re: Just talked to my son for the last time before he starts basic

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22 years ago Dec 17th I didn't have the courage to tell my old man I'd pissed off his money and flunked out of school.

I left for recruit training without a word leaving a letter telling them what I'd done. 13.5 weeks later my father's face was the first thing I recall seeing as we marched across that parade deck. Afterwards he handed me a letter with his words... Which have helped carry me through 7 combat deployments and countless wtf moments.

He will remember your words and will appreciate them even more after he's completed boot camp. He will be proud, but you'll be even more so. He'll reflect back on them wether he's in for 4 or 44.

Best of luck to your boy. He has already made you proud.

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