Freeper Canteen ~ Happy Birthday America! ~ 04 Jul 2008

Serving the best Troops and Veterans in the world. Thank you. | hotstreak

[hotstreak]

 

 
  

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Happy Birthday America!

In the United States, Independence Day commonly known as the Fourth of July is a federal holiday commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, declaring independence from England.

 

-Photo of a Miami Fourth of July

Here are Some items that remind us of this special time of year:


(Photo: Joseph Ambrose holding the flag that draped his son's casket from the Korean War. Ambrose is a WWI veteran.)

 

 

So that we may enjoy our BBQ, someone has to stand the watch.

 

While we enjoy swimming in our pools, someone has to get dirty.

 

So that we may never forget, someone raises the flag.

 

The fireworks display in Washington D.C. is the backdrop lighting Arlington National Cemetery.

So that we may all enjoy the fireworks, some gave all. Thank you.

 

Click on the jukeboxes below to hear the music. Enjoy.
 

 

Artist: Three 6 Mafia Genre: Rap/Hip Hop Warning: Not for kids	Artist: Alan Jackson Genre: Country Album: Good Time	Artist: Various Artists Genre: Various Warning: Not all music for kids.
Artist: Flogging Molly Genre: Celtic Rock	Artist: Various Artists Genre: Christian Contemporary Radio Promos	Artist: Rodrigo y Gabriela Genre: Latin Rock
Artist: English Beat/The Beat Genre: Ska	Artist: Various Artists Genre: Patriotic Album: Freedom: History of U.S. Music	Artist: Mormon Tabernacle Choir Genre: Patriotic Album: God Bless America
Artist: Various Genre: Patriotic Compilation	Artist: John Wayne Genre: Patriotic Album: America, Why I Love Her	Artist: 82nd Airborne All American Chorus Genre: Patriotic Compilation
Artist: Various Genre: Patriotic "A" artists	Artist: Sublime Album: Greatest Hits Warning: Not for kids!	Artist: Bob Marley Genre: Reggae Album: Legends
Artist: A Tribe Called Quest Genre: Rap/Hip Hop Warning: May not be for kids!	Artist: Various Artists Genre: Classic Rock Songs of the 20th Century #1-50	Artist: Various Artists Genre: Classic Rock Songs of the 20th Century #51-100
Artist: Various Artists Genre: Kids Album: The Best of Schoolhouse Rock	Artist: Various Genre: Soundtracks Album: Wall E OST	Artist: Nina Simone Genre: Jazz Album: Little Girl Blue
Artist: The Doobie Brothers Genre: Classic Rock Album: The Best Of The Doobie Brothers	Artist: Gumbo Genre: Blues Album: Everyday Sensation	Artist: Leadbelly Genre: Blues Album: Best of Leadbelly
Artist: The Grascals Genre: Bluegrass	Artist: Milton Brown and his Brownies Genre: Western Swing	Artist: Dope Genre: Hardcore Album: Life Warning: Not for kids or Ma!
Artist: Guns N Roses Genre: Rock Album: Appetite for Destruction Warning: Not for Ma or kids!	Artist: Chuck Berry Genre: Oldies Album: Blues Berry	Artist: Henry Mancini Genre: Patriotic Album: Mancini Salutes Sousa
Artist: Hank Williams, Sr Genre: Classic Country Album: The Original Singles Collection	Artist: The Beach Boys Genre: Oldies/Surf Music Album: The Best Of The Beach Boys	Artist: Glenn Miller Genre: Big Band Album: Glenn Miller Essentials
Artist: McGinty Genre: Celtic Compilation: Irish, Sea Shanties...	Artist: The Andrews Sisters Genre: WWII Jazz	Artist: Various Genre: Military Marches/Patriotic Album: Victory At Sea
Artist: Ray Charles Genre: Various Album: Best of Ray Charles	Artist: Nirvana Genre: Grunge Album: Nevermind	Artist: Bishops Of The Faith Genre: Christian

 

 

  

Special Thanks to MoJo2001, and Kathy in Alaska

 

[ConorMacNessa]

In!

[La Enchiladita]

[hotstreak]

[La Enchiladita]

Dead heat.
:o)

[AZamericonnie]

Supporting our Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, Airmen, and Coast Guardsmen
at more than 1,000 places across the U. S. and around the world.

~Tribute to Our Troops~

[ConorMacNessa]

Greetings To All Who Enter This Canteen, To Our Serving Military, Our Veterans, Their Families, FRiends and To Our Allies!

Missing Man Setting

Never Forget Those Who Sacrificed All That We Could Live In Freedom!!

[swmobuffalo]

Hello

[ConorMacNessa]

Good evening, Dita - how's it going tonite?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Happy Birthday America!!

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[AZamericonnie]

Thank you Hotstreak for this wunnerful Independence Day thread!

*Hugs*

[ConorMacNessa]

Good evening, Hotstreak - thanks for opening the doors!

[La Enchiladita]

Lovely, Conor, I can’t complain. How about yourself?

[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
IS2 Brianne USN (My Hearts in London - Everett)
IS2 Heather USN (My Hearts in London - Everett)
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)

 

[ConorMacNessa]

Good evening, Connie! Happy Fourth!

[La Enchiladita]

So much good music for the Troops and Canteeners to enjoy.
Thank you!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hello Veterans, wherever you are!!

[rabscuttle385]

WAHOOO!!!

[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)

[Biggirl]

In and a great July 4th!