FReeper Canteen ~ It's The Soldier ~ August 28, 2006

8-28-06

[StarCMC]

 

FR CANTEEN MISSION STATEMENT
Showing support and boosting the morale of our military and our allies military and the family members of the above.
Honoring those who have served before.

           

It is the Soldier, not the minister
Who has given us freedom of religion.

It is the Soldier, not the reporter
Who has given us freedom of the press.

It is the Soldier, not the poet
Who has given us freedom of speech.

It is the Soldier, not the campus organizer
Who has given us freedom to protest.

It is the Soldier, not the lawyer
Who has given us the right to a fair trial.

It is the Soldier, not the politician
Who has given us the right to vote.

It is the Soldier who salutes the flag,
Who serves beneath the flag,

And whose coffin is draped by the flag,
Who allows the protester to burn the flag.

-  Charles Michael Province, U.S. Army   

Thank you to all the heroes out there in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard and National Guard who ensure that the freedoms we enjoy today will continue to future generations.  You are not forgotten.

[Kathy in Alaska]

I haven't heard any news today.....how does the shuttle launch look for Monday?

[Kathy in Alaska]

[The Mayor]

Tis my pleasure!

[luvie]

Hubby hugged and saluted. Son is already in bed, so I will thank him for you tomorrow when I see him. We are visiting him and his wife in Florida. :D

Thank you for keeping us in your prayers. It is always appreciated.

[Kathy in Alaska]

7th!!

[ALOHA RONNIE]

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Great to be here, StarCMC.

The water's fine.

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[Kathy in Alaska]

Great pictures, Sand, of our military at work. Please, God, may loved ones see loved ones.

[Kathy in Alaska]

U.S. Army Pfc. Alex Muszynski purchases snacks from an Iraqi shop owner near Forward Operating Base Falcon, Baghdad, Iraq, Aug. 22, 2006. U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jonathan F. Doti

U.S. Army soldiers with Tactical Psychological Operating Team 1151 and Iraqi police officers unload newspapers detailing coalition reconstruction efforts near Forward Operating Base Falcon, Baghdad, Iraq, Aug. 22, 2006. U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jonathan F. Doti

[Elsiejay]

Any rights we possess we possess by virtue of our humanity. They are inherent in what we are. Many will aver that our fundamental human rights are gifts to us from our Creator.

The soldier, however, in this fallen world is the guarantor of our inherent rights against the depredations of tyrants who would deny us the freedom to practice and express and enjoy our rights. The existence of our basic human rights cannot be denied, but all too often the liberty to practice those rights is taken by force or deception. It then falls to the soldier to defeat the tyrannical predator and restore liberty and the opportunity to enjoy those inherent rights. For this we owe the soldier and his kind gratitude beyond our ability fully to express.
But let us now be confused regarding the source of our human rights. No human being invented or created or gave to us our rights.

[Radix]

Enjoy this....

Just a few moments after I posted that silly thing...

The former 2LT walked in on me unexpectedly.

We are planning a party.......

Certain lurkers are going to be less surprised at a few coming events thanks to this post.

If you are in the greater Boston area during the next 10 days or so, and are in need for a bite of a bit of non kosher meat, ....

Freep mail me for directions to the bash.

[StarCMC]

Thanks for the gold star Ma!! *HUGS!*

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, Troops, for your service to our country.

Air Force

[luvie]

So far, so good. It will go up about the same time it was supposed to today. The weather cleared up some this afternoon. I have my fingers crossed! :D

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, Troops, for your service to our country.

Coast Guard

[Kathy in Alaska]

Do you know approx time? Will it still be dark at my house? LOL!

[luvie]

Approximately 4:30pm EDT.

Unless something else happens.

[Kathy in Alaska]

12:30p....lunchtime, that I won't have time for.....but maybe I can catch a live thread. I am so hoping you get to see the launch.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, Troops, for your service to our country.

Army

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, Troops, for your service to our country.

Navy

[luvie]

I am pretty sure I saw the notice about a live thread on the sidebar earlier today.

I will see it or ELSE! LOL!