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FReeper Canteen ~ Happy Thanksgiving To Our Troops ~ Send A Message ~ 24 Nov 2005
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Posted on 11/23/2005 6:52:17 PM PST by MoJo2001
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~ Happy Thanksgiving ~ Giving Thanks to those that serve our great Nation. |
Thanksgiving Message to the Troops From the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
Each year, on Thanksgiving Day, Americans everywhere join with family and friends to give thanks for the many blessings we enjoy as citizens of this great land. It is a tradition that goes back to our colonial forebears, and it is a celebration that is uniquely American.
The freedoms we enjoy and for which we give thanks on this day did not come without great sacrifice. America's brave sons and daughters have, time and again, answered the call to defend this great country and our way of life.
On this Thanksgiving Day, we are again engaged in a global conflict fighting to defend our freedoms and our way of life. A new generation of courageous soldiers, sailors, airmen, marines and coast guardsmen has answered the call, and together we will prevail in the challenge ahead. To all of you in uniform today, thank you for your service to our great Nation. Your dedication to duty and selfless service are truly a blessing to us all.
On this special American holiday, a day when duty will keep many of you away from home and separated from family and loved ones, the Joint Chiefs of Staff join me in sending you and your families our best wishes. You are in our thoughts and prayers and in the thoughts and prayers of each citizen of our Nation. May God bless you and may God bless America.
RICHARD B. MYERS Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff |
President Bush's Thanksgiving MessageThanksgiving is a holiday rooted in the American spirit of gratitude and sharing. We see this spirit in America today. When the communities along the Gulf Coast were devastated by Hurricane Katrina, Americans came together to provide help for their neighbors in need. It was a remarkable outpouring of compassion and generosity. That outpouring of compassion demonstrated once again that the great strength of our country lies in the hearts and souls of our citizens.
We also give thanks on Thanksgiving for our many blessings, and we thank those who are far away from home who protect our freedoms. It's through the courage and skill of our Armed Forces that we're safe as a nation, and we're very proud of their service.
We think of our military families who will have an empty seat at the table this Thanksgiving. The American people are thankful for the sacrifice of the American military families, as well. America's men and women in uniform and their families have our gratitude -- not only on Thanksgiving, but on every day.
Our guest of honor seems about ready to come on in and say hello. So without further ado, I grant Marshmallow and Yam a presidential pardon. In the meantime, may God bless you all and your families during this Thanksgiving season.
--President Bush (from whitehouse.gov) |
Thanksgiving Message From A Veteran: As a soldier who has spent many holidays away from home and family, it certainly makes you really consider everyday with my family a holiday.
I recently got word that I will be called up again next year. I look forward to the opportunity to serve the people of this great country. To fight for OUR freedom abroad so we don't have to fight on American soil.
Drill Sergeant David C. Osborne, USAR
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Note from DBR: I am thankful that there are Patriotic Amerucans such as Sgt. Osborne and all of our troops- who defend us. God bless them all!
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Thanksgiving by MoJo2001My first Thanksgiving as a Navy wife was celebrated on November 1994 in Yigo, Guam. The Sailor and myself celebrated Thanksgiving with family, Aussies, Chamorros, Kiwis, a group of single Sailors, a few Veterans, a lot of Samoans, a woman from Bahrain and her Air Force hubby, a few folks from Saipan, cousins from Tahiti, relatives from Japan, my great grandfather, the ever busybody of the family Aunt Vesi, and my Golden Retriever--Goldie. It was truly an international Thanksgiving for both of us. Our first Thanksgiving feast consisted of the traditional American servings, but we also had red beans and rice, and foods from each of the other countries represented. MoJo enjoyed eating Turkey, poi, and sushi. Yummy, huh? Hehe. My Thanksgiving experience has always been a bit different. For the first 5 years of my life, I never even celebrated Thanksgiving because I was usually in New Zealand or Australia at the time. My first Thanksgiving in America was so strange because I refused to go outside. I wasn't used to Ohio Novembers. Add into the mix that the language barrier was awkward, my first Thanksgiving wasn't very eventful. Eating a turkey wasn't something you would do on the islands. So? This was an extremely difficult thing to process. For someone who don't start off celebrating Thanksgiving, it has become an important holiday. It reminds me that I could've ended up somewhere else. Having spent it as a Navy wife, it reminds me that our military do the best they can to uphold our traditions wherever they are located. They may not be surrounded by family, but they will make an effort to spend it with others in the same situation. If it requires improvising, they will do it. Why? It's Thanksgiving and on this date in November, that's what Americans do. As you are enjoying your holiday festivities, please remember our Troops. Remember the Soldier that will be on patrol or duty tomorrow while you are eating your turkey. Remember the Sailor that will be standing watch in the middle of the Ocean while you are having that slice of pumpkin pie. Remember, the Coasties that will be patrolling our seas while you are rooting for the Dallas Cowboys. Remember the Airman that will be fixing one of the jets while you are cleaning up. Remember the Marine that will be guarding the checkpoints while you sit around enjoying something funny. Remember our National Guard and Reservists while you are playing games with your family. By remembering them during this holiday of Thanksgiving, you are following a long tradition of the American spirit and our military: We do not forget our own. From all of us in the FReeper Canteen to our military heroes around the world:
Happy Thanksgiving! Thank God for you! |
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KEYWORDS: happythanksgiving; luvthetroops; military; supportourtroops; thanksgiving; tomkowisabrat; troopsupport; wot
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To: beachn4fun
1,681
posted on
11/24/2005 5:30:25 PM PST
by
luvie
(Our will is strong, our nation is united, and we will settle for nothing less than victory. GWB11-11)
To: bentfeather
Happy Thanksgiving Ms. Feather. How was your day?
1,682
posted on
11/24/2005 5:30:26 PM PST
by
beachn4fun
(T-minus 16 and counting.............)
To: Lady Jag
LOL
Your wit amazes me. Happy Thanksgiving to you!
1,683
posted on
11/24/2005 5:30:52 PM PST
by
Colonel_Flagg
(Inertia: It's not just for breakfast anymore.)
To: LUV W
Me, neither....LOL
1,684
posted on
11/24/2005 5:30:53 PM PST
by
beachn4fun
(T-minus 16 and counting.............)
To: Kathy in Alaska
Oh No.
Hope no one else catches it.
1,685
posted on
11/24/2005 5:31:08 PM PST
by
Mrs.Nooseman
(Tony Snow and Mark Levin fan)
To: Colonel_Flagg
Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours. How are you tonight, Colonel?
1,686
posted on
11/24/2005 5:31:27 PM PST
by
beachn4fun
(T-minus 16 and counting.............)
To: beachn4fun
Wonderful as usual, thanks beachy.
1,687
posted on
11/24/2005 5:31:29 PM PST
by
Soaring Feather
(To our fabulous TROOPS, Thank You, for your service.)
To: beachn4fun
You're pregnant? Wow!! Congratulations!!
Beachy's knocked up! Way to go Mr.Beachy!! WooHoo!!
1,688
posted on
11/24/2005 5:31:32 PM PST
by
MoJo2001
(www.proudpatriots.org (Support Our Troops)...)
To: Kathy in Alaska; StarCMC
Okay, does this mean I need to spray Lysol on my screen and keyboard? I hope this doesn't spread!
1,689
posted on
11/24/2005 5:31:38 PM PST
by
luvie
(Our will is strong, our nation is united, and we will settle for nothing less than victory. GWB11-11)
To: Kathy in Alaska
Oh dear, Ma, kids probably ate too, much.
1,690
posted on
11/24/2005 5:32:24 PM PST
by
Soaring Feather
(To our fabulous TROOPS, Thank You, for your service.)
To: LUV W
1,691
posted on
11/24/2005 5:32:32 PM PST
by
StarCMC
(Old Sarge is my hero...doing it right in Iraq! Vaya con Dios, Sarge.)
To: Kathy in Alaska
You mean to tell us that Libbi made her oldest son sick with her cooking? Good grief. Who knew?
1,692
posted on
11/24/2005 5:33:11 PM PST
by
MoJo2001
(www.proudpatriots.org (Support Our Troops)...)
To: MoJo2001
ROFL!!! Shaking the walls is he??
1,693
posted on
11/24/2005 5:33:17 PM PST
by
StarCMC
(Old Sarge is my hero...doing it right in Iraq! Vaya con Dios, Sarge.)
To: LUV W
An adamant NO! LOL! I'm glad to be back and so is hubby. HUGS!
1,694
posted on
11/24/2005 5:33:24 PM PST
by
GodBlessUSA
(US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You! Prayers said for our Heroes!)
To: MoJo2001
Ok, that does it! Just for that I'm gonna tell others at the Canteen, but not you! Nah....(sticking out tongue). So, don't listen!
1,695
posted on
11/24/2005 5:33:26 PM PST
by
beachn4fun
(T-minus 16 and counting.............)
To: LUV W
1,696
posted on
11/24/2005 5:33:40 PM PST
by
GodBlessUSA
(US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You! Prayers said for our Heroes!)
To: LUV W
1,697
posted on
11/24/2005 5:33:47 PM PST
by
GodBlessUSA
(US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You! Prayers said for our Heroes!)
To: beachn4fun
Hello! I wanted something chocolaty.......hehe heheh
1,699
posted on
11/24/2005 5:33:54 PM PST
by
GodBlessUSA
(US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You! Prayers said for our Heroes!)
To: GodBlessUSA
MINE
1,700
posted on
11/24/2005 5:33:56 PM PST
by
beachn4fun
(T-minus 16 and counting.............)
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