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Tuesday, July 14, 2009
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145 comments:
X-Ray 181 you are awesome! Great journal today! You are definitely coming together. Keep up the good work everyone! You are halfway there!
SR Trachman- We love you!!!!!
Mom & Dad
Hi X-Ray 181! Sounds like things are better this week. Hang in there - you can do this!
SR Webber - we miss you and love you! We are so proud of you Bryan!
Love,
Mom and Dad
X-Ray 181, you guys are rockstars. Everyone at home misses you like crazy and is so proud of all of you! Keep your heads up!
SR Kelley- We love you Bud!
Love,
Annie and the rest of the gang
Good Job X-Ray 181!
I went through this 30 years ago and it doesn't sound like much has changed.
Stay focused and don't get lazy. I made one mistake in training and paid the price. If it had been in a real situation, I could have killed someone.
Even with that, I have fond memories of bootcamp. Believe me, it stays with you! Everything you are learning has a purpose and you will need all of the things you learn at some point in your career.
I wish you all smooth sailing and look forward to your graduation.. Especially Recruit Olson.
CWO4 Steve Caldwell
Way to go X-Ray 181! It sounds like you've come a long way in just a weeks time! It seems that you are pulling together as a team. You all are a family now and families look out for each other! I don't know if you can possibly comprehend how incredibly proud your families are of you! Keep your heads held high and continue to strive for the best. SR Boon, you are missed beyond belief and loved by all! Your dad and I are sooo proud!
Love, Mom, Dad, Anna and Emma
Way to go X-ray 181! The journal is wonderfully honest and much appreciated. All of us on the outside like hearing what is happening, even if it is difficult sometimes to know. Keep your chins up! SR Humak- I am so proud of you.
SR Holmes,
So I read about the Honor Gaurd thing, about the 3 females who were 5'9, I know one of those girls had to be you! LOL! Are you going to do it? We love you!
SR Pott and the rest of X-Ray 181.
Nice to read the journal again today. Sounds like you guys are starting to get the hang of it. Cool.
Mom and I miss you a bunch and can't wait to see you in a few weeks.
Love you and be proud. We sure are.
Mom and Dad
Way to Go X-181!
To the Historian:
I appreciated you standing your ground, graciously, about writing what you felt last week. Yes, it was hard for many of us to read,..and yes, it did worry us at home. Kudo's to you, however, for keeping it raw and keeping it real. While it wasn't much fun to read, it certainly gave us a feel for the intensity and the stress that all of you were...and are...under.
While I can only speak for our home, I want you to know that we wait for absolutely any shred of information about our recruit. Your words and your recap of daily situations mean so much. We truly appreciate your effort.
SR Mead
It was nice to read this week's blog and see how you have all started to come together as a team and are looking out for each other. We are so proud of you and everyone in X-Ray 181. Keep up the good work, stay positive and know we are all routing for you here at home.
We love and miss you -
Mom and Carl
XRAY-181, just read the latest journal and sounds like everything there is finally coming together and that is GREAT!! Only 31 days left, so GOOD LUCK to all of you!! Hang in there, work hard, stay well, and can't wait to see you in a few weeks. SR HICKS: We love you and are so proud! Mom & Dad.
SR Drewiske,
Hey bud, it sounds like things are starting to click for you and x-ray company. Keep it up Aaron and encourage everybody else in the company. Help your shipmates out, that is what this 8 weeks is about-TEAMWORK! There isn't anything that your company can't handle if ya all work together. How did the pistol range go for you and everybody else?
Should be some letters getting to you anyday now. Em sent another one today. Hope moms colored envelopes don't get you in trouble. She heard you were loosing weight, so she tried to bake and send the company a box of cookies. We caught her heading out the door. We had her read the letter again to show her they said no care packages! In a couple weeks we'll have the fresh ones for you guys.
Hey buddy, I'll sign off for now, and send a letter soon. Take care. Remember there isn't anything that they will throw at you that you can't handle. Remember your prayers.
Your Pal, Dad
Hey X-ray 181, loved the long blog! It's great hearing about what all of you are going through. 31 days to go...yippee! You guys are going to be awesome at your graduation! We miss you SR Damvar. Hang on, you'll be done in no time. I can't wait for next week's blog! Love you lots, "yo mama"
SR Damvar and the X-Ray 181
Way to go everyone, you are doing it and are surely making it.
It is hard to believe how far you all have come in such a short time, just three weeks, although it might not seems so short for you all that are going through it but I promise you that these memories, good or bad will definitely in few short years turn into some of your fondest memories.
I know because I went through it and the memories I have of those days are still great.
I am glad and proud that my daughter is going through the same type of training and for the right cause, "Serving our country".
Just remember that it all makes you stronger and sharper for now and for the rest of your lives.
Hang tough SR Damvar!
We love you,
Baba and Moms
SR Z. Perry,
Congratulations X-181! We all knew you could do it, you just have to believe in yourselves. In the coming weeks you will start to see even more progress as you start working together as ONE. We are so proud of all of you and can't wait to see what wonderful things your futures hold. SR Perry, we miss you so much and can't wait to hear from you. Keep up the good work and know that you are always in our prayers.
We love you,
Mom, Dad, Seth and Elisha
X-Ray 181 your all doing great and really coming together.
Thank you for the detailed journal, it helps to know what your doing and how your getting through it. This weeks blog was easier to take and more positive!
SR Dominguez - Your family is so proud of you! We love and miss you.
Mom
Hello X-Ray 181,
You guys are doing great! Keep those heads up and remember how proud you should be of yourselves! You all are amazing! We can't wait to see all of you in August!
SR Brian W. Kelley-
We miss you more and more each day! We are so proud of you and love you so much. HB and I are on day one of our Mexico roadtrip adventure, staying in Pecos. Thinking of you the whole time, and really missed you when I passed the Holidome in Odessa. Try to keep your head up, believe in teamwork, and remember how many people love and believe in you, Brian! Hope you are getting all of our letters!
Love you,
Mom, HB, Scout, and the rest of the gang!
SR Olson and XRay-181,
I have really enjoyed reading your blogs. Sounds like you guys are having a better week! Keep up the great teamwork.
I miss u honey and love you very much- stay strong! xoxoxo
love,
Carly
Great job everyone! Its so good to hear how everyone is doing. As the weeks go by it will be exciting to watch XRAY181 get better and better.
SR Kelley, everyone misses you so much. You are always in our thoughts. Thank you for setting an example for those who look up to you.
I love you Brian.
Brittany
To all of you in XRay 181, Congradulations on your halfway point! It sounds like everyone is now part of something bigger than themselves and the gears are turning smooth.
The joy and pride will be deep within the individual and a coveted shield for the unit as a whole as the days fly by to graduation!
I hope all of you enjoy the free time you have earned for the upcoming weekends.
SR Boon, we are so happy for you and looking forward to seeing you in a few short weeks. Your Momma is crazy with happiness waiting for this and we have had fun planning the trip up there!
Love from Aunt Bruce, Granny & Daisy
SR McLaughlin,
Write your cousin....
Hello X-Ray 181! Sounds like you are doing great. Keep up the good work. Congrats on reaching the half point.Remember your reason for being there, whatever it may be for each one of you.
SR Bishop-I love you and miss you. I hope that you have received all my letters by now.
Love,
Leiloni
Hi Jessica! I'm lovin the journal. Hang in there--you know things will get better and I'm sure you're doing great. All those years of JROTC will have helped mucho! Love you...Grandma
To all in X-ray 181:
Sounds like you are all starting to see the BIG picture. A machine truely is greater than the sum of its parts. I am proud of all of you for starting to "get it" and for stepping up and helping your shipmate. These are the lessons that your CC's are wanting you to learn and ingrain into your being a sailor. It brings back "fond" memories of Navy boot way back when. Once things start clicking, you will want to do even better and the pride will start to grow beyond belief. Strive for perfection and expect more. Be PROUD of yourselves as we are proud of all of you back home. Be proud to serve this great country that we live in and serve with honor.
SR Boon, make me proud!!!
We love you,
Uncle Scott & Aunt Missy, Boo and Em (our new dog)!!!!
X-Ray 181: Keep up the good work, you have everyone rooting for you!
SR Page: Down to one month now, everyone is incredibly proud of you and can't wait to see you! Rori is beyond proud of you, and so am I.
Love ya to the moon,
Mandi and Rori
X-Ray 181 glad to hear ya'll are doing great and making head way in your training. I know as family and friends are so pround of you. I am glad to know ya'll will be protecting our great nation in the weeks to come. SR Isbell I am hope they are kicking you around like I use to. Miranda and Ziah are doing fine and they miss you alot.
Love Dad
SR Westoby,
Reece and Rayne just put up a "Count-Down" calendar for Cape May. 28 days. I commented that I was proud of them for being so supportive of you. Rayne said, 'What? No, I am counting down until the day I get room service at a Hotel." Some things never change...LOL
We miss you.
Mom, Reece and Rayne
X-Ray 181, How about some pictures? All the other companies have them!
X-Ray 181, it was great to hear from you and read the blog, we are really proud of all you are doing and know it isn't easy but stay strong as you are, we look forward to seeing you in August!!
X-RAY 181
May you have the strength to endure, the courage to take each day as it comes and the faith to know that you are never alone. Be MIGHTY in numbers.
SR Felton - I love you, miss you dearly and I am very proud of you. Stand tall and proud. Dig deep and come out like the shining star you are. Unite and be there for others. I can not wait to see you.
LUVU2X,
Mom
X-Ray 181, you all seem to be pulling together and working as a team...way to go! You all are amazing and your dedication and hard work is truly admirable, keep it up!
SR Perry, we all miss you and love you! Work hard and we are so proud of you!
Love,
Niewold and your Tampa Crew
X-Ray 181 - great job everyone! You are half way there!
SR Webber - we are all behind you 100% and so proud of you. Everyone sends their love. Everyone in Tennessee is praying for you and all of X-Ray 181! We can't wait to see all of you in August!!!!!!
Love you and miss you a bunch,
Mom and Dad
I think the X-Ray 181 Blog is the finest I've read. It shows us how it's really going at Boot Camp and how much they are learning and learning to trust each other. Keep up the great work x-ray 181!!!
SR Holmes
Know that Grandpa and I are pulling for you. Great-grandpa Holmes is so proud that you are doing well, it brought tears to his eyes. We are all so proud and send you all our love.
Way to go on your blog, read through it and find that this is similar but more intense than when I went through basic. Being the company historian is a brutal task but you seem to be capturing the essence and the reality of the experience.
Way to go to the entire X-ray team ~ basic is all about teaching you to become a team and rely on each other when the chips are down and about expanding your family or origin to your family of choice.
It's tough coming from all walks of life with varying backgrounds thrown together and becoming a cohesive unit. Keep up the great work!
SR Holmes,
We miss you & we love you! Keep up the good work, it'll be over with before you know it!
You folks sound like you're handling business right now. X-RAY 181 is where it's at. Keep it up, I know you will.
SR MODIC- I love you and I can't wait to see you in uniform, looking all tough. Lol. I'm proud of you, little one!
Neil
SR J. Woods,
I hope you are well. We think of you everday and wonder what you are doing. I will send a letter soon. We are all so proud of you and X-Ray 181! Keep your spirit up. I know you will!
Love,
Mom, Joe, Hannah, Joey, Grandma and Grandpa, Uncle Scott and the WHOLE family!
SR Z. Perry,
Congratulations X-181, today is officially the halfway point. Just 4 short weeks from today you will be graduating and serving this great country of ours as men and women of the United States Coast Guard. Stand proud and know that we are proud of all of you. Zach keep up the good work. You are such an amazing young man and we are so blessed to call you our son. Can't wait to see you in 4 weeks, there will be a small crew there with us waiting at the finish line. We love you very much,
Mom, Dad, Seth and Elisha
X181 Sounds like your moving forward...keep it up stay focused and before you know it it will be Graduation Day! SR Adair, It's been tough, your half way there, stay stong, remember the train! :) XOXO MOM
Recruit Lee,
Got your letters today, good to hear that you are doing well.Less than thirty days to go till we can go eat wawa hoagies together. Heck we may even go hit up Pats and Geno's too. Members of CGC William Tate say "git er done" and "welcome to the canoe club"...lol
You dont have to try to make me proud... I ALWAYS HAVE BEEN!!!!!
more letters on the way...
Dad
X-RAY 181, loved reading the journals, feels like we right there and we get a sense that you are honest and right on. You nailed the whole reason for being there - team work is essential you have to be willing to make sacrifices to serve each other! keep it up!!
This is great for you -
Miss you Shawn - just do it -
we love you!
Mom & Dad
Haha. Sounds like you all are struggling. I've heard it all before. Good luck to you all.
Haha YOU HAD BETTER DELETE THIS before I embarrass you. But what are best friends for?
Sounds like the military though, what is being reported. I hear about it quite a bit.
Haha, everyone seems to be proud of you. I don't know exactly what I should feel. But I know that there is this part of every hour that's not the same with you gone.
SAVE THE WHALES GUYS!
ILU HOLMES.
Meganiumsssssss
P.S. Are there any bowling balls where you're at?
X-Ray, After this weekend you've only got 3 weekends left! You're on the downside now, but don't lose focus! That doesn't mean it's going to get any easier! Keep up the hard work! I look forward to the blog on Tuesday. SR Boon we are so proud of you! That was the best surprise a mother could get! Look forward to your 5 minute phone call next weekend to let us know where you'll be! I've got my fingers crossed! Love ya, Mom
Half way point ~ you'll be out before you know it. I'm so proud of you and the job you're doing. I miss you and wish you and your team lots of luck these last weeks because they will be the toughest. Sounds like everyone is becoming a team.
Hope to see you soon. I love you SR Holmes. Love Grandpa
SR Huffman you are doing great! Half way there! Can't wait to see you in August.
Love you lots and miss you more.
Love, Mama.
X-Ray 181, wishing you all the best in your half way point. Graduation is just a few short weeks away. Continue to stay strong and work together as a team.
Sr. Bishop-this is your mom and I want you to know that I am so proud of you and I miss you very much. I love you with all my heart and soul.
Love,
Mom
SR Lee,
Got your letter. Too funny you are... Always follow your heart with what you love to do it will be more rewarding in the end. Sounds like you may end up going BM? We love u and miss u, so hang tight honey... almost done! Wawa here we come!
Love you,
Mom
SR Hicks and all of XRAY-181: It's almost Sunday and your into week 5. Only 27 Days till GRADUATION, can't wait to see you!
We love you and wish you the best of luck. Mom & Dad.
Recruit Lee,
write to your cousin Kapua...
Dad..
hello ka'eo....!!!
its kapua your cousin!! i hope that ur not that tired from reading all of my long letters and my beautiful drawings of you and everybody else. i hope that things are getting better and better each week and day you are at boot camp and make sure you try to listen to all those people that yell at you.(sorry i dont know their names)dont forget that you only have a few days left of boot camp and i know that the next time i see you, you'll probably have your dream muscles. hope to see you soon
Love, kapua mahealani sachiko fernandez!!
Hey X-Ray 181! You all got this and keep up the hard work, sounds like you guys are comming together, Remember you are half way there!!
SR Thigpen- We love you and are so very proud of you, We know you got this!! Love you always Mom, Steve and Madison
SR Woods,
I was going to send you a note week 2, but J.D. said you won't get the message. I guess he was wrong, LOL. We think of you on a daily basis, wondering how you are doing. SEND US A LETTER! We are looking forward to seeing you soon. Remember to stay strong and keep pushing forward. Just think of that paycheck you will be getting that is all your own. We love you.
Shannon, J.D. and the kids
Hello X-RAY 181
you guys are great! stand and deliver "NO BIRD SOARS TO HIGH, IF HE SOARS WITH HIS OWN WINGS" See you in three weeks.
SR Felton
Wishing you...
For today - a happy birthday
For tomorrow - joy that grows
For always - life's very best
Enjoy every hour, minute, and second, HAPPY 20TH BIRTHDAY OUR LOVE!
LOVE
MOM & KRYS
X-Ray 181, sounds like you are taking care of business. Creating a strong bond with eachother and your loved ones during times like this is a huge blessing. We are behind you every step.
SR Guilin- Missing you more each day, can't wait to see you in a few weeks. Love from all of us in Cali.
SR Webber, hope you are doing well. It's hard to believe week #5 is about to start. Before you know it you will all be standing together graduating. Bryan, please write. One letter in all of this time and it was pretty depressing. We are praying that you are feeling better. We have been real concerned about you. We miss you and love you.
Love,
Mom and Dad
SR Holmes and all of X-Ray 181--you all are becoming an awesome team and are doing better and better all the time. You're 1/2 way through boot camp and already years ahead of your friends from home. You are becoming real "Coasties." You are becoming the best. I wish you all, especially you SR Holmes, the best!
SR Holmes, Grandpa Rice can't figure out how to use this so he asked me to let you know how proud of you he is and to keep up the great work!
SR Modic I can't wait to hear your voice again, hopefully soon. I hope everything is working out for the better right now. No extra issues is always a plus. Don't forget I'm waiting for you. I love you!
The Neil (Lol)
SR Woehrle,
Not quite sure which blog your company reads but I am going to post it on every blog possible!!! Going on the 5th week and we are awaiting your phone call. Can't wait to hear your voice. Tomorrow is your companies journal blog,seems to be more positive ever week. NICE!! We miss you and love you.
Love,Mom,Dad,Kehau and Chansum
Hello Ka'eo...!!
It's Kapua Your favorite cousin Again. Well it sounds like your having a lot of fun at boot camp and that your learning so much each day. And don't worry you only have a few days left!!
Love,
Kapua Mahealani Sachiko lee Fernandez
SR Holmes,
It was so great hearing your voice Friday! You all sound like you are really pulling togather, you should all be so proud of what you have accomplished!
SR Woods
Hey baby sounds lik you are doing really good. I can't wait until I get to talk you. I miss you so much.
I love you with all my heart!!!!
Love,
Jessica
the things you guys are all going through are things i never thought someone would want to do. to read your journal and see what your basic training involves makes me think of what amazing people your all going to be. you guys aren't missing anything out here in the world by being in there yet getting a once in a life time experience. just four more weeks, enjoy the life time friendships your making. SR Neilson, i miss you more than you know! i cant wait to hug you at your graduation! i'm so proud of you JP!! love your sister kate!
Good work X-Ray 181! Im so glad things are going good now. Almost done. Keep up the good work.
S R Isbell we love you and miss you too.
Miranda and Ziah
SR JP Neilson...We are all so proud that you aced your midterm paper! Wow, a call home! Do you know how much your mom & dad were proud of you??? They were! You are missed but you are doing so great there that we will just wait to have such a great time when you get home! Love you...Mrs. Shaw
SR Z. Perry,
It's almost the end of your 5th week. We are so very proud of you Zach, the entire family is. Everyone ask about you all the time. Talked to Sarah tonight, everyone in Tampa misses you too. It looks like a couple of recruits got to call home on friday, I can't wait for you to call. Keep up the good work cause you are almost there. We love you very much,
Mom, Dad, Seth and Elisha
SR Woehrle
Aloha X-Ray 181! Just viewed the picture of the 2 men fighting with the pugil stick. That must of been great to get some jabs out of your system, ha ha ha. Looks like Uniform 81 will graduate this weekend,Great job everyone. Can't wait until it is your turn. We love you
Mom,Dad,Kehau and Chansum
SR Van Matre
Been ready the jornals things sounding better! Dig in son , like the houses we worked on anything worth doing is worth doing it to the best of your ability! Love and miss you !!! DAD
Hey SR Kegan, you have quite a cheering squad here on the East Coast! We all know we can't fully comprehend what you are going through, but we are very proud of you, and can't wait to see you...relatively soon now! Mom and I each read your long letter several times; it was great to get all that info, and to hear that you and X-Ray 181 are surviving. We were looking for your brave Historian's 3rd edition tonight, but no-joy as of yet. I wonder if you all aren't flat out today on some assignment. Know that we are thinking of you every single day.
love,
Dad
Week 5 is half way over! Only 3 1/2 more to go.. 24 days! I'm ready to find out where we're going to be living, we should know in the next few days!! The last letter was so good, I can't wait to get the next one. We all know you're doing great. All these prayers are really payin off! I can't wait to see you! You can do it, keep up the great work! I'm so proud of you and I am so lucky to be your wife. See you soon!
I love you,
Lindsey.
X-Ray 181, You all are doing an awesome job! Continue to grow together as a team. 3 weeks from Friday will be here before you know it! Your families can't wait! We love you and as always are so very proud!
X-RAY 181 We grimaced, we laughed, we in cried, we felt such PRIDE when we read the Week 4 Journal! You are all working so hard and it shows! Of course we are loving the pictures -looking at them with a magnifying glass! What a company! Looking great! See you all in 23 days!
SR Trachman-Can't wait to see you, we love you so much!!!
X-Ray 181-- Keep up the good work and stay positive, you're past the halfway point!!
SR Neilson, we all miss you and are VERY proud.
Love,
Mom, Dad and the gang.
Wow, wow, wow! I also grimaced and winched and laughed and shed a few tears (of joy) reading this week's post...It just sounds so good for you Coasties now! That the hard work and pain is an accepted part of your day and all that pride is so well voiced by the Historian! Thank you for all the extra work and thought you have put into the journal!
SR Boon, This begins the assent to Graduation day. Not the end of something but the beginning of career and training unmatched by anything else you could have chosen for yourself. How lucky you are and I am so happy for you!
Enjoy these last few weeks.
Love,
Aunt Bruce
SR Westoby,
Just got your letter today - WAY TO GO!!!! I am so proud of you. And all these years you made fun of me for the formality of my job ~ NOW, look at you! Turns out that "the apple doesn't fall far from the tree" LOL
Your Grandpa is smiling from Heaven - he LOVED to watch Military Drill Teams in action.
Now, reality check. Keep your guard up and finish stronger than you started. It ain't over yet. *wink*
Mom
SR Webber, sounds like things are going really good. Bryan, we just got your letter dated 7/12. It took 9 days to get here. We were worried that something was wrong. Thank goodness things are well! We are so proud of you! Hang in there - you can do this. Only three more weeks!
We miss you and love you bunches,
Mom and Dad
(and Kyle and Landon)
X-Ray181 - awesome job! Keep up the good work. And THANK YOU to the writer of the journal. Great job! We appreciate all the information.
X-Ray 181.... Great job. Heads up and hang in there!
SR Neilson - The journal gives us good insight into what is happening with you and your team.
We are over the moon proud....and love you very much!
Kath and Gramps
SR Woehrle,
Congratulations to all XRAY 181!! Sounds like you had a great week. Especially Sunday. Sorry you did not get the phone call,I will await your call this weekend. Saw the pictures,not quite sure if any are of you, you all pretty much look the same, I think that is the idea. Much ALOHA :~)
Love,Mom,Dad,Kehau and Chansum
SR Holmes
I've been waiting impatiently all week for the journal update. I, too, laughed, cried, and cringed reading the Historian's journal. I love the honesty, feeling, and pride you all are showing in that journal. I have read other comments and you all should be very proud of your accomplishments. We ALL love you and miss you and wish only the very best for you and X-Ray 181.
Luv u mucho, Grandma
X-Ray 181, I am so proud of all of you! Graduation is so close, keep up the good work! I loved the pictures and glad to hear how well you are doing.
SR Bishop, I love you and miss you so much. Its not to much longer! Only 3 weeks :)
I LOVE YOU,
Leiloni
SR Holmes, Sorry to hear the bad decisions of a few are efffecting all of you. Just keep doing YOUR best no matter what everyone else is doing. Winning by cheating is not winning at all. Take Care, we love you and are very proud of you!
X-RAY 181, You Guys are Movie Stars! When is the DVD coming out? Keep Up the Great Work, You're Almost There!!!
SR Jackson G - We LOVE YOU and will be GLAD when we can SEE YOU!
Mom,Dad and Jeff
Hey XRAY-181, glad to here you had a good week! We are anxiously waiting your phone call, we miss you and are proud of you. Keep your heads up and in the game! Only 3 weeks left!
SR Thigpen you got this! We love you, Mom, Steve and your baby sister Madison
SR Hicks and all of XRAY-181, so glad everything is coming together and you all had a great week. Can't wait for the phone call this week and to see you in 23 days. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!! We love and miss you, Mom & Dad.
SR Pott
We just got your latest letter. Mom and I are really looking forward to that phone call this week. Even though it's going to be short, it's going to be special.
We can't wait to see you in a few weeks.
Love you and miss you,
Mom and Dad.
To the rest of X-Ray 181...we can't wait ti see the rest of you at graduation too. You guys are all amazing for doing this.
Thanks!!
SR Westoby
So glad to hear from you and read your letter today. Sounds like things are coming together for X-Ray 181. The count down begins for the day we see you again. So proud of you and know this is hard work, but it is good for you, be strong, learn well. We love you!
Dad, Mom and family
White Knight,
and all the members of X-Ray 181, Keep up the fight. You are all winners as long as everyone is battling as a team. You are only as strong as the weakest link, (so if there are weak links, buck up buddy!.
It sounds like everyone is starting to work as a team. X-Ray 181 is starting to come down the home stretch. Lets have everyone finish strong.
White Knight, remember, we'll have one for our brother overseas when you are done!
Take Care Brother,
The Beldenville Wisconsin crew
Recruit Lee,
Tahoma huh... not bad, rides like crap though. good to hear from you
even though you got the crud..
cheer up your almost outta there
in 3 weeks..
hey u/w the only way...
love ya,
dad
SR Woehrle
Sorry I missed your call bud,but Dad was happy to of heard your voice. Sounds like you got the crud everyone is passing around. Your immune system is having a hard time huh!! We know you can do this,you are more than half way their. We have our flight booked and awaiting 3 more Fridays to see you march PROUD!! We are sooo proud of you. Much ALOHA my son. Love you and miss you MOM ;~)
SR Damvar...what a great feeling to hear your voice, even though you it didn't sound like you! You are doing an awesome job of hanging in there and everyone here in Tx is rutin' for ya! We are all excited that you will be in Florida, close to your cuz! Can't wait to see you in 3 short weeks. We love you, Momsie, Baba, Memem and Brit.
Hi SR Webber, so we heard from Lindsey that you are going to Oregon! Wow - so far away! Checked and it is only 37 hours by car. Thank goodness it will only be for a year.
Hope we can get to talk to you soon. Lindsey said you aren't feeling good. Sorry to hear that. Hang in there and take it one day at a time. Week 6 is about to start.
Dad and I are so proud of you Bryan! You are getting to the home stretch. Stay strong and remember we will see you real soon. We are counting down the days! Landon is getting so excited to see his big brother. He misses you so much, as we all do. You should be getting the card he sent you. It is short but so sweet!
We love you and miss you. Everyone is so proud of you!
Love,
Mom and Dad
SR Felton
I was so glad to hear your voice, i'm very proud of you and all of your accomplishments. At first i didn't even recognize your voice, but i was so happy to hear from you. I miss you a whole lot and I cannot wait to see you on graduation. I LOVE YOU SO MUCH!! Don't ever forget that :)
Love,
krystalin
SR Thigpen, I was so excited to here from you yesterday, even though you got the crud, its almost over, we all miss you, glad to hear you are going to Galveston, Texas, I hope you feel better soon I miss you,
Love Mom, Steve, and Madison
SR Westoby,
Don't know if you get to read these comments during Sunday hours...leaving one just in case.
Great to hear your voice yesterday. If it weren't for the screaming in the background (lol), I would have thought you were at Easton. You sounded great.
Congrats on your Orders. It is one of the most beautiful places in the country. I am a little confused about the Tracen assignment - looking forward to more detail about that.
Can drive your car out there for you...and would ike you to reconsider the motorcycle gig. *haha*
See you in under three.
Mom
SR Woehrle
Sounds like most of XRAY 181 has shared the bootcamp crud. Have that on the video that your company is filming!! Mom is also feeling the crud if that is possible in the summer time. Anyway hang in their, Dad can't stop talking about the conversation you had Friday. Glad to see others got to talk to their loved ones. On to your 6th week and before long you all will be able to see your loved ones face to face, Standing proud to be a Coast Guard!!
Love and Miss you,
Mom,Dad,Kehau and Chansum
SR HICKS: Got your letters yesterday and everything looks great except the phone call we DID NOT GET Thursday or Friday. Hope to hear from you tonight or tomorrow. XRAY-181....GREAT JOB!! We are so proud of all of you. See you in 20 days, love you, Mom & Dad.
SR Z. PERRY,
It was so great to get to talk to you yesterday, you have no idea. Florida, yayyy! I am so glad your first assignment is only a 4 1/2 hour drive from home. You are doing such a great job, aceing 3 of your test so far is really an accomplishment. Keep up the good work, you are almost done. We are so very PROUD of you and everyone else in your company. See you in 3 short weeks.
We love you bunches,
Mom, Dad, Seth and Elisha
Hey X-ray 181! You all are almost in the home stretch! Way to go!
SR Brian Kelley- we just got word from Brittany about your orders, and we are CRAZY with pride and excitement! We cannot wait to see you! We love you so much!
Anne, Mom, grammy,dd,hb, scout, and the rest of the gang
SR Taylor L.
It was great hearing your voice the other day. Wow your unit assignement sounds like a real adventure, Alaska, Panama and Costa Rica and you get paid for it too boot. What an adventure to take at only 19. Most people don't get that chance in a life time. I am so glad that you are over the crud but now it sounds like it is hitting X-ray unit. I hope you don't get it again. We like most parents are counting down the days to gradutation.
Love Mom Dad and Rikki.
SR Taylor,
Hang in there. Only 19 more days! We all miss you and can't wait until graduation. We are all very proud of you. Stay strong and keep your head held high.
Love,
Rikki
SR Woehrle,
Let the count down begin. XRAY 181 is on the way to your Graduation.
Never thought it would ever get here huh?! All family and friends have a sigh of relief for all of you. Tough but what a great experience for all.
Hey bud, I keep playing back your message for comfort. Dad got to talk to you,but my call keeps me going. Very proud of you.
Love Mom,Dad,Kehau and Chansum
SR Woehrle,
Tomorrow is journal day. Tuesdays and Thursday are now my favorite day of the week. Nothing could get the smile off my face. I listen to my message you left me at least 3 times a day. Just to hear your voice brings comfort through out the day. I hope you are feeling better. The count down begins.
Love Mom,Dad,Kehau and Chansum
Hey sr lee. The pcs is in full swing. We are heading to waikiki on thursday. It was sooooooo great to see a pic of you and I'm so bummed that I missed your call. Dad was so happy to hear your voice thougjh sick or not. We will see you soon honey.
Love you.
Mom. e
SR Olson
Looking forward to seeing your graduation coming up real soon. Looks like the whole family is going to be there, but not to worry I will make sure you get some time alone with your wife.
Keep up the great work,
Love you, Dad
SR Kegan,
So great to talk to you even briefly this w.e., and we can't wait to see you in a very few short weeks! You're on the home stretch! Lu, Kevin, Jack, Sam, Wendy, Linda, Richy's and Susie's whole families, Pinky, Clyde, and of course, us, send much love and lots of good thoughts and wishes.
To X-ray 181: You are amazing, and we (and about 80 other families) continue cheering for you all!
Love,
Mom and Dad
SR Holmes, Can hardly wait for the next journal entry! I love reading about what your company is doing and progressing. Hope to get a letter very soon too. Love you mucho, Grandma
SR Woehrle,
Glad to hear that XRAY 181 is now the senior company. Feels good huh!
You on the home stretch now bud,keep up the good work. I really hope your feeling better.
Love you;~) Mom,Dad,Kehau and Chansum
Recruit Lee,
Good to hear your pulling together as a team, remember do not get to complacent otherwise you'll find out what happens... keep it up, on base libo is around the corner... when you get a chance call us on my cell phone during on base libo... we will be in full PCS mode by then...
Love ya,
Mom, Dad, Mikey, Keoni and Keawe
SR Westoby,
Can't wait to see you! The days can't pass quick enough!
Chris (Muir) called from Ft. Hood. He said "Way to go Cuz!" He was talking with his Army buddies about you being in the Coast Guard. One guy made the comment that..."Coast Guard guys have to be really smart because they have to memorize EVERYTHING"! I bet all of you in X-Ray 181 would agree with that statement!
Keep up the good fight X-Ray! Last two...best two!
Mom
Okay X-Ray I know you all are seeing a glimpse of light! Keep moving towards it! PLEASE take care of yourselves! I know there is a lot of sickness going around, so just be smart about it. Keep your hands washed and DON'T touch your faces! Your families can't wait to see each and every one of you! You all have worked hard and you will reap the benefits! See you in 2 short weeks!
Thank you, Historian, for such a teriffic,insightful, thoughtful, proud blog post for last week. I am so happy and proud of XRay 181Each and every one of you! I hope you have a real good base pass this weekend.
SR Boon, your Mamma is just ready to RUN up there to see you! And, being a Mother myself, I can assure you that nothing could stop her if she had to! We are all counting down the minutes till we get to leave to go up there. We are counting down the minutes till we get to see you, so handsome and proud, graduating from United States Coast Guard Training! Whoo-ha!
Much love!
Aunt Bruce, Granny and Daisy. Lucy, Patch, Muffin and Stinkey, too!
X-Ray 181 - it's hard to believe you are about to start week 7. Awesome job!
We are SR Webber's parents and had a call from him last night that he has been in the hospital all week with pneumonia. We don't understand why he has been in the hospital since Monday and we only now had a phone call. It sounds like he has been very sick - I understand his fever has been extremely high. Does anyone know if you can call the hospital to check on them? Thanks for any input - this is our first time going through boot camp and obviously we are extremely worried about him. Bryan is so upset to be away from his company and the thought of not graduating with everyone.
SR Webber's parents - Diana and Rob
X-Ray 181 SR Block. 2 weeks to go! Press on and take it all in. You are learning skills and building relationships that will last for a lifetime. We are with you in spirit every minute.
Love Dad and Chris
Diana and Rob,
So sorry to hear this bad news. You really should not be timid, and call the Base Commander for some answers. Whoever answers the phone should be able to direct you and get you to the right person to talk to.
I would also find out if there are any shots that they have been given that may cause bad reactions.
I would insist on a thoughtful discussion with someone in charge!
Good Luck and God Bless.
SR Holmes,
I have survived another Seattle Fleet Week! I met the Commandant of the Coast Guard at a reception and he gave me one of his Commander's Coins! It is now proudly displayed next to the Chief of Naval Operations Coin. I understand he will be at your graduation. How kewl will that be? I know you're looking forward to that day and to getting on to your new duty station. Congratulations on the Honor Guard selection! Hope I hear from you soon. Luv u mucho,
Grandma
Happy Coast Guard Day X-181!! Because of your committment we will continue to celebrate our services Birthday for years to come. Thank you!
You are 9 days and a wake-up call away from graduation. Take these last days to reflect on what you have learned and how you will use your new knowledge when you reach the field.
I am so proud of you all for earning your Colors. Take care of them. I look forward to seeing you on the 13TH.
v/r,
CWO Amy Cerino
Company Mentor, X-181
Dwebb,
you can email me @ michael6772@gmail.com
I will answer any questions you may have....
Michael A Lee, FSC, USCG.
Recruit Lee,
keep your head up you almost pau!!!
you have off base libo coming up..
after this friday X-RAY 181
will be SENIOR COMPANY...
love,
Dad
SR Westoby,
You are probably ready to trade me in for a new Mom - not one letter went out this week! I think I have gotten spoiled since I talked to you last weekend and I know that I will be speaking with you Saturday!
I am sending one out today though - with fun pictures that will make you laugh.
One week from today we will be checking into our Hotel - less than a mile from you! :-) We have been packed for a week! LOL
This is the last week buddy. Not only have you secured memories that will last a lifetime, you have placed yourself on the pathway of an amazing journey. I can't wait to see you in uniform. I won't cry though! Ok, well, maybe. :-)
To All in X-181. You are amazing. Last One, Best One!
Mom
SR Z. Perry,
It was so good to get to talk to you on Saturday, you certainly had an eventful week being quarantined and then having all your wisdom teeth pulled. Glad you are feeling better and that it was just a reaction to the Small Pox Vaccine. I'm sure as the end is drawing near there are a lot of mixed emotions running through your head, reflect on everything you have learned and store it in your memory bank for it is priceless knowledge.
We are so excited to see you next Friday. I packed yesterday, dad got his uniform all ready and we are leaving tomorrow. He is so very proud of you as we all are. Finish this last week strong, as you are now a member of the elite!
We love you and miss you so much, see you in 8 days.
Love,
Mom, Dad, Seth and Elisha
SR Webber - We sure hope you are feeling better by now. We are assuming so since we didn't get another phone call that you were out of the hospital. Everyone in TN has been praying for you!
We leave Memphis Wednesday morning and we cannot wait. Landon is beyond excited. He is counting down the days! Just so you know, he counted and by the time he sees you it will be 53 days since he last saw you.
Bryan, we are so proud of you! We know it has been a rough time for you - first the shin splints, then pneumonia but you fought through all of it. Your Dad and I are so proud to call you our son, our hero!
We love you and miss you,
Mom and Dad
XRay 181 - you are all awesome! We can't wait to see everyone at graduation!
This time next week we will only be 30 minutes from seeing XRay 181 graduate!
Your parents and friends and family will be bursting at the seams to see you in uniform, to be able to hug you and celebrate with you!
We are so looking forward to being able to tour the base with SR Boon, meet as many of you as we can and congratulate you for a job-well-done!
Enjoy this last week and hold close to your heart, forever, what this means to all of us, your country and most of all, you!
It has been an honor for me to learn so much about the USCG and witness my nephew's journey.
Love,
Aunt Bruce
Aloha Ka'eo Lee,(SR Lee)..
Job well done , we are so proud of you from your ohana in Honolulu. we miss you so much and wish we could be there to celebrate. Kapua sent you another letter. We know that whatever you do you will strive and do your best.
A Hui Ho(until we meet again)
Aunty Feling,Uncle Tyrone,Keola and Kapua
Jordan Ka'eo Lee,
hello ka'eo its your cousin kapua mahealani sachiko lee fernandez!!!!. We are so happy that you have gone through boot camp and survived!!!. Too bad we couldn't come to your graduation because of school, but don't worry we still sent a lei of which i made by hand and i didn't buy it!!. Don't forget to send me pictures of your new big muscles and of yourself with no hair!. I know your probably having your time of your life at boot camp but you get to see your family very soon so that is even better. Hope you have fun on a ship in New Hampshire and i hope to see you in hawaii!!!.
Love your cousin, Kapua Mahealani Sachiko Lee Fernandez :)
Xray 181 Company ~ you are on the down hill slide now. Time to look even sharper and do yourselves proud at graduation. All of your families, extended families and friends are pulling for you and the long struggle you have committed to. You will all soon be moving on to your first duty station and you represent all of us where ever you go and we all know that you do this with the extreme pride of having accomplished and completed your basic training.
SR Holmes ~ we are so proud of your Honor Guard selection and know that with all the ROTC prep that you will excell at this as you do at all you do. Let us know if you need anything. Love, hugs and kisses, Grandpa and Becke
X-ray 181...
Dont look now it seems management turned on the light at the end of the tunnel...lol
Bravo Zulu X-ray 181 come Friday you all can hold your heads high on a job well done...
v/r,
Chief Lee
X-RAY 181~ Congratulations! You're almost there and you make us all proud. We'll be coming up there to see you in your Coast Guard finest! Never forget what these 8 hard weeks have taught you.
SR Russell- We're proud of you and want you to know how much we love you. It will be so great to have you back with us even for a little while. Can't wait til Friday!
Love,
Mom and Dad
Recruit Lee,
Heads up we have a date in front of the pool tomorrow.. see ya tomorrow...
love ya,
Dad, Mom, Mikey,Keoni and Keawe
X-RAY 181 - 2 more days and a wake up. Can you believe it? You are on the home stretch. Keep your heads high and stay on track, show the other recruits what the Senior Company looks like!
v/r,
CWO Cerino
SR Westoby,
Hey Shawn, it's Shel. I am using mom's blog to say hey.
I just drove your car back from the mechanic and listened to your music. You listen to the wierdest stuff but it made me miss you anyway!
I am going back to Cali today and can't come to the graduation but I will see you next week on your way to Petaluma. Congrats and I miss you!
Your Sis,
Shelby
X-ray 181,
Lookin good you were nice and loud...
be it that you were at the galley...
still yet looking good...
Chief Lee...
Hey SR Lee....
Wow, watching you march today brought back so many memories for me, of you as a baby and i sitting on those same steps watching dad go by.
See you again.... maybe tomorrow. LOL!
Love you,
mom
Sr jordan lee
hi kaeo its your younger brother chris.I cant wait to see you at graduation.we saw you go by the steps
From,Chris
X-ray 181,
That was an outstanding Guardian Ethos today it was loud and proud....
your marching was quite impressive too..
Chief Lee
Great job SN Olson on being selected Honor Recruit, I know that you worked hard and represented well. Keep up the good work, I am very proud of you.
To all of X181, serve well and know that Jesus loves you.
X Ray 181...Job well done.
Thank you, Historian. Young lady, you indeed have tuned up your journalism skills and we thank you for taking on such a task as it was! Along with your other duties, it was alot to add to the plate. You had a captive audience!
Wow-wow-wow! Thank you, Cape May, for hosting such a meaningful graduation for our Gardians.
From the time we left on our journey to get there, the anticipation was growing with each mile toward you.
Your thoughtful, planned out program for the
friends & families of the new graduates, and military brass, from start to finish surpassed any and all hopes we had for the day. You let us know, every minute that we were there, that my nephew is proudly included in a bigger picture now.
I need to find out how much one of those rifles weigh...my daughter wants to be on THAT team!!!
Semper Paratus.
Love,
Aunt Bruce
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