need advice
Ok Moms out there help me out....
A sailor that was killed He was stationed on the USS John Stennis, a nuclear powered carrier, home ported in Bremerton Washington and served as an Aviation Bosuns Mate 2nd class responsible for maintenance and routine service on aircraft and shipboard equipment. During some routine docking maintenance in the Philippines as the ship was ending a 6-month deployment, he was tragically injured and died as a result of his injuries.
I do not know him or his family but the funeral viewing is tomorrow night and its only 20 min away if that from where I live he and his family is across the river in the next county.
Would it be proper for me to go and pay my respects as a navy mom?
Ill be saying good-bye to my daughter and son-in-law real soon as they both will be going on deployment. And he is real close to my daughters age so they must of joined close to the same time.
So what I am asking is what would you do????
A sailor that was killed He was stationed on the USS John Stennis, a nuclear powered carrier, home ported in Bremerton Washington and served as an Aviation Bosuns Mate 2nd class responsible for maintenance and routine service on aircraft and shipboard equipment. During some routine docking maintenance in the Philippines as the ship was ending a 6-month deployment, he was tragically injured and died as a result of his injuries.
I do not know him or his family but the funeral viewing is tomorrow night and its only 20 min away if that from where I live he and his family is across the river in the next county.
Would it be proper for me to go and pay my respects as a navy mom?
Ill be saying good-bye to my daughter and son-in-law real soon as they both will be going on deployment. And he is real close to my daughters age so they must of joined close to the same time.
So what I am asking is what would you do????
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Permalink Reply by Melissa (Tucson) on -
If it were me and I was only 20 minutes away, yes I would go in a heart beat. And it may turn out that no one asks you who you are unless you are comfortable approaching the family and introducing yourself. I worked at my church for years and helped families get through funerals and all you need to do is put yourself in that mom's place. Would you mind another Navy Mom at the funeral? I wouldn't. Blessings to you for reaching out to that family. You have a very big heart.
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Permalink Reply by CTmomof3 on -
No question I would go. Several years ago when one of the first people in our state and just also happend to be from my town was killed in Iraq my husband felt the ..need..to go to the funeral. He didn't know him nor his family but felt compelled due to the fact that he was former Air Force and more important to show support to the family..
This sailor died in such a tragic way the family needs all the support we can show.
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Permalink Reply by Theresa on -
Diana,
Go! She is going to need the support of everyone available right now.
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Permalink Reply by Suzanne on
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Diana - Oh yes, absolutely I would go. That Navy mama needs the support of another Navy mama right now. Is there a group of Navy Moms in your area? Maybe some of them would like to attend as well. Please send our deepest sympathies from all of us.
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Permalink Reply by Diana EMT * Dana's Mom * on -
I talked to Dana my daughter and she said if "it was me laying there you would want another Navy MOM to come so go" so im going..
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Permalink Reply by Kim leedham on -
My thoughts and prayers are with his Family and your family also. No matter what we always need each other. God Bless you
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Permalink Reply by Diana EMT * Dana's Mom * on
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Permalink Reply by Diana EMT * Dana's Mom * on
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Well I went last night and the family seemed very grateful, the Patriot Guard was there and did a great job. I told the family that there were parents and mothers from all over the US Navy that are with them in there time of need and will be praying for them.
And I held up very good I told my self I would be there for them and I would be STRONG.
Today is the grave side service at 1500 hrs so if everyone could take a moment at that time and think about the family
One more thing his best friend on the ship was there too he escorted his friend home to his family and was allowed to stay for the service. Please keep this young man in our thoughts too.
Thank you everyone
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Permalink Reply by georgyann on -
oh my god that is what my daughter does ,,,,,no that would be very carung many people came from far around to see me when my father died,,,you are a caring lady,,,navy mom to the value
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Permalink Reply by Deborah on -
I know I am way too late on this but I would go. Any family would love a hug and kind word from someone who appreciated their child's service to his/her country.
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Permalink Reply by Debby on -
I go to all military funerals in our area.. and I have never had anyone ask me anything like what am I doing there.. I have told people who ask me how i knew the deceased I simply tell them I didnt but I am a miltary mom of a Sailor in the sand and a Soldier who is on his way.. and feel I need to be here for the family... simply put.. that could be me and I would appreciate all the support...
My husband is a member of the Patriot Guard.. he joined after seeing what they did at the first funeral I attended... Debby
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Permalink Reply by Fay on
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Diana,My son was also on a ship USS. ENTERPRISE, Nuclear ship, and was Aviation,flight deck, Now an AMID ,mechanic,to the planes and helicopters that come in, Virginia. When he was on deployment, the flight deck, I was so nervous about him getting hurt,or whatever, and thank God he made it home and is in the job he is. Even though you don't know the family of this young man,I would go ,just to pay respect to his family and what your son does,as a Mother. Sorry to hear about that young man..Fay
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