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My SR Grandpa passed
Yesterday 12/8. My husband and I have decided to wait
Until after PIR to notify him. We feel it is for the best
To wait. Thoughts & prayers please. Thanks
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Permalink Reply by lemonelephant on
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My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours at this time. Yes, I agree that it is probably best to wait to tell your SR. Also, be sure to let any others know of this decision who may be writing him or who he may call. Again, my thoughts and paryers are with you.
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Permalink Reply by BunkerQB on
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If there are other members of the family mailing him letters, cards or calling him, you might want to let them know that you and your husband have decided to info your sailor recruit in person and would very much appreciate their being discreet about this situation.
So sorry to hear about Grandpa - we know he would have been proud - and I am sure he will be looking down and smiling when you SR goes through PIR.
Regards, BQB
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Permalink Reply by MrsBis06 Shp12 Div031 on
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We have asked everyone to keep things upbeat &
Not let anything slip. They are all in agreement thank goodness.
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Permalink Reply by Angie on
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Prayers for you and your family, I am sure that is a hard choice for you and your husband to make...but I really think it is the right one. As if you told him and he ended up depressed or upset over it, he could be seperated.
Prayers for you and your family
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Permalink Reply by Popeye's Mom Alum DIV 031 1-6-12 on
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MrsBis06,
I am so very sorry to hear that! I have not been on here too much this week as my husband is in the hospital with pancreatitis. He's doing better, expects to get out Friday. Are you going to PIR? Just wondering cause you said notify him after. I will definitely keep you in my prayers. Again, so sorry for your loss.
Roz Yantis
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Permalink Reply by icecold326 on
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My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. I agree you have made the right decision not to tell your son. My son and I talked about that kind of stuff before he left and the decided that he wouldn't want to know anything until he comes back home.
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