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Title: Word from my son's recruiter
Post by Callico on May 14^th, 2009 at 4:23pm

My son Rob was up to Chicago for Marine Week at the request of his former commander, so I went over to see them this morning. While there I ran into my son Michael's recruiter who told me that Michael has been meritoriously promoted to PFC! Can't wait to see him at graduation next week!

He earned a 10 minute call home two weeks ago, and I didn't even recognize his voice. He has reeally matured and grown in confidence in the last 10 weeks. The Marine Corps has really been good for him.

One of the Few, the Prouder, a Marine Dad! :)

Jerry

Title: Re: Word from my son's recruiter
Post by Shawn on May 14^th, 2009 at 4:29pm

Hoo Rah!

Title: Re: Word from my son's recruiter
Post by Iddy on May 14^th, 2009 at 4:41pm

My father was a WW2 Naval Aviator,he always said that everyone would be well served by military training.

To a proud father :)

Iddy

Title: Re: Word from my son's recruiter
Post by midwestbeth on May 14^th, 2009 at 4:42pm

And proud you should be Jerry! What an accomplishment!

We do expect graduation pics.

Beth :)

Title: Re: Word from my son's recruiter
Post by QnHeartMM on May 14^th, 2009 at 4:56pm

That's great Jerry! My nephew went into the Coast Guard as a 19-year old PUNK. No better description.

He came out a man and although he can have his punki-tendancies at times, he's become responsible and very grown up.

I didn't have sons but if I'd have had them I would have been proud to have them join a military branch.

Dont' forget to tell us when you come out to SD for graduation!

Title: Re: Word from my son's recruiter
Post by Melissa on May 14^th, 2009 at 4:57pm

Awesome Jerry, that's great! Tell him congrats from me!

:)mel

Title: Re: Word from my son's recruiter
Post by maalstroom on May 14^th, 2009 at 6:27pm

Wow Jerry, he's really something to be proud off.
I know I am, coz these guys are doing the right things for all of us.
To me, he cannot go wrong anymore just for doing what he does. He is among the selected few. I am so proud these people do what they do around the world, proud of the American ones, the European ones and off course our own Dutch ones. Truely the selected few.

You must be one proud daddy, Jerry.

Do me a favour will you? Tell him some stranger in the Netherlands is so frigging proud of him!

Pascal.

Title: Re: Word from my son's recruiter
Post by Karla on May 14^th, 2009 at 7:24pm

That is wonderful news Jerry! That is very hard to accomplish. I am very proud of your son also. Chris came home on leave for two weeks and left to go back to San Diego last week. It was so nice to have him home. He is due to be promoted to corporal soon. We can not wait.

Title: Re: Word from my son's recruiter
Post by Kilroy 2.0 on May 14^th, 2009 at 7:38pm

Glad to hear that it has turn out so well for your son.
My son Chris is signing up once he has graduated he should be done by Jan. I hope it goes as well for him.

Gena

Title: Re: Word from my son's recruiter
Post by Jackie on May 14^th, 2009 at 7:44pm

Another fine son to be proud of....... :)

Congratulations!!

Title: Re: Word from my son's recruiter
Post by Lefty on May 14^th, 2009 at 8:06pm

You have every right to be proud Jerry.

Well done to your lad... [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

Lefty...!

Title: Re: Word from my son's recruiter
Post by Guiseppi on May 14^th, 2009 at 8:14pm

Them there is serious bragging rights! ;)

Joe

Title: Re: Word from my son's recruiter
Post by Charlie on May 14^th, 2009 at 8:14pm

Terrific news and congratulations.

We're all poud of him too.

Charlie

Title: Re: Word from my son's recruiter
Post by jon019 on May 14^th, 2009 at 9:26pm

I'm proud too Jerry...AND grateful!

Best,

Jon

Title: Re: Word from my son's recruiter
Post by [joHnny]w_ an_h on May 15^th, 2009 at 2:51am

Callico wrote on May 14^th, 2009 at 4:23pm:

One of the Few, the Prouder, a Marine Dad! :)

Jerry

your awesome jerry [smiley=headbanger.gif] [smiley=headbanger.gif] [smiley=headbanger.gif]

Title: Re: Word from my son's recruiter
Post by BobG on May 15^th, 2009 at 1:27pm

Callico wrote on May 14^th, 2009 at 4:23pm:

He has reeally matured and grown in confidence in the last 10 weeks. The Marine Corps has really been good for him.

Jerry

One of the best things to ever happen to me was something that really pissed me off. I got drafted!
I think it would be a good thing to bring back the draft. There's a lot of young men out there that could benefit.

Title: Re: Word from my son's recruiter
Post by BarbaraD on May 15^th, 2009 at 1:55pm

But remember - Once a Marine - Always a Marine -- I've never seen one yet who didn't carry those traits throughout their lives... You can always tell.... Congrats....

Hugs BD :-*

Title: Re: Word from my son's recruiter
Post by deltadarlin on May 15^th, 2009 at 2:38pm

There will be pictures of the graduation ceremony, yes? Congratulations to you and your son!

Carolyn

Title: Re: Word from my son's recruiter
Post by Jeannie on May 15^th, 2009 at 2:41pm

Congratulations Jerry!

I can tell you are one proud Dad... and rightfully so!

Jeannie

Title: Re: Word from my son's recruiter
Post by Tim_w on May 17^th, 2009 at 8:09am

Congratualtions, and tell him we said THANK YOU!!!
Happy Pappy