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Comment by lou2949 on March 5, 2014 at 12:13am

Ok.....I'm going to vent......though I don't post on this site very often, I truly understand the value of all of you ladies plus Jim.....it's really amazing to me just how many families there are out there who have NEVER had anyone in the military so they have no clue about the sacrifice our loved ones make for them.....I'm thinking of the young marine who sacrificed his life on Saturday leaving behind a wife who loved him and four young children, the youngest he never met and that sweet child will never know his daddy and how special and brave he was. When I tell this tragic story to people in my town I've known for a long time, their reaction is disappointing to say the least.....it's not their child or anyone they know so no biggie...I am so disappointed in the American people and their "taking for granted" our freedom that has never been free by the way.....the way we have been so blessed to live is only because of people like our sons and daughters who stepped up to the plate.....of all the people we know, how many of their children have done the same. I'm sorry, but I'm blown away by the mindset of so many who have no idea about honor, bravery, integrity, country and sacrifice.....will we ever go back to all of those qualities that have made our country so great.....ok....I'm done....

Comment by lou2949 on March 3, 2014 at 11:34pm

Hi all...... I posted earlier but somehow it was deleted I think due to Internet issues in my office........my DS is training at Top Gun now and the marine pilot involved in the tragic accident was in my son's class. This young man was a father to 4 children.....the youngest being born while he's been in Fallon. His wife and children are in Japan. I talked my son twice today and he said the class wants to set up a college fund for the children. He will send me details when he knows more about the fund. They had a memorial service for him today on base. We continue to pray for this young family and for all who knew him. This has been very hard on the class. Will post about the fund as I get the info.

Comment by JudyM on March 3, 2014 at 3:27pm

Kris, you must have had a heart-stopping few moments until you learned your DS was safe. So many prayers and thoughts for the  pilots family. We do all share everyone's experiences.

Comment by JudyM on March 3, 2014 at 11:58am

This is too close to home for all of us. It fills my heart with sorrow. Prayers for the family.

Comment by Barb on March 3, 2014 at 9:52am

What terrible news.  Prayers to our Navy Family.

Comment by CheriH on March 3, 2014 at 9:45am

Oh my.  Just read where the pilot was confirmed dead from the crash on Saturday.  My heart is aching for the family.  Still withholding his name.  

Comment by Michelle on March 2, 2014 at 4:27pm

TNnm27,  If your sister will be teaching in India next year, you might suggest she check out this website:

www.pasandpads.com/what-we-do.html  

It is a nonprofit started by a girl I know and several others, to address education and access to sanitary pads for girls in India.  Imagine having stay home each month because you only have rags.  It was a volunteer experience at a girls home in India several years ago that made her aware of the problem and it's scope. It affects women's access to education and the workforce.  They have saved the grant money they have received so far as they are looking for a source of pads that can also increase jobs for women.

Comment by TennMom on March 2, 2014 at 3:19pm

DS is with the Royal Maces in Atsugi/USS George Washington.  He is on about the same schedule as Nancy's DS.

We were able to visit Japan for 16 days in Dec.  The weather wasn't great, but all I wanted to do was sit and stare at him (and yes, it did creep him out!!)  He has a condo close to base and another in Tokyo, so we were able to stay in Tokyo for part of the time.  While in Atsugi, we stayed at the Navy Lodge and the Gateway Inn on base.

I am not big for sushi, curry, or fish, so I ate a lot of rice and American food on base!  DH and DS ate their weight in fresh sushi.  We did ride public transport most of the time we were there.  Very fascinating place, but I have no desire to go back.

I leave for Dubai on Tuesday.  My sister is an international teacher, finishing up her 2nd year there.  She moves to India in July.

This seems to have been a travelling year for me.  UK, Hawaii, Mexico, Japan and now Dubai.  Just took a nursing job outside of Nashville that starts the Monday after I get back.  I am ready to stay close to home!!

Comment by JudyM on March 2, 2014 at 2:34pm

Thoughts and prayers for those in Fallon. The weather there is bad, We have had several storms through in the past couple of days.

Comment by TennMom on March 2, 2014 at 11:55am

Our DS is also in Fallon for training, getting there this past week from Japan.  My thoughts and prayers for this aviator and his/her family.  We got a text last night from him, but he did not mention the incident. 

Glad to hear we have more graduates from SERE. Our DS was in Maine year before last when the hurricane went through.  Didn't give us details but said they made sure they were safe when the weather was at its worst.

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