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Got the Call Today! My son is a US Sailor.

Posted by Kerry John Dykes on April 8, 2011 at 9:35pm in Bootcamp Forum

Anyone,

 

I just recieved a call from my son today at 3:30 p.m. He completed BC and will be graduating April 15th. Can a Father get any more proud. I actually cried when I heard his voice on the phone for the first time in 8 weeks. He was so relieved to have completed Battlestations today and be handed his US NAVY SAILOR cap. He sounded so tired and was looking forward to some long awaited rest. Just thought I would give a shout to anyone out there who feels the same way. SO PROUD!!!!

 

Kerry Dykes

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  • Joie Torres April 29, 2011 at 5:14pm
    we just got the call today too...Im a proud father of a Sailor...He passed!....Cant wait til graduation!
  • Jim Hunt April 27, 2011 at 4:58pm

    Hang in there Chris, our son is in his 7th week. He graduates on Friday, May 6th (next Friday). Time really goes fast. Our son Jon is on ship 12, division 159. Just keep sending your son letters. They like that.

    Jim

    Chris Retkowski said:

    Congrats to you and your family..I can't wait for that day my son just left tuesday to start
  • Chris Retkowski April 27, 2011 at 4:40pm
    Congrats to you and your family..I can't wait for that day my son just left tuesday to start
  • Fred Stansbury April 27, 2011 at 2:55am
    Congratulations to you and your son. Its been just about a year and I still remember how I felt when those large gym doors opened and they all Marched in. As Tony said convey a Bravo Zulu to your son, And thank him for me for protecting my freedom.
  • John Johnson April 21, 2011 at 12:44pm
    congratulation to you and your son. i know it was a hard eight weeks for everyone in your family. Now on to A School!!!
  • Bobby G April 9, 2011 at 10:50am
    Congratulations! I know the feeling, couldn't figure why my back was hurting...found out I it was proudly strutting around, sticking my chest in the air. I agree with Mr. Lipscomb, about attendind his graduation. It's been about six years since m son graduated  but still remember it vividly.
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