Is his music. My son taught himself to play the guitar at about age 10. He plays and sings country music. I miss the sound of his guitar and his beautiful voice.Denise Kurilla - Minnesota Proud Mom of PFC Hanson, Dustin N. Marine Barracks, Washington, DC. ***************************************************************************************************************************** I love my son, I love his smile, his laughter, his tears, his way of looking at me and melting me down to my toes. He is my miracle child. Three times, now his life has almost been taken away from us. God has a Purpose for him, for sure!! He is a twin. He and his brother are so very tight. Their senior year, first semester was a twinitis time. They both knew what God wanted each to do, and it was not the same thing, for the first time in several years. Now, they embrace each other's differences. I miss my son, his talks with me, his steady calm, discerning spirit, but most of all his great big Jonny hugs!!! I used to tell him I had to have at least 3 Jonny hugs a day to keep me going. I am proud of my son. He has chosen to serve his God and his Country and follow the Lord's leading. I have always been proud of him, and now that he is a young man and a Marine, well, I am blessed to have had a small part in his growth. I am thankful that my son is a United States Marine! Linda Zoerhof LCpl Jonathan D. Zoerhof Miramar ****************************************************************************************************************************** What I miss most about my Marine is his funny antics, always pulling a Prank on me to make me scream. I love his handsome smile! When he calls, he always says, "Hey Girl !". I love the sound of his voice, so confidant and sure of himself. So proud and focused. I miss him VERY much! I could not be any more proud of him! Very Proud Mom of Lance Corporal Tobin Brian T. Camp Lejeune ****************************************************************************************************************************** Hi Brenda, I have put off and put off sending "what I miss most" because I miss it all! I try not to think about the miles that separate us, but we are thankful for e-mail and Sam's Calling Cards!! I miss it all . . . . . . I miss his bright, shining eyes I miss his smile I miss his great attitude and the "never met a stranger" personality I miss his compassion, his laughter, his out-of-tune singing.... I miss the late night talks, the "for no reason" hugs and the playful hair ruffling I miss it all In writing this, I have a heavy heart for the parents/family that have lost their Marines in the past several months. We don't get to touch and hug our Marine but a few times a year, but their "missing" will be for eternity. I hurt for their loss. Thank you for doing this and I look forward to seeing your composite list I best request that his name not be mentioned. . . . Thanks again, Susan ****************************************************************************************************************************** I think the thing I miss about my Marine,is the size he was before he went in. He was a hefty 240 Lbs. and always felt like a "big cuddly bear" when he gave me a hug . When I saw him at graduation from boot camp, I cried so much. I didn't even recogonize him at 170 Lbs. I also miss the smiles, and the smiling eyes whenever I was down....and the encouragement he gave me when I was down. His dad died when he was a freshman in high school, and he (being the baby) was my whole life. I feel so lonely without him. The other 3 children (all adults) are there for me, but, no one can ever replace my baby. He is now married, and has a little girl of his own. She's only 4 weeks old. I received pictures the other day and the first picture I saw was " My Marine " holding his little girl. Gosh it was soooo hard to let him go 2 yrs ago, and now this. All I can do is try to remember what my mom told me once, " God does not GIVE you children, He LENDS them to you" I miss my Marine comming in the door and saying " hi mom, whats for supper?" I miss the loud stereo in his room which I always complained about. House is so quiet now. I miss laying awake at night listening for him to come home....(find myself still doing that at times). But most of all I miss the hug in the morning, and the kiss goodnight ! Carole Proud MMOM of LCPL. E.Wally Slisz ***************************************************************************************************************************** Hi Brenda, Hope it is not too late to send you this.I have started writing this a couple of times and with the Mid East situation(LCpl Bobby Bostick is there on the USS Boxer) I couldn't get through it very easily! I am going to do this now!! lol! What I miss most about my Marine is the "whole Bobby Bostick Mystique!" Ray and I adopted Bobby when he was 15 months old. Ever since that day everyone who has gotten to know him has said he looks like us (brown eyes and hair) and acts like us (mostly my husband! crazy and full of life!) Bobby brings to our lives, Ray, Sherry(his sister), and I so much energy, motion, laughter and blessings. Missing him is so hard. I miss buying Salsa and Catsup by the crates! I miss the joy of making him his favorite chocolate pie and seeing the pure contentment on his face. I miss the early mornings we spend together cooking blueberry pancakes. I miss the mess,too! The bathroom is destroyed! Towels everywhere, the strong smell of his aftershave and the remains of his toothpaste in the sink. I miss Sherry yelling at him to "Put down the seat!!" I miss the wrestling and teasing he and Sherry did constantly. They seemed to always start when I am in the kitchen cleaning up the dishes! He knows so well how to push her buttons! She has the cutest way of saying to him "stop itttttttt!" His Dad misses the trips to the deer lease where they could spend the day talking and walkingand being together. I miss the way he has never been embarrased to hug and kiss me in front of people and even grab and hold my hand. When ever he is home for leave he takes Sherry out for lunch and shopping or a movie,and the same with me. Oh how I love my "date" with my boy. We eat at Chili's then off to shop for him some clothes or see a movie.(He insists on paying for it all) The Bobby mystique extends beyond our immediate family. The folks at Church love him. The little old ladies seem to flock to him 'cause he is so sweet to them. When he is in and wears his Dress Blues to services we are bursting with pride.He has been asked to talk to the athletes at school.(Here's a kid who has a no-no rule named after him.."The Bobby Rule",no tatoos if you are an athlete! He got one on his 18th B'day!lol) People in town stop us and ask about him and send best wishes to him. This boy (Man!) presented a flag at the graveside services of his Grandfather last June, to his Grandmother and saluted her. We have never been more proud of our boy than that day. He loved his PaPa so much, yet he never lost his composure because he "had an honor to give his Papa", and he did it so beautifully.I miss all the wonderful parts that make up my son. I miss him, I love him, I respect him. I thank God every day for him. Jan Bostick Proud Mother of LCpl Bobby Bostick Aboard the USS Boxer, Persian Gulf June 29, 2001 ****************************************************************************************************************************** |