FReeper Canteen ~ Memorial Day 2015 ~ 25 May 2015

Serving The Best Troops and Veterans In The World !! | StarCMC and The Canteen Crew

[luvie]

I don’t know when I’d get the chance. :)

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, my....plans for tomorrow with military friends? VFW activities?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Mayor, and thank you for today’s sustenance for body and soul.

[mylife]

It’s all kinda open, thought we was going to the V today but my runnin buddy conked out

We may make the Masterchief ride a mini bike in the parade tomorrow.. and have a larf..

[mylife]

He travels to small towns

Keep yer ear to the rail.

[Kathy in Alaska]

ML...you survived the day! ((HUGS))

On a scale of 1 to 10, how was the recital?

Everyone have a good time.

I assume you are exhausted.

[SandRat]

[ConorMacNessa]

Re-posting this link I received last year in an email from ExTexasRedhead:

Heartbreaking: those who dress fallen warriors for eternity

I have had occasion to join in more than a few military funerals, at Arlington and elsewhere, and I can testify that the Troops who provide this support - this Ministry - from the time our Fallen arrive from the war zone until the end of their funeral services - are outstanding Soldiers and exemplars of all that is good in our Military and our Beloved Nation.

At Arlington, the Old Guard, in addition to guarding the Tomb of the Unknowns and taking part in funerals of their fellow soldiers - and family members - in the Army, also provide the caisson support for all senior officers of all branches of our Military. My Father, as a Senior Officer in the Navy, had the horse-drawn caisson with the Old Guard, a Navy Band, Pallbearers and firing squad. The Navy Chaplain present presented me the Flag that draped his coffin with consummate dignity and rendered a hand salute.

Also present were two "Ladies of Arlington." They are a group of patriotic ladies who staff every funeral at Arlington National Cemetery to prevent any of our Fallen Bothers or Sisters being laid to rest without someone present to acknowledge their service and sacrifice.

I could discourse at great length about the reverent service provided by the Troops and civilians - many of whom are military family - to our Fallen.

God Bless Them, God Bless Them All, God Bless Them Good!

America demands Justice for the Fallen of Benghazi!

O stranger, tell the Lacedaemonians that we lie here, obedient to their command.

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)

[combat_boots]

Hymn to a Hero
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYfMSZ3tMcY

Written by a father, for his son.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Memorial Day...God Bless them all.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, EX...(HUGS))...thanks for helping honor our fallen warriors.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hello Veterans, wherever you are!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

In first....PRO grabs the gold!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Very late this Memorial Day....

Permission Granted!

[Kathy in Alaska]

And in second....mountainlion grabs the silver!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

And rounding out the top three....Janey bags the bronze!!

[ConorMacNessa]

Thanks very much, Kathy!

***HUGS***



Coming aboard as we speak. Rendering Hand Salutes to our National Colors and to the Officer of the Deck!

I feel the presence this evening of men I have known, and with whom I have served. They, like so many others in the history of our Nation, gave all in defense of our Freedom. Their sacrifice stands as a beacon and example for those of us who remain - the battle continues and we must soldier on!

[Kathy in Alaska]

my!

[South40]

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Luv....beautiful tribute. ((HUGS))