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USS Essex Navy Moms

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Moms who's sons or daughters are on the Uss Essex.

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Latest Activity: Apr 1, 2021

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Comment by hunter's mom kyann HOOYAH on December 3, 2011 at 9:36pm: Well then I think you should stay with us! :). Maybe they'll start posting more. I'm really glad I found this group. I feel very welcome, even though I'm relatively new I have learned lots and I'm sure I will continue learning from you all.

Comment by hunter's mom kyann HOOYAH on December 3, 2011 at 9:21pm: BR is the other ship that the guys will be on (it's just easier for me to abbreviate.).
And-my bad-Navy/Army Game of Honor is next week-sorry for any confusion.

Comment by hunter's mom kyann HOOYAH on December 3, 2011 at 10:17am: Never really thought about like that, sharon, that others here might not understand. I hope the sailors help each other out. Maybe the newbies will feel like they are helping out more and that will make them feel good.
Today, we are going to our Army son's Guard CHRISTmas dinner.
AND I am rooting for both Navy and Army at today's Game of Honor!!!

Comment by hunter's mom kyann HOOYAH on December 2, 2011 at 1:42pm: marianne-i sent mine to you.

sharon-i saw your post on BR-very nice! i feel your pain for our sailors not being able to come home, however, we still have 2 more at home, so i gotta be a little chipper. :) i think about him so much, stalk his fb page, the Essex, the 31st Marine, the 7th fleet, etc...for anything of him. we email back and forth some, not enough for my liking. in his CHRISTmas box, i sent him a questionnaire of so many questions that i have asked and he has not answered and then some. i hope he finds it amusing, and i hope he sends it back! i sent a SASE so he better not give me any excuses. ha ha they are mostly yes and no questions, but i told him to feel free to elaborate. hmmm, think he will???

i have been feeling depressed, maybe that is why, because i am missing hunter so much. really can't say, but could be. it's not like we can sit and talk for hours if he was home, it's just the thought of him being so far away, especially at this time. his birthday is tuesday, and that's making me bummed out, too.

things will get better, sharon.

have a great weekend, all!

Comment by MarianneKT's Mom on December 1, 2011 at 2:18pm: You can either send them to me (Sharon I rec'd yours) or directly to the

Ombudsman email: essexombudsman@gmail.com

Whatever works best for you!

Comment by cathyo Ship 11 Div 063 on December 1, 2011 at 1:51pm: Wow AuntieJ! That's great to know!!

Comment by cathyo Ship 11 Div 063 on December 1, 2011 at 11:21am: Thank you, Marianne, for getting this information. I will send you a message to your inbox.

Comment by MarianneKT's Mom on December 1, 2011 at 8:31am: For those desiring to send cards/messages to the family of the Petty Officer who died on Nov 23 on the USS Essex

The following is the email response I rec'd from the Ombudsman...as you read, the family has asked for privacy and they had to ask permission to do this......Hi Marianne,

The FRG is taking a collection of messages/cards to create a "condolence/support flower tree" of sorts. Each card/message will be posted on a stick and arranged like a bouquet of flowers might look (we may have to adjust it to a wreath). They will be displayed at the viewing.

I think it would be easier if you collected the messages and emailed them to me since the influx of mail may very well cause a delay in receiving them. I'll hand write each message on a small card to put on the wreath. The family is desiring privacy and we needed permission just to do this for them.

Shannon :)
Ombudsman email: essexombudsman@gmail.com

Comment by MarianneKT's Mom on November 30, 2011 at 11:40pm: Tina - you may be right. Just figured that since he was a Petty Officer with so many years in the Navy that he would have his family with him.

I did send off an email to the ombudsman and will let you know what the response is.

Comment by cathyo Ship 11 Div 063 on November 30, 2011 at 10:40pm: I searched several different places looking for a hometown, but couldn't find information.

Marianne, I think your suggestion of sending "to the family of..." is a way of getting a card there if we can't get any further information.