FReeper Canteen ~ Memorial Day 2008 ~ 26 May 08

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

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good morning, E...((HUGS))...hope you had a good weather weekend. I work today. Have a good Memorial Day.

[Kathy in Alaska]

God bless and keep safe our troops worldwide.

Good night.

Statler Brothers ~ How Great Thou Art

[pookie18]

*sniff* Thanks, pookie, for the time and effort you take to find so many excellent toons. I love Mallard Fillmore.

My pleasure, Kathy in Alaska!

[philly-d-kidder]

Thanks for the Cup of Java!!

[cbkaty]

My Dad, up front lower left.... Can you imaginge Alaska in 1942....they had a pet Moose. This was his first stop...served in 3 theatres of War...that ended at the Battle of the Bulge with two Purple Hearts.

One issue he stated repeatedly was how cold & wet they were all the time and how they admired the German cold weather boots......as opposed to the American one-size-fits-all at the time. We take so much for granted....

[Arrowhead1952]

Good morning and Happy Memorial Day. I am using the wife’s laptop this morning, so no ping lists or other files available.

[cbkaty]

I see your Dad was a Tech 4.....

Mine a Tech 5. I have his patches and original medals, all of which I cherish.

BTW..the red spots are my Mom's lipstick on the original photo.

[laurenmarlowe]

Sleep, comrades, sleep and rest
On this Field of the Grounded Arms,
Where foes no more molest,
Nor sentrys shot alarms!

Ye have slept on the ground before,
And started to your feet
At the cannons sudden roar,
Or the drums redoubling beat.

But in this camp of Death
No sound your slumber breaks;
Here is no fevered breath,
No wound that bleeds and aches.

All is repose and peace,
Untrampled lies the sod;
The shouts of battle cease,
It is the Truce of God!

Rest, comrades, rest and sleep!
The thoughts of men shall be
As sentinels to keep
Your rest from danger free.

Your silent tents of green
We deck with fragrant flowers
Yours has the suffering been,
The memory shall be ours.

Henry Wadsworth Lonqfellow
 

 

[jackv]

Thank you, troops! Love you all!! Happy Memorial Day!

[MEG33]

~Memorial Day~

Flags today in tribute wave
For those loyal ones who gave
Of their youth, their hopes, their
might
For a cause they knew was right.

Morning bells sound their call,
Pause and say a prayer for all--
All who served valiantly
That men might be ever free.

Toll of bells, drums' slow beat--
Silence falls in every street.
In each heart swells the plea:
Keep us safe, but keep us free!

[HiJinx]

Ever try to swallow coffee with a constricted throat? Maybe I need to put down the cup...

Thanks, Meg, that was very touching. We all remember, and must never forget.

[HiJinx]

Longfellow lived through the American Civil War...I wonder if he wrote this before or afterwards?

At any rate, his words evoke strong memories. Thank you, Ms. Lauren.

[mylife]

Were you at Myitkyina? You may have met my Grandad.

I think he was under the command of Stillwel.

Merills Maruaders Pt 1

Part 2

Part 3

Part 4

Part 5

I know this was just one part of the story of the Ledo road to Kunming.

[mylife]

What happened to your throat?

[MEG33]

Indeed..Thank you, (((Hi Jinx))). We can never repay.

[HiJinx]

What happened to your throat?

A spontaneous release of fluids from my lachrymal glands caused a sympathetic reaction from my neck muscles. Some folks call it BSS, or Blurry Screen Syndrome.

[mylife]

Ahhh Haaa... ;)

[MEG33]

AH.. that is what afflicts me from time to time.

[stand watie]

more or less.

free dixie,sw

[Lady Jag]

Memorial Day

The cool weather and rain have ruined the picnic. The severe consequences are beyond cataclysmic. Hopes for a wonderful carefree stretch are gone. The expectations of merriment are being withdrawn. Memorial Day was designed to honor and show respect. For the sacrificing men and women holding heads erect… Courageous soldiers who protect our privilege to be free. Many died in battle; they no longer have the opportunity. So do not be discontent and complain about the weather. Be thankful you and your family can enjoy smiles together. On this day, while bands march somberly to patriotic songs… Let us appreciate and put our concentration where it belongs. Theresa Moore