FReeper Canteen~Thank You Troops~Sept.08.05~

Sept. .07.05 | bentfeather/Canteen Crew

[Soaring Feather]

For the freedom you enjoyed yesterday...
Thank the Veterans who served in The United States Armed Forces.

Looking forward to tomorrow's freedom?
Support The United States Armed Forces today!!

Thank You TROOPS!
Dedicated to our TROOPS, and their rescue efforts in the face of disaster.

A Navy sailor takes down information from a woman evacuee brought aboard the USS Tortuga (LSD 46) moored in New Orleans, La., on Sept. 5, 2005. The evacuees will be given hot meals, showers, and beds to sleep in aboard the dock landing ship. Department of Defense units are mobilized as part of Joint Task Force Katrina to support the Federal Emergency Management Agency's disaster-relief efforts in the Gulf Coast areas devastated by Hurricane Katrina. DoD photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael B. Watkins, U.S. Navy. (Released)

Navy Search and Rescue Swimmer Petty Officer 1st Class Scott Chun hangs on to an evacuee pulled from a rooftop in New Orleans, La., as his SH-60B Seahawk helicopter heads for the landing zone on Sept. 5, 2005. Department of Defense units are mobilized as part of Joint Task Force Katrina to support the Federal Emergency Management Agency's disaster-relief efforts in the Gulf Coast areas devastated by Hurricane Katrina. DoD photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Jay C. Pugh, U.S. Navy. (Released)

Forklift operators move pallets of bottled water and Meals, Ready-To-Eat onto an aircraft elevator aboard the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) on Sept. 6, 2005. The relief supplies will be moved to helicopters on the flight deck for airlift to those in need in the areas along the Gulf Coast affected by Hurricane Katrina. Department of Defense units are mobilized as part of Joint Task Force Katrina to support the Federal Emergency Management Agency's disaster relief efforts in the Gulf Coast areas devastated by Hurricane Katrina. DoD photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Kristopher Wilson, U.S. Navy. (Released)

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Let's give our Troops a huge Thank You for serving our nation both at home and on foreign soil.
If you have favorite pictures of our Troops in action, please feel free to post them.
Favorite links are welcome, too.
Don't forget about having some fun along the way, music is great, post it if you wish.

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bentfeather

[HiJinx]

You've found someone's pet, Connie.

[luvie]

In the wake of
Hurricane Katrina
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Our Military is doing what they do best...

The Coast Guard perform air rescues.

A Landing Craft from the USS Bataan there to help.

The National Guard rescuing the helpless.

Troops searching for people who need help.

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God bless our Troops
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GOD BLESS AMERICA!
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Pray for our President, our Troops and our Country that we might be one in our efforts to help these people in any way that we can.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, Hope, for today's Pledge. Thank you, AfghanMan, for your service to America. Prayers sent for your safety and success of mission. Hello, Penguin Girl.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Nice, LW, very nice. God Bless Our Troops in every mission.

[luvie]

Thanks, Kathy! They are awesome, aren't they! God bless them all!

[Kathy in Alaska]

From txradioguy....................

8:30 p.m. - President Bush speaks to nation from The Oval Office (text below).


“Good evening. Today, our fellow citizens, our way of life, our very freedom came under attack in a series of deliberate and deadly terrorist acts. The victims were in airplanes or in their offices: secretaries, businessmen and women, military and federal workers, moms and dads, friends and neighbors.

Thousands of lives were suddenly ended by evil, despicable acts of terror.

The pictures of airplanes flying into buildings, fires burning, huge structures collapsing have filled us with disbelief, terrible sadness and a quiet, unyielding anger.

These acts of mass murder were intended to frighten our nation into chaos and retreat. But they have failed. Our country is strong. A great people has been moved to defend a great nation.

Terrorist attacks can shake the foundations of our biggest buildings, but they cannot touch the foundation of America. These acts shatter steel, but they cannot dent the steel of American resolve.

America was targeted for attack because we're the brightest beacon for freedom and opportunity in the world. And no one will keep that light from shining.

Today, our nation saw evil, the very worst of human nature, and we responded with the best of America, with the daring of our rescue workers, with the caring for strangers and neighbors who came to give blood and help in any way they could.

Immediately following the first attack, I implemented our government's emergency response plans. Our military is powerful, and it's prepared. Our emergency teams are working in New York City and Washington, D.C., to help with local rescue efforts.

Our first priority is to get help to those who have been injured and to take every precaution to protect our citizens at home and around the world from further attacks.

The functions of our government continue without interruption. Federal agencies in Washington which had to be evacuated today are reopening for essential personnel tonight and will be open for business tomorrow.

Our financial institutions remain strong, and the American economy will be open for business as well.

The search is underway for those who are behind these evil acts.

I've directed the full resources for our intelligence and law enforcement communities to find those responsible and bring them to justice.

We will make no distinction between the terrorists who committed these acts and those who harbor them.

I appreciate so very much the members of Congress who have joined me in strongly condemning these attacks. And on behalf of the American people, I thank the many world leaders who have called to offer their condolences and assistance.

America and our friends and allies join with all those who want peace and security in the world and we stand together to win the war against terrorism.

Tonight I ask for your prayers for all those who grieve, for the children whose worlds have been shattered, for all whose sense of safety and security has been threatened. And I pray they will be comforted by a power greater than any of us spoken through the ages in Psalm 23: "Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil for you are with me."

This is a day when all Americans from every walk of life unite in our resolve for justice and peace. America has stood down enemies before, and we will do so this time.

None of us will ever forget this day, yet we go forward to defend freedom and all that is good and just in our world.

Thank you. Good night and God bless America.”

[luvie]

(((hugs))) Thanks--already thanked tx for posting it! Awesome words! The use of the word "All" again! :o)

[Kathy in Alaska]

They are, indeed, awesome in every job they do.

[luvie]

'Nite, Kathy--everyone. My eyes are burning from putting that table together. See ya tomorrow. Thank you--and all of the Canteeners--for the love and support you all give to our wonderful military! (((((hugs)))))....to all!

[Kathy in Alaska]

d:o) They are indeed awesome words from our Commander in Chief.....

None of us will ever forget this day, yet we go forward to defend freedom and all that is good and just in our world.

Awesome!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good night, LW, and thanks for all you do to honor our troops.

Thanks, David, for your service to our country.

Thanks, Jim and Derek, for your service to America. Sending prayers for your safety and success of mission.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks to the 278th RCT for their service to America
Prayers for your safety and success of mission.

[Kathy in Alaska]

From Arrowhead…..

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thank you, ms feather, for the Canteen Blessing for the Troops.

[WestVirginiaRebel]

Ma!!!

Is it time for a midnight snack where you are yet?

[Smartass]

Hey Luv...Great looking Pics and Table!
Our Military Rocks.

THANKS     YOU

[Kathy in Alaska]

A couple hours early, but nice nonetheless. Thanks.
How about a donut?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thank you, SSG Chris, for your service to America.
Prayers for your safety and success of mission.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, Ev, for your service to America.
Prayers for your safety and success as you train for your deployment.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good afternoon, tx. What kind of music are you playing today?