Skip to comments.
FReeper Canteen - Tunes For Our Troops - 10 May 2014
Our Troops Rock!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
| The Canteen DJ's
Posted on 05/09/2014 5:59:41 PM PDT by AZamericonnie
TOPICS: Culture/Society; Extended News; Free Republic
KEYWORDS: canteen; military; troops
Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first 1-20, 21-40, 41-60, 61-80 ... 301-310 next last
To: AZamericonnie
2
posted on
05/09/2014 5:59:49 PM PDT
by
Publius
("Who is John Galt?" by Billthedrill and Publius now available at Amazon.)
To: AZamericonnie
"Riamh nár dhruid ó sbairn lann!"
Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!
Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)
3
posted on
05/09/2014 5:59:59 PM PDT
by
ConorMacNessa
(HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines RVN 1969 - St. Mlichael the Archangel defend us in Battle!)
To: Kathy in Alaska; everyone
To: AZamericonnie
5
posted on
05/09/2014 6:01:36 PM PDT
by
Drumbo
("Democracy can withstand anything but democrats." - Jubal Harshaw (Robert A. Heinlein))
To: AZamericonnie
(((HUGS))) Connie, bring on the toons!
6
posted on
05/09/2014 6:01:53 PM PDT
by
PROCON
(Those who are capable of Tyranny are capable of Deceit to sustain it.)
To: AZamericonnie
7
posted on
05/09/2014 6:02:37 PM PDT
by
SandRat
(Duty - Honor - Country! What else needs said?)
To: Publius
Good evening Prof....a good week for you? *Hugs*
a 1
To: AZamericonnie
Very good and very busy. I’m gearing up for my move back to Washington state.
9
posted on
05/09/2014 6:03:58 PM PDT
by
Publius
("Who is John Galt?" by Billthedrill and Publius now available at Amazon.)
To: ConorMacNessa
Permission granted & presence requested Conor! *Hugs*
a 2
To: Drumbo
Hooooowdeeee Drumbo & TGIF! *Hugs*
a 3
To: StarCMC; Kathy in Alaska; Bethbg79; EsmeraldaA; MoJo2001; Brad's Gramma; laurenmarlowe; ...
12
posted on
05/09/2014 6:05:52 PM PDT
by
SandRat
(Duty - Honor - Country! What else needs said?)
To: AZamericonnie
"Riamh nár dhruid ó sbairn lann!"
Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!
Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)
13
posted on
05/09/2014 6:10:15 PM PDT
by
ConorMacNessa
(HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines RVN 1969 - St. Mlichael the Archangel defend us in Battle!)
To: AZamericonnie
Freep mail me to be on or off the Daily Bread ping list
Way Out
May 10, 2014
Read: 1 Corinthians 10:1-13
While in London recently, I decided to take the underground train to my destination. So I paid my fare and descended into the depths of London to catch my train. But getting out of the station can be a scary experience for someone who is unfamiliar with the system. If you dont find the exit, you can quickly get lost in the tunnels.
Being alone in a sparsely populated underground tunnel is an unsettling feeling, so believe me, you dont want to get lost. Needless to say, I was glad when I spotted the sign that says, WAY OUT and followed it to safety.
Paul reminds us that when we are vulnerable to falling into sin, God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out (1 Cor. 10:13 niv). Its easy to assume that God is not with us when we are tempted to sin. But this verse assures us that He is present and not just standing idly by. Rather, He is actively providing a way out so we can endure it.
So, the next time you feel tempted, remember that you are not helpless. There is a divinely provided way out! Look for the sign, and follow it to safety.
Lord, keep us mindful that Your presence with us
in times of temptation means that we need not fall.
Give us the desire to seek Your way out so we can
know the joy of living a life that is pleasing to You.
God is actively working to keep you from the danger of getting lost in sin.
Paul delved into Israels history (Ex. 12:21-23; 14:21-29; 16:417:16) to warn the Corinthians not to be led astray (1 Cor. 10:14-22). Despite the Israelites experience of Gods grace (vv.1-5), they nevertheless disobeyed and were led into idolatry and rebellion (vv.6-10).
14
posted on
05/09/2014 6:11:56 PM PDT
by
The Mayor
(Honesty means never having to look over your shoulder.)
To: AZamericonnie
The window cleaners are here! The window cleaners are here!
First time ever...professional window cleaning!!!
15
posted on
05/09/2014 6:22:01 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: Kathy in Alaska; laurenmarlowe; BIGLOOK; alfa6; EsmeraldaA; SandRat; mylife; TMSuchman; PROCON; ...
Welcome To All Who Enter This Canteen, To Our Serving Military, To Our Veterans, To All Military Families, To Our FRiends and To Our Allies!
Missing Man Setting
"The Empty Chair"
By Captain Carroll "Lex" Lefon, USN (RET), on December 21st, 2004
"In the wardroom onboard the aircraft carrier from which I recently debarked was a small, round table, with single chair. No one ever sat there, and the reasons, both for the table being there, and for the fact that the chair was always empty, will tell the reader a little bit about who we are as a culture. The wardroom, of course, is where the officers will dine; morning, noon and evening. It is not only a place to eat it is also a kind of oasis from the sometimes dreary, often difficult exigencies of the service. A place of social discourse, of momentary relief from the burdens of the day. The only things explicitly forbidden by inviolable tradition in the wardroom are the wearing of a cover or sword by an officer not actually on watch, or conversation which touches upon politics or religion. But aboard ships which observe the custom, another implicit taboo concerns the empty chair: No matter how crowded the room, no matter who is waiting to be seated, that chair is never moved, never taken.
The table is by the main entrance to the wardroom. You will see it when you enter, and you will see it when you leave. It draws your eyes because it is meant to. And because it draws your eyes it draws your thoughts. And though it will be there every day for as long as you are at sea, you will look at it every time and your eyes will momentarily grow distant as you think for a moment. As you quietly give thanks.
AS YOU REMEMBER.
The small, round table is covered with a gold linen tablecloth. A single place setting rests there, of fine bone china. A wineglass stands upon the table, inverted, empty. On the dinner plate is a pinch of salt. On the bread plate is a slice of lemon. Besides the plate lies a bible. There is a small vase with a single red rose upon the table. Around the vase is wound a yellow ribbon. There is the empty chair.
We will remember because over the course of our careers, we will have had the opportunity to enjoy many a formal evening of dinner and dancing in the fine company of those with whom we have the honor to serve, and their lovely ladies. And as the night wears on, our faces will in time become flushed with pleasure of each others company, with the exertions on the dance floor, with the effects of our libations. But while the feast is still at its best, order will be called to the room we will be asked to raise our glasses to the empty table, and we will be asked to remember:
The table is round to show our everlasting concern for those who are missing. The single setting reminds us that every one of them went to their fates alone, that every life was unique.
The tablecloth is gold symbolizing the purity of their motives when they answered the call to duty.
The single red rose, displayed in a vase, reminds us of the life of each of the missing, and their loved ones who kept the faith.
The yellow ribbon around the vase symbolizes our continued determination to remember them.
The slice of lemon reminds us of the bitterness of their fate. The salt symbolizes the tears shed by those who loved them. The bible represents the faith that sustained them. The glass is inverted they cannot share in the toast. The chair is empty they are not here. They are missing.
And we will remember, and we will raise our glasses to those who went before us, and who gave all that they had for us. And a part of the flush in our faces will pale as we remember that nothing worth having ever came without a cost. We will remember that many of our brothers and sisters have paid that cost in blood. We will remember that the reckoning is not over.
We many of us will settle with our families into our holiday season, our Christmas season for those who celebrate it, content in our fortune and prosperity. We will meet old friends with smiles and laughter. We will meet our members of our family with hugs. We will eat well, and exchange gifts and raise our glasses to the year passed in gratitude, and to the year to come with hope. We will sleep the sleep of the protected, secure in our homes, secure in our homeland.
But for many families, there will be an empty chair at the table this year. A place that is not filled.
WE SHOULD REMEMBER."
Many Thanks To Alfa6 For Finding Capt. Lefon's Chronicle Of "The Empty Chair."
"Träumerei" Robert Schumann (Click)
Never Forget The Brave Men And Women Who Gave Their Lives To Secure Our Freedom!!
|
|
|
|
"Riamh nár dhruid ó sbairn lann!"
Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!
Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)
16
posted on
05/09/2014 6:22:25 PM PDT
by
ConorMacNessa
(HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines RVN 1969 - St. Mlichael the Archangel defend us in Battle!)
To: AZamericonnie
I found this a couple weeks ago.
Composed by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky.
Played by Eastern Army Band, 1st Division Band, 12th Brigade Band and 1st Artillery Unit, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force.
Conducted by Major SHIGA Tōru, the commander of the Eastern Army Band.
On October 17, 2010 at JGSDF Asaka Training Area, Saitama, Japan.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0F5k70xwGSk
To: PROCON
Hiya Pro! *Hugs*
How’s the kiddo’s? Any weekend plans?
To: AZamericonnie
Good evening, Connie, and thanks for today's Tune For Our Troops!
19
posted on
05/09/2014 6:25:37 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: SandRat
Hiya Sandy...no honey do for you this weekend? :) *Hugs*
Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first 1-20, 21-40, 41-60, 61-80 ... 301-310 next last
Disclaimer:
Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual
posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its
management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the
exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.
FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson