Headed down to Parris Island...USMC
 

Well my brother is almost officially a US marine...I don't think I've even posted that he went down to bootcamp, but I'm headed down on Wednesday through Saturday for his graduation in Parris Island, SC. I don't think any of my family thought he was going to make it all the way through, b/c he is the type of person who gives up on something before he finishes.

He used to be very rude and addicted to drugs, but just by his letters, we can tell he changed so much. He even said sitting around all day got him into drugs which made him a person he didn't want to be.

I just wanted to post this to say I'm very proud of him!

Seth

Thats cool Seth :D
I hope you have a good and safe time in S.C. and congrats to your brother :)

About time! Your sister going?

Congrats on your bro man!

yeah....shes going..thanks guys

CONGRATS TO HIM!!

Y'all are comin to my neck of da woods ALRIGHT!!! I live near PI!!! My grandmother was born on PI & my great grandfather I believe did alot of consturtion work on PI!!! So congrats to him!!!

Seth, that is great news! I'm glad your brother has turned it all around. Have a safe trip and a great time!

Have a safe trip to SC, Seth. :) Congratulations on everything your brother has accomplished!!! :D

Vixen....what town do you live in? We are staying in Beaufort I believe....not sure

Also...he got to call today .....and we found out he is going to Iraq for sure after Rifle Training in NC.....so that is not good....but we knew it was coming

I'll keep your brother in my prayers, Seth :hugs:

Seth, have a safe trip. You have every right to be proud of your brother. I made the trek down to Parris Island when my brother graduated from boot camp many years ago. Quite an accomplishment and something to definitely be proud of!!

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.

Thanks for the explanation Teri....well we are flying down since it's on my sister's birthday (she wasn't about to drive 15 hours on her birthday haha) ...well thats not the only reason but yeah

Anyway...I'll let you guys know how it guys when I get back

Seth,
I will be praying that your brother stays safe if he is called to Iraq :hugs:

Seth, your brother will be in my prayers. :hugs: