FReeper Canteen ~ Almost St Paddy's Day ~ 16 March 07

Serving The Best Troops In The World | The Canteen Crew

[Kathy in Alaska]

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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's Finally Friday!

Please allow us to buy you a beer.

Remember, it's 5 o'clock somewhere.
So, pull up a chair and turn up the jukebox.

Click!

Saturday is St Patrick's Day!!

Music Hits of 1961....

Patsy Cline ~ I Fall To Pieces

Bobby Lewis ~ Tossin' & Turnin'

The Highwaymen ~ Michael

Roy Orbison ~ Crying

The Jive Five ~ My True Story

This Week in History.....

1802 ~ Law signed to establish US Military Academy (West Point NY)

1802 ~ US army Corps of Engineers established (2nd time)

1930 ~ USS Constitution (Old Ironsides) floated out
to become a national shrine

1940 ~ German air raid on British fleet base Scapa Flow

1976 ~ Jockey Bill Shoemaker wins his 7,000th race

Please remember that The Canteen is Family Friendly.

[Old Sarge]

Everyone, it's almost 0200 here, and I need some sleep.

But I couldn't not stay and say something to everyone tonight.

All things permitting, I'll be back tomorrow night.

Good night, everybody.

And thank you.

[Kathy in Alaska]

One of my favorite songs....More Than A Name On A Wall. It's on my home page. Thanks, Luv.

I saw her from a distance, as she walked up to the wall
In her hand she held some flowers, as her tears began to fall
She took out pen and paper as to trace her mem'ries
She looked up to heaven, and the words she said were these.

She said, ''Lord my boy was special, and he meant so much to me
And Oh, I'd love to see him just one more time you see
All I have are the mem'ries and the moments to recall
So Lord could you tell him he's more than a name on the wall.''

She said, ''He really missed the family, being home on Christmas day
And he died for God and country in a place so far away
I remember just a little boy, playing war since he was three
And Lord this time I know, he's not coming home to me.''

She said, ''Lord my boy was special, and he meant so much to me
And Oh, I'd love to see him but I know it just can't be
So I thank you for my mem'ries and the moments to recall
But Lord could you tell him he's more than a name on the wall.''

''Lord could you tell him he's more than a name on the wall..."

[luvie]

God bless you, dear friend/knight!

We'll be looking for you whenever you can join us!

((((mega-hugs))))

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good night and sleep well, HJ. Thank you for your service to our country and for helping honor our troops.

[BIGLOOK]

Go raibh maith agat!

Thanks Night Owl!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good night and rest well, Sarge.

[luvie]

You're welcome, Kathy.

I cry whenever I hear it!

I thought it fitting for the occasion...to remind us...

[luvie]

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[luvie]

Good evening, Big Guy!

Couldn't leave without greeting you!

How are things.....................?

I am sleepy! *yawn*

[Kathy in Alaska]

I can't find your original request, but I'll play some Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem.

[luvie]

I just looked at your user page...I had no idea that you had the very same graphic and everything. Sorry! =\

[BIGLOOK]

It's been quite a night, hasn't it. Nice to see an old friend again. Wish the Night Owl would find the song Oro se do bheatha bhaile. It means 'Welcome home' in Gaelic.

There's time....there's always time.

Grab some ZZZZs. Luv. See ya tomorrow.

[luvie]

This music is posted for the express pleasure of the troops deployed.
God bless them and keep them safe from harm as they protect us.

GOD BLESS THIS CANTEEN!
GOD BLESS AMERICA!

Dick Damron~Night Music
*YAWN*

GOOD NIGHT DEAR FRIENDS...LOVE YA! (((HUGS)))

[Kathy in Alaska]

DO NOT be sorry!!! It was a beautiful post and I thank you. It is a song I love.

[Kathy in Alaska]

It is perfect for the occasion....a good reminder. My monitor gets fuzzy too when I hear it. d:o)

[BIGLOOK]

If you can find it, dedicate it to Old Sarge.....from all of us.

Fainne olr ort!

Bravo for all you do , Night Owl!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good night and rest well, Luv. ((HUGS))

[Kathy in Alaska]

wh!!

Luv.....#300 and #350!!