A BIG decision for a young Man - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Regor · 05-25-2012, 05:26 AM

It's not fish related or Kayak related, but I think you will all appreciate something I am VERY proud of.

In this day and age of unrest in the world where we seem to be getting our hands into everything.

There are those who fight for our rights to fish, and they are appreciated.

My son has made a big decision in his life to fight for our freedom, and was sworn in yesterday to the Army!

Many in our family are prior military to include me (USMC OOORAH), and I know a lot of fishing folks here on BWE are either Prior or Active military, so needless to say we are proud of his decision .

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yakrider · 05-25-2012, 06:26 AM

Thanks for sharing your patriotic pride!
And thank you young man for steppin' up!!!!

StinkyMatt · 05-25-2012, 06:32 AM

Proud Papa!

Beaming smile.

JeffB · 05-25-2012, 07:00 AM

That's too cool. I have a brother in the Army who got a bronze Star in Afghan. Myself, I did 4 tours in Iraq and 1 in Afghan. I spent 9yrs in the Corps. Once again congrats on your son!

mtnbykr2 · 05-25-2012, 07:22 AM

Congrats on raising one fine young man there Greg, the pride definitely shows
congrats to your son on all his accomplishments thus far, thanks to him and all that serve to protect our country...b

lowprofile · 05-25-2012, 07:34 AM

As a Marine how did you let this happen? Lol
best of luck to him.

DanaPT · 05-25-2012, 07:47 AM

best wishes for your son. I appreciate his service.

oneyedeer · 05-25-2012, 07:50 AM

Sweet!

WahooUSMA · 05-25-2012, 02:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lowprofile

As a Marine how did you let this happen? Lol
best of luck to him.

We only take the brightest!

lowprofile · 05-25-2012, 03:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WahooUSMA

We only take the brightest!

some recent events would have some say otherwise...

make sure you take his bootcamp, or basic training whatever they call it now, pic and embarrass him by making a huge sign and hang it on a lamp post on a main street like my family did.

so now when i go home myself and everyone else sees this...

THE DARKHORSE · 05-25-2012, 10:51 AM

He looks like a fine young individual. Mom looks over the moon, too. Two proud parents in that photo, no doubt! Well done.

old_rookie · 05-25-2012, 11:00 AM

Congrats and thank you!

Phatford · 05-25-2012, 11:08 AM

AWESOME!

I was also in the Army... Great place to get a start in life...

BlueDeep · 05-25-2012, 11:31 AM

Thanks for Serving

Cbad Mike · 05-25-2012, 11:52 AM

Congratulations, you and your wife look very proud of your son, and a big THANK YOU to everyone and their families who are presently serving or who have served in the past.

Mike

05-25-2012, 03:24 PM

God Bless your son and family. Thank You.

Regor · 08-05-2013, 02:36 PM

It's been 4 months since I've updated the status of my son.

Let's just say, you know your not in La Jolla when the weather prediction is :

112 and Widespread Dust

Regor · 03-06-2014, 06:59 AM

The extended stay over in the sand box is almost over.

My son turns 20 in just a week, and has already served 9 months in Afghanistan.

He's met some great locals, had some interesting missions, but also lost some fine young fellow soldiers and questioned our mission over there, but continues to fight for our freedom.

Should be returning to the states in just a few more weeks !!!

FISH11 · 03-06-2014, 07:11 AM

Here's to your son and all our soldiers coming home soon and safe.

bus kid · 03-06-2014, 08:31 AM

God speed on his return.

05-25-2012, 05:26 AM	#1
Regor Greg Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chula Vista, ca Posts: 509	A BIG decision for a young Man It's not fish related or Kayak related, but I think you will all appreciate something I am VERY proud of. In this day and age of unrest in the world where we seem to be getting our hands into everything. There are those who fight for our rights to fish, and they are appreciated. My son has made a big decision in his life to fight for our freedom, and was sworn in yesterday to the Army! Many in our family are prior military to include me (USMC OOORAH), and I know a lot of fishing folks here on BWE are either Prior or Active military, so needless to say we are proud of his decision . . . .

05-25-2012, 06:26 AM	#2
yakrider Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 611	Thanks for sharing your patriotic pride! And thank you young man for steppin' up!!!! __________________ http://www.savecafishing.org/

05-25-2012, 07:00 AM	#4
JeffB Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: La Jolla Posts: 1,216	That's too cool. I have a brother in the Army who got a bronze Star in Afghan. Myself, I did 4 tours in Iraq and 1 in Afghan. I spent 9yrs in the Corps. Once again congrats on your son! __________________ If you're looking for me I'm

05-25-2012, 07:22 AM	#5
mtnbykr2 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: newbury park ca Posts: 2,323	Congrats on raising one fine young man there Greg, the pride definitely shows congrats to your son on all his accomplishments thus far, thanks to him and all that serve to protect our country...b __________________

05-25-2012, 07:34 AM	#6
lowprofile #1 on fishstick's hitlist Join Date: May 2011 Location: Sea level Posts: 1,478	As a Marine how did you let this happen? Lol best of luck to him. __________________ MLPA- My Largest Poaching Area

05-25-2012, 06:32 AM	#3
StinkyMatt Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Under a bridge Posts: 2,169	Proud Papa! Beaming smile.

05-25-2012, 07:47 AM	#7
DanaPT Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: South OC Posts: 1,606	sweet. best wishes for your son. I appreciate his service.

05-25-2012, 07:50 AM	#8
oneyedeer Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Orange County, ca Posts: 684	Sweet!

05-25-2012, 10:51 AM	#11
THE DARKHORSE Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Seven minutes from the launch! Posts: 987	Congrats, Greg. He looks like a fine young individual. Mom looks over the moon, too. Two proud parents in that photo, no doubt! Well done. __________________

05-25-2012, 11:00 AM	#12
old_rookie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Santee Posts: 904	Congrats and thank you!

05-25-2012, 11:08 AM	#13
Phatford Heroes on the Water Staff Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Anahiem Posts: 176	AWESOME! I was also in the Army... Great place to get a start in life...

05-25-2012, 11:31 AM	#14
BlueDeep Catch & Release Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 54	Thanks for Serving

05-25-2012, 11:52 AM	#15
Cbad Mike Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Carlsbad Ca. Posts: 1,206	Congratulations, you and your wife look very proud of your son, and a big THANK YOU to everyone and their families who are presently serving or who have served in the past. Mike

05-25-2012, 03:24 PM	#16
yani Guest Posts: n/a	God Bless your son and family. Thank You.

08-05-2013, 02:36 PM	#17
Regor Greg Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chula Vista, ca Posts: 509	It's been 4 months ... over there ... It's been 4 months since I've updated the status of my son. Let's just say, you know your not in La Jolla when the weather prediction is : 112 and Widespread Dust

03-06-2014, 06:59 AM	#18
Regor Greg Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chula Vista, ca Posts: 509	Deployment almost over The extended stay over in the sand box is almost over. My son turns 20 in just a week, and has already served 9 months in Afghanistan. He's met some great locals, had some interesting missions, but also lost some fine young fellow soldiers and questioned our mission over there, but continues to fight for our freedom. Should be returning to the states in just a few more weeks !!!

03-06-2014, 07:11 AM	#19
FISH11 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Pine Valley when not fishing La Jolla Posts: 2,643	Here's to your son and all our soldiers coming home soon and safe.

03-06-2014, 08:31 AM	#20
bus kid Team Keine Zugehörigkeit Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Way out there Posts: 2,854	God speed on his return. __________________ Não alimente os trolls------------Don't feed the trolls---------------インタネット荒らしを無視しろ