OT Empty nest syndrome

**BEAR** · 03-10-2009 12:44 AM

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.
BEAR

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**pcox** · 03-10-2009 01:02 AM

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

whiterider · 03-10-2009 01:09 AM

Originally Posted by pcox

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....

**beachbumbob** · 03-10-2009 03:06 AM

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.

Bob

**capt9960** · 03-10-2009 09:00 AM

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.

Semper Fi

**Kent Allen** · 03-10-2009 03:36 PM

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!

**RicinYakima** · 03-10-2009 05:53 PM

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

**BEAR** · 03-11-2009 01:53 AM

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.
BEAR

**Clark Howard** · 03-12-2009 07:28 PM

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

**stonewall56** · 03-12-2009 07:45 PM

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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