In Absentia

Colleges and Universities A-Z Merchant Marine Academy - Kings Point
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<p>For those of you that are going to Parents Weekend, when you see a plebe candidate, plebe, midshipman, kid - regardless of age, class, or rank...make sure to smile hard and send some love their way....</p>

<p>While Parent's Weekend is typically thought of as a first year student's getaway - ALL of our kids want to see family. However, some of us can't make it this year.</p>

<p>With that said, those of you that are looking up Is2Day4Him, should you get the chance - give him a big hug from mom and dad....we're stuck in Denver this year and unable to make the trek.</p>

<p>Should you find yourselves in a similar situation this spring, we'll be sure to return the favor for you ;)</p>

<p>jrh</p>

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<p>Thanks for informing us, we will adopt your son and take him home with us. We can never take the place of you, but we will try to be a substitute, and give him extra hugs from you. I will email him now.</p>

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<p>hehehe...kpmom, you've already done more for that boy than you will ever know.</p>

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<p>IS2DAY has so many adoptive moms he does not know what to do. Suzannegra and I already have him in our family plans. We will be happy to share the love with him.</p>

<p>I am sorry you will not be able to make the trip, I was looking forward to meeting you and your family. Perhaps we can all get together this spring.</p>

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<p>parents weekend was very sweet indeed last year</p>

<p>sadly, one prouddad may also miss this fine event
(id literally turn the tide for my KPer but i may not change this sad reality)</p>

<p>ill be there SOMEHOW when they ship out come end of
October</p>

<p>anyone that can go
shake alot of hands
it shows them both respect and affection
they deserve both</p>

<p>these kids are our nations and our worlds future
bigtime</p>

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<p>my husband is going even though son is at sea...kinda a parents association thing,,,,we are officers of our state association.....he will give lots of handshakes and thanks and encourgement...he would probably like a hug back as we sooooooooo miss our guy...this works..for all right??? Come by the GA parents club table and say hi to him........</p>

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<p>JRH..We gave him lots of love this past Labor Day weekend....and you know we will on PW too....and we'll have lots of photos to share. God Bless you because I know it's hard not to see your child.</p>

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<p>you moms are great...all of you. Every parent on this board should thank you - in advance for the love that you all have for all of these kids.</p>

<p>New York is a long was away for some of us - and we all sleep better knowing that you are close enough to make a difference. Thanks!</p>