Eric should set sail this Wednesday for the Mediterranean.
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Jeffry Redden Parr
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Jeffry Redden Parr commented on Charley's group 'Proud Texans'
Born and raised in Richmond - Rosenberg area SW of Houston, living in Sugar Land for 10 years now. CS3 Eric wll be back in Mayport in a few days and in April gets leave.
Jeffry Redden Parr commented on Charley's group 'Proud Texans'
We finally got a call last Sunday. He is doing fine. Enjoys cooking on the frigate and seeing a new part of the world. He did a little mountain exploring and saw wild monkeys. His email is working so we can share pictures with each other. I'm…
Jeffry Redden Parr commented on Charley's group 'Proud Texans'
Con gratulations to all the new graduates, Parents, and friends. My son Eric, left this past Wednesday for his first duty. We had a great two weeks together on his leave. We went to the San Jac. Monument, the USS Texas, the Lone Star Flight museum,…
Jeffry Redden Parr commented on Charley's group 'Proud Texans'
Kevin, I watched my son's PIR, 6-12-09, again last night. I got choked up just as many times as when I was there. I'm glad I got some good still shots then, because the video didn't show my son at all. He was always obstructed by…
Jeffry Redden Parr commented on Charley's group 'Proud Texans'
Chris, you are in for a treat. The PIR is the most exciting ceremony I have ever witnessed. Just a note here about photography. Find and use the biggest flash that you can afford. The lighting may seem adequate but our eyes adapt far better than…
Jeffry Redden Parr commented on E.G. - ND's Creator/Admin's video
Beautiful and amazing. Does anyone know how much these rifles weigh?
Jeffry Redden Parr commented on E.G. - ND's Creator/Admin's video
Thanks for the video. We talked to our sailor Eric earlier this evening. It was so nice to see his picture in the video. As you can see, I like to take pictures from the airliners. I really appreciate the service you do for the sailors and their…
Jeffry Redden Parr commented on Charley's group 'Proud Texans'
Well PIR 6/12/2009 was great! As expected, Texas got the loudest cheers... until California was called out. Didn't bother me a bit though. Most of those people have never been to Texas, YET!
Jeffry Redden Parr replied to steve's discussion 'NavyDads cards' in the group Navy Boot Camp
Steve, that sounds like a great idea. I was just wondering how to reach the recruit or family member early on. My wife and I were watching TV and saw the N4M ad. She went online and was ecstatic! The next day I wondered if a site existed for Dads,…
Jeffry Redden Parr commented on E.G. - ND's Creator/Admin's group 'Navy Boot Camp'
We got the call about 4:PM. My son is a Sailor in the United States Navy. He said the ceremony after BS was very emotional for all there. "...after a night of defending our ship and all the officers yelling at us and telling us what to do...…
John Div 930 Dad left a comment for Jeffry Redden Parr
Hi Jeff!
Mike told me BS starts tonight and ends tomorrow. That is what I am expecting. Phone call should come tomorrow afternoon sometime.
Jeffry Redden Parr commented on Charley's group 'Proud Texans'
Greetings from Sugar Land, Texas, where life is sweeter! My son Eric is in Div.930, PIR 6-12-2009. He'll stay in GL for A school to be A CS.
To Kevin Webster; I'd love to see that photo. The sights and smells of that old ship really stir…
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- My Sailor's first name (do not post SEAL names):
- Eric
- What is or will be your sailor's rate (job classification) - ex. ABE, AM, GM, etc
- CS
- Describe a little about yourself:
- Age 52, Married to Gayle, father of 2, daughter married, son in Navy, musician, photographer, amateur astronomer, still working as Mfg. QA/QC.
- What brought you to this site:
- my son is recently enlisted
- What were your feelings when your Sailor joined the Navy:
- Apprehensive but proud. My father was a Sailor during Korea.
- What is your relationship with your sailor
- Dad
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Comment Wall (3 comments)
- At 7:18pm on May 25, 2009,
NavyDads Admin (Paul) said… - Welcome to NavyDads Jeffry! I'm sure you'll find the site as fun and useful as I have. Explore and make some friends, add your comments to a discussion or two, read the postings in the various groups-- even start one or two. I have! If you have any questions or concerns about your sailor and what he is going through...ask! I'm sure someone here will have the answer or can point you in the right direction to find out. I'm lucky enough to have two sailors- my son Eric just returned from a seven-month cruise on the carrier Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71) and my daughter Kat returned last fall from a seven-month cruise on the carrier Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72). And Jeffry this is a great place to brag about your sailor as well! So join in and let us know how Eric is doing!
As a parent of a sailor currently or soon to be at Great Lakes you'll have many questions about what your son is going through. Thanks to one of our members we have two excellent videos that you can access from the Video area on the NavyDads.com main page: New Bootcamp 1 of 2 and New Bootcamp 2 of 2. These videos will answer many of your questions and concerns and will give you a better understanding of how the United States Navy transforms our children into sailors!
Be sure to spend some time in the Bootcamp group- there are many questions and answers available to help you understand what your sailor is going through. And as PIR draws closer, be sure to spend some time going through the PIR-Tips, Hints and Helps group- we’ve tried to assemble some tips and suggestions to make your sailor's PIR more enjoyable. Best Regards- Paul
- At 4:36pm on May 25, 2009,
Navydads co-admin (Terry) said… - Jeffry, “Welcome Aboard”. I am glad that you have joined us. I see that you have been busy, I like that. Check out some of the groups and some of the discussions that are going on. This site is for you to use and enjoy. We love to talk about our sailors around here and we have been known to brag on them a little. We are also here to support and encourage each other. After all we are all in this together. I have two sons and they are both in the military. My youngest joined the Air Force 5 years ago. My oldest joined the Navy and is stationed on the USS Abraham Lincoln CVN 72. Please thank Eric for his service to this great country from an old Vietnam Vet. Thank you for raising a fine young man.
Terry
- At 7:09am on May 25, 2009,
E.G. - ND's Creator/Admin said… - Jeffry, Welcome Aboard! I found navyformoms in searching for answers to my son's future. I just knew their had to be a site for dads like n4m's but I was wrong. So I started this site so us dads would also have a place to call home. I'm new at this and I hope this site will benefit fathers that come behind us. So jump right in share concerns, join groups, share info, and show off your sailor. I'm so glad to find out their are so many proud Navy Dads just like myself. I hope this site benefits you and your family throughout your sons journey in the Navy. Thank Eric for his service for me and thanks again for joining us.
Sincerely, EG
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