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Amy's Place .. Poetry and Potpourri . November 10-11, 2004
11-10-04 | JustAmy, St.Louie1, MamaBear, Billie

Posted on 11/10/2004 12:47:40 AM PST by JustAmy




Welcome To....



'Amy's Place' welcomes all poets
and those who enjoy poetry.
'Amy's Place' is more than just about poetry.
Come in, relax, and share with fellow FReepers
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Never Forget!




Howdy!

I'm the mouser at Amy's Place.
Amy named me 'cootblanch'....
(don't ask why. hahaha)








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To: Conspiracy Guy

Ahhh .... that explains why a couple of lines tugged on a memory. I'm sure I've heard it.

I don't really remember the song but I like it.


21 posted on 11/10/2004 8:33:17 AM PST by JustAmy (Remember our President and our troops in your prayers. God Bless America.)
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To: JustAmy

There is probably a copy out on the internet somewhere. Once you heard a few notes you'd remember it.


22 posted on 11/10/2004 8:37:27 AM PST by Conspiracy Guy (America Wins! Kerry and the loony left suffer bitter defeat. God Bless America.)
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To: OESY; Jen; tuliptree76; Borax Queen; PreviouslyA-Lurker; MeekOneGOP; Darksheare; cyborg; ...


Happy Headache Day!

23 posted on 11/10/2004 8:38:44 AM PST by JustAmy (Remember our President and our troops in your prayers. God Bless America.)
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To: Conspiracy Guy

Gordon is my favorite - thank you! We saw him in Las Vegas about two years ago; unfortunately his voice seemed to be going...


24 posted on 11/10/2004 8:48:34 AM PST by Borax Queen (America the Beautiful)
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To: Borax Queen

He has a strange vocal style.


25 posted on 11/10/2004 9:03:18 AM PST by Conspiracy Guy (America Wins! Kerry and the loony left suffer bitter defeat. God Bless America.)
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To: JustAmy
hahahaaa! Somehow I just feel right sayin':

"Hope you have a good headache!" :^D


26 posted on 11/10/2004 9:04:31 AM PST by MeekOneGOP (There is only one GOOD 'RAT: one that has been voted OUT of POWER !! Straight ticket GOP!)
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To: JustAmy
hahahaaa!

Doh!!!

That SHOULD BE:

Somehow I just DON'T feel right sayin' .....


27 posted on 11/10/2004 9:23:40 AM PST by MeekOneGOP (There is only one GOOD 'RAT: one that has been voted OUT of POWER !! Straight ticket GOP!)
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To: JustAmy; The Mayor

Great images! There's something particularly touching about the Marine/soldier growing grass in Iraq.


28 posted on 11/10/2004 9:43:24 AM PST by OESY
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To: Conspiracy Guy; All

Gales of November: The Sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald

By Robert J. Hemming

A haunting exploration of the disappearance of this fabled Lake freighter, the most famous of all sinkings on the Great Lakes.

Published 1981 by Thunder Bay Press. Paper back. 248 pages. Has index. Dimensions: 6" x 9". ISBN 0-8092-5384-4.

29 posted on 11/10/2004 9:56:37 AM PST by OESY
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To: OESY
Read it way back. When it was written I believe they still had not found the wreckage.
30 posted on 11/10/2004 10:10:14 AM PST by Conspiracy Guy (America Wins! Kerry and the loony left suffer bitter defeat. God Bless America.)
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To: All; OESY; tuliptree76; Borax Queen; MeekOneGOP; Jen; PreviouslyA-Lurker; SpookBrat


Click the band for music.


Happy Mariachi Night!

31 posted on 11/10/2004 10:44:35 AM PST by JustAmy (Remember our President and our troops in your prayers. God Bless America.)
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To: JustAmy

That is so great. We had mariachis play at our wedding.


32 posted on 11/10/2004 10:48:54 AM PST by Borax Queen (America the Beautiful)
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To: Conspiracy Guy; The Mayor; PreviouslyA-Lurker; JustAmy; All

Memorial Page for Sgt. Thomas F. Allison who lost his life during Operation Enduring Freedom


Victory

We bowed our heads, and shed our tears, everything within us cried,
the day we heard the grievous news, that this brave soldier died.

How could God take one so young, we tried to comprehend,
a life so full of hopes and dreams, brought to an instant end.

He didn't wait to mind the call of duty, to red, white, and blue,
willing to suffer, fight and die, to grant freedom for me and you.

Not satisfied to serve his time, with a job just "good enough",
he always strove to be the best, even when things were rough.

"Night Stalkers Never Quit" they cry, part of America's best,
proud to wear berets on their heads, and wings upon their chests.

But too, he was a member of an even greater band,
part of the holy army, his dear Lord in command.

Mark of the cross, he proudly wore, upon his head and chest,
and knew that with eternal life, some day he would be blessed.

His life was how he served his Lord, striving for what was right,
knowing that through Christ's shed blood, his sins had been washed white.

At an early age he heard God call, "who will go and work for Me?"
gladly did he follow, saying "here am I, send me!"

How could God take one so young, the answer known by none,
a life cut short, the battle over, but the victory he has won!

So lift your heads and dry your tears, rejoice with him today,
he's with his Lord in heaven, waiting for us to meet him there some day.



In Memory of Sgt. Thomas F. Allison
who entered into Eternal Glory February 22, 2002

* * *

United States Military Special Forces


(to commemorate the service and sacrifices of all soldiers and Marines on Veterans Day)

Army Rangers

As with all special operations forces, the U.S. Army Rangers report to the Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC) when in hostile or war situations. In addition to the Rangers, which consists of one active regiment with three battalions, the U.S. Army Special Operations Command includes Army National guard, civil affairs, psychological operations and chemical reconnaissance groups.

But the Rangers, themselves, are the spearhead of the Army's special operations forces. Ready to deploy by land, air and sea anywhere in the world at a moment's notice, Rangers specialize in rapid infantry assault, night fighting and airfield seizure.

According to the JSOC, the Rangers have taken part in every major combat operation since the end of the Vietnam War. In many cases, they are supported by the 160th Special Operations Aviations Regiment -- better known as the "Night Stalkers" -- which use state-of-the-art aircraft and equipment to assist all special operations forces from the air.


U.S. Army Special Forces (Airborne) a.k.a. The Green Berets

The Green Berets are used both as a combat force and to train guerrilla troops in other countries. Each member must be able to speak at least one language other than English.

The Green Berets are used for a variety of missions such as unconventional warfare, special reconnaissance, direct action and counter terrorism.

The Special Forces (Airborne) served in Vietnam, Operation Just Cause (in Panama) and Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm.

Marine Expeditionary Units

While not technically a "special operations force," the Marines advertise their Expeditionary Units as "special operations capable." These units -- at least two of which are in the Indian Ocean -- are capable of quick, compact, multi-faceted military campaigns.

These units generally have more equipment, logistical and technical support, weaponry and marines than their conventional counterparts, giving them more firepower. Their purpose is to provide the commander-in-chief an operational maneuver capability from the sea.

Commanded by a colonel, one Marine Expeditionary Unit typically includes about 2,200 personnel. The infantry battalion uses amphibious assault and light-armored vehicles, and the aviation unit employs helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft such as "Harrier" jets.

Navy SEALs

SEALs, which stand for Sea, Air, Land, are the U.S. Navy's primary and most acclaimed special operations forces unit. Operating mainly in tight 16-man groups, SEALs are capable of conducting top-secret ground and water-based missions.

SEALs are trained extensively and rigorously in and around San Diego, California, and Norfolk, Virginia, to withstand and, in fact, thrive in the face of personal, physical, environmental and other challenges. They trace their history to the frogmen of World War II, although new threats -- including terrorism -- have forced them to evolve substantially in recent years.

SEALs take on missions, many of them classified, throughout the world. Larger teams are often divided into "cells" -- i.e. an evasion and recovery cell, force protection cell, sniper cell, etc.

Delta Force

While the military acknowledges the existence of Special Mission Units, or SMUs, such as Delta Force, it does not specify what they are called or their specific locations, staffing or organizational structure. Unofficially, Delta Force is considered one of the U.S. military's elite special operations forces units, its members drawn from all military branches.

Delta Force is thought to have been formed after a spate of terrorist attacks in the 1970s. As with the Navy Seals, several allied special operations forces -- including possibly those of Great Britain, France, Germany and Israel -- have significantly influenced Delta Force.

The composition, strength and abilities of Delta Force remain a closely guarded secret, as are all of its missions to date. But the unit is thought to be equipped with the nation's most advanced weaponry and equipment. Unit members undertake an extensive selection and assessment process, and conduct the core of their counter-terrorism training on U.S. military bases. According to retired Gen. David Grange, a former Rangers commander, hostage rescue is considered to be a Delta Force specialty.

Air Force Special Operations Forces

While not as widely known as the SEALs, Army Rangers or even the mysterious Delta Force, the Air Force Special Operations Forces transport and provide close-air support as an integral part of any special operations mission.

Air Force SOF are uniquely qualified to provide close-air support, firing on targets and participating in refueling, resupplying and other support tasks. The units utilize advanced navigational and surveillance equipment.

The Air Force SOF -- in fact, all the U.S. military special operations forces units -- pride themselves on their "quiet professionalism." Besides physical and military challenges, special operations forces are also schooled in language, cultural and social differences in their assigned areas of responsibility all over the globe.

33 posted on 11/10/2004 10:57:44 AM PST by OESY
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To: JustAmy

Awesome! Good job!


34 posted on 11/10/2004 11:07:08 AM PST by PreviouslyA-Lurker (Some Americans don't understand that being an American is more than living in America.)
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To: OESY

God Bless them all. We owe them everything we have. God Blessed us with liberty. The US Military assures we keep it.


35 posted on 11/10/2004 11:21:03 AM PST by Conspiracy Guy (America Wins! Kerry and the loony left suffer bitter defeat. God Bless America.)
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To: JustAmy

What a touching photograph. It's true what they say, a picture speaks a thousand words.


36 posted on 11/10/2004 12:12:17 PM PST by Mama_Bear (God bless and protect our military.)
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To: Mama_Bear; JustAmy; PreviouslyA-Lurker; All

Happy Forget-Me-Not Day!


37 posted on 11/10/2004 12:42:37 PM PST by OESY
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To: Mama_Bear

I haven't seen it posted at the Finest yet.

I'm going to post it there after I check the thread again.


38 posted on 11/10/2004 12:52:23 PM PST by JustAmy (Remember our President and our troops in your prayers. God Bless America.)
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To: OESY; All


And a Happy "Forget-Me-Not" Day to everyone!

39 posted on 11/10/2004 12:57:53 PM PST by JustAmy (Remember our President and our troops in your prayers. God Bless America.)
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To: Conspiracy Guy

That is a great song
I was singing it as I read the words.

I have seen and heard what can happen on lake Erie
At points looking over at Canada it looks like the ocean
you can't see the other side, then at sunset looking west
there is no land to be seen. The lakes are huge, and dangerous..


40 posted on 11/10/2004 5:04:04 PM PST by The Mayor (The fires of life will not destroy you if you're watered by the River of Life.)
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