He will graduate from Parris Island on Friday. I can hardly wait! But he’s already a Marine, as of yesterday (Saturday) morning, when he finished the Crucible.
He had to overcome a lot of personal disasters, heartbreaks, humiliations, and naysayers to do this. It took real guts to force himself through it when people around him were trying to break him down. Funny to say that you admire your own kid, but I do—even if I were a man and in good health, I couldn’t do what he has done.
Now if he can just avoid getting killed, that would be swell.
Oh, yes. I remember the Crucible. I know of your concerns. That was on my mind the whole 4 years he was in. What is your son’s MOS?(I think that’s what it’s called). My son was in Infantry. He was stationed at Camp LeJeune, in what was called the 2, 2. I forget what it stood for. Please check your private mail.
One more thing. You are in for a real treat. The graduation ceremony will leave you with tears and goosebumps, as well as extreme pride. Bring a camcorder with you. It’s a memory you will want to keep. Bring a lot of money or credit cards with you. They have magnificent gift shops that you will want to patronize. Will you be staying on the grounds? We did, and we loved it. You could hear the Marine recruits doing their morning exercises and drills early in the morning. Great experience.