Ship:14|DIV:197|PIR:13JUN2014

[Todd "GovGeek" Godchaux]

SR LastName, FirstName, Mi

Ship 14 Division 197

3410 Sailor Drive

Great Lakes, IL 60088-3510

[Todd "GovGeek" Godchaux]

We are deeply saddened that we missed our SR's first call home this morning 0643-PST. Did anyone else receive one today? She did leave a 45-second voicemail for us and my daughter said she missed us several times while trying to hold back her tears. I'm not one for outward expressions of emotion, but I broke down in tears hearing how saddened she was. I had one job to do, and I failed her this morning. Probably when she needed it most. Even as I type this, I'm fighting back the swell of emotions.

She did manage to say that she received only one letter so far, even though we've been sending a few each day since we received the first letter with her ship address and PIR dates, etc. So I wonder if the rest of her division is experiencing the same?

[John A. Franklin]

Don't be so hard on yourself. My son called today to and I was lucky enough to catch it. It was very emotional with tears on both sides of the line. I'm sure your daughter knows how much you love her

[Todd "GovGeek" Godchaux]

I appreciate your reply. I wish I could have shared the same experience you did. Lucky indeed and a huge boost in moral support, I'm sure. =/