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Boot Camp Oct 2014

Hi my son leaves for boot camp on October 7th, 2014. Anyone else out there with that date? I am already starting to have some anxiety. Excited for him- for the next chapter of his life but my heart is feeling broken.

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Permalink Reply by conavymom on September 29, 2014 at 11:51am

My son is going in as Master of Arms . He is 20 and my oldest so Im a little emotional because we has always been very close.

Permalink Reply by CrystalO on October 14, 2014 at 2:10pm

Hi Freebird - My son left Oct 8th and is also going for a mineman.

Permalink Reply by Adams mom on September 30, 2014 at 12:23pm

Hi, my son will also be leaving on October 7th...1 week from today!!  I am feeling like you Sherri, very happy and excited for him but very emotional especially since it is almost time for him to leave.  He will be going to San Antonio after boot camp. 

Permalink Reply by splash on September 30, 2014 at 1:20pm

Do the kids that leave for boot camp Oct 6th through the 10th graduate together?

Permalink Reply by Jewel on October 1, 2014 at 3:20pm

I wondered that as well...

Permalink Reply by Connie (Ship 11 Div 031) on October 1, 2014 at 10:51am

My son leaves October 7th as well! So many mixed emotions as the time gets closer. I miss him already and he's not gone yet. 

Permalink Reply by aossanna on October 1, 2014 at 6:43pm

Good Evening,

I shopped for the perfect Blue Candle this evening to light for my son while at basic training.  I must admit, I got a bit carried away and purchased way more than I needed, but was thinking of all of the mom's sending their sons off next week and decided I will light candles for your sons as well. Godspeed until we meet at PIR.

Permalink Reply by aossanna on October 1, 2014 at 8:23pm

..and daughters, yes your brave daughters.

Permalink Reply by splash on October 1, 2014 at 8:33pm

I just learned about the blue candles and will be going shopping. I love the idea. I am going to bring my daughter to help pick them out. Monday is coming too soon. 

Permalink Reply by aossanna on October 1, 2014 at 8:38pm

Yep, Godspeed splash!

Permalink Reply by Sherri S on October 1, 2014 at 8:12pm

I would appreciate it if you would light one for my son! Thank you and till we meet in December! Prayers, thoughts, love and support for us and our recruits.

Permalink Reply by aossanna on October 1, 2014 at 8:17pm

Done Sherri, I will post a photo of candles each night as I can. Godspeed.

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