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    OT Empty nest syndrome

    My wife and I saw my son off to the Army today. Felt like my heart was being ripped out of my chest. 19 years seems too short a time now.
    He's gonna be a paratrooper just like his father and grandfather. We're really proud of him.
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    Please extend to your son my sincere appriciation for his service to our country, and also for yours and your fathers service.

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    thank him sincerely for us....

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    Please extend to your son my sincere appriciation for his service to our country, and also for yours and your fathers service.

    pcox Army 66-69

    Yes Bear...when you see him again shake his hand and thank him from us all....

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    Bear,

    I'm sure your mother told you your misspent youth would catch up to you one day!

    God Bless you and your son for the things you taught him.

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    Seems we have all had a "mis-spent youth" to some degree. God Speed, May a fair wind and a following sea follow in his wake.

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    Bear,

    God bless you and your son. It is hard to see your children leave the "nest" no matter where they are going. Please thank him for his service - thank you for your service!

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    Bear, the nest may be "empty" at this time for you and your wife, but you have raised an eagle and not a sparrow. Best wishes, Ric

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    Many thanks for your kind comments and I will forward all your thanks when we speak with him again.

    RicinYakima...your avitar looks like an early 70s Ft. Ord picture.
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    You have lived long enough to know how your dad felt when you went in harm's way. Every day until he returns will be a study in pride and pain for you. Thank him and his dad for all of us and the one's that did not return. Regards, Clark

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    I'd shake you & your son's hand if I could reach through the computer. Thanks to you for your service and thanks to your son for his. Our son went in the Navy almost four years ago.

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