Pearl Harbor, HI

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Comment by Rhonda8881 on November 14, 2009 at 2:13pm

I understand your feelings Lily. It is always hard to say goodbye, especially when you know it will be a while before you see them again. After the initial sadness I try to focus on the fact that he is happy where he is and the fantastic man he has become. It helps me to feel better about it. I hope you can reach that point soon.

Comment by Lily AJ on November 14, 2009 at 2:05pm

Another sad day for me today....... my son left to go back to HI after a 14 day trip home. I just left him at the airport. These "goodbyes" are tough each time.

Comment by Bran's Mom on November 14, 2009 at 12:30pm

Hi Everyone. My son will be headed to Hawaii on Jan. 4th. He will be on the USS La Jolla. Would love to hear from other Moms with sons on the USS La Jolla.

Comment by ssbeach on November 12, 2009 at 8:40am

My son-in-law of only two weeks is leaving for Pearl Harbor on Saturday morning, and my daughter is hoping to follow in a few weeks, at the end of the semester. He'll be on the Chicago. Does anyone have any idea how long it might take for their things to arrive or for them to be assigned to an apartment? He's heard five weeks, but that sounds overly optimistic to ship an apartment's worth of things from the east coast!

Comment by Kathleen ~ Pauls mom on November 11, 2009 at 10:23pm

Mary, my Marine just got there in June, he will be home for Christmas, we hope to go in the spring before he deploys to A'stan. Never have been to Hawaii before, hopefully they will both be there.

Comment by Rhonda8881 on November 11, 2009 at 10:15pm

Mary, it is a Blessing to know that the Navy was easy to work with in this situation. I know you enjoyed having time with your son other than the situation which got him home. My prayers are with you.

Comment by Mary, Proud Mom of Nick on November 11, 2009 at 4:28pm

Thanks Kathleen, wow two sons in hawaii...that will be nice for them. Have you been there yet to see your Marine? Our son just reported in August so we have not made the trip yet. So happy to have another Chung-Hoon family member!

Comment by Kathleen ~ Pauls mom on November 11, 2009 at 4:13pm

Mary, my sincere condolences on the loss of your father.
I am so glad your son could come home for this. I am glad your father got the respect and service due to his service during WWII. He must have been a wonderful man.
I am new to this site, my eldest will be coming aboard the Chung-Hoon on 11/30, my youngest is a Marine stationed at Kaneohe Bay.

Comment by Mary, Proud Mom of Nick on November 11, 2009 at 3:16pm

Hi ladies, thanks for the warning on Jay walking...wow! That's an expensive ticket but since we are talking Hawaii guess that is too be expected!

We have our sailor home for all the wrong reasons. My father passed away last week and we did the official Red Cross notification and our son called to say he would be landing at 6am. His ship was wonderful about getting everything signed off and approving leave for him. My father was a WW2 vet and we had a military funeral, many vets in attendance and they did three volleys and the taps. Our son and my nephew (who is a Seabee) were both in their dress blues for the service. My dad would have been pleased.

Comment by Melissa on November 11, 2009 at 8:44am

Hello all, my son is stationed aboard the USS Chosin which is now deployed. Any one else on the Chosin

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