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FReeper Canteen ~ Hall of Heroes: GEN Holland M. Smith ~ October 20, 2014
Serving The Best Troops and Veterans In The World !!
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Posted on 10/19/2014 5:01:02 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska
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To: left that other site
Strange for sure!
Enjoy your ride!!
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posted on
10/19/2014 6:03:59 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
(((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)))
To: ConorMacNessa
Thanks, Mac, for the Missing Man Setting as we remember those who have given their all that we may gather safe and secure.
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posted on
10/19/2014 6:06:11 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
(((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)))
To: Kathy in Alaska
WOO - HOO Howling Mad Smith!!
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posted on
10/19/2014 6:06:23 PM PDT
by
SandRat
(Duty - Honor - Country! What else needs said?)
To: Kathy in Alaska
Now let’s hope the weather cooperates.
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posted on
10/19/2014 6:07:27 PM PDT
by
left that other site
(You shall know the Truth, and The Truth Shall Set You Free.)
To: ConorMacNessa
Mac!!
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posted on
10/19/2014 6:09:23 PM PDT
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Kathy in Alaska
(((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)))
To: left that other site
ML!!
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posted on
10/19/2014 6:11:30 PM PDT
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Kathy in Alaska
(((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)))
To: SkyDancer
Janey!!
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posted on
10/19/2014 6:15:14 PM PDT
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Kathy in Alaska
(((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)))
To: SandRat
Good evening, Sand...((HUGS))...are you beating your cold?
I’m losing today. About ready to lie down for a bit.
Are you ready for a Maddi Monday?
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posted on
10/19/2014 6:22:56 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
(((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)))
To: Kathy in Alaska; laurenmarlowe; BIGLOOK; alfa6; EsmeraldaA; SandRat; mylife; TMSuchman; PROCON; ...
BAND OF BROTHERS
WORLD WAR II
Soldiers of the 101st Airborne Division "Screaming Eagles" June 7, 1944 at Ste. Marie du Mont, France
"THIS DAY IS CALL'D the feast of Crispian. He that outlives this day, and comes safe home, Will stand a tip-toe when this day is named, And rouse him at the name of Crispian. He that shall live this day, and see old age, Will yearly on the vigil feast his neighbours, And say, "To-morrow is Saint Crispian." Then will he strip his sleeve and show his scars, And say, "These wounds I had on Crispin's day."
KOREA
Marines of the "Chosin Few", 1st Marine Division Chosin Reservoir, Korea, December 1950
"OLD MEN FORGET; yet all shall be forgot, But he'll remember with advantages What feats he did that day. Then shall our names, Familiar in his mouth as household words, Harry the King, Bedford, and Exeter, Warwick and Talbot, Salisbury and Gloucester, Be in their flowing cups freshly rememb'red. This story shall the good man teach his son; And Crispin Crispian shall ne'er go by, From this day to the ending of the world, But we in it shall be remembered."
VIETNAM
FMF Corpsman D. R. Howe treats the wounds of Pfc. D. A. Crum, USMC "H" Company, 2nd Battalion, Fifth Marine Regiment, during Operation Hue City.
"WE FEW, WE HAPPY FEW, we band of brothers; For he to-day that sheds his blood with me Shall be my brother; be he ne'er so vile, This day shall gentle his condition: And gentlemen in England now a-bed Shall think themselves accursed they were not here, And hold their manhoods cheap whiles any speaks That fought with us upon Saint Crispin's day." (Henry V, Act IV, Scene iii)
AFGHANISTAN
Soldiers of the 101st Airborne Division in action, Afghanistan, 2011
OUR NATIONAL MEMORIALS October 2013
"ONCE MORE unto the breach, dear friends, once more, Or close the wall up with our English dead. In peace there's nothing so becomes a man As modest stillness and humility; But when the blast of war blows in our ears, Then imitate the action of the tiger; Stiffen the sinews, summon up the blood, Disguise fair nature with hard-favour'd rage; Then lend the eye a terrible aspect; Let it pry through the portage of the head Like the brass cannon; let the brow o'erwhelm it As fearfully as does a galled rock O'erhang and jutty his confounded base, Swill'd with the wild and wasteful ocean."(Henry V, Act III, Scene i)
THE STRUGGLE AGAINST TYRANNY GOES ON, AS IT HAS FROM TIMES IMMEMORIAL. THE BAND OF BROTHERS STILL STANDS FAST IN THE BREACH!
THEY HAVE OUR SIX!
Honor Them For Their Service And Sacrifice!
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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)
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posted on
10/19/2014 6:56:52 PM PDT
by
ConorMacNessa
(HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines RVN 1969 - St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in Battle!)
To: Kathy in Alaska
Freep mail me to be on or off the Daily Bread ping list
A War Of Words
Oct 20, 2014
Read: Proverbs 15:1-23
On July 28, 1914, Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia in response to the assassination of Archduke Francis Ferdinand and his wife, Sophie. Within 90 days, other European countries had taken sides to honor their military alliances and pursue their own ambitions. A single event escalated into World War I, one of the most destructive military conflicts of modern time.
The tragedy of war is staggering, yet our relationships and families can begin to fracture with only a few hateful words. James wrote, See how great a forest a little fire kindles! (James 3:5). A key to avoiding verbal conflict is found in Proverbs: A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger (15:1).
A small comment can start a large fight. When we, by Gods grace, choose not to retaliate with our words, we honor Jesus our Savior. When He was abused and insulted, He fulfilled the prophetic words of Isaiah, He was oppressed and He was afflicted, yet He opened not His mouth (Isa. 53:7).
Proverbs urges us to speak the truth and seek peace through our words. A wholesome tongue is a tree of life, . . . and a word spoken in due season, how good it is! (15:4,23).
A careless word may kindle strife,
A cruel word may wreck a life;
A timely word may lessen stress,
A loving word may heal and bless. Anon.
Lord, make me an instrument of your peace. Where there is hatred, let me sow love.
A major theme in Proverbs concerns the use of our tongues (10:19-21; 12:18, 13:3; 17:27-28; 18:6-8; 25:11; 26:18-22). Proverbs 15 warns of the consequences of using wrong words and the benefits of using right words. A wise person is carefully restrained and judicious when speaking (vv.2,7,28).
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posted on
10/19/2014 7:06:52 PM PDT
by
The Mayor
(Honesty means never having to look over your shoulder.)
To: Kathy in Alaska; laurenmarlowe; BIGLOOK; alfa6; EsmeraldaA; SandRat; mylife; TMSuchman; PROCON; ...
GOD BLESS AND PROTECT OUR TROOPS AND OUR BELOVED NATION!
TATTOO (Click)
The Bugler, his grim visage replete with an evil sneer, already mounts the parapet.
Soldiers of the Greatest Generation Stand The Watch Tonight!
Standing With Them, "Howlin' Mad" Smith!
Gen. Holland M. Smith, USMC, WWI, WWII
TAPS U.S. Marine Band (Click)
"Do poor Tom some charity, whom the foul fiend vexes!"
(King Lear, Act III, Scene iv)
All Gave Some Some Gave All!!! (Click)
Good night, God bless you, and God bless the United States of America!
Godspeed our Troops around the Globe especially those in harms way by virtue of their service and sacrifice we continue to live in Freedom! |
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Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!
"Riamh nár dhruid ó sbairn lann!"
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)
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posted on
10/19/2014 7:31:09 PM PDT
by
ConorMacNessa
(HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines RVN 1969 - St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in Battle!)
To: Kathy in Alaska
Good evening, Kathy...((HUGS))...finally beating the cold?
Ready for a Maddi Monday for a short visit. It takes two to handle her.
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posted on
10/19/2014 7:32:43 PM PDT
by
SandRat
(Duty - Honor - Country! What else needs said?)
To: Kathy in Alaska
To General Holland Smith,to my father and the other members of the 4th Marine Division of World War Two, I salute them for their honorable service in the face of a determined and dangerous foe. Sempre Fi
To: Kathy in Alaska; StarCMC
Thanks, galz, for a great hero to read about and be proud of!
Shoot is over...we’re having down time tonight before I have my drive home tomorrow!
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posted on
10/19/2014 7:55:13 PM PDT
by
luvie
(All my heroes wear camos! Thank you David, Michael, Chris, Txradioguy, JJ, CMS, & ALL Vets, too!)
To: Kathy in Alaska
Let all FReepers take note — General Smith was a War Eagle.
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posted on
10/19/2014 8:38:13 PM PDT
by
353FMG
To: The Mayor
Good evening/morning, Mayor, and thank you for today’s sustenance for body and soul.
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posted on
10/19/2014 10:21:26 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
(((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)))
To: ConorMacNessa
GOD BLESS AMERICA!! God Bless you good, Mac. *HUGS* Good night and rest well.
Thanks for helping honor our troops, past and present.
Thank you for your service to our country.
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posted on
10/19/2014 10:28:48 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
(((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)))
To: Boowhoknew
Welcome to the Canteen, Boowhoknew, and we thank your Dad for his service to our country.
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posted on
10/19/2014 10:37:33 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
(((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)))
To: LUV W
Prayers for a safe journey, Luv.
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posted on
10/19/2014 10:48:16 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
(((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)))
To: 353FMG
Welcome to the Canteen, 353FMG...noted!
General Smith was a War Eagle.
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posted on
10/19/2014 10:58:47 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
(((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)))
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