[TeriB19]

Quote: (Originally Posted by Weathered)

Thanks Teri and Kerri (rhymes haha)

teri...how was it when you went down? i don't really know what to expect

Seth, when I was there it was November of 1978 and I was 11. At the time, my mom and I rode down from Philly to S.C. by bus (longest bus trip of my LIFE). I remember being in awe of my brother when I saw him for the first time in his uniform, slim & trim, high and tight haircut, rigid military stance. As for Parris Island, I do remember it being far away from everything and surrounded by swamps (remember, it's been quite awhile). My brother told us that they have to fish some guys out of the swamps at times, guys who couldn't hack it and tried to run away. That's probably not much help but the only other thing I remember distinctly is having our pic. taken in front of the Iwo Jima memorial statue on the base.