Took my youngest daughter to the airport today to see her off to Navy boot camp. Proud, you bet; she's following in my Dads, my brother and my footsteps. Sad, more then I ever could have imagined. It feels like I've been punched in the chest all day.
To all you parents who have sent a son or daughter to the Military, I feel your pride and pain. God Bless you all:-)
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I can only imagine...

Tore me slap out of the frame just leaving mine at college! I remember that feeling... like having the breath knocked out of you.

It gets easier, but you described the bittersweet feeling pretty well... proud and sad. :-)
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i cant even imagine..we pray for he safety
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godspeed to her quick and safe return..
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It's got to be a tough thing to do Kevin but I have no doubt,she'll be great.:-)
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May God bless your daughter and your entire family.
Please tell her from me that I truly appreciate what she is doing.
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Kevin, I cannot imagine, my daughter is only three. Best of luck my friend! And, you should be proud. :-)
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Tell her that there are scores of people here who are proud of her as well, Kevin. :-)
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Prayers for her safety and your family. I am sure she will do you and this country proud. :-) :-)
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:-) And I thank her, you and your family for your service! :-) :-)
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Hoorah! God Bless all of you!

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Thank you for your family's service.

And, we will keep your daughter in our prayers.
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God speed. You go girl.
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:-)
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There is a spot for your daughter name on our prayer list of keeping all our soldiers safe
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:-)
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God Bless and thanks to you and your family for their service.
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Just and Amen to all the sentiments expressed. Godspeed.
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Thank you all for the kind words, they really mean a lot to me:-)
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Tell her "Fair Winds & Following Seas" from this Old Sailor.:-):-)
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