Navy Graduation - PIR Zachary Paul Taylor April 2, 2004

I made this video for my oldest son, Zachary, when he graduated from Navy bootcamp in April of 2004. He enlisted at a time of war, like many have done, and we are so proud of him. At this point in his life, he has been deployed on the Aircraft Carriers USS Abraham Lincoln, USS Ronald Reagan, and the USS KittyHawk and has been in more countries then I can count ... he is seeing the world, while trying to keep it safer .... All photos were taken at Naval Training Station, Great Lakes, Illinois and downtown Chicago at Navy Pier ... Bravo Zulu Zach!!

We love you, Momma

*** I DO NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO THIS SONG ***
... it was purchased by me, through Itunes ...

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[s4andy63]

Love your video!! My son graduated on 8/6/10. I am so proud of all our guys/girls serving in the Navy.

[taylorfisher1962]

@s4andy63

Thank you ... it is a true honor to have children serving our country ... all 3 of my sons serve, 2 Navy, 1 Marine ... I am sure you are soooo proud of your son, congratulations!!

[agochoa]

Hey hey! Pass and review April 2nd 2004, division 133!!! You were in one of thoses special 900 divisions, did you get to do honorary duties?

[taylorfisher1962]

@agochoa

Haaa, very cool, small world! Yes, my son was the tallest 'body snatcher' ... he actually caught two who were about to pass out from knees locked!! Greatest experience to see a PIR ... Thank you for your service~

[claudius9684]

hi! i think i may have also performed during this ceremoney, dvision 921. I was wondering if you have anymore pictures from the pass-in-review (drill teaM) and if you could maybe email some. I have never seen any for myself and didn't have my own video made. Please write me back. I officially graduated 4-20-2004. Pretty cool video!!! I hope your son really appreciates it. What a terrific mom!!!

[taylorfisher1962]

@claudius9684

sorry, I just saw your post ... yes, I will dig up any photos I have from the PIR ... thank you for your nice comments ... I will send you what I have :)

[jcpirishouse59]

I ship in June but have requested to ship sooner if a spot opens up. I signed Corpsman/FMF HM8404 guaranteed with home base here @ NAS JAX. I am excited and cant wait for the adventure. i stumbled across this video today while baby sitting some of our waterways on one of our Marine boats, ... little board. Regardless, thank you for your service, Merry Christmas to you an your family. Respectfully, Jonathan L. Jacksonville Fla,

[jcpirishouse59]

Zach, (and family),

First off, let me tell you from the bottom of my heart, Thank You! Every night here at work an morning before breakfast, and dinner its is our troops that are in our prayers. Your safety, and safe return home to your loved ones is one we thank of everyday. I am 28, serve as a hazardous materials tech. in Jacksonville Fla, with the Fire Rescue Dept. here. I have last month after 10 years of wanting to serve a high level or more noble cause, enlisted at MEPS with the Navy.

[9684claudius]

@brutus4ever HEY!!!!! did you get to the house yet??? I sure hope you get this reply before you go back to your duty station. I know how precious, and short leave can seem during holiday season... but if it's not too much to ask, would you, could you please....??? :) upload that video, or however much of it you do have? I would be eternally grateful. Thank you and Chips Ahoy! :) Happy Holiday's!!!!!

[brutus4ever]

@claudius9684 I have the video from my graduation, which would have been april 9th, when I go home for christmas I will post as much as I can

[claudius9684]

@brutus4ever so if you performed in it, then i did too... we were div 921 - triple threat... I'm guessing you guys were the Flags, right?! That's awesome.... do you happen to have any video footage from PIR? I would love to see some. Like I said, I didn't have any of my own, and was stupid not to purchase the video. I would love to have it to show to my son in years to come...

[heavensent1993]

1.love the song

2.handsome son!

3. I'm joining the navy after graduation!

Semper Fortis!

[taylorfisher1962]

@brutus4ever

That is awesome!! You guys did a great job!!! Thank you for your service!!!