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Word from my son's recruiter
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

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Shawn Ex Member	Re: Word from my son's recruiter Reply #1 - May 14^th, 2009 at 4:29pm Hoo Rah!
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Iddy CH.com Alumnus Offline Smile Posts: 486 Toronto,Canada Gender:	Re: Word from my son's recruiter Reply #2 - 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
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midwestbeth CH.com Sponsor Offline Posts: 1123 Edwardsville, IL Gender:	Re: Word from my son's recruiter Reply #3 - May 14^th, 2009 at 4:42pm And proud you should be Jerry! What an accomplishment! We do expect graduation pics. Beth
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Re: Word from my son's recruiter
Reply #4 - 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!

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Melissa CH.com Moderator CH.com Alumnus Offline Don't give up! Posts: 7238 Central WI, USA Gender:	Re: Word from my son's recruiter Reply #5 - May 14^th, 2009 at 4:57pm Awesome Jerry, that's great! Tell him congrats from me! mel
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Re: Word from my son's recruiter
Reply #6 - 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.

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Karla CH.com Alumnus Offline One of Many and Never Alone - Join OUCH Posts: 3837 x1\|Madison WI USA Gender:	Re: Word from my son's recruiter Reply #7 - 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.
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Kilroy 2.0 CH.com Sponsor Offline Kilroy 2. is Here! Kilroy 2. is Everywhere! Posts: 1637 Madison,WI Gender:	Re: Word from my son's recruiter Reply #8 - 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
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Jackie CH.com Moderator CH.com Alumnus Offline Go For It!!! Posts: 5903 Goshen, IN Gender:	Re: Word from my son's recruiter Reply #9 - May 14^th, 2009 at 7:44pm Another fine son to be proud of....... Congratulations!!
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Lefty CH.com Alumnus Offline Posts: 759 Gender:	Re: Word from my son's recruiter Reply #10 - May 14^th, 2009 at 8:06pm You have every right to be proud Jerry. Well done to your lad... Lefty...!
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Guiseppi CH.com Moderator CH.com Alumnus Offline San Diego to Florida 05-16-2011 Posts: 12063 SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA USA Gender:	Re: Word from my son's recruiter Reply #11 - May 14^th, 2009 at 8:14pm Them there is serious bragging rights! Joe
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Charlie CH.com Alumnus Offline Happy to be here Posts: 18971 Jamestown, NY Gender:	Re: Word from my son's recruiter Reply #12 - May 14^th, 2009 at 8:14pm Terrific news and congratulations. We're all poud of him too. Charlie
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jon019 CH.com Alumnus Offline "Ya gotta believe!" Posts: 1656 USA Gender:	Re: Word from my son's recruiter Reply #13 - May 14^th, 2009 at 9:26pm I'm proud too Jerry...AND grateful! Best, Jon
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-johnny- CH.com Sponsor Offline theres no smoking on the dock Posts: 1642 fayette county ohio Gender:	Re: Word from my son's recruiter Reply #14 - 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
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Re: Word from my son's recruiter
Reply #15 - 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.

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BarbaraD CH.com Alumnus Offline Hugs to ya Posts: 8333 Douglasville, TX Gender:	Re: Word from my son's recruiter Reply #16 - 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
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deltadarlin CH.com Alumnus Offline I love YaBB 1G - SP1! Posts: 3823 Downsville LA Gender:	Re: Word from my son's recruiter Reply #17 - May 15^th, 2009 at 2:38pm There will be pictures of the graduation ceremony, yes? Congratulations to you and your son! Carolyn
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Jeannie CH.com Sponsor Offline Live, Laugh, Love.... Posts: 2333 St Louis, Missouri Gender:	Re: Word from my son's recruiter Reply #18 - May 15^th, 2009 at 2:41pm Congratulations Jerry! I can tell you are one proud Dad... and rightfully so! Jeannie
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