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Comment by BunkerQB on October 1, 2011 at 7:00pm

Last year that was a suicide in Prototype. Again, please let the guys know that the nuke world is not the only world. It's just one door. There are many. Many fabulously wealthy people "failed" at many things before striking it rich. Again, my nuke's take on things.

My son is a nuke officer on a sub. He would be the first to tell your son the following:
1) he doesn't have to be at the top of his class, he just has to pass (no one will remember where he place later on).
2) try to relax at bit more, give himself a break - there is a lot of material to cover - try to master a small section at a time.
3) don't be afraid to ask for help - don't think in terms of "failing" - think in terms of getting to know the material.
4) "not making it" in nuke school is OK.
5) there are other opportunities in the Navy - he just has to find a good fit.
6) being a nuke is no fun, some can't wait to get out - if he is "relieved" of his rate, he may consider himself lucky.

Good luck. Please feel free to pass on to your son.

Comment by Sherri_M on October 1, 2011 at 6:34pm

J's mom, well said! 

Jsparkle, I feel for everyone there. I really do. I know when you are a big family--like a base, or school, etc.  even if you don't know someone, when there is a tragedy, it affects everyone at that place. 

Comment by Jsparkle (MM Wife) on October 1, 2011 at 6:03pm

i am in GC i didnt know what happened until people started posting it on facebook. i didnt know him personally but i do know one of his close friends. its a tragedy that it happened and to think there are so many people he could have talked to. at first nobody knew it was a suicide all that was said was there were gun shots and most of us wives thought somebody had come onto base and shot somebody but that wasnt the case. it really hit home for me cause i had a close friend commit suicide in febuary for the same reasons. i just pray for their families and hope the wife/girlfriend's feel at least a little remorse.

Comment by Penny_Nuke_MM2_NimitzNuke on October 1, 2011 at 5:54pm

Just letting many of you know that once they graduate A-school, there is no guarantee of getting into a room of their own.  My son as given 48 hours (with Power School in session) to get moved out of his room and into the furthermost barracks from Rickover they have.  When he got there, he found he had ANOTHER roommate that is two months ahead of him, this one even more of a nerd than the last - no talking after 9:30 and no lights, computer or texting after 9:30 because he needs his sleep.  UGH  So don't get their hopes up for a single room cuz it just might not happen.

Comment by Dodie on October 1, 2011 at 4:27pm

Proudnana, I think the story that you linked was dated May 30, 2009...

 

Comment by Sherri_M on October 1, 2011 at 4:14pm

ok then Heather it is!  Yay!  yes, hug your sailor and hug him for us as well!!!!!!

Comment by Heather(labellaleigh) - ETwife on October 1, 2011 at 3:54pm

@Sherri - Just call me Heather. I may need to change my screen name to make it easier. =)

 

Comment by Sherri_M on October 1, 2011 at 3:48pm

labellaleigh--I may have to start abbreviating your name...I'm so sorry for you and all those there.  So close to you, really hits home.  Know there are a ton of us praying for you all that are there.  This will affect you and those on base tremendously. 

 

Sharon--I know what you mean.  For those of you out there, take it from me, I have had bouts of depression since I was about 7 years old.  So, for years I've dealt with depression.  Believe me when I say, when you are in a deep depression, you feel so alone.  Until you've been in a frame of mind like this, it's really hard to comprehend what may be going through their minds and why they don't reach out for help.  It's really too hard to explain, just know that those that actually end up committing suicide are those that DO NOT talk about it.  Those are the ones that are truly serious about committing suicide.  For those that do talk about it--there is hope, they are reaching out to you-so do something about it, reach back and help them.  If you think someone is this far into a depression--look for the signs and help them, it's harder cause as I said, thsoe that are serious and commit suicide DO NOT talk about it. 

 

well, still heartbroken over this, and as Sharon, even though mine is gone from here we still know so many from there and it just pains me!   

Comment by Heather(labellaleigh) - ETwife on October 1, 2011 at 3:41pm

I'm okay. I had no idea it was a gunshot until everyone started to report it. I thought it was just a backfire or the motorcycle that usually goes pass our house every night. But when the sirens started to go off, I knew something wasn't right. After hearing the details of what everyone had actually seen, I could feel my heart breaking for him and his family/friends. I had to get off facebook and go hug my sailor.

Comment by Heather(labellaleigh) - ETwife on October 1, 2011 at 3:18pm

@Sherri - Yes, i'm in GC. It happened right around the corner from me. =( We heard the gunshot and then the ambulances. They had everything blocked off and wouldn't let anyone leave.

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