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Alumni of PIR 8/26/11 (13 Divs - 269-280, 941)

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A group for folks who had sailors graduate from boot camp on August 26, 2011.

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Latest Activity: Jul 28, 2012

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Comment by diannep on August 23, 2011 at 10:46am: Praying, Sandi. It is looking better for us, don't you think? But I know your concern for wind. Do you leave Thurs morning?

Brenda: Sorry you won't be there...Did your sailor order the PIR DVD? If not, be sure to call Photographic Services and order it:

847-578-6205

Comment by caylex 9/279 on August 23, 2011 at 10:45am: I will be happy to let Sailors use my phone to call home. I'll be sure to ask my son if he knows of anyone that does not have family there.

Comment by HvnlySno (S11, DIV 276) on August 23, 2011 at 10:37am: Brenda - we are in the same boat...at least some of it! It's really expensive to fly out of Alaska and for 24-28 hrs; for me, just wasn't possible.

But, the good new is there are so many wonderful people of this site and in our PIR group that will clap loud, give huggs, congratulations, pictures & even offer cell phones (you know who you are my friend! Thank you!) to help bring you to your Sailor. I'll be thinking of you and your Sailor on Friday!

Comment by Brenda72 on August 23, 2011 at 10:15am: Good that makes me feel better and I have 7 more weeks to save money to go...plus hopefully the company condo is close by.

Comment by caylex 9/279 on August 23, 2011 at 10:08am: Brenda, I'm sorry for your situation.

There's graduation from A School too?? I swear, I really don't live under a rock (but it seems that way sometimes!!)

Comment by Sparkling on August 23, 2011 at 10:07am: You got it ;) We'll swap as we won't be able to make A School.

Comment by Brenda72 on August 23, 2011 at 10:04am: Thank you so much! I am going to try and be able to go to his A school graduation.

Maybe they alow more people and my dad can go to...he was a Navy Seal.

Comment by Brenda72 on August 23, 2011 at 10:03am: That would be great and lots of hugs from me too.... :) Just hard when I have been there for everything. I plan on going to his A school in Fl.

Comment by Sparkling on August 23, 2011 at 10:01am: Oh Brenda, I'm sorry to hear this. It is alot of $$. Hence why only 3 of us are flying out.

We can all take lots of pics for you if you'd like ;)

Comment by Brenda72 on August 23, 2011 at 9:56am: I am unable to go because of a money issue...too far...15 hours for one day...not that I wouldn't pay anything to see my son graduate...he flies out Sat...and I just spent 1,000 for a legal issue with my ex, his father.