Jews in Green Forums

3/5 Is Gone

2007-10-01T05:50:24-05:00

Worst week of my life. Seeing my son deploy was just horrible. Now the real wait begins, I guess. He has strong support from the Temple he goes to so that’s good. Those guys are so so young.

He’s Going This Month

2007-09-13T03:34:47-05:00

Can’t believe my son’s leaving for the BAD PLACE this month. I’m going to Pendleton to be with him when he leaves. Thanks to this site(!!) I got him and all the Jews in his Company camoflage kippas (not that many!) which he gave out, found them Stars of David. There’s only 9 in his entire Company!

He’s at Services tonight. He’s scared now about going. I hope this helps him. He can’t tell me what he’s going to be doing!

I’m sick with fear all the time. There’s no help for it I guess!

Is there such a thing as a half an officer?

2007-08-20T18:43:57-05:00

My son Ethan, who is a LCpl in the reserves, just completed Platoon Leaders Corps - jrs., the first 6-week portion of Marine Officer training. It was at Quantico, and was very tough, though incredibly meaningful to him. If all goes as planned, he’ll continue his training in 2 summers at Quantico, with PLC-srs. We’re very proud of him!

Lynn, PMM of LCpl Ethan
4th CEB, Baltimore

My Son’s Marine Video

2007-05-03T17:16:58-05:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WVoeymGYzpo

Here’s a little video I made of my son’s bootcamp. It has a beautiful song (yes, I paid for it!) so turn up your speakers. Let me know what you think and leave a comment if you like it!
Theresa

Son Deploying Soon

2007-05-03T00:16:49-05:00

This is a great site but don’t see many postings in the Marines section! I want to get him a Tallit to take to iraq. Any help?
Thanks!

need help (Son at Boot Camp)

2005-12-29T21:49:26-05:00

Hi there. A neighbor told me recently about this site. I am the mother of a 20 yr. old Marine who just graduated boot camp at Parris Island. I am having a very tough time with this… he joined not out of patriotism, but because he didn’t know what to do with his life, and had a pushy recruiter. He wrote us exactly one letter the whole time he was gone. I want to support him, but have never been a fan of the military life. Of course, my dreams of college for him died a long time ago… he has ADHD and hated school. So why would they want him in the marines???? Anyone else feel as depressed as I do about this?