FReeper Canteen ~ Memorial Day 2008 ~ 26 May 08

Serving The Best Troops And Veterans In The World | StarCMC and GI Joe

[TASMANIANRED]

How cool is that..

Mine was regular navy but since he had a civil occupation that was considered very valuable..They stuck him on Guam making hooch..

Errrr....Fixing planes, boats, jeeps and everything else.

[AZamericonnie]

For those who fought for Freedom

We gather here today
To pay respect and honor
On this Memorial Day

For those who died for others
That all men might be free
The pride of our great Nation
The sons of Liberty

For all the sons and daughters
Who heard their Nation's call
For all the missing Heroes
On The Vietnam Wall

For all the weeping fathers
Who gave this land their own
For mothers who rocked the cradles
Of great Heroes that we've known

For those with "Pale Blue Ribbons"
For our Sailors who rest at Sea
Remember this Memorial Day
FREEDOM IS NOT FREE!

[bannie]

That’s a Dad and a Grandpa.

He stood up.

[Just Lori]

I gotta tell ya a true story.....

About a month ago, my cousin was in my neck of the woods. Mind you, this is one of my very favorite cousins. (I got him in all kinds of trubble when we were kids. Of course, no one blamed sweet Miss Lori for anything....such a angel, doncha know.)

Anyway, he lives in T-town, KS (so I don’t see him too often anymore) and is about to marry a woman who is 3 years older than he. (Oh, the horror!)

The two of them came to our place for dinner, and of course, the table topic turned to romance. This is marriage #2 for both of them. They were asking us about how we met, etc...... and the subject of the “special song” came up. Most couples have one. They wanted to hear our song, and thanks to you, we have that song on a CD now, and we can play it anytime we want, so....................

WE DID!

Of course, we HAD to dance, and, as usual, I HAD to cry.

It was a great evening! =)

[luvie]

Awesome poem about a somewhat overlooked segment of our military!

Thanks, Lady!

[mylife]

I know. I was just being clear.

I identify with both men even though I didnt know one.

[TASMANIANRED]

It was going great until I got my first copperhead bite of the year.

Was warm today...It’s been a very chilly May...

[AZamericonnie]

The best everywhere indeed dear Lady. *Hugs*

[Liberty Valance]

Celebration on Wall Street upon the news of Germany's surrender in World War I. November 1918. Photograph by W.L. Drummond.

[TASMANIANRED]

I noticed that.. I couldn’t refresh.

[bannie]

HAHA! Daddy was mostly on Tarawa (AFTER the heroes went in)...but, as a navigator, he also hopped to other spots.

[Just Lori]

OUCH! You ok?

[TASMANIANRED]

It’s probably something blocked from work...

Pacific theater was extremely costly.

[TASMANIANRED]

Evening Luvvy. Hugs.

Gotta have black strappy heels with that dress.

[luvie]

Beautiful, Connie!

(((hugs)))

[TASMANIANRED]

I’ve been out of commission at home...

Confuser is in ICU.

[bannie]

Your dad’s picture shows up beautifully here. Taz, do some things get blocked? In a hospital?

[Randy Larsen]

OMG! You are beautiful!

What an awesome picture!

Thank You for sharing that photo!

[Just Lori]

That is the very month and year my Dad was born. He died on the anniversary of D-Day. 06-06-06. My brother said Dad was flippin’ off the devil. =)

[TASMANIANRED]

Durn.. I’m betting it was cute too.