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The next step has begun
Last weekend my family and I attended the PIR or graduation ceremony for my son and the other recruits. If anyone is reading this and considering whether or not to go, GO! The ceremony was impressive. When the Sailors started marching in, I became teary. The sound of the feet marching in step, watching them parade past the families and dignitaries, listening to them call out the Sailor's Creed in unison all are experiences you should have. The video clips do not do it justice. I hope everyone will go. It is worth the cost!
Even more importantly is the support you give to your Sailor, and the reassurance from being with them. We were fortunate to have him all weekend. I saw the son I knew, who had become more confident. He carried himself erectly, was very polite to everyone (even more than he used to be), and had a focus I have never seen in him before. All the Sailors we met carried themselves with such confidence. They also looked after each other either in public. I saw my son correct how parts of a uniform were worn on another Sailor, and another reminded him to button a back pocket. They discussed what was regulation or not at the NEX in regards to their purchases. He was more talkative than before, but most importantly he seemed really happy. I was so proud of him.
I know in the future he will have difficult moments, will become discouraged or frustrated at times, for that is something we all do. However, I could leave him knowing he was happy with his choice. I cried on the airplane as we flew home, because I had to leave him, not because I regret his decision. I'd love to have him home with us all the time, but that is not what he wanted or needs. My final memory of our time with him was watching him walk away from us to enter the gate at the base, confidently, and never looking back. I have returned with the rest of the family to our home. School has begun, and life goes on. Letters continue to go to my Sailor, as well as texts back and forth, and calls. Our next step in the journey as a Navy family has begun.
Thank you to all the Navy moms and dads who offer support, encouragement and advice to the rest of us. You have been a God-send.
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Comment by Leisa Ship13 Div309 Grad 9-28 on August 11, 2012 at 11:36pm
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Thanks so much for sharing that as i am wiping my tears, i have 7 more weeks until my sons PIR, nothing in the world could stop me from attending this. Really appreciate your words! Big HUGS!
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Comment by Andrea Ship12 Div296 on August 12, 2012 at 12:49am
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Thanks for sharing and we will not miss it for the world. We got the letter with his PIR date on it and I booked our trip the next day. Now we are counting down the days.
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Comment by Michigan Cindy on August 12, 2012 at 9:56am
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I'm three years past PIR, however, it's been etched in my mind as a very powerful and meaningful ceremony. You will see a much different person than the one you said good-by to several weeks ago.
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Comment by Worried Mama Ship14/Div300 on August 12, 2012 at 12:00pm
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Thank you for a very honest, and heartfelt post. I flip flopped a week or so wondering if we should go to PIR, we ultimately decided to go and are booking tickets today - but this post solidified my decision. I feel like it would be our last time to stand beside him support, to be a present part of a major step in our sons life and seeing him onto the next step in his journey. We cant always be with our kids for every accomplishment, but when possible I think we should try to be,no matter how old they are! Congratulations to you, your family and of course your sailor!
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Thank you for sharing and wild horses could not keep us away from that proud day!
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Comment by momof4 on August 13, 2012 at 2:32pm
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PIR is an amazing ceremony that should not be missed. We were so excited. We all cried-our sailor, her dad, myself and even her younger sister. Memories we will have forever. She has gone on to complete A and C School and today reports to her first duty station. All this since PIR in April. Love reading the stories here.
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Comment by rocksNboys on September 2, 2012 at 12:31am
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Worried Mama, I hope you had a wonderful time at your son's PIR!
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