my son leaves for the army tomorrow?

Question

I went in the AF 37 years ago during Viet Nam, but my son took the big bonus and went Army. I am more scared now than then. I guess it is because it is my child. I am sorry this is not a question, maybe just looking for some comfort in y'all's answers, thanks

he is married and has a child and his own home, my wife and I had dinner with them and let them have some time to their selves.

Answer 1

I can really relate to you. My son did the same thing - took the bonus and went into the Army. He is now serving with the 1st Cav in Baghdad and we have been worried about him every day. He has been there a year and was recently extended for an additional 3 months. It's only natural to fear for our children's safely. But he keeps reminding us that he is very well trained and backed by a great bunch of soldiers. Somehow, though, that's little consolation to our daily distress, is it?

I, too, joined the military during Viet Nam, the Navy in 1968, and retired in 1990.

Thank you for your and your son's service to our country and may God bless all our troops and see them home safely.

Answer 2

Maybe he feels the need to do something else with his life and military is the answer for him. Maybe he wants to follow in his dad's footsteps...be proud. Hold your head high and know that he's doing what's right for him and his family and he can take care of his family on his own just as you do and did. You obviously did something right, huh dad? It's probably hard watching him grow up and knowing he's going to leave and possibly go to war one day. Although, there is a possibility he may just be occupational if he has to go over there. What's your fear? Is it not seeing your grandchild or just not being in close proximity if they should need you? There's all types of transportation dad, he'll be fine and you will be too. It'll all work out...and you'll have a new place to vacation! Maybe he'll get stationed in Colorado Springs, CO and you can go visit the Garden of the Gods or the US Air Force Academy or Pike's Peak (if you don't already live there)...or who knows where he'll be.

I'll say a prayer for him and his family, and you dad.

Answer 3

As a young father of 3, I understand the feeling you get when you sense the potential for danger involving your child. However, I can hardly imagine what you as a father of going through right now. You should take pride in the fact that like his father, your son is an American hero! You should also feel a great sense of pride not only for your son, but for yourself given the fact that he obviously had such a stable upbringing that he is willing to serve his country. Amen to you and your son. Thank you both!!

Answer 4

God Bless and keep him and you safe until you meet again.

Thank you for serving during a tough time for the American military. Some of us appreciate the sacrifices you made even if many do not.

Thank you for raising a young man who is willing to serve his country.

And let your son know that some of us appreciate his sense of duty, and his willingness to defend his country.

Try not to let him know how worried you are. It might affect his judgment and attention to details at a time when all his good judgment and attention are needed. I know you can't NOT Worry, just try not to let is show too much.

I know this is cold comfort, but you and your son will be in my prayers.

Doc Hudson, former USAFR

Answer 5

Give your boy a big hug and let him know you're proud of him. Just pray that when he gets to his first unit he gets assigned to a good NCO who will train your son the best way possible, and should he get deployed brings him home in one piece. He's now fighting in the greatest armed forces the world has ever seen, protecting the greatest nation on earth. God bless him for his service.

Answer 6

Give him a hug before he leaves. Tell him that Derail, and all the respondants above thank him for doing what he's doing. When he returns, he'll be head and shoulders above others his age because he'll know and understand what good character in a man is, just as you did 37 years ago. By the way, thank you for your service to our Country as well.

Answer 7

you're an quite sturdy individual for enjoying the joys of godparents ( my nephew is my godson, yet I now and lower back have a rocky courting together with his mom. long tale) It is wise you experience that way; i might to if i grew to become into on your shoes. I remember being basically 9 and my sibling going off to the defense force. I someway had information of the hazzards, and objected. yet now that i think of lower back, epecially while he grew to become into so close to the conflict zone, i don't experience undesirable anymore that he went, even although I in no way agreed with any styles of violence. He risked his existence for the rustic, and that's some thing to be happy with. We hate the anticipation of dropping our enjoyed on with that, yet while no person volunteered to pass, then it would pass lower back to drafts!

Answer 8

Hey man, I think your boy is going to be just fine. If it's any comfort, I think most of the "real" fighting is over. I will be praying for you that your son gets a good assignment after camp. I understand your fears, I have a son, too. But we have to turn them lose to live their own lives and all we can do is depend on GOD to keep them safe. It's HIS will anyway, not ours, so, let's just pray for him to be in the center of GOD's protection. There is no higher power!

Answer 9

Sir, first let me say, thank you and i'm honored to be able to at least give my opinion to a hero who risked his life so for not just me but all the Americans, In depth to my comment, i just want to let you know that even though i don't know his name i will light a candle for him and pray for him and all of our soldiers , god will let him come back home safely and won't let anything harm him, think good thoughts and god bless u and ur son

Answer 10

you should be proud that he is acctually going to do something with his young life. Most men his age that dont go to college are out getting drunk and stoned. He has the balls to go out and acctually do something. He will be back in a few years a stronger and smarter man. Service in the military NEVER looks bad on a resume.