Wednesday, July 8, 2009

Yankee 181

Greetings -
Recruits who arrived on June 30, 2009 formed a Yankee 181. 

Please send letters of encouragement to: 

SR (FIRST AND LAST NAME)
RECRUIT COMPANY Y181/Healy Hall
USCG TRACEN CAPE MAY
ONE MUNRO AVE
CAPE MAY NJ 08204-5083


Yankee 181 is scheduled to graduate on August 21, 2009. 

v/r
USCG



61 comments:

EEstacio said...

Go Yankee-181. Lots of loved ones are out here cheering for you. You are embarking on a noble cause. Best of the best, Baby!
Mom

HeartMyCoastie said...

Derek saunders,

I miss you sooooo much!!! The amvets crew and I are so proud of you!! We can't wait till you get home. We care and love you and hope you are doing well!! 7 weeks to go!

I peronally heart you soooo much!!!

Xoxo

love always,
Natty

Taryn G. said...

SR GARSIK - you are missed and we are all rooting for you back home! No matter how hard it gets, remember what you're there for..I love you from the bottom of my heart & think of you and miss you SO often!
Praying for u everyday..
~your wife ;)

..and to the entire Yankee181 company, remember that every coast guard went through what you're all going through.. it IS possible no matter how impossible it seems! best of luck to all of you!

Post Coastie said...

Curran and the crew of Y-181, we have held you up in prayer from the day you cast off lines and got underway. We are excited to hear of your trials and victories ~ there will be many. Be strong and of good courage, for the Lord your God is with you.
Love ya tons,
dad

My Heart Belongs To a Coastie said...

SR. ALEX SHATZKMER,

YANKEE-181 LOL I miss you so much! Henry is doing great he misses you! We can't wait to see you on Aug 21. Keep your head up stay positive! I love you!
Letters are comming hope theres no mail limit lol.

I'll be seeing you my love,
mwahz mwahz mwahz

Naomi

My Heart Belongs To a Coastie said...

GOOD LUCK TO ALL THE YANKEE-181 company..

HeartMyCoastie said...

For the rest of the Yankee 181 crew:
"When you feel like giving up, remember why you held on for so long in the first place."

Good luck and see you ALL at graduation!

Natalia

coast guard mom said...

Dear Alex.
I hope you are adjusting to boot camp & that it's not as difficult as everyone says it is.
We all miss you very much, but also rooting for you. We were in Cape May this past Sunday 7/5 & watched the parade. We will be there again on 8/2 & will see you then. I miss you very much especially "Maaa!". Princess misses you, sits by your room every day.
We all love you very much & can't wait for you to come home, time is passing very fast (maybe not for you) but before you know it, it will be 8/21.

All our love
Mom, Dad, Debbie & David.

Stampin Sue said...

SR BONNEAU - Hi!! We miss you here, but we know that God has a plan for your life, a perfect plan and this is part of it.

To all the other members of Yankee 181 - GO TEAM!!

Luv, Mum, Dad & Katie

yermom said...

Cu - we think of you ofen, and pray for you every time. Always help each other out, so every one is successful. J.O.Y. God bless Yankee-181. Love, Mom

Unknown said...

K. Garcia,
You are strong and able. You come from a long line of military family members and now you will carry on that line. I am so proud of you.
We all love you,
Mom

Unknown said...

Hey SR Dumas!
Now that I see the other moms are sappy with their kids I won't feel so bad to tell you that WE ALL LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU!! :D
You'll be getting mail soon, and we are making plans for your graduation. We're all so proud of you, just hang in when the going gets tough and realize you're tougher.
Good luck and best of luck to all of Yankee 181!
Brandon's Momma

Erik said...
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Erik said...

Sr Lina Fernandez

you are the best life give to me..baby remember always positive...

I'm missing you sooo much but dont worry!!! you have to much to be worry ;) good look baby see you 08/21

Erik Rocha

April said...

SR DeGeorge, We miss you and we love you. We are so very proud of you! We'll see you soon... Love from all!

Kathleen said...

SR Degeorge,

I miss you so much and think about you EVERYDAY!!! I've never been more proud of you than I am right now and I know that if your dad was here today he would feel the same way! Just know that he's looking down on you with a smile on his face :) I can't wait to hear from you...it seems like August will never get here (although I'm sure for you it will fly by :)!!

Stay strong and know that we love you and believe in you and know you will do great :) Hope to hear from you soon and can't wait to be with you again in August!

ALL MY LOVE,
Kathleen - XoXoXoXo!!

My Heart Belongs To a Coastie said...

SR Alex Shatzkamer,

I miss you so much!! Keep looking forward! Aug 21 isn't that far away!! I love you so much and I'm SO PROUD OF YOU!

<3
Naomi and Heny

HeartMyCoastie said...

SR Saunders

I miss you so much! I cant wait to hear from you! till then Good luck! and I shall see You August 21st!

I heart you!
XoXo

Natty

Unknown said...

SR Murillo i miss you honey hope to see you soon in august hope you steam rolling all the things they put in front of you Caroline and I miss you and LOVE YOU

SSLambert said...

Yankee 181's progress. Look for some real mail ... it's on its way. I am so proud to have you as my son, mon cher fils! And I miss you so very much. David and I are getting our flight reservations today, so we can be there on August 21st.
Woo-hoo to you and all your fellow recruits of Yankee 181. Love and bientot! Mom

SSLambert said...

SR Lambert-Smith - some of my earlier comment was left out! I just wanted you to know that I gave the USCG web site address to your big bro, so he can watch Yankee 181's progress from Kabul. People say that boot camp is tough, but I know you are tougher! Can't wait to hear all about it, and I hope you are getting a chance to write in your journal. Love you! Mom

My Heart Belongs To a Coastie said...

SR Alex Shatzkamer,

I miss you so much!!! I hope your getting ALL my letters! Henry is being bad lol =) I'm looking forward to Aug 2. Hopefully I get to see you at the Parade. I gave your address out to everyone so expect ALOT of letters!! I love you baby! Keep your head up. Stay positive!

~Naomi

Vee said...

Yankee 181 - BabaLooey
Hi son just to let you know that we are very proud of you. Stay focus!!!BabaLooey misses he is going to go crazy when he sees you. He is doing go during the day. We Love you Mom & Dad.

Juan said...

SR Garcia, Julia J
What an opportunity. I wish I was there.the weather sure is nicer.
Love, Dad

Anonymous said...

Joe Zylberman...We miss you soooooo much. Keep up the
fabulous work!! All our love, Mom, Dad, Amy, Otis and Sophie (soon)

Juan said...

SR Garcia, Julia J
Everyone at church says hello and they are all cheering for you too. The best to you and your company. Remember to do your best, our Coastie.
Dad and Mom

spence and hudy said...

SR Sean Spence,

Wow! I can't believe that it's already been two weeks since you left! Even though sometimes it gets tough, I know that this time will pass by quickly. I'm so proud of you baby! Stay strong and stay out of trouble! ;D God created such an amazing man in you with a heart to serve...I know that this time is preparing you to serve the high calling He has for your life. Seek Him in all you do, and with your desire, dedication, and discipline, you can't go wrong. I can't wait for August 21st! All of your friends and family love you very much and we're all praying for you...cause baby you da best!

With all my heart,
B Spence
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo

P.s. Hudy says "don't eat sand!"

Jeannie said...

Hi Derek!

Jerry and I are proud of you!
Looking forward to see you in Marshfield when you get home.

JOHNSON!!!
J&J

My Heart Belongs To a Coastie said...

Sr Alex Shatzkamer,

I miss U so much!!! I love you!! Everyday you get closer to the finish line!! Henry sends his love!

Love you,

Naomi <33

spence and hudy said...

Sean,

I hope you're doing well! Everyone's been asking for your address, so expect lots of love soon! Your mom & I have been looking at plane tickets & hotels trying to find good rates for all of us (haha so if anyone reading this can help me find a flight from Columbia, SC to see my sweetheart that'd be wonderful! Haha nothing like free advertising ;b) I can't wait for that day! :D & if you're slightly confused as to who the "spence" is, it's your future Mrs. Spence ;D

To all the fellow members of Y-181, congrats! You've made it through the hardest part - your first few weeks. Keep your heads held high & push beyond what you think you can do. I've been praying & fasting since the day you left for God to be your comfort & strength. All of your families are behind you all the way & love you as our own. So from all of the mothers, fathers, brothers & sisters; husbands, wives, fiancees, sons, & daughters- we send all of our love & prayers to lift you up. Keep it up! We are so proud of you!

I miss you & love you so very much baby!

With all my heart,

BLS
xoxoxo

Unknown said...

SR MURILLO hey honey caroline reminds me everyday of you how strong and self motivating she is always wanting to accomplish the mission by herself another week down 6 more to go love you muah

Juan said...

SR Julia Garcia
We know it's not easy but you are tough! Sebastian sits and wonders about you every day. You have to do it for him. August 21 is going to fly by. You are the best.
Love, Mom and Dad

Anonymous said...

Hi Joe Zylberman...Dad, Amy and I are all here on your website. We wish there was a picture of you. Oh well. We miss you and love you to pieces...Love,Us

KellyJ. said...

SR Paul Kaleb Andrew Meade....We are so very proud of you! You have lots of people praying for your success! Remember to "Do Your Best and Help the Rest"! We miss you! Dad, Mom, Kaitye, Mamaw, Papa & Knacho!

HeartMyCoastie said...

SR Saunders
Hey baby I got your letter and I cried! it was SO good to hear from you! I cant wait to get more! I sent one out everyday so excpect a TON! also a couple of my forum friends sent some to you too. I miss you and heart you babe! 6 more weeks!

Love,
Natty <3

ROBIN said...

HELLLOOOOO! YANKEE 181 YOU ARE ALMOST 2 WEEKS INTO YOUR TRAINING, I HOPE YOU ARE ADAPTING WELL. I HAVE READ SO MANY BLOGS SO MANY TIMES, JUST TO GET A FEEL FOR WHAT YOUR ARE GOING THROUGH. I KNOW THAT IF EACH OF YOU WERE NOT HARD WORKING, DEDICATED INDIVIDUALS, THAT YOU WOULD NOT BE THERE. REMEMBER TO OFFER WORDS OF ENCOURAGEMENT TO THOSE WHO NEED THEM!!!

DAD ACTUALLY WORE 2 DIFFERENT SHOES TO WORK LAST WEEK, AND I THINK HE WAS JUST A LITTLE PREOCCUPIED WITH THINKING ABOUT YOU.

I CAN'T EVEN EXPRESS HOW PROUD AND EXCITED WE ARE FOR ALL OF YOU!!

WE CAN'T WAIT TO READ YOUR BLOGS. GO YANKEE181!!! O

PS. I AM NOT YELLING, I JUST TYPE IN CAPS!!

Silverback said...

SR Spence,


Miss you and hope all is well with you and the company. Work as a team and you will all succeed.

We are all so proud of you, and I love you-

Dad

My Heart Belongs To a Coastie said...

Alex Shakzkamer,

39 more days to go! Yes I'm Keeping a count down =). I miss you very much Alex! I'm so proud of you <3 I can't wait to marry you when you come home!

I love you
I'll be seeing you <33
Naomi

Corky said...

Corey Fry

Hi Sunshine,I miss you so very much and I am so Proud of you, I know you will be one to Encourage others, being part of a team with such a Noble Cause, God Bless Each And Everyone of Yankee 181 "Future American Heroes"

See You Aug 21st, Love You
Gram

team edward said...

Corey Fry, Hey cor look what I found haha! We love and miss you so much. We can't wait to see you at your graduation. What a day that will be!Keep up the good work baby and keep your eye on the prize.Remember you're never alone God is always with you.You can do this!Taking Lillie to the circus today she talks about you all the time.Lot's and Lot's of love and prayers are being sent your way.Love Mom,Dad and David Go Yankee 181!!

Stampin Sue said...

SR BONNEAU: Hi, hope you all are doing well!! We miss you here so much. Funny story - Dogs got into mushrooms growing in the lawn - they were super sick and super high at the same time!! It was funny and gross... lol 2 weeks down!! Yeah!! Hope your Sunday had some peace in it!! Luv you much!! Mum

Post Coastie said...

SR Hunt & the crew of Y-181,
Consider it all joy, my shipmates, when you encounter various trials, knowing that the R9 testing of your faith produces endurance. And let endurance have its perfect result, so that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.
Two down ~ Six to go ~ Bring it on!!!
I love you,
dad

baby18 said...

becca rice,
I miss and love you so much. I think of you every minute of everyday. I'm so proud of you. I cant wait to be with you. Everyone here is thinking of you and wishing you the best. I will see you aug.21. Your coming home with me babe. xoxoxoxo
babe

Anonymous said...

Hi Joe Zylberman. We're checking this sight daily. We all miss you to pieces. All our love, Dad,Mom,Amy,Otis and soon to be Sophie! We're soooo proud of you!!

ROBIN said...

GOOD EVENING YANKEE 181- WATCHING THE HOME-RUN DERBY TONIGHT. GO ALBERT GO!! HOPE YOU ARE WELL, AND STAYING STRONG. I GOT YOUR LETTER/NOTE TODAY AND IT MADE ME CRY, AND YOU MAINLY WROTE ABOUT FOOD!!! GLAD THAT IS GOOD FOR YOU, FOOD IS IMPORTANT!! HA!

SPAGETT!!! LOVE AND MISS YOU
MOM

Kathleen said...

Leo,

I finally got your letter today :) These two weeks without you have been really hard!! I can't wait until August 21st when we're back together again!! I know this training is tough but you were made for it! I pray that God gives you the strength and courage to make it to the end!! You are an amazing man and there is no doubt in my mind that you can do it :)

I love you...Kathleen - xoxo!

My Heart Belongs To a Coastie said...

ALEX,

38 MORE DAYS TO GO! LOL STAY FOCUSED! I KNOW YOU CAN DO IT BABY! I'M SO PROUD OF YOU!

I MISS YOU

LOVE,

NOMEZ AND HENRY <33

G.Kitty said...

SA Sean Spence-
We are so proud of having another military man in the family! - We have no doubt at all that you have what it takes, in every respect, to do well in your required tasks. We pray for you every day, and also that your whole company has come together as a team.
Remember - just one day at the time, and hopefully we will be there on Aug. 21st to celebrate with you!
Love you-
G.K.& B.D.

HeartMyCoastie said...

SR Saunders,
39 more days baby!! Im so proud of you! Keep up the good work!! My family says hello and they cant wait till you get back!!

The "Posse" Miss you and cant wait either!

Love and miss ya!!

XoXo

Natty

mom said...

SR Alexander -
Miss you. Pat & Cal say hi. Everyone sends their love & support. Mims is hanging in you room. Keep looking for letters. Stay strong, stay safe.

Stay strong Yankee 181 - you can do it!
Love,
Mom

My Heart Belongs To a Coastie said...

Does anyone know if the recruits actually see these blogs?

Unknown said...

To answer the question posed by My heart belongs to a Coastie... yes, according to the historian from X-ray 181 (from this week's journal entry), the recruits do get to hear what is written in the blogs starting during week 3 of training. I know that I'm going to write a lot more!

Unknown said...

Go Yankee 181 - we're all eagerly waiting to read next week's journal entry. Your families & friends love you and are rooting and cheering every accomplishment. Work together, stay strong, take pride in what you are accomplishing. We can't wait to see you marching proudly at graduation!

Love,
Your families and friends

Unknown said...

SR Alexander,

The camp is ready and the boat is all gassed up and waiting for you.

Love,
Mom

SSLambert said...

SR Lambert-Smith! Your big bro sent a message from Kabul this morning - just gave me a new mailing address - but at least we know he is alive and kickin'! I trust you are alive and kickin' yourself! Looking forward to next Tuesday's posting. Wow, you have been at it for 19 days! Heart you, olive juice and love you! Bientot, Maman.

Silverback said...

SR Spence
Hope you are feeling better. Let us know. We love you.

Dad

Unknown said...

SR Alexander,
Got your latest letter - will work on your requests. Look for a letter reply from Dad. Love you, miss you. Everyone sends their love and support. Stay strong, stay focused.

Keep it up Yankee 181 - can't wait to see you proudly marching at graduation!

Love,
Mom

greatbridgeva22 said...

We watch-for your blog
We read-your weeks of hard work
We wonder- if that was you that messed up. LOL
So when you’re tired, hot and hungry- keep this in mind.
These times are to be shared and not despaired.
Stay strong and we will see each of you at graduation.
It WILL be worth it!

KellyJ. said...

Roscoe!! Your USMC brother loved this week's letter and is reading your latest journal tonite....he remembers well the memories you are making in boot camp. We're so proud of Yankee 181 for getting your colors before everyone else! Awesome! Dad says keep your eye on the goal-graduation with honors! We love and miss you and can't wait til August 21st!!! Love you the most! -Mom

ROBIN said...

YANKEE 181 - YOU HAVE BEEN DOING A FANTASTIC JOB, IT SHOWS IN YOUR BLOG!
YOUR HISTORIAN DOES AND EXCELLENT JOB
KEEPING US ALL INFORMED AND REASSURED. KEEP MOVING FORWARD, AND IF YOU HAVE LOST SOMETHING RECENTLY, EARN IT BACK!!!!!! SLEEP WELL, EAT WELL, AND SAY YOUR PRAYERS! PLEASE ALL BE SAFE AND HEALTHY!!
BUT ESPECIALLY NATE
LOVE MOM

G.Kitty said...

SR SEAN SPENCE
HAPPY BIRTHDAY from all of us back home! Will celebrate when you get home. Eager to hear all about your training & your new duty assignment. Brooke bringing our present for you. So proud of all the progress Yankee 181 has made - as we read each weeks journal we see lots of growth. Keep up the good work - you'll never regret it!
We love you-
GK & BD