Virtual Graduation Celebration! FReeper kids are heroes!

Vanity ^ | August 28, 2009 | Tax-chick

[Tax-chick]

Today, my daughter, FReeper Anoreth (since 11/29/03) graduates from Coast Guard Basic Training.

We're also celebrating "The Boy," son of FReeper AnAmericanMother, who is graduating today from Marine Corps Basic.

And "ForgotenKnight," grandson of Monkey Face, recently deployed with a Stryker unit to Afghanistan.

Other FReepers with children (grandchildren, nieces and nephews, etc.) in the military, please join us in celebrating all our family members who are serving our country in the military.

[Tax-chick]

Ubiquitous Anoreth, 18 and glory-bound!

[Tax-chick]

Anoreth, with brother Bill, on her way to Basic, 6/16/09.

[AppyPappy]

Great job. I was hoping to get my son into the Coast Guard Academy when the time comes.

[Tax-chick]

Anoreth will be joining this boat, USCG Cutter Mellon, next week in Seattle, WA.

[Tax-chick]

Good luck! That’s a great way to start a career.

[mom4melody]

My Son-in-law graduated this past Friday from Coast Guard A school - he is a petty officer in Rochester, NY.

[wagglebee]

Congratulations Anoreth!

[proudmilitarymrs]

Congratulations and thank you.

mrs

[Tax-chick]

Excellent! What was the subject of his school? My family has experience in the Navy (father, uncles, cousins) and Air Force (husband, brother, more cousins) but we’re new to the Coast Guard.

[Tax-chick]

Thank you, Mrs. Re your tagline, Anoreth didn’t like New Jersey one bit!

[Tax-chick]

Ping!

[netmilsmom]

OH Goodness!
Give her a big hug and thanks from me!

[Lee'sGhost]

Thank you for your service, Anoreth. You now belong to large group of people — and yet the minority of the U.S. population — who are actually GIVING something in service to their country. That makes you better than our current president. And I am sure he will never match your contribution.

God bless.

[MitchellC]

Congratulations, all! Thank you for serving, Anoreth.

Proud to be a part of Free Republic with you folks.

[Gabz]

AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!

[SoftballMominVA]

Congratz Anoreth — We are proud of you and honored that you will be serving our country!

[Tax-chick]

I wish I could! Der Prinz and Bill drove up for the graduation and to spend the weekend, along with my parents and my brother and sister-in-law. I’m home with Tom, Elen, Sally, Pat, James, Vlad, and Frank, feeding all the petz!

[Tax-chick]

There’s an overwhelming sense of relief in having one child successfully “launched”! Now I can worry about how Bill’s going to turn out, for the next three years ;-).

[AnAmericanMother]

Wooooo Hooooo!

We are actually in the stands at the parade ground at USMCRD Parris Island! The fun is about to begin.

sending via DH's Iphone so won't say much. Full report and pix later

[SoftballMominVA]

I’m hoping to feel that joy soon :)

But for now — it’s all about these kids - how awesome they all are!

[bgill]

Bright futures! Congrats!

[grellis]

Heartfelt congratulations and prayers for the safety of the young heroes!

[Tijeras_Slim]

Congratulations! I wish Tonk was here to see it.

[Tax-chick]

Thanks! Looking forward to your pictures. I won’t have any until DP and Bill get home on Sunday night.

The Don-os were there just last fall with a son.

[fieldmarshaldj]

Congrats.

[Tax-chick]

Me, too. *sniff* He was a great man.

[stephenjohnbanker]

Anoreth comes from good stock. We wish her well!

[Tax-chick]

Thanks!

[stephenjohnbanker]

Ah, Face of Monkey........your legacy continues!

[stephenjohnbanker]

“Congratulations! I wish Tonk was here to see it.”

He’s watching, with pride!

[Tax-chick]

I believe that, too.

[Tax-chick]

Anoreth’s graduation should be in progress right now. *sniffle*

DP and Bill had better get some decent pictures.

[Monkey Face]

Thanks! My grandson is a 6th generation GI!

[TarponTom]

Congrats to you and your family.

Sat in those same stands 12 years ago for my son (lifer).

Choked up like a baby.

Prayers to all freeper families that have loved ones in uniform.

[Monkey Face]

Yes, it does, I Singh, I!

How are you this morning?

[Constitution Day]

Congratulations to her, TC! That is just WONDERFUL!

[Axeslinger]

Congratulations to Anoreth from a fellow NCer. May she have calm seas and following winds...but I suspect the North Pacific/Bering Sea may not cooperate much in that regard!

My eldest son has a year of HS left but is enlisting in the Army as a medic as soon as the waiver (for NON-existent holes in his eardrums) comes through.

[Tax-chick]

Good luck! There was some fuss over Anoreth’s having had her tonsils out, when she was 9, but the recruiter got it sorted out. He got a bonus for her: a girl, American Indian, with 30 hours of college.

[Tax-chick]

Thanks, CD.

[Vigilantcitizen]

Way to go neighbor.

[Vigilantcitizen]

Congrats.

Some folks worry about the make up of the young generation.

I don't.

[Constitution Day]

I trust there will be photos later?

[Tax-chick]

Sunday night or Monday: the cameras went North with the guys.

[Constitution Day]

I will be looking out for them! Thanks.

[Tax-chick]

DP could get them on line from his laptop ... but let’s get real. I’ll get Bill to do it when he gets home, while I’m doing his laundry.

[Tax-chick]

ping

[fanfan]

Wearing red today, for Anoreth, The Boy, Forgoten Knight, and all who serve.

[Monkey Face]

Thanks, Sis!

*HUG*

[Monkey Face]

As soon as I get them made, I’ll send you a “yellow ribbon” bracelet to remember the heroes, whoever they are. Do you prefer “chocolate” or “khaki” hemp?

[fanfan]

You’re welcome Sis!