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Hi

[Tanniker Smith]

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Evening Ma, Memorial Day Weekend is always a bittersweet time.

Thanks for tonight's thread!!

[HopeandGlory]

Good morning Troops, Veterans and Canteeners.

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Our Flag Flying Proudly One Nation Under God

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Lord, Please Bless Our Troops, They're fighting for our Freedom.

I pledge allegiance to the Flag
of the United States of America,
and to the Republic, for which it stands;
one nation UNDER GOD,
indivisible,
with liberty and justice for all.

Prayers going up.

[MeekMom]

evening sweetie

[laurenmarlowe]

United States Marine Corps Band~National Anthem

[Kathy in Alaska]

Memorial Day Weekend

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.

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To every service man or woman reading this thread.
Thank You for your service to our country.
No matter where you are stationed,
No matter what your job description
Know that we are are proud of each and everyone of you.
To our military readers, we remain steadfast
in keeping the Canteen doors open.

The FR Canteen is Free Republic's longest running daily thread
specifically designed to provide entertainment and moral support for the military.
The doors have been open since Oct 7 2001,
the day of the start of the war in Afghanistan.

We are indebted to you for your sacrifices for our Freedom.

NOTE: CANTEEN MUSIC
Posted daily and on the Music Thread
for the enjoyment of our troops and visitors.

[laurenmarlowe]

NEW YORK (May 1, 2008) Sailors and Marines man the rails of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) the parade of ships parade of ships on the opening day of Fleet Week New York 2008. More than 4,000 Sailors, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen will participate in various community relations projects and make a port call to New York City. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Christopher Lange (Released)

PERSIAN GULF (May 22, 2008) Seaman Buck Bromley and other Sailors on a line handling detail heave a messenger line aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) during a replenishment at sea with the Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Rainer (T-AOE 7). Lincoln is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility supporting maritime security operations. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans (Released)

ANDAMAN SEA (May 21, 2008) Aviation Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Pedro Quirarte, assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), awaits the signal to open the fuel nozzle as his team prepares to re-fuel a CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter assigned to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM) 265. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Gabriel S. Weber (Released)

[The Mayor]

May 23, 2008

Heart Disease

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READ: Zechariah 7:8-14

Do not harden your hearts. —Psalm 95:8

Pharmaceutical companies make billions of dollars selling drugs that prevent hardening of the arteries, a condition that can lead to heart attacks, which kill thousands of people every year.

A more serious condition than hardening of the arteries, however, is hardening of the heart, and it cannot be prevented by any wonder drug. The prophet Zechariah warned the Israelites about it. They had hardened their hearts and refused to listen to the words of the Lord. Symptoms of this deadly condition were their refusal to execute true justice and their failure to show mercy and compassion (Zech. 7:9). As a result, the Lord became angry and stopped listening to them (v.13).

While it’s important to keep plaque from forming in our arteries, it’s even more important to keep our hearts from becoming callous to people who are important to God: widows, orphans, aliens, and the poor (v.10).

It’s crucial to follow our doctor’s orders to keep our arteries from hardening. But it’s even more crucial to obey God to keep our hearts from becoming hardened to the needs of others.

Ask God to bring to mind a person who needs the help of someone with a soft heart.

If I can right a human wrong,
If I can help to make one strong,
If I can cheer with smile or song,
Lord, show me how. —Kleiser

To love Christ is to have a heart for others.

Bible in One Year: 1 Kings 13–15; Proverbs 19:1-15

[Kathy in Alaska]

Honoring Our Heroes

AbnSarge USA
Allegra
3 sons (armymarinemom and amdad)
Brett USN (CindyDawg)
Brother and Son-in-Law (kalee)
Cannoneer No. 4
Capt Jason Clendenin (friend of Frou)
Chris USA (amom)
Clarinet_King USAF (NerdDad/CDBear)
Col Mike (gpapa)
CMS USA
David USAF (LUV W)
Defender2
Deven USA (Shimmer)
Ethan USMC (georgiabelle)
Ev USA (Mozie)
Fred (DocRock)
Future Snake Eater USA (RightOnline)
GulfWar1Vet USA
Jade Falcon USN
JemiansTerror USA (Jemian)
Jet Jaguar USAF
Joel (NEMDF)
Jonathan USMC (AZbushgal)
Josh USN (doug from upland)
Karen USA (fatima's granddaughter)
KB4W USAF (arbee4bush)
Kenneth (Sweetbaby/LadyPilgrim)
Kevin USMC (skimask)
Kevin and David USA (vigilante2)
Laurita USA
LCpl Carter USMC
Lindsay (Sweetbaby/LadyPilgrim)
Lt David (Coldwater Creek)
M1911A1 USMC (M0sby)
M1Tanker
MEG33's Navy Grandson
Mike1Sg USA (mystery-ak)
Milo828 USA (mystery-ak)
Nate USN (sneakers)
Old Sarge USA
OneLoyalAmerican USCG
PFC Dan USA (son of swmobuffalo)
Robert, Jeremy, Daynnis USA (SoldierDad)
Sat-Com Chris USA (son of KC Burke)
Sgt Dusty USA (MountainDad)
Sgt Sean Reed (preed)
Sgt Spencer USA (grame)
Son USCG (GodBlessUSA)
SPC Mike USA (AbnSarge)
SSGT John Linde USA (JFoxbear)
Terrence USN (Sweetbaby/LadyPilgrim)
The Sailor
tongue-tied USN/USA
Tonkin USN/USCG
txradioguy USA
Valerie USAF (Shimmer)
Victor and Tony D USMC (weldgophardline)
William USA (jackv)

 

[Texas Termite]

Kathy first of all... thank you, and those who help, for all of the work involved in keeping the Canteen going to honor our service men and women all over the world. :)

There are so many reflections that can be made on this holiday, and not enough words in my vocabulary to express how our family feels about the sacrifices made daily by all in the service and their families.

So we will just say “Thank You” and continue praying for their safety, comfort and healing for those who are injured, and strength for the family members who are separated from their love ones.

BIG Texas hugs to all....

“TT”, Beth & Nana

[SandRat]

Still threads to go before I can FReep.

[Kathy in Alaska]

A PRAYER OF PROTECTION

The light of God surround you
The love of God enfold you
The power of God protect you
The presence of God watch over you
Wherever you are, God is,
And all is well.
Amen.

BLESS THIS HOUSE

 Bless this house O Lord we pray; Make it safe by night and day; 
Bless these walls so firm and stout, Keeping want and trouble out:
Bless the roof and chimneys tall, Let thy peace lie over all;
Bless this door, that it may prove ever open to joy and love.
Bless these windows shining bright, Letting in God's heav'nly light;
Bless the hearth a'blazing there, with smoke ascending like a prayer;
Bless the folk who dwell within, keep them pure and free from sin;
Bless us all that we may be Fit O Lord to dwell with thee;
Bless us all that one day we May dwell O Lord with thee. 

(Click on graphics for music)

[Kathy in Alaska]

Kate Smith ~ God Bless America

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, Families, for your service to our country.

Thanks, Sonora, for the perfect woohoo.

John Conlee ~ They Also Serve

[Tamar1973]

Annyonghaseyo! Is the snow finally gone?!

[Excuse_My_Bellicosity]

080510-N-0780F-002 SOUDA BAY, Crete, Greece (May 10, 2008) - The Los Angeles-class fast attack submarine USS Albany (SSN 753) arrives in Souda harbor for a routine port visit during a six-month deployment as part of the Nassau Expeditionary Strike Group in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. U.S. Navy photo by Paul Farley (Released)

080513-N-0684R-095 PACFIC OCEAN (May 13, 2008) - Final safety checkers give thumbs up, signaling it's safe to launch a T-45C Goshawk from Training Wing (TW) 2 off the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) as a T-45C Goshawk from Training Wing (TW) 1 flies by. Stennis and embarked TW-1 and 2 are conducting Naval Aviation Training Command carrier qualifications off the coast of Southern California U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ron Reeves (Released)

080514-N-1120L-114 WOOLMARKET, Miss. (May 14, 2008) - Utilitiesman 2nd Class Adrian Bell, assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 7, fires on his target with the M-16A2E3 service rifle in the kneeling position during his annual Navy rifle qualification. The rifle qualification is part of each Seabee's homeport training schedule and is updated yearly. NMCB-7 is currently in its training stages for an upcoming deployment to U.S. Forces Central Command. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michael B. Lavender (Released)

080511-N-7981E-143 PERSIAN GULF (May 11, 2008) - An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the "Kestrels" of Strike Fighter Squadron 137 launches from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Lincoln is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility to support maritime security operations. U.S Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans (Released)

[Kathy in Alaska]

Gut Shabbes, Mooch!

[luvie]

We take this time on Memorial Day to salute our Fallen Heroes who through the history of our country have fought and died for all of us. THANK YOU!!!

~Aaron Tippen~
The Stars and Stripes and the Eagle Flies