My son left for basic training today

[fishinRod]

He is on his way to Fort Jackson SC and he'll be a third generation soldier in the US Army. Wether he just does one hitch like i did or makes a career of it like his grandpa did, me and the wife are proud of him.

[painterfish]

i wish him the best fishinrod and you and yor wife got a good right to be proud of him

[fearnofish]

dang right. be proud sir. i'll keep your son in my prayers

[keystonekid]

be proude wife and i are both desert storm vets he will be in our prayers no doubt

[billbob]

good young man

[Fatman]

I know what you're feeling, I sent my boy off and he's been in for a year and a half. Talking on the phone is okay but ya want em home face to face. And with all the crap in Iraq and Afganistan and the threat of your kid going over there doesn't help the nerves.

My son knows the risks, and he being a military brat he knows how the system works or he calls home.

Send him our best!!!

Fatman

[Ranger R61]

Tell your son that we are proud of him.

[Goldeneye]

Proud to be an American ! With all thats going on, our kids are still signing up to serve our country. Thank your son for us . You, your son, and everyone else that is serving to keep our country safe, is in our thoughts an prayers.

[Ragfly Jig Man]

Hey FishinRod, I also went to Ft Jackson but it was back in 1975, can't say I enjoyed it but I am a better man for doing it. Best of luck to your son.

[centerdriver]

A lot to learn for both of you for sure. May he be watched over all through his service.
Dusty