[ConorMacNessa]

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CHARLESTOWN, Mass. (Jan. 14, 2008) The first major snowfall of the New Year blankets the USS Constitution. Despite the weather "Old Ironsides," remained open for free public tours. At 210 years-old, USS Constitution is the oldest commissioned warship afloat in the world, manned by 67 active-duty United States Sailors and visited by nearly half a million visitors annually. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Eric Brown (Released)

GOD BLESS AND PROTECT OUR TROOPS AND OUR BELOVED NATION!!!





Boston, Oct. 21, 2009 - Boatswains Mate 2nd Class Philip Gagnon pipes as USS Constitution performs an underway demonstration in honor of the three-masted wooden frigate's 212th birthday. (U.S. Navy photo by Airman Mark Alexander/Released).
(Click for Bosun’s Whistle)



USS Constitution's 1812 Marine Guard fire vintage Springfield flintlock muskets during the ship's underway. "Old Ironsides" was underway for the "Constitution Day Cruise," which is conducted to thank the family and supporters of Constitution. U.S. Navy photo by Airman Nick Lyman (Released)

OUR TROOPS ROCK!!!!!!!

"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)

[Kathy in Alaska]

Please thank StarCMC for today’s thread.

~ Memorial Day 2013 ~

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[mountainlion]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOih0MHNmZU

Arlington (Trace Adkins)

[alarm rider]

Greetings to all. I remember, I will never forget.

[The Mayor]

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True Sacrifice
May 27, 2013

Eric was one of the good guys. As a police officer, he saw his work as service to his community and was fully committed to serving at all costs. Evidence of this desire was seen on the door of Eric’s locker at the police station, where he posted John 15:13.

In that verse, our Lord said, “Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one’s life for his friends.” Those words, however, were not merely noble ideals. They expressed Eric’s commitment to his duty as a police officer—a commitment that demanded the ultimate price when he was killed in the line of duty. It was a real-life display of the heart of true sacrifice.

Jesus Christ lived out the powerful words of John 15:13 within hours of stating them. The upper room event where Jesus spoke of such sacrifice was followed by communion with the Father at Gethsemane, a series of illegal trials, and then crucifixion before a mocking crowd.

As the Son of God, Jesus could have avoided the suffering, torture, and cruelty. He was utterly without sin and did not deserve to die. But love, the fuel that drives true sacrifice, drove Him to the cross. As a result, we can be forgiven if we will accept His sacrifice and resurrection by faith. Have you trusted the One who laid down His life for you?

’Twas not a martyr’s death He died,
The Christ of Calvary;
It was a willing sacrifice
He made for you—for me. —Adams

Only Jesus, the perfect sacrifice, can declare guilty people perfect.

Read: Romans 5:1-11

Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one’s life for his friends. —John 15:13

Bible in a Year:
2 Chronicles 1-3; John 10:1-23

[SandRat]

I remember and will be at two memorial day ceremonies in uniform honoring my fallen brothers and my WWII vet Dad.

[luvie]

BEAUTIFUL thread, Galz! Perfect for the day! And thank you, Star, for sending that letter to those advertisers! It’s what we’ve all thought but didn’t put into words!

[GulfWar1Vet]

Hi Kathy! Thank you for this Memorial Day post!!

[Gene Eric]

Thank you, Kathy in Alaska & ConorMacNessa, for raising the honor and memories of Country’s fallen heroes, and our fallen Allies, home every day.

A Blessed and Peaceful Memorial Day for all.

[beachn4fun]

Good morning, Everyone. Good morning to our

AWESOME

Military, our Allies, and their families.

THANK YOU for all you do.

Thank you, Star, for preparing the Canteen for today’s activities.

Wonderful story about Bill.
Another life lesson, too.

Sorry I'm late and I can't stay.
Our oldest granddaughter came for an overnighter
and I need to visit with her before she leaves.
Therefore, I won't be doing my normal Canteen hellos

I hope everyone is having a wonderful Memorial Day weekend.

Our weather the last 3 days has been beautiful
and I've been spending some time outside in the yard
and on the porch watching the world go by.
I've had a restful 4 days and ready to face another week at work.
(UGH! not really)

Tomorrow I'll be back on regular schedule
and will see you all then.

Now remember, the Canteen is ALWAYS

Come on in and sit for a while.
There's always plenty of coffee, pancakes
conversation, silliness,
and plain old BS

REMEMBER THEM

DEFENDERS OF FREEDOM

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[MEG33]

Very moving and beautiful..Thank you for this wonderful tribute.

[spel_grammer_an_punct_polise]

A musical tribute to all TROOPs, both past, present, future and those who sacrificed everything to preserve our freedoms.

The music page will open in a new window. There is the option of clicking on individual songs or clicking the Jukebox link. If you choose the Jukebox link then the page can be minimized while you continue surfing:

Here is a list of the songs in the Jukebox:

Artist/s - Song Names:

Aaron Tippin - Where The Stars And Stripes And Eagles Fly

Air Force - Wild Blue Yonder

Armed Forces Medley - Army, Navy, Coast Guard, Marine Corps And Air Force Hymns

Darryl Worley - Have You Forgotten

Glenn Miller - The Saint Louis Blues March

John Philip Sousa - US Navy Theme ( Anchors Aweigh )

John Phillip Sousa - El Capitan March

John Phillip Sousa - Semper Paratus ( The US Coast Guard Song )

John Phillip Sousa - The Stars And Stripes Forever

John Phillip Souza - Stars And Stripes Forever

John Wayne - America, Why I Love Her

John Wayne - Face The Flag

John Wayne - The Pledge Of Allegiance

John Williams And The Boston Pops - 1812 Overture ( Tchaikovsky )

Kate Smith - God Bless America

Lee Greenwood - God Bless the USA ( I'm Proud To Be An American )

MTC - Marines' Hymn

Mormon Tabernacle Choir - You're A Grand Old Flag

Mozart - The William Tell Overture

Navy - Anchors Aweigh

Praise The Lord And Pass The Ammunition

The Mormon Tabernacle Choir - The Marines' Hymn

The Mormon Tabernacle Choir - You're A Grand Old Flag

The Stars And Stripes Forever

The US Air Force Airman Of Note - Wild Blue Yonder

The US Air Force Band - Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines Medley

The US Air Force Band- Battle Hymn Of The Republic

The USA Marine Corps Band - The Star Spangled Banner

US Army Theme Song

USA - Patriotic Medley - This Is My Country, God Bless America, This Land Is Your Land, America The Beautiful

Vera Lynn - We'll Meet Again - ( 1940 Version )