Son left for Marine boot camp

Been a tough day here. My trapping buddy and the one who got us into trapping left for Paris Island today. Gonna be a rough 13 weeks. Please send prayers his way to be strong. He's the one closest to the camera.


Mom, 2 sisters and longtime girlfriend watching him pull away

Dang thats rough , gotta be proud though !

Prayer sent. Mine went to san diego 4 years ago , i know a little how u feel

Is this something he has always wanted to do?

Thank you for raising a man! And thanks to your son for his service. Be proud Dad! The boy that left will return a man!

Charles- He has been the most patriotic young man I know. He considers it his duty. Has been thinking about this for a few years.

Thanks for the fine young man that’s going out to protect our country..
May The Lord protect and Bless him..

Fine looking young man! He will do well and you should be proud.

Zim

Been there. Watched one son take off to the Air Force & another to the Army. It is tough, but it also makes you proud of them. He will be all right Dad, trust me.

Congrats Hoosier! I applaud the sacrifice and sacrifices you are making sir!

X2

My family will pray. I bet it’s tough. I drove one of my employees to town 10 years ago for a bus heading the same way. Dang near killed me, but boy I was proud.

Congrats to you for raising a fine young man, and best wishes and prayers to him in his future efforts.

A Fine young man....and yes tough day.

Myself and both my sons are in the military. It's bitter sweet but I know you're a proud papa. Congrats! I'm sure he'll do great!

Get some! I'm not a parent but I am a Marine. Gotta be tough I can imagine. My dad refused to see me off to boot camp.

hard times for sure , you can be very proud , I sent prayers an thanks

You did good in raising him be proud.

He will be fine. That brings back memories when I left for basic training way back in 1969. The first day or two seem to be the hardest, after that one starts to adjust.

congrats and tell the young man thanks.

it gets better,seeing my son off to the AF scared the crap outta me but he just spent 10 days at home and was promoted to staff seargent while here.as hard as it is i believe it is the best thing for them.now if i could just get his pipeliner brother to move outta me basement i'd be set.

You Should be Proud, He'll do Great!!!

Thanks everyone for the words of encouragement and well wishes. Means a lot.

Your son will be fine, Soon he will be in the best physical condition ever , Make friends for life and after boot camp have a lot of fun.

You raised a good Son.

Best wishes for your family's future.

Semper Fidelis,

Bill

Just picked our grandson up a week ago down in San Diego. He admits it was the hardest thing he'd ever done, but he stands taller now, he is so respectful and appreciative of home and family. I asked him if he'd like to make a career of it. He thought for a minute and said, Maybe. You know this generation of kids just don't know how to do hard things. This will likely be the toughest best decision your son has ever made. OohRah!!!