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USO Canteen Freeper Style...Thursday 03-14-02
Written by Snow Bunny....Graphics and Layout by Billie
Posted on 03/14/2002 6:46:11 AM PST by Billie
USO Canteen Freeper Style
War has come to our shores. It was committed on American soil. We have been able to live in Freedom only because of those who have fought in the past wars giving life, limb and all the sacrifices for us to live in Freedom and go about our day without fear.
On September 11, 2001, that comfort, that feeling of living in a land that would not be attacked ended.
William T. Sherman said it succinctly, "War is hell."
The day has come for this Nation and its people to understand that there is a risk in losing its freedom, and in reality there always has been. We have ONLY stayed free because of the sacrifices of our military, our warriors.
This is about saving the future of America. Aristotle said, "We make war that we may live in peace."
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We are seeing the American Flag flying at homes now more than ever in my lifetime. We are seeing the American Flag flying on vehicles and people wearing Flag pins and small Flags on their clothes. America is united in the cause for Freedom and for our country to WIN against the evil that came upon our land to kill and hurt us. To change our way of life and to destroy America which is US, you and me. To take away our precious Freedom.
This is the Freeper version of the USO Canteen. Where soldiers could come and feel a small part of being at home. It is a place where you that have family in the military can post a thought to a loved one that might be able to read it far away from home. A place where we that support our military can help support them, post to them, fun graphics showing the price in America and our troops. Poems, quotes, cartoons, or articles of how America is behind our troops.
Those in our military are our Nation's warriors. Let us join hands, fly our Flag and let the world know how important our warriors are to us....And that our MILITARY, our Warriors, are America's TRUE HEROS!
"No Marine was ever honored for what they received. Honor was the reward for what they gave." (Anonymous) CHIEF gave his all in many ways. He touched our lives and his friendship meant so much to all of us. He will live in our hearts forever, and his friendship will always be a bright and shining memory in our hearts and souls.
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Good Morning, Canteeners! It's a beautiful day!
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posted on
03/14/2002 6:46:11 AM PST
by
Billie
To: USO Canteen;Euro-American Scum; Barnacle; mdittmar; sit-rep; Mr_Magoo;XNavyNuc...
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posted on
03/14/2002 6:49:42 AM PST
by
Billie
To: ST.LOUIE1
Hey, squirrels are cute! Yeah, I'll search for little squirrel dolls. LOL
Maybe not. : )Squirrels?
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posted on
03/14/2002 6:53:34 AM PST
by
Billie
To: Billie
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- The Navy has awarded a posthumous Bronze Star medal to the U.S. Navy SEAL who was killed by al Qaeda forces after he was knocked out of his helicopter in the opening phase of Operation Anaconda on March 4.
The citation for Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Aircraft Handling) SEAL 1st Class Neil C. Roberts reads in part:
"On that evening, his unit was to conduct a clandestine insertion onto a 10,000-foot mountain peak to establish an overwatch position, for an indeterminate amount of time, protecting other U.S. forces participating in the operation.
"As the helicopter moved into position for the insertion, Petty Officer Roberts positioned himself on the helicopter ramp in order to expeditiously exit the helicopter, minimizing the threat to the aircraft and crew.
"Without notice, his CH-47 helicopter received three rocket-propelled grenades exploding through the body of the aircraft.
"Hydraulic lines showered the metal ramp with slippery fluid as the aircraft lurched violently from the unexpected assault.
"Petty Officer Roberts was thrown from the ramp of the helicopter, falling onto the al Qaeda-infested mountain top just feet below.
"He immediately maneuvered to make contact with rescue forces and establish a defensive position but, surrounded by overwhelming enemy force with superior fire power, Petty Officer Roberts died on the battlefield from fatal combat wounds.
"By his zealous initiative, courageous actions, and exceptional dedication to duty, Petty Officer Roberts reflected great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Navy.
"The Combat Distinguishing Device is authorized."
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posted on
03/14/2002 6:54:39 AM PST
by
SAMWolf
To: Billie
Good morning Billie. Thanks for
all you do to keep this wonderful Canteen up and running!
Here is a really nice story sent to me by our Marine FRiend, Trish! We Never leave our Brothers...
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posted on
03/14/2002 6:55:15 AM PST
by
Norb2569
To: Norb2569;Billie
No, Billie, don't go there! Well, at least, don't go if you're feeling the least bit weepy!
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posted on
03/14/2002 6:59:16 AM PST
by
HiJinx
To: Billie
Will you settle for a prarie dog?
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posted on
03/14/2002 6:59:29 AM PST
by
SAMWolf
To: Billie
Good morning Billie.
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posted on
03/14/2002 7:00:32 AM PST
by
Aeronaut
To: Billie
Good Morning, Billie! HUGS to you and all of your Troops!!!!!
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posted on
03/14/2002 7:00:37 AM PST
by
SassyMom
To: Billie
LOL....I meant our troops. hahahaha
Looks like it will be one of those days. *blushing*
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posted on
03/14/2002 7:03:46 AM PST
by
SassyMom
To: SAMWolf
Thanks for the story, Sam. Hopefully, this will bring comfort to Petty Officer Roberts' family. It's heartbreaking to lose any of our brave military men and women in this war, but we all know it can't be helped.
We are thankful for those who sacrifice their lives for our freedom and pray the numbers will be small when it's all over.
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posted on
03/14/2002 7:04:26 AM PST
by
Billie
To: Norb2569
Good morning, Norb. Thank you so much, and thanks for the link to Trish's story. I'll go now and read it. :)
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posted on
03/14/2002 7:05:41 AM PST
by
Billie
To: Norb2569
Thanks for the link Norb.
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posted on
03/14/2002 7:09:02 AM PST
by
SAMWolf
To: HiJinx; Norb2569
Thanks for the warning; it was a beautifully written story, wasn't it? I could tell by the title it would be very moving, and it was.
Thanks, Norb, for posting it and providing the link here.
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posted on
03/14/2002 7:12:08 AM PST
by
Billie
To: Billie;Snow Bunny
![](http://home.attbi.com/~samroz/canteen/WTC.jpg)
Audrie Rogers at www.CelticMist.com sent me a graphic one of her friends did on the WTC. She has graciously given permission to post it here.
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posted on
03/14/2002 7:12:20 AM PST
by
SAMWolf
To: SAMWolf
I can't see any lipstick or false eyelashes - it will never do, Sam. :)
Cute picture!
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posted on
03/14/2002 7:13:09 AM PST
by
Billie
To: SAMWolf
What a beautiful graphic. Thank you for sharing it. I really like that web site. :)
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posted on
03/14/2002 7:19:53 AM PST
by
SassyMom
To: Billie
To: Billie
Good morning Billie. I'm going to be so nice from now on that you will never be able to use that "No!!!" graphic.
To: Billie
Good morning, all. Spring is right around the corner. The jonquils, hyacinths, and lilies of the valley are sprouting on the hill. The deer and rabbits are kipping and jumping all over the place. You can almost see all the green just waiting to burst forth. Where there's spring, there's hope.
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posted on
03/14/2002 7:34:01 AM PST
by
lds23
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