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Comment by anavymom on May 23, 2014 at 2:44pm

My SR in 814 told me in his last letter that he had received letters from elementary schoolers from TX. Thanks so much for having them do that.

Comment by Moonwillow on May 23, 2014 at 2:41pm

Me too. I can't wait to talk to my SR and see if he received/wrote a letter to the kids. He is in DIV 814..Knowing him he did... He loves kids. 

Comment by proudnavymom on May 23, 2014 at 2:41pm

RockportNavyMom I asked my son if he knew your SR in my last letter. Awaiting a response. Amazing how many of the SR's my son did know! Turns out his first bunkmate was Moonwillows son:) So cool!

Comment by proudnavymom on May 23, 2014 at 2:39pm

Oh my gosh! it is making me cry just thinking about your elem. kids. It has got to be exciting both for our SR's and for your kids. They really are a truly great group of future Sailors!! Only a few more shorts weeks and we will get to give them all big {{HUGS}}:)

Comment by RockportNavyMom on May 23, 2014 at 2:16pm

My elementary school sent cards and letters to 814 and yesterday I got 20 envelopes in the mail.  The recruits had written back to about 35 kids.  Some of the guys had written 3-4 kids.  I was so impressed.  I was on my way to my daughters softball game when I began reading them and I just cried like a baby.  These young men have truly touched a place in my heart.  I knew that they all had to be blessed to have volunteered for the navy and for 800 division but to go out of their way to make a child's day! WOW!  Those kids couldn't wait to write back and I'll be sending another batch of letters soon.  Thank you to the families of these young men.  You did a marvelous job of raising them right.

Comment by diannep on May 23, 2014 at 1:50pm

.and, Lisa, those flying out on Sat will be bussed in the middle of Fri night to wait for flights.  So, no, there would be no Liberty for them on Sat.  Some who have sailors flying out later in the day may be tempted to take them away from the airport, to sightsee, etc.  Although it is no prohibited, and the USO personnel will tell you to have them back 3 hrs before flight time, it is a risky thing to do.  If anything happens and they miss their flight to A School....uh oh.  So we don't recommend it.

For those who have sailors flying out later in the day from OHare, there is a Hilton actually within the Airport.  We understand that they charge a $55/day rate for those who may want to get a room, relax, and be away from the airport frenzy.  Others who have done this said it was wonderful and allowed their sailor to rest before heading on his/her next Navy journey!

Comment by diannep on May 23, 2014 at 1:46pm

Lisa:  Most of the sailors will fly out on the Saturday after PIR, but occasionally, they can't get flights until Sunday.  SO plan to stay until Sunday...just in case!  If they don't fly out until Sunday, those sailors will have Liberty on Saturday.  Remember, you can also meet them at the airport and visit with them.  Take ID for an airlines gate pass so you can wait until their plane leaves.

Comment by ellen0502 on May 23, 2014 at 11:33am

Good morning!

Comment by CatMom509 on May 23, 2014 at 11:01am

Happy Friday!!

     "We have this hope as an anchor

      for the soul, firm and secure."

                                Hebrews 6;19a

Comment by CatMom509 on May 23, 2014 at 11:01am

llamotte,

Your family can either come in earlier or stay later after your Sailor flies out to explore the Chicago area yourselves--after all, the airfare and hotel has already been taken paid for!

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