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Showing my Pride
I worked on a Tshirt design for PIR. I have one son that left on 9-11 and one that is scheduled to leave 4-3-13 or earlier. I want to wear it to both of theirs and on. What do you think. :-)
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Permalink Reply by butrfliesnstars on
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Love it!
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Permalink Reply by lemonelephant on
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I wouldn't wear that to PIR because PIR is a formal ceremony and you should dress accordingly. I suggest business casual or dressy church wear. Save the T-shirt for other times when you are out and about. The design is uh..... interesting. Also, if you were to wear that to PIR, you would most likely be searched since weapons are prohibited on the the RTC.
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Permalink Reply by LuvMyBoys on
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Oh I am no idiot. I would not conceal or wear my weapon to a federal ceremony facility. Although I do have it at all other times. My sons get a kick out of me being a Glock Toting Momma. And Dont tread on me is also a flag that hangs at our house.
The Snake and the Dont Tread on Me is actually a Navy/Marine Motto/Flag
As far as the ceremony being formal - didnt realize that. But then again I probably wouldnt hesitate on some days to wear this to Church either. LOL But then again Im a farm girl so dresses are not in my wardrobe. LOL
Oh well still want it for the weekend we go up. Whether I wear it or not to the PIR is beside the point. -
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I'm sure your Sailors will get a kick out of that. I figured that you would not be carrying, but when you advertise something like that, it is very possible that you would be searched in any facility where weapons are prohibited (Military installations, state or federal facilities, airports, schools...) and may be asked to cover the shirt.
Consider what you will look like in pictures. They will both most likely be in their dress blues (change over is typically the first week of October and the first week of May). Nice dark jeans, slacks or khakis and a nice top, blouse or sweater will look nice next to your Sailor. Wear comfortable shoes since you will be standing and walking quite a bit.
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Permalink Reply by bethr311 on
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It's very creative! And at my son's PIR I saw people in everything from church clothes to hoochie mama dresses & hooker heels to jeans and tees. I wore a nice top, jeans and comfy shoes. I also saw a whole family in tie dyed Navy t shirts. I hadn't seen them anywhere and I've seen a LOT of Navy tees, so I asked the mom if they made them and they had!
As a compromise, my dad wore my son's division flag tee to Sarge's meet and greet the night before, and I wore a Navy mom tee.
You know your SR better than anyone else and how to support him. No matter what you wear, you'll be clothed in joy and pride that day! -
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