trying to remain positive as I know he is very busy.
Author: Spouse of a Marine
Our son has been gone 4 weeks now and 2 weeks ago his girlfriend got the first letter so since then we have all been sending him letters to the return address on his letter including his battalion and his company.
Author: Mother of a Marine
My husband and I just "handed off" our oldest son at 9:00 am this morning with his recruiter. Needless to say, I could not stick around very long because I did not want my son to see my tears, or to feel bad in any way.
Author: Mother of a Marine
My daughter was serving a tour in Afghanistan. We have twins in the Marine Corps. After a time of prayer for her, this poem flowed from me. You see, she had contacted me, the night previous from a busy night and had a lot left to do.
Author: Mother of a Marine
PARRIS ISLAND MY SON LEFT 8/8/11 FROM MIAMI
Hello all you Mom's and Dad's. My son is at Parris Island, and I have had 2 letters from him, I wish I could say he sounded upbeat, but I cannot. I am sending him positive letters back, in hopes of a different response on my next letter.
Author: Mother of a Marine
My best friend and boyfriend left for boot camp sometime in December. He returned home but my mother wouldn't let me go see him while he was here. I haven't seen him since a week or two before he left and won't see him until September.
Author: Friend of a Marine
Today is November 5th, 2012 and my only son left today for bootcamp. I have spent the entire day crying. I am aware that he will become a Marine which is what he wanted but I am miserable and I am dreading the first call.
Author: Mother of a Marine
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