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Comment by nickolasryan on May 1, 2012 at 9:00pm

I just want to tell you Kathy i am glad i found you on here. You have been a big help to me thank you so much and god bless your son :)

Comment by nickolasryan on May 1, 2012 at 11:41am

Thanks Kathy i did call the recruiter and he said either one was fine that Nick would get it. And great news I got my first phone call on Saturday it was soooooooooooo GREAT to hear his voice, we talked for about 25 minutes and we both cried when it had to end i miss him so much :( I can't wait to see him at graduation in June

Comment by nickolasryan on April 28, 2012 at 8:49am

Morning everyone, I was wondering if anyone can answer my question. I just got my first letter yesterday so very happy actually I got 2 whoohoo. My problem is i got the papers for graduation and the address to write to Nick but now on his letter it is a different address what do i do? Where do I send his letters? Help me please thank you. 

Comment by CLAMOM on April 26, 2012 at 7:38am

Judith hang in there!!! It's very normal and the crying never stops!! My daughter is on deployment right now so when she sends me emails and she doesn't sound happy I cry!!! I want her to be happy with her decision to join the Navy but she says  she has good days and bad days.  But that life!! We all have those days!!!

Be Blessed and we are here if you need us!!!

Comment by judith ann on April 26, 2012 at 12:04am

 so all this crying is normal??I haven't cried like this since my mom died June 10.2011.Travis PIR is June 15th will be a hard day!!

 

Comment by Estreetphan on April 25, 2012 at 6:07pm

I just joined this group. My son left last week for GL. We got his form letter today with a PIR date of June 15th.  I booked a room at the Homewood Suites. Does anyone now if this is a good place to stay? I haven't booked any airfare yet but I am planing on doing that soon.

Comment by Chiquitos on April 24, 2012 at 4:23pm

 

Sarge, I would like to THANK YOU for all the help you provided us!!  We couldn't of done it without you and your guys(Dave)!!  It was really great to have someone guide us and provide useful information!!  Our Family enjoyed our help and conversation!!

 

Again THANK YOU for all you do for Navy Families like us, we really were Blessed that God put you in our lives!!  I wish Pensacola had someone there to help us when we visit our son!!! It was a pleasure meeting you!!  May God Bless you and keep you and your guys safe!!

 

Blessings,

Gracie Rico

 

Comment by proudnavymom8 on April 24, 2012 at 9:32am

Is there any other way to get the information regarding the graduation?  Unfortunately, I can't take both Thursday and Friday off so I will be heading to IL right after work on Thursday and won't get there until 11pm -12am.  I would love to get this graduation information even though I cannot attend the Meet and Greet.

Comment by OldSarge on April 24, 2012 at 9:21am

Welcome Navy Moms, Dads, Family, and Friends:

Please allow me to introduce myself. My name is John Spadaro (Aka Sarge). I proudly served our country for over twenty years of active duty and retired as a Sergeant First Class, U.S. Army.  I have lived in the Great Lakes Area for over 30 years. Some of you may ask, why did a kid from Brooklyn New York retire in Gurnee?  Well there is a simple answer. My wife of 38 years and I fell in love with this area when I was Stationed at Great Lakes/Fort Sheridan. We have seen this area change over the years for the better. We have one nephew currently on active duty with the Navy and, one nephew currently on active duty with the Army. I support our troops and family members the best I can. Every year I am involved with the Adopt a Sailor program. See the photos on face book. My face book can be found by searching for taxisarge@gmail.com  I also host a FREE Navy Moms & Dads Meet and Greet every Thursday before the P.I.R. On occasion I host one on a Wednesday when graduation is on a Thursday such as during the Christmas/New Year’s holidays.  The Meet and Greet is free for all who are attending the Graduation. The meet and Greet starts at 5:30 PM and normally ends at 9:00 PM. It is more than an informal gathering. I show a short video and answer questions about the area; I also give you excellent information regarding the graduation that you won’t find anywhere else.  Also I provide excellent buffet style food at my expense. The Sundance Saloon provides me the space for free.  Beverages are the only thing you have to pay out of pocket. Here are some of the questions that many parents call me or email me about. If your question is NOT found here, please feel free to call me at 847-212-0246.

Question: Sarge, what is the best hotel to stay at and why? Answer: I highly recommend the Marriott Spring Hill Suites in Waukegan, or any of the other Marriott’s in the Area of Waukegan or Gurnee. The Spring Hill Suites is a modern hotel and is located in the Fountain Square shopping Plaza. It is only steps from the Sundance saloon where I host the Meet and Greet, and you can walk to restaurants, Wal-Mart, Denny’s, Buffalo Wild Wings, Chipotles, Chili’s, and Sweet Tomatoes’ and other businesses. Always check reviews before booking your hotel!

Question: How do I get from the airport to my Hotel? Answer: Be very careful – City Taxi fares from O’Hare to the suburbs will cost approximate $96.00 From Midway or Milwaukee, it cost $160.00.  If you think I am exaggerating, read the Navy for Moms horror stories.  However, there is a solution. I own my own Taxi service and have seven drivers on my team. Our rates from O’Hare are only $54.00 for the cab, not per person, to any hotel in North Chicago, Waukegan, or Gurnee. From Midway or Milwaukee it is only $85.00 per cab. If you search on Navy for Moms for “Sarge” you will see many positive comments about me and my drivers.  As an added bonus, anyone who hires us from the airport to their hotel, I provide a free ride to the P.I.R. on Friday morning.

Question: What does my sailor need and should I bring their cell phones and laptops.  Answer: You sailor needs only your love and support. They can have their phones/laptops after graduation if they are staying at Great Lakes for their A-school. If they are departing the next day after graduation for their A-school, which is not at Great Lakes, you can give them their phones/laptops at the Airport. I will explain this at the Meet and Greet.  Questions - call me at 847-212-0246

Comment by SailorKurtsMom (Ship 7 Div 124) on April 22, 2012 at 11:54pm

Nickolasryan mom - our son just had PIR 4/20 - we stayed at Courtyard by Marriott on Northpoint in Gurnee.  It was really close to RTC, and a comfortable place to stay and hang out with our Sailor!  We also discovered later in the day that we would leave the hotel and head closer to the Midway Airport where he was flying out from on Saturday.  We were able to cancel the reservation for Friday night - with a refund!!!!!  Amazing service they provide!  Courtyard was EXCELLENT - rooms were awesome, too!!!  Our Sailor, since they were at the airport ALL day - until 5:00 PM was allowed to leave the airport and hang with us most of the day - we took in a Cubs game!!!  It was AWESOME - and he was so excited!!!!  So, I agree with all the other moms - there is nothing for sure - things can change at a moments notice!!!   It also depends on where your Sailor will be going for A-School!!!  Good Luck - - - and God Bless All!!!  PIR is TRULY Amazing - - Enjoy EVERY second!!!!

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