Posted: 8/1/2004 4:43:56 PM EDT
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Well, let me say I now know how my parents felt when my brother and I left for the Corps. My son Nick, left last Sunday for Paris Island and one week later and I find him constantly in my thoughts. He has a strong mind and will and I think he will be just fine, but still a father has to worry a little. Here's a few pics: Age 9, first dove hunt, he did good.  OK, I'll skip his first squirrel, rabbit, duck, turkey, and post this pic of him at age 16 with his favorite toy. 
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He was a really nice kid when I met him. Next time I see him he'll be an even better man. My buddy Kurt left Paris last December. He just shipped off to Hawaii, where he'll be stationed for two years. When Kurt came home from Paris he was a changed person. And for the better in many ways. He'll be just fine. You should be very proud. |
| The happiest day of my life was seeing my mother at my graduation from basic training. Nothing matters more to a young soldier (or in this case a young Marine) than knowing their parents are proud of what they are doing. He'll stick his chest out a little farther when he thinks about how much you love him. |