1,380 Miles

[eastern fly 0]

GRADUATION DAY!! 9 Nov, 2012. MY SON IS A US MARINE :headbang:

 

My wife and I took the trip from Jeannette, PA to be with my one and only son on a huge day in his life. For the last 13 weeks he has been in book camp, Parris Island, SC. We left here at 1:30 pm Thurs.

After a 2 hour delay in Charlotte, NC we made it about 2:30 am. An hour remaining.We find a room and get two and a half hours sleep. Back on the road to get there and find a parking spot. You should have see the cars flooding the place even at the 6:30 am. I'm not a Marine but I am a vet. As I sit there thinking about my own day on the grinder, I am now in my mothers place watching my son. Its hard to see him at times because I need wipers on my forehead.Pride is bursting out!

Now as we sit there Im ondering if is "mother" is here. Keep in mind I now live in PA. She moved to SC a few months ago, about an hour away from the base. As the ceremony concludes and everyone pours onto the parade grounds im looking for my son. Still looking! still looking- There he is. He was ready to go back to get his gear and go to the airport. He didnt think I was going to have the money to make it. Well we did. As thing end no sign of his triffling ass mother. Once again she wasnt there for her son.

We get his gear in the truck and head back to West Virginia. I could not beleave the gas prices compaired to home. Gas here is $3.80 avg. I got gas there at $3.10 WTF. One guy told me the day before he found a place that had it at $2.99. Final milage total 1,380 miles and $280 in gas. OMG. I'M PROUD OF YOU SON!!

 

[MIKE*A 0]

Congratulations! I'm sure it meant a lot to him that you made it and for you, I have no doubt that the trip was worth every penny.....

 

Mike

[eastern fly 0]

Yep. and he was glad to see us.

 

Kevin

[Chase Creek 0]

Congratulations to both you and your son Kevin. Next time you see him, thank him for us.

[Floyd 0]

Two proud men standing shoulder to shoulder. Makes a great photo. You get a couple of thumbs up from me. Congratulations to your son.

[terrymiller1973 0]

Congratulations on your sons accomplishment I am sure both of you are very proud.

[Horseshoes 0]

E..fly, It's a good day. I am so happy for you and your son. Seize the moment my man.

[Piker20 0]

Congratulations. Here's to a long successful career.

3.80 a gallon or a litre? Wish I could find that here. My local is close to 11dollars a gallon! Diesels even more.

[lykos33 0]

Congrats to you both Kevin, our thanks to both of you too

Murray

[eastern fly 0]

Congratulations. Here's to a long successful career.

3.80 a gallon or a litre? Wish I could find that here. My local is close to 11dollars a gallon! Diesels even more.

 

$11 a gal. I guess I should not complain "that much" about $3.80.

 

Kevin

 

Thanks everyone.

[mikechell 0]

Semper Fi to your son ... and for making it through hell week, OOH RAH Devil Dog !!!

[feathers5 0]

Congrats to you and your son. You have every right to be proud. I bet he was surprised to see you.

[netabrookie 0]

Thats a good looking pair in the picture. Congratulations to you and your son. I know what you mean about needing wipers because I did the same at Ft. Benning when my son graduated. He got to do what I didn't get to do back in '84 when I got a training discharge because of a trashed knee. It makes you feel so proud of them that you can't hardly stand yourself. Take Care and shake his hand for me, Tony

[Crackaig 0]

Very well done, a day I'm sure you'll treasure the memories of. Huge respect for me and many others.

 

Cheers,

C.

[eastern fly 0]

Happy day to all the vets. I gave my son his due also.

 

Kevin