A landmark day in my life - Fairly long and Sappy
#1
01-01-2008, 05:52 PM
A landmark day in my life - Fairly long and Sappy
My son is 24 years old and has been stationed in California at Camp Pendleton for the past five years serving the the United States Marine Corp. Spending the later part of his teenage years as an unmotivated boy, he has turned into a fine young man. Two tours in Iraq have matured him in manner which has earned my utmost respect.
His five year commitment was scheduled to come to an end in March 2008. This excited me greatly tobe able to look forward to having him home back in Virginia. A couple weeks ago, he busted my bubble informing me he was re-enlisting for another four years. My sudden disappointment turned to joy as he explained he was being assigned to a non-deployable unit in Quantico, Virginia, just 80 miles from home.
The Saturday before Christmas, he arrived home where he will get to spend the next month before he reports to his new assignment. All of his belongings are on a truck being shipped here from Pendleton. Included in the contents is his 2003 Sportster, the bike he bought last year and inspired me to purchase my Harley. For a year, I have looked forward to one day getting to ride with him for the first time. Learning of his transfer, I knew the time was growing near that we could share this. The expected arrival date of his stuff (and his Harley)was only a couple more weeks away.
I had previously mentioned to him that the group I ride with was doing a New Years Day run. He must have gotten a hell of a re-up bonus. Instead of waiting on the arrival of his Sportster, he showed up in my driveway last night with a 2005 Wide Glide he bought at Richmond Harley earlier in the afternoon. He said he didn't want to miss the planned New Year's ride. I had a grin on my face like I have only had a couple times in my life.
Today, I was positioned in the group, immediately behind my son, SGT John M. Pancoast, Jr., USMC. There is not much in life that will ever mean as much to me as this day did.
Look out for him as I believe he is going to be spending a lot of time in this forum.
Happy New Year everyone.
His five year commitment was scheduled to come to an end in March 2008. This excited me greatly tobe able to look forward to having him home back in Virginia. A couple weeks ago, he busted my bubble informing me he was re-enlisting for another four years. My sudden disappointment turned to joy as he explained he was being assigned to a non-deployable unit in Quantico, Virginia, just 80 miles from home.
The Saturday before Christmas, he arrived home where he will get to spend the next month before he reports to his new assignment. All of his belongings are on a truck being shipped here from Pendleton. Included in the contents is his 2003 Sportster, the bike he bought last year and inspired me to purchase my Harley. For a year, I have looked forward to one day getting to ride with him for the first time. Learning of his transfer, I knew the time was growing near that we could share this. The expected arrival date of his stuff (and his Harley)was only a couple more weeks away.
I had previously mentioned to him that the group I ride with was doing a New Years Day run. He must have gotten a hell of a re-up bonus. Instead of waiting on the arrival of his Sportster, he showed up in my driveway last night with a 2005 Wide Glide he bought at Richmond Harley earlier in the afternoon. He said he didn't want to miss the planned New Year's ride. I had a grin on my face like I have only had a couple times in my life.
Today, I was positioned in the group, immediately behind my son, SGT John M. Pancoast, Jr., USMC. There is not much in life that will ever mean as much to me as this day did.
Look out for him as I believe he is going to be spending a lot of time in this forum.
Happy New Year everyone.
#2
01-01-2008, 05:54 PM
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RE: A landmark day in my life - Fairly long and Sappy
What a great story.
Start to finish.
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Start to finish.
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ORIGINAL: jmpancoast
My son is 24 years old and has been stationed in California at Camp Pendleton for the past five years serving the the United States Marine Corp. Spending the later part of his teenage years as an unmotivated boy, he has turned into a fine young man. Two tours in Iraq have matured him in manner which has earned my utmost respect.
His five year commitment was scheduled to come to an end in March 2008. This excited me greatly tobe able to look forward to having him home back in Virginia. A couple weeks ago, he busted my bubble informing me he was re-enlisting for another four years. My sudden disappointment turned to joy as explained he was being assigned to a non-deployable unit in Quantico, Virginia, just 80 miles from home.
The Saturday before Christmas, he arrived home where he will get to spend the next month before he reports to his new assignment. All of his belongings are on a truck being shipping here from Pendleton. Included in the contents is his 2003 Sportster, the bike he bought last year and inspire me to purchase my Harley. For a year, I have looked forward to one day getting to ride with him for the first time. Learning of his transfer, I knew the time was growing near that we could share this. The expected arrival date of his stuff (and his Harley)was only a couple more weeks away.
I had previously mentioned to him that the group I ride with was doing a New Years Day run. He must have gotten a hell of a re-up bonus. Instead of waiting on the arrival of his Sportster, he showed up in my driveway last night with a 2005 Wide Glide he bought at Richmond Harley earlier in the afternoon. He said he didn't want to miss the planned New Year's ride. I had a grin on my face like I have only had a couple times in my life.
Today, I was positioned in the group, immediately behind my son, SGT John M. Pancoast, Jr., USMC. There is not much in life that will ever mean as much to me as this day did.
Look out for him as I believe he is going to be spending a lot of time in this forum.
Happy New Year everyone.
My son is 24 years old and has been stationed in California at Camp Pendleton for the past five years serving the the United States Marine Corp. Spending the later part of his teenage years as an unmotivated boy, he has turned into a fine young man. Two tours in Iraq have matured him in manner which has earned my utmost respect.
His five year commitment was scheduled to come to an end in March 2008. This excited me greatly tobe able to look forward to having him home back in Virginia. A couple weeks ago, he busted my bubble informing me he was re-enlisting for another four years. My sudden disappointment turned to joy as explained he was being assigned to a non-deployable unit in Quantico, Virginia, just 80 miles from home.
The Saturday before Christmas, he arrived home where he will get to spend the next month before he reports to his new assignment. All of his belongings are on a truck being shipping here from Pendleton. Included in the contents is his 2003 Sportster, the bike he bought last year and inspire me to purchase my Harley. For a year, I have looked forward to one day getting to ride with him for the first time. Learning of his transfer, I knew the time was growing near that we could share this. The expected arrival date of his stuff (and his Harley)was only a couple more weeks away.
I had previously mentioned to him that the group I ride with was doing a New Years Day run. He must have gotten a hell of a re-up bonus. Instead of waiting on the arrival of his Sportster, he showed up in my driveway last night with a 2005 Wide Glide he bought at Richmond Harley earlier in the afternoon. He said he didn't want to miss the planned New Year's ride. I had a grin on my face like I have only had a couple times in my life.
Today, I was positioned in the group, immediately behind my son, SGT John M. Pancoast, Jr., USMC. There is not much in life that will ever mean as much to me as this day did.
Look out for him as I believe he is going to be spending a lot of time in this forum.
Happy New Year everyone.
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RE: A landmark day in my life - Fairly long and Sappy
ORIGINAL: jmpancoast
My son is 24 years old and has been stationed in California at Camp Pendleton for the past five years serving the the United States Marine Corp. Spending the later part of his teenage years as an unmotivated boy, he has turned into a fine young man. Two tours in Iraq have matured him in manner which has earned my utmost respect.
His five year commitment was scheduled to come to an end in March 2008. This excited me greatly tobe able to look forward to having him home back in Virginia. A couple weeks ago, he busted my bubble informing me he was re-enlisting for another four years. My sudden disappointment turned to joy as explained he was being assigned to a non-deployable unit in Quantico, Virginia, just 80 miles from home.
The Saturday before Christmas, he arrived home where he will get to spend the next month before he reports to his new assignment. All of his belongings are on a truck being shipping here from Pendleton. Included in the contents is his 2003 Sportster, the bike he bought last year and inspire me to purchase my Harley. For a year, I have looked forward to one day getting to ride with him for the first time. Learning of his transfer, I knew the time was growing near that we could share this. The expected arrival date of his stuff (and his Harley)was only a couple more weeks away.
I had previously mentioned to him that the group I ride with was doing a New Years Day run. He must have gotten a hell of a re-up bonus. Instead of waiting on the arrival of his Sportster, he showed up in my driveway last night with a 2005 Wide Glide he bought at Richmond Harley earlier in the afternoon. He said he didn't want to miss the planned New Year's ride. I had a grin on my face like I have only had a couple times in my life.
Today, I was positioned in the group, immediately behind my son, SGT John M. Pancoast, Jr., USMC. There is not much in life that will ever mean as much to me as this day did.
Look out for him as I believe he is going to be spending a lot of time in this forum.
Happy New Year everyone.
My son is 24 years old and has been stationed in California at Camp Pendleton for the past five years serving the the United States Marine Corp. Spending the later part of his teenage years as an unmotivated boy, he has turned into a fine young man. Two tours in Iraq have matured him in manner which has earned my utmost respect.
His five year commitment was scheduled to come to an end in March 2008. This excited me greatly tobe able to look forward to having him home back in Virginia. A couple weeks ago, he busted my bubble informing me he was re-enlisting for another four years. My sudden disappointment turned to joy as explained he was being assigned to a non-deployable unit in Quantico, Virginia, just 80 miles from home.
The Saturday before Christmas, he arrived home where he will get to spend the next month before he reports to his new assignment. All of his belongings are on a truck being shipping here from Pendleton. Included in the contents is his 2003 Sportster, the bike he bought last year and inspire me to purchase my Harley. For a year, I have looked forward to one day getting to ride with him for the first time. Learning of his transfer, I knew the time was growing near that we could share this. The expected arrival date of his stuff (and his Harley)was only a couple more weeks away.
I had previously mentioned to him that the group I ride with was doing a New Years Day run. He must have gotten a hell of a re-up bonus. Instead of waiting on the arrival of his Sportster, he showed up in my driveway last night with a 2005 Wide Glide he bought at Richmond Harley earlier in the afternoon. He said he didn't want to miss the planned New Year's ride. I had a grin on my face like I have only had a couple times in my life.
Today, I was positioned in the group, immediately behind my son, SGT John M. Pancoast, Jr., USMC. There is not much in life that will ever mean as much to me as this day did.
Look out for him as I believe he is going to be spending a lot of time in this forum.
Happy New Year everyone.
So jmpancoast...I envy you, enjoy what you can with your son and thanks for sharing.
My children are still young. I am looking forward to days like this. Thanks for sharing.
#10
01-01-2008, 06:08 PM
Road Master
RE: A landmark day in my life - Fairly long and Sappy
John,
Thank your son for his service to our nation. He has my gratitude and thanks. May you continue to strenghten your bond with him. He sounds like a fine young man whose hand some day I would like to clasp in mine. May the roads rise to meet you both.
Bart
Thank your son for his service to our nation. He has my gratitude and thanks. May you continue to strenghten your bond with him. He sounds like a fine young man whose hand some day I would like to clasp in mine. May the roads rise to meet you both.
Bart