Good Afternoon Family and Friends of H184 -
Please send letters of support to:
SR (FIRST & LAST NAME)
RECRUIT COMPANY H184/HEALY HALL
USCG TRACEN CAPE MAY
ONE MUNRO AVE
CAPE MAY NJ 08204-5083
Hotel 184 is scheduled to graduate on Jan. 7, 2011. The company commanders for H184 are GMC Dendy, MK1 Jakubowicz, GM2 Blair, and SK1 Gautier.
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73 comments:
Hi my name is Alice Connolly and my son is Seaman Recruit Ryan P. Connolly.
Hi Ry,
Hope you are hanging in there. We are all here for you, we are with you every step of the way. We miss you so much. We are so very proud of you and your fellow recruits and we thank you for your service.
The courage, dedication, loyalty and heart that you have always had will help you through this. You ARE a bright shining star in the sky watching over, as you put it, the house (America) and we thank you for that. You are going to shine your brightest in the Coast Guard.
We are with you all.
You are and will be “ Semper Paratus”
All our love,
Mom, Dad, Adam, Mia and The Whole Family!
Hi my name is Kalee Werner my husband is in Hotel 184. We are so proud of you and cannot wait until January to see you! Hang in there 45 more days :)
Hi Ryan!
So happy we can now communicate with you! We are so proud of you and the man you have become and are still becoming!
We will have a toast to you, and your unit, on Thanksgiving Day! You will be missed but know that you are with us.
Love you!
Auntie Chris
My name is Jodi, my husband Graig is in H184!
We miss you and cant wait to see you in January...Itll be here before you know it! Im writing you everyday! We love you!
XOXO
Jodi and baby Mikey
Hi my name is Leta Reeves and my grandson is Seaman Recruit Dalton Lynch and is in Hotel 184.
Hi Dalton,
Hope you are hanging in there and enjoying this new experience in your life. We are all so proud of you and your buddy recruits. You'll be so proud once Jan. 7th gets here.
Granddaddy sent you a letter. Should be getting it soon. I'm sure your brother and sister will also get something going.
We all love you and are all for you and praying for you. Hang in there like I know you can.
All our Love, Mammaw
When did these recruits arrive? The post doesn't say & we're not sure if this is the correct address to right to or not for my daughter. Thank you.
bosheanh> my husband is with this group.....they arrived the 16th of November :)
Good morning!
My son, Seaman Recruit Jonathan C. Baffi, is in Hotel 184.
Hi Jon!
Hope you are settling in with the newest members of your family in Hotel 184. We have been following along on-line with the other company journals, and look forward to hearing about H184 starting week 3(?)
As always, we are so proud of you!
We miss you and will certainly miss you at the table this Thanksgiving Day, but we are especially thankful for you, your courage, your fellow recruits and the members of the USCG.
Look for our letters,we are looking forward to yours and will forward your contact information to everyone!
All our love,
Mom, Brian, Kris, Nick and Riley too!
Hi my name is Delvina Kearney and
my daughter is Seawoman Recruit
Joyce E. Kearney....
Hi Joyce,
Boye do we miss you. All of us
from home and the store. We will
toast to you on Thanksgiving. We
are very proud of you and a letter
is on its way. You are a determined young woman who will go
far. Lots of luck in training and
lots of well wishes from everyone.
You are brave, courageous and
genuinely sincere in your quest
to be in the Coast Guard.
Love, xxo Mom
Hello! My name is Nicole and my husband is Seaman Recruit Brendon M. Penny.
Brendon,
I was so happy so receive the info from you yesterday. Britney had Cameron at about noon on Monday...7lbs7oz, 20in. She's beautiful and her and Mom are both doing well. I hope that you're loving it as much as we both knew you would. You are missed greatly, but ultimately we remain oh so proud and anxious for the day we see you next. Lennon hasn't started walking yet Dad...I think he's waiting for you! He says Da-da all the time and smiles at your picture. I miss your face. The holidays are going to be hard, but stay focused and determined and know that we are behind you 100%. We love you and send endless hugs and kisses (drooly kisses from Lennon!).
Lovin you much,
Nicole, Lennon, & Stella Kai
I''m not sure that these recruits arrived on Nov. 16th, 'cuz my daughter left then & I have'nt heard a thing, I was thinking that she would be I 184 and graduate, (8 week later), on January 15th or so.
Laura> The training is for 7 weeks 3 days....my husband was told the graduation date before he left and it was also on my letter from the CG :)
Leta & Sam Reeves said..
Hi our name is Leta & Sam Reeves and our grandson is SR Dalton Lynch.
Hi Dalton, we are keeping up with you in our minds. What time it is there and what you might be doing. Nobody has forgotten you and I mean nobody.
We are having our first Thanksgiving without you tomorrow and we will have a special prayer for you. We know that you can hang in there because you're tough.
We are all so proud of you and can't wait until Jan. 7, 2011. We love the uniforms we've seen on the other guys in pictures. I know you will look very handsome so work hard so you will get that far. I want to see that white uniform.
Got to go cook. I hope they serve you a wonderful Thanksgiving dinner and you're thinking of us.
If someone offers their home, take it. It will be awesome to meet someone new and be in their home.
We love you so much and miss you.
Mammaw and Granddaddy
Hi Ryan!
Happy Thanksgiving! We are thinking of you and will send you pictures from the day as soon as we can!!
You will be with us in more ways than one kiddo! Trust me!!
Love you!
Auntie Chris, David, and Jack
Hi Katrina--We hope training is going well. We will miss you today at Thanksgiving dinner. We are very proud of you. Love, Uncle Tim and Aunt Cheryl
Leonard and Marlene said:
Hi Katrina:
Wish you and your new family a very Happy Thanksgiving. We will miss you today. We are anxious to hear from you and so very proud of you.
Love ya,
Grandma and Grandpa
Good Luck SR Brandon Bock,
We are all thinking of you!
Hang Tough!
LnCpl B. Bock wishes you best of luck and looks forward to seeing you when he gets home.
Happy Thanksgiving Hotel 184, we are all thankful for your service.
Mom and Dad
Good Morning SR Alec Gaudin...We sure are proud of you and company Hotel 184 for your strength and committment. Everyone sends their love and support.
You all are an inspiration to your families and country!!
Can't wait till Jan. 7th.
Stay Focused and Finish Strong!!
Love, Mom, Dad, Lauren & OLivia
Hey! My name is Jessi and my husband, Skyelr, is in H-184. We (Dori & G & I) all miss you, Skye, and we're keeping you in our prayers. Just remember to take it one day at a time and you can get through this, and we can't wait to see you Jan 7th! We're so proud of you!
skyeman H184!
we're thinking about you everyday and wishing we knew what you were doing. geez skye, i know this ain't as tough as typhoons in the big green or the MTC or maybe not as bad as hogsback but still it's gotta make you break out in a sweat every now and then.
we can hardly wait to see you/hear from you/read about you.
maybe you could call us...if only you spoke hovitos.
love,
dad
Hey Cougar! We totally miss you and can't wait until you get home! I've been thinking about you and I really hope all is going well. And since I posted before our other siblings,I'd better be your favorite!! That and because we are the two oldest...in a way.
Love you brother!
Merrill
Kumusta ading? Mahirap daw ang training mo. Magaling ka talaga. Nakaproud ako sa yo. Sana ang mga kaibigan mo doon isip na napakacool ang Tagalog natin...
Ingat.
Uncle D
Something tells me that when you get out of this program, I had better not try any Kato attacks. I'll probably end up dead. I can't think of anyone else I would rather have watching my front door than you. Stick with it. You are a super stud and I am honored to know you.
Uncle Matt
My name is Jeff DuMoulin and I am the proud father of SR Seth DuMoulin,
Hi Seth,
I am thinking of you everyday and wishing you and your family of recruits the best. Work hard, do your best and make me proud as you have always done. Looking forward to hearing from you real soon. I will be sending mail right away. Stay well and always remember that I love you.--Dad
I am Morgan Donnell. My boyfriend is Seaman Recruit Seth Dumoulin.
We just found this site and the family and I are so happy to get your address!! I miss you so much and can't wait to see you in January! I know you are doing amazing, just stay strong and keep your faith. Be looking for a letter, I have lots to tell you! I am so proud of you and I'll be even more in january. Goodnight. Love you, Morgan
I am Joanne Danaher and my son is Seaman Recruit Ryan Danaher.
Hi, Ryan!
We're thinking of you everyday and supporting everything you're doing. I know you will be a successful addition to the Coast Guard. Stay well and positive. Am looking forward to seeing you in January.
Love,
Mom
Hi, I am Leta Reeves and my grandson is SR Dalton Lynch in Hotel 184.
Hi Dalton,
Just wanted to let you know how much support you have. Can't wait until graduation. Your famly (maybe Spencer, don't know yet), Mammaw & Granddaddy,Pam and Danny.
We are fixing to start making reservations. Hope you got a little time today. Did you go to church. Hope so. Your faith will take you through. We're all saying prayers for you. What kind of Thanksgiving dinner did you have?
Anyway, that's a lot of support, don't you think. We love you, you'll never know how much. See you in January. Love you, Mammaw
Hello Sister (Justine Catanzaro h184)
We love you so much and are very proud of you! The USCG are lucky to have you joining their team. I miss you so much and cant wait to see you in January! Love always, Jenelle
Hello Sister (Justine Catanzaro h184)
We love you so much and are very proud of you! The USCG are lucky to have you joining their team. I miss you so much and cant wait to see you in January! Love always, Jenelle
Hi my name is Beth and my son is Seaman Recruit Justin Icard.
Hi Justin,
I miss you so much and know that you will do well. We are all proud of you and can't wait to see you at Graduation on January 7th.
We can't wait to get a letter from you telling us how things are going.
Just 39 days left!
We love you,
Mom, Dad, Jonah, Cherrie & Pogo
Hello my name is Sarah DuMoulin and my brother is SR Seth DuMoulin,
Hey Bro!! So sorry we didnt find this quicker, but, youll be getting a bunch of letters soon! Totally proud of you and I know you got this! Remember to take it one day (or minute) at a time. Jace and I pray every night for you! I believe in you:) Hope you're enjoying becoming a superhero! I'll try to write every day! Courage brother:) Love you!
Hey Hotel families and friends - we have a facebook page set up for your company. Its a great place to see pictures and videos of your recruits and to meet each other as you go through the next 8 weeks together waiting for your recruits to become guardians. Feel free to ask questions and seek help, that is what the pages are for. Definitely join the pages for the other companies, too as they will have great info for you. Here is the link for the Hotel 184 page.
http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/USCG-Hotel-184/174863432528211
Hi Ryan!
Here it is week (3) already. You and the rest of Hotel 184 are doing great!
You are all missed so much by your families. We are all so proud of you
and what you are doing.
Ryan, I am sure that you and your unit are pushing through some pretty
difficult times, but I know you are coming out the other side stronger and
better.
An ancient Japanese proverb is: “Fall seven times, Get up eight.”
Another one from FDR: “When you come to the end of your rope,
tie a knot and hang on.”
To all the recruits of Hotel 184, hang in there, you ARE our future Guardians!
We love you and miss you Ryan.
Dad, Mom, Adam and Mia
nnn
november 30th,
hi skyelr. do you get to see these comments on this site? several family members have posted comments to you but where are you replies?
we sure love you kiddo. you're in every one of our prayers. can hardly wait to hear from you!
keep being your great self.
love,
dad
Hey Brother!! Just saying hi! Jace says: UNCLE SETH! for his hello:) Miss you and want you to know how much you are loved!
"Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will.”- Mahatma Gandhi
Keep going Hotel 184!!! :)
Love you Bro!
SR Seth DuMoulin: Dad says- "thinking about you every day! im so excited for you. Miss you a lot! Wish you here to watch the Victoria Secret fashion show:) and you know what the one problem is with that show.... haha. just thinking about you and love you!"
keep goin Bro:) <3
Hi Erin, just wanted to send you a quick hello and let you know that I am thinking about you and to tell you how proud I am of you. Just remember the first three weeks are the hardest and everything else gets easier from there. I selected you as the team captain in high school because of your natural leadership abilities and your positive attitude and team spirit. The Coast Guard hit a homerun when they recruited you because they are going to benefit from all of your great qualities. Keep doing what you do best and graduation will be here before you know it.......Maze and the gang say's hi.
ESC, ESC, ESC!!! How is it going Coast Guard Superstar?!?! I hope the Northeast winter is treating you kindly; I had to shovel when I was home for Thanksgiving break, so welcome to a true winter wonderland:) I am sure you are leading the way and showing the CG that you are the best! Keep making all of us proud - you are constantly in my thoughts and prayers! Be the rock star I know you are:) MULUMI!
skyelr,
hey skyeman. we just saw the dec 1st weekly journal entry. sounds like you guys are starting to come together. i figure you can pretty much handle anything they can throw at you. you've wrestled rattlers on hogsback, drunk out of center creek, taken prisoners, saved your brother when his foot got shot off, avoided the law and found lost gold mines in the high unita's. you can handle boot camp - no prob.
we sure love you mister!
dad
SR Seth Dumoulin:
I miss youuu!! I've been keeping busy.. Worked the past 3 nights.. Haha.$$$ :) but keep up the amazing work your doing! It's gonna get easier as time goes on, and before you know it it'll be 37 days from now, and you'll be a Coastie :) words can't describe how proud we all are here on the Kuenzli compound. When ever I see Brent or Val or my Grandparents or Denis and Deb they ALWAYS ask if I've heard from you :) Mom says she actually misses you a lot. It's weird not having you here she says! Haha. Well.. Time to catch some shut eye.. School and work tomorrow! Love and miss you!! PS. Tell Eric hello and tp keep his head up! I'll be praying for both of you! Morgan.
SR Seth DuMoulin
hey brother:):) miss you so much lately! ( we keep ordering pizza cuz we miss you:) and Greg said to tell you hi and keep moving forward and he's super proud of you too! he said he'd write, but from where he's stationed, the letter wouldnt get to you until you graduated! but he wanted you to know he sends his best! true story tho kiddo, keep moving...keep going, dont back down! nothing can break you if you wont let it, right?:) miss you buddy! love you much!!!
SR Justin Icard
Hi Justin,
36 days left. We can't wait to see you. We are so proud of you and are anxious to get a letter. Hope one is coming soon. Everyone here ask about you and we need to give them some news. Ha. You and your fellow recruits are in our prayers daily.
Love you,
Mom, Dad, and Jonah
Hi my name is Kimberly Osborne, my son is Seaman Recruit Cody R. Osborne.
Hi Cody,
I rec'd your letter today! I am so proud of you! your strength, determination and courage is amazing!I cannot wait to see you and your company family on January 7th! we miss and love you! see you soon! stay strong, I am with you every breath! Love Mom, Brennon and Tasia!
Good morning Jon and H184
Thinking of all of you and we look forward to hearing an upbeat, update on your activities very soon.
I hope that you continue to maintain your strength and help each other through the next 35 days.
We miss you Jon, and know that you are hanging in there. We love you, write when you can and look for our letters!
Mom
PS: Yanks will probably sign Mo today for 2 years/30 Mil, and word has it that they will increase their offer to Jeter
xo
Hi Ryan,
Just talked to our dad and he said you were doing well. Allan and I were thrilled to hear that you are adjusting to a very challenging and important time in your life.
Know that we are thinking of you.
Love,
Aunt Deb & Uncle Allan
Hi, Seaman Recruit Kristi L. Ames
We think about you everyday, everyone is very prod you and what your accomplishing. We are looking forward to seeing you at graduation.
We know your dedication and strength will see you through.
All of love Mom and Dad
Hey brother!! Saw the pictures on facebook! You look supasahweet:) miss you! We've been changing the house around to fit a Christmas tree in this small space...the kids are excited (altho they aren't really sure what for:) jace and I pray for you every night....I know you can do this kiddo....anytime you put your wil in a certain direction, you got it:)
"When it is dark enough, you can see the stars"~ Ralph Waldo Emmerson
Love you brother:)
Hi Seaman Recruit Chelsea Johnston
Sitting here at home wrapping presents and putting up the tree. Missing you every min. You are my new hero - you go girl Keep up the good work. Had snow here hope it is at least sunny there.
Counting the days till Jan. 7, its already been almost 3 weeks.
Love you always Mom and Dad
Hi, my name is Rachael Williams and my son is Seaman Recruit Samuel Carson Williams.
We all miss you like crazy!! I am so proud of you I could pop. Hang in there honey!!
We are trying to figure out our travel plans to come see you at graduation.
Love you so much!
Mama
Hey Brendon,
I got your letter this week and was so excited to hear from you. We are all missing you and can't wait to see you. We are at Bippi's today having our Sunday time together. It is a special day because we are celebrating Bippi's birthday. Everyone says hello. Plans have been made for graduation. Can't wait to see you. Hang in there and know that we are so proud of you.
Love,
Mom
Hi Ryan!
It's Auntie Chris and Jack! We just wanted to say a quick hello and let you know how much we miss you! I know you are be challenged in many ways. Please, please know that we are all thinking of you every day and we all have the utmost confident in you!
We love and miss you kiddo! Can't wait to see you in your uniform!
Love always,
Auntie Chris & Jack
Hello! I am Zachary Lindemann's Father Dan.
Today is one of the most infamous days in American History. I want to thank all the members of Hotel CO for giving a portion of the lives in the Service of their Country.
Looking forward to 7 JAN 11 and the beginning of your new lives as Members of the USCG.
All is well here in Pensacola with one exception... we can't find the T-6 Texan Digital decals for NAS Whiting.
Love you SON!
Dad
Seaman Recruit Copsey -
Just wanted to let you know that I was thinking about you today and that I hope things are going well for you. I look forward to hearing about all of the fanstastic things you are accomplishing :) Keep making all of us proud...just like you always do:)
Wish you were here to help me decorate :)
Maze:)
Hi, my name is Leta Reeves, SR Dalton Lynch's grandmother.
We are all missing you so much. We are checking the mailbox every day. We love you and want you to hang in there, learn a lot and do good. I know you will. This seems to be the thing for you. Are you enjoying the Coast Guard.
Sure glad you have Andrew as you bunkmate. His mother and his wife have already communicated with your mom and made plans to meet that Thursday night.
Love you so much.
Mammaw
My name is Steve Penny, Father of Brendon M. Penny.
I want to express my thanks to you Brendon and all the new recruits there with you. I am very proud of all of you.
The old saying goes "We Need A Few Good Folks" and all of you fit this requirement. Help each other with any needs that exist and each of you will create a stronger unit as a whole.
Brendon we are all greatful for your strength and courage in your choice to join the UNITED STATES COAST GUARD!! I am sure you can do great things for this country. With the help of your Fellow Recruits these United States will stand strong and free just as it is now from the service of the many men and women before you.
Lennon is talking all the time but I can't understand any thing he says. He wants to walk and I belive he could but is saving that to show you. He has that stubborn streak, I think Lennon may have picked that up from you. Lennon sees your picture in his little book and gives you some of the sloppiest open mouth kisses I've ever seen!
Nicole is doing fine with the kids but is ready for you to come home. She misses you very much. Stella told me to tell you ditto.
Myself, Mom, Justin, Shamaan, New girl, Libbie, Jack, Gavin, Winky and Verna all miss you and love you.
Be strong and safe. We will be there for your graduation.
(PS) Lennon has said he would pilot the plane if I would rent one, but I think we will just get tickets on a commercial airlines and leave the driving to them. I'm not sure Lennon really knows the way that far north.
We will see you soon,
Dad
Brother of mine SR Seth DuMoulin:)
You are missed!!! I told a bunch of kids at school about you and how proud I am of you!! I totally brag about you:)Not much time left! And sounds like you guys are makin it a team effort!!! support each other!! im sure you do, but its always easier to get through the darkest night with someone at your side:) jace and the babies say hi!!! love you!!! stay strong:) and there is no give in:) i know youre a beast:)
"What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us."
Ralph Waldo Emerson
"Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off your goals."
Henry Ford
Love you brother!!!
Sarah and the Kids:)
hi my name is Lynn Murphy, and our daughter is Shannon murphy.
Hi Shannon,
Remember "Only 8 weeks" We all miss you so much. Sounds like you are getting along. Im so glad they have the Fireside for you guys at Christmas. You guys will all be with your new family this holiday, and its gonna be hard, but you are all tough or you wouldnt have made it this far. Hope your getting all the letters we are sending. Cant wait to see you in January! remember team work always! Love Mom
My name is Specialist Amber Knickman and my friend is Seaman Recruit Copsey!
Erin,
I am sooooo proud of you and of how far you have made it! I didn't doubt for one second that you would go to bootcamp and do great things! I wish you and your fellow recruits the best of luck for your final weeks there. I know it's not fun being away from family and friends especially this time of year, but just remember that you always have your coast guard family there for you. And thank you for supporting me when I was far away from my family and being a great friend! Merry Christmas and Happy New year. You're almost done!!!!!
PS Meet me at the spot lol
Amber
I'm trying to book a flight to Philly for the graduation.
What time is the ceremony and how long is it?
Let's hope for all of us there's no blizzard!
Joyce Kearney: It's sunny and 70 here in the Keys, we just finished trimmin the palm tree. Hopefully, you'll be stationed down here!
Say HI to Liz!
Hopefully, you've all seen the Facebook age that's been set up for Hotel 184. Many ?'s about graduation have been asked and answered.
Hi Ryan,
Merry Christmas to you, and to all of your fellow recruits. You are doing amazing and coming into the home stretch. We are there with you always and we carry you in our hearts always. Do what you do best and take pleasure in the things that you can, knowing that you are and will be helping so many people.
We salute you all for the Christmas Holiday and every day for what you are doing. You are our gift for Christmas and for that we are so very grateful.
Merry Christmas to all of you!
You are with us all!
Mom, Dad, Adam and Mia
Hi Ryan!
Wishing you and all your fellow recruits a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS! We miss you and love you very much. We are thinking of you every day and for me mostly at night. I am hoping you are getting the most out of your experience and I can't wait to hear all about it!
Merry Christmas Kiddo!!
Love,
Auntie Chris
SR LINDEMANN,
WEDGE CREW WOULD LIKE TO WISH YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEARS.
Hi Erin, I hope you and your shipmates had a Merry Christmas and I know everyone is focussed on finishing the last two weeks of training and graduating. We are all very mindful of the men and women in the Armed Forces who are serving around the world during the holidays to keep us safe. We keep them in our prayers and thoughts just as we do you and your shipmates in Cape May as you prepare to graduate. Keep strong and stay the course as I know you will do great things in the Coast Guard and for our country.
Coach Alan
Hi Ryan!
It was so great hearing your voice! What a great Christmas present. We can't wait to see you when you get back and hear what a great experience you've had.
Missing you and so proud of you kiddo!
Love Auntie Chris
Hi Ryan -
We are so very proud of you and the rest of Hotel 184 for your commitment to serve this gr8 country of ours.
Your hard work, excellent attitude and respect for your leaders and fellow cadets have gotten you this far and will be a big part of your success in the future.
We look forward to seeing you after your graduation (yea!)
Oh, and now that we know you will be protecting the east coast, we will be sleeping much better once you are deployed!
See you in Jan -
Uncle Dave, Auntie Chris and Jack
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