My prayers are with you and your son. I was in your position in October of 2002 with my son. I took him to the recruiting office where he boarded a bus to San Antonio and then on to Navy Boot Camp in Chicago. It was one of the hardest things I have ever done. However, when I went to his graduation from the program in December, you have no idea how proud of him I was. They took a young (immature) man and sent home a confident, self-assured person that I always knew he could be. He is happy, healthy and now a Petty Officer. I pray for him all the time and all of our military, but I also know that he has the training and background to take him far in his quest. My prayers and thoughts are with you!