J.P.'S A MUST FOR NEW MARINES AND THEIR FAMILIES!!!!
Good Morning to all:As a mom of a new Marine there is the most amazing experience I have encountered and want to share with you all. There is something that you all need to do when you are in the...
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Kathy, Jason (Vito's son) was in a severe car accident on his way from Beaufort to Florida about 2 yrs ago. He wasn't injured in Iraq. He was deployed with my husband and in the same unit from Feb 02...
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Lori....Thanks for clarifying. In our conversation, I asked Vito if any of his children had been deployed, and when he answered me, I asked him if everyone was safe. He then replied no, that his one...
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We stoppped at JP's after my grandson graduated on our way back to PA. I can tell you I have never been so moved and so impressed with this man.....feel like we are part of a big family now. It is...
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hello all,we stopped in at Vito's after doing our 'walk thru'of PI on the wed.before family day;not too many people in there,got to meet with vito and spend some time with him;what a GREAT guy!!made...
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J.P.'s is a must!! A wonderful tradition. They make everyone feel at home and were very gracious to our Marine. When our son was there, on Liberty Sunday and Family Day, they had set up to serve...
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KUDOS TO UNCLE VITO & JP'S . . . We went after graduation along with numerous other Marine families. Vito is a gem! His speech to the new Marines and their parents will definately make you feel...
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Sounds like the line is going to back up right into Parris Island for JP's. Just a question, someone mentioned Liberty Sunday--is that the Sunday after they complete the Crucible? My son's in Lima Co....
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cynthiaw, yes Liberty Sunday is the Sunday after the crucible. My son is also in Lima Company, Platoon 3070. So Liberty Sunday for them is August 17th. They do get to go off base that day. Not sure of...
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I am a little confused about "Liberty Sunday"- somewhere on either this or another site someone posted that the recruits could not leave the base or that they could not be visited- they also stated...
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The recruits are NOT allowed to leave the base until after they graduate on Friday.
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Sorry, I thought they were allowed to leave the base Liberty Sunday. I was mistaken. Thanks for clearing that up wcpresson.
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mom3070 wrote: Sorry, I thought they were allowed to leave the base Liberty Sunday. I was mistaken. Thanks for clearing that up wcpresson. No problem. Just didn't want any accidental AWOL's!
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We made reservations for JP's with our Kilo Company parents and we all couldn't get in because a local T-ball group and a kids birthday party had made reservations also! It was so crowded in there,...
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I will be sure to check it out! Thank you!
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They get about 4 hours on Liberty Sunday and it is usually filled with eating and buying the things they want and need. They also wait in very long lines to use the phones. (there are not many) My son...
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It appears the JP's has moved to Hilton Head so it may now be to far away for many
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Does anyone know when Liberty Sunday starts?..Like what time so we will be here in case we get a phone call..Thanks!
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The best bet is to keep your cell with you all day or just hang at home because there is no set time you can get your call. Depending on what else they choose to do that day or how long the lines are,...
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Liberty Sunday time is between 1pm to 4pm. Hope that helps.
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Thanks a bunch! We have family coming over so we can all at least say hello to him but we arent gonna keep him long. Just wanted to know what time so we can all be here...Thanks!
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