Bike Ride and Picnic

Sunday, we got together with the McGuire family and went for a picnic and bike ride in New York Rockland Lake, Congers, NY. Good time was had by all.

Chris During Training

Chris at Marine Corps Combat Training, Camp LeJeune, North Carolina

Chris' New Mailing Address

If you would like to drop Chris a line, this is his new address until September 22, 2009:

Pvt. Rodriguez-Cyriax, C.G.
2nd Plt., India Co.
SOI - East, MCT BN
PSC Box 20161
Camp LeJeune, NC 28542-0161

Chris and Bryant

This past Monday, August 24th, Christopher left for North Carolina where he will attend school for approximately 5 weeks. He will attend Marine Combat Training which is mandatory for all Marines. From there, he will go to Fort Sill, Oklahoma where he will attend Artillery, Forward Observer School. Afterwards he will be assigned to his permanent duty station, where ever that may be. We are hoping for North Carolina.

Bryant is in Timor-Leste, Indonesia. He left August 3rd and will be back some time in February, 2010. He is doing great things out there for the people of Timor-Leste.

Like Father, Like Sons

Carlos - April, 1977

Chris - August, 2009 and Bryant - July, 2007

Click HERE to View Picture Album of Family Day and Graduation

Click on Title to view the pictures of Chris' Marine Corps Family Day and Graduation.

An e-mail from a good friend

Congrats and Thanks for sharing friend! I’m in awe after seeing the pictures of your new Marine standing next to the proudest Marine Dad. When you look at his picture you can see in his eyes that he is undoubtedly Marine now. It’s just amazing how much change can come in three months. He is newly transformed man of extraordinary accomplishment and achievement. God Bless and many prayers that he may safely carry out his duties serving our great country!

Will talk and see you.

Semper Fi!

Joe Sinacore

Our New Marine

Family Day

The Day started with a Motivational 3 Mile run around Parris Island for the families to witness, enjoy and cheer their Marines on. It worked and it was one of the greatest events witnessed. As they ran by the many bells around Parris Island, a designated Marine would run to the bell and ring it until every runner passed the bell. It was quite a sight to see. Families were gathered throughout the streets with signs, banners and flags cheering on their Marine. This was the last run they would perform as a unit in Parris Island. After the run they returned to their barrcks to shower and dress. They then returned and entered the auditorium where Liberty for the Day was sounded. We got to spend several hours with Chris and several of his fellow Marine friends. We toured his barracks and met his Drill Instructors. We had lunch with them and at 2:45 pm Chris returned to his unit where he had to be by 3:00 pm. Marine motto, "If you are early, you're on time... If you are on time, you are late."

We would meet with Chris again Friday after the graduation ceremony.

The transformation has been terrific.

Good Time Had By All on Vacation

Well, our vacation went well. We got to spend 2 days in Savannah, Georgia. Extremely hot, but we spent a lot of time in the hotel's roof top pool.

After the 2 days in Savannah, we went to Hilton Head, NC. Again hot, but we had a nice time between the beach and the pool.

After spending 2 days in lovely Parris Island, Marine Corps Recruit Depot for Chris' Liberty Day and Graduation, we returned back to Hilton Head for a couple more days. We couldn't believe the $26.50 room rate per night in Parris Island's Osprey Inn. Overall, we had a great time.