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Comment by EyeoftheTiger on March 16, 2014 at 1:42am

The lovely whistle and bells from the PIR ceremony 3-14-2014, and some additional video and photos are here.

Comment by Laurablue on March 15, 2014 at 7:36pm

Thanks for sharing Diannep! What an inspirational story about Brett! He definitely is an American hero!!

Comment by Barb Mike on March 15, 2014 at 6:36pm

Is yesterdays live stream of PIR available for review still?

Comment by diannep on March 15, 2014 at 3:52pm

...should have said:  Brett exemplifies what your SAILORS are made of....congrats to all of them!  :-)

Comment by diannep on March 15, 2014 at 3:52pm

Ladies, below is the link to a video about a sailor named Brett Parks.  Brett's grandparents are my parents' best friends, his mom is one of my best friends, her children are great friends of my sons....we have a connection that has spanned between our families over 70 yrs.  He is the one who influenced by son to go into the Navy...he went in a year before my son....Brett is in the aviation program and is based in Jacksonville FL...he was about to start the process of discharge since his contract was complete....when.....this happened.  A personal trainer on the side, he ran a bootcamp in the community.  He was at an apt complex, meeting up with a new client, when he heard screams for help.  Ever the sailor, always ready to help in any given situation, he ran towards the sound of the voice, right into the attacker....who proceeded to shoot him....Oct 17, 2012...his life changed forever.  He recently was honored by U of Florida Shands Hospital, and this is the video shown that night....I know it is about 15 min long...but I will tell you....it is well worth watching.  I have had the privilege of watching Brett grow up....I was with his mom/family every step of this tragic story...just like his precious mom was with me every step when my husband died suddenly 11 yrs earlier.  Brett exemplifies what your SRs are made of....the "hero" in him.  Let me know what you think of this:

http://ufhealthjax.org/news/story.aspx?id=1004

Comment by CatMom509 on March 15, 2014 at 2:45pm

Hi Friends,

     "I will lie down and sleep in peace,

      for You alone, O Lord, make

      me dwell in safety."

                                     Psalm 4:8

Comment by CatMom509 on March 15, 2014 at 2:44pm

Dittersmom,

So glad you will be able to have all that time with your Sailor!!   Savor every moment!  Safe travels on the way back home~~

Hope the police has made some progress when you get back and relieved you have someone home~~

Comment by Dittersmom on March 14, 2014 at 10:30pm

Hi everyone,

My daughter is doing well and seeing my son today was great.  He was a rail guard, so we got to see him as soon as we were in the drill hall and sit by him the entire time.  He also got an extended liberty, so was with us until 8:40 this evening.  He is leaving to the airport at 3am and doesn't fly out until 3pm, so we will be at the O'hare airport all day.  More time with our Sailor.  

Catmom - my daughter lives with us, so at least she didn't leave an empty house.  They have not found anything yet, but we will do more checking once we are home.  Her ipod was in with all of the stuff taken and we were told that they might be able to track it.  Lord willing that would work.  

Tired and heading to take a nap before getting up at 2am.

Comment by Kimlkove ( parent of the 68) on March 14, 2014 at 2:01pm

How awesome was that everyone!!

Comment by CatMom509 on March 14, 2014 at 10:22am

Happy Friday!

     "For You, Lord, have made me glad

      through Your work; I will triumph

      in the works of Your hands."

                                     Psalm 92:4

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