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  • Winston Salem, NC
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Lee commented on Navy Dad Mark's group 'Japan|Western Pacific'
Christmas for us was last Sunday, December 19th when Kevin got home from Sasebo! We missed the last 2 Christmas holidays due boot and then being in Japan, but it has been great having him home! Jet lag and a hectic few days have drained him, so my…
Dec 25, 2010
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Lee commented on Navy Dad Mark's group 'Japan Navy Parents'
Right now I am experiencing a lot of emotions...anger, fear, frustration. This was an unprovoked attack and while I agree South Korea won't do anything without our support, this is one of those "who knows" situations. I am angry…
Nov 24, 2010
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Lee commented on Brian's group 'USS Tortuga LSD-46'
Just checking in since it has been so long...been very busy on my end. Kevin was sent to Norfolk for a 1 week training session, so my wife and I drove up to see him! Unfortunately, I only got 1 day off work, so it was a short visit, but very well…
Sep 18, 2010
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Lee commented on Brian's group 'USS Tortuga LSD-46'
Brian, they are so busy it is hard to meet people at times. Tell her to go to radio at the oddest hours she can think of, and she will probably find him! :-) Have a great 4th!!
Jul 4, 2010
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Lee commented on Brian's group 'USS Tortuga LSD-46'
I talked to Kevin a couple of days ago and CARAT 10 is over and they were in Oki when I talked to him....next stop Sasebo. There was a little bit of a scare on the way to Oki, but he said he couldn't give me any details other than to say,…
Jun 24, 2010
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Lee commented on Brian's group 'USS Tortuga LSD-46'
Brian, Kevin went through an adjustment period as well that lasted about 3 months. He has been on the Tortuga over a year now. He did say he has seen Lee, but hasn't personally met her. Give them time, they will...the Tortuga isn't that…
Jun 13, 2010

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My Sailor's first name (do not post SEAL names):
Kevin
What is or will be your sailor's rate (job classification) - ex. ABE, AM, GM, etc
IT
Describe a little about yourself:
I live in Winston Salem, NC and my wife and I saw our only son ship to GLTC the Tuesday before Thanksgiving 2008. I am employed by BCBSNC. With the enlistment of our son, we are now "empty nesters"!
What brought you to this site:
My son is currently serving
What were your feelings when your Sailor joined the Navy:
I am very proud of my son and his decision to serve our country as well as the opportunity this will afford him during the uncertain times.
What is your relationship with your sailor
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Iwo Jima

Posted on March 5, 2010 at 4:50pm 1 Comment

My sailor (Kevin) serving aboard the USS Tortuga had the rare privilege of visiting Iwo Jima as part of the 65th Anniversary celebration on February 25th. While he wasn't able to attend the ceremony (he was pulling road guard duty) he did get to see a lot of sights and catch a glimpse of some of the dignitaries in attendance including the Secretary of the Navy.

What really struck me was when he told me about this was his encounter with a WWII vet of the Battle of Iwo Jima. My…

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Challenge Coin

Posted on July 22, 2009 at 8:12am 1 Comment

Well, Kevin has been gone almost 2 months now and is still somewhere on the open sea. I don't even think he knows exactly where he is. Since leaving Australia, the phone calls have stopped and the emails aren't as frequent and are shorter in length. He said he had been assigned to a "Tiger Team" and they were fixing various things on the ship that required attention. Seems strange for an IT to be doing this, but the big advantage is he is gaining first hand knowledge of the entire ship. He said… Continue
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Sailing the Sea

Posted on June 24, 2009 at 9:12pm 1 Comment

Well, it has been a little over 4 weeks since Kevin shipped out. Since then, he has already been in Okinawa and is now on his way to Australia. He said there would be stops along the way, but he can't tell me where he is at this time nor when he will be in Australia. Sunday was not an easy day as this was the first Father's Day he wasn't home. He was thoughtful enough to leave a gift for me with my wife. Kevin and I visit Barnes and Noble at least once a month and this year, he got me a gift… Continue
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Finally in Japan!

Posted on May 27, 2009 at 9:21pm 0 Comments

After a 3-week leave upon completing A-school, my son Kevin left North Carolina on Sunday to join the crew of the USS Tortuga in Sasebo Japan. To say it was hard to say good-by is an understatement. It is one thing to send your son to Illinois, but to send them to Japan was a lot harder than I imagined. He had a grueling trip, which included a 14-hour flight from Atlanta to Seoul, South Korea. Jet lag did catch up with him and his LCPO allowed to take a nap on his first day on board, which… Continue

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At 11:01pm on May 29, 2010, CoraCora said…
Congrats on kevins promotion!!
At 8:19am on October 20, 2009, CoraCora said…
Thanks for joining North Carolina group! I was waiting for one of you Dads to start it and decided well time to get this ball rolling so we can have our own get togethers here in NC in the future!
At 12:43pm on August 14, 2009, CoraCora said…
Hello Lee. Thanks for your comment on the Video "Remember Me". Glad to hear you can use it on your facebook in support of our troops! I read up on this video before I put it on here and found alot of families and friends of troops fighting in Iraq, Afganistan etc said this video really helped them and kept them strong. by the way love your muisc!!
At 12:05pm on August 13, 2009, MIKE GONZALESMIKE GONZALES said…
Hey Lee,
Ya Lee i finally heard from Michael,I was on a Week long fishing trip with the Guy's and when i got back the Wife and kids were teasing me Ha Ha we talked to Mikey well through email that is.But he's doing great and i cant waite to hear his voice when he gets back to Sasebo.Hope Kevins doing well
At 10:23am on August 1, 2009, CoraCora said…
Well sounds like Kevin made the right choice! Our kids will be great!! they will represent our Country with Pride and Honor!!
At 10:20am on July 30, 2009, CoraCora said…
There are a a few more from this area who are over there in Japan. One is a Marine who is in Okinawa. She is due to come home though I believe by september. She knows Brooklyn and our Son Jimmie.They all went to North Davidson High school in Welcome.
At 11:19am on July 29, 2009, CoraCora said…
Brooklyn seems to have liked it at Whidbey, at least I have not heard much in the complaint department since she has been there. She had been working 10 hour days on jets returning from Afganistan however this month she has been in C School. She has not been thrilled about Japan but then again a young man who had lived with us his last year of high school and a year after that left in march for GL and he knew Brooklyn got Japan and so he requested it too and he is on the USS GW. He has already been to Guam, Austrailia and course Austugi is where he also is stationed and attached to a Squadron.So he has already let her know that Japan rocks!! LOL I am getting nervous as she leaves this weekend. I wish I could have been able to fly out there and see her off. I am from Wash State and have not been back there in over 20 years!! I have aunts and uncles and many cousins out there. After my father passed in 84 my brother and sisters all left the state and so we are all scattered now. sorry to hear kevin is sick and not getting to do his "rate', job. I heard that when one is first on a ship or carrier they are given other jobs to do that they to must learn. I hope it all gets better for him which I am sure it will as time passes.
At 10:21am on July 29, 2009, CoraCora said…
Hi Lee, So hows Kevin liking the Navy? Tell him to get you more pics so you can put them up on here. I am still trying to get more pics of Brooklyn but since she has been at Whidbey I have not gotten any new ones which bums me out. I hope to get many from Japan though!! Well we will all have to get together sometime and share our stories. Take care
At 2:23pm on June 12, 2009, MIKE GONZALESMIKE GONZALES said…
Not yet Lee but the days are flying by he leaves the 19Th.He's gonna have to relearn Navy life because my Wife his Grandmother Aunts and Uncles are spoiling the hell out of him,actually me too LOL. Question, What are you and Kevin doing for communication i assume Email,Do they have access to computers on board or did Kevin take his own? I'm glad Kevin's enjoying himself. I'll definitely pass it on to Michael maybe it will ease the nerves a little although he Say's he's not nervous just anxious.
At 11:49am on May 11, 2009, Ted BeineckeTed Beinecke said…
Hi Lee, it's great to have Chris and Kevin home for a little while isn't it? Chris is reporting to the San Antonio in Norfork on the 16th so we're enjoying all the time we have left with him as I'm sure you are with Kevin. Good luck to Kevin on his sea tour and we wish him smooth sailing and a swift return home.
 
 
 

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