FReeper Canteen~USS New York~11 Sept 08

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[AZamericonnie]

It is my plan to take my wife and children into Manhattan the week of 9/11/09 when the USS New York sails into NY Harbor

What as powerful & moving sight that will be!

I do hope you'll share some pics with us?:)

I LOVE the pics of you islet on your homepage....stunning!

Thanks so much for adding tribute to those we've lost & our troops never4get.

[AZamericonnie]

Stunning table Meg! *Hugs*

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hankie Alert!

Face of Defense: Guardsman Recalls Twist That Saved Him on 9/11

By Army Sgt. S. Patrick McCollum Special to American Forces Press Service

ARLINGTON, Va., Sept. 11, 2008 – Seven years ago today, Army Col. William Stoppel dropped his 9-month-old son, Will, at day care and went to work.

“It was my son’s first day at Pentagon day care,” Stoppel said. “I came in early, got him situated and went in to the office.”

The day happened to be Sept. 11, 2001. Stoppel was assigned to the Army’s personnel office, where he processed promotion packets.

When Stoppel got to his office, he borrowed some socks from Chief Warrant Officer William Ruth of the Maryland National Guard, talked to newly engaged Medical Service Corps officer Lt. Col. Karen Wagner and made light conversation with soldiers like Col. Canfield “Bud” Boone from the Indiana Army National Guard.

“I walked in that morning with Bud Boone,” Stoppel said, recalling the conversation he had with him about a picnic they both attended. “I kind of joked with him about being an Olympian, because he played in every sport they offered that day. And for an ‘old guy,’ he was actually a pretty good athlete.”

After the morning staff meeting, rumors flew that a plane had hit the World Trade Center. Office staff flocked to televisions to get confirmation.

Something wasn’t right, Stoppel recalled, but he didn’t know what it was. He decided to check on his son at the day care center. At the same time, he would go for his morning jog a little early -- an unusual change for such a schedule-oriented person.

The rest of the story.

[MEG33]

Thank you connie.(((HUGS)))

[Kathy in Alaska]

Servicemembers of Combined Security Transition Command Afghanistan salute the colors at a remembrance ceremony at Camp Eggers in Kabul, Afghanistan, Sept. 11, 2008. U.S. Navy photo by Seaman Tim Newborn, Combined Security Transition Command Afghanistan

Servicemembers of Combined Security Transition Command Afghanistan observe a moment of silence during a remembrance ceremony for victims of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks on America at Camp Eggers in Kabul, Afghanistan, Sept. 11, 2008. U.S. Navy photo by Seaman Tim Newborn, Combined Security Transition Command Afghanistan

Army Maj. Gen. Robert Cone, commander of Combined Security Transition Command Afghanistan, and Army Sgt. Maj. Gregory Valcin, acting CSTC-A command sergeant major, place a wreath below a flag flown at half-staff during a remembrance ceremony at Camp Eggers in Kabul, Afghanistan, Sept. 11, 2008. U.S. Navy photo by Seaman Tim Newborn, Combined Security Transition Command Afghanistan

[Cindy]

http://www.defenselink.mil/news/newsarticle.aspx?id=51134

“Pentagon 9/11 Memorial Ensures a Nation Will Not Forget”
By Fred W. Baker III
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11, 2008

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http://www.defenselink.mil/news/newsarticle.aspx?id=51133

“Multinational Corps Iraq Troops, Civilians Gather in Tribute”
American Forces Press Service
BAGHDAD, Sept. 11, 2008

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http://www.defenselink.mil/news/newsarticle.aspx?id=51131

“Deployed Soldier Relates Firsthand Account of 9/11”
By Army Sgt. Jason Dangel
Special to American Forces Press Service
CAMP TAJI, Iraq , Sept. 11, 2008

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http://www.defenselink.mil/news/newsarticle.aspx?id=51130

“Soldiers in Baghdad Render Honors to Nation, Fallen Brethren”
By Army Pfc. Lyndsey Dransfield
Special to American Forces Press Service
CAMP LIBERTY, Iraq , Sept. 11, 2008

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http://www.defenselink.mil/news/newsarticle.aspx?id=51129

“Deployed New York Guardsmen Honor Fallen Firefighters, 9/11 Victims”
By Army Lt. Col. Paul Fanning
Special to American Forces Press Service
KABUL, Afghanistan, Sept. 11, 2008

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http://www.defenselink.mil/news/newsarticle.aspx?id=51128

“Recruits Mark 9/11 Anniversary Entering Military Service”
By Donna Miles
American Forces Press Service
FORT MEADE, Md. , Sept. 11, 2008

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http://www.defenselink.mil/news/newsarticle.aspx?id=51127

“Troops, Civilians From Various Nations Commemorate 9/11 at Bagram”
By Army Spc. Mary L. Gonzalez
Special to American Forces Press Service
BAGRAM AIRFIELD , Sept. 11, 2008

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http://www.defenselink.mil/news/newsarticle.aspx?id=51123

“Pentagon Memorial Dedication Recalls 9/11 Sacrifices”
By Jim Garamone
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11, 2008

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http://www.defenselink.mil/news/newsarticle.aspx?id=51121

“Troops at Camp Eggers Remember 9/11”
By Navy Seaman Timothy Newborn
Special to American Forces Press Service
KABUL, Afghanistan, Sept. 11, 2008

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http://www.defenselink.mil/news/newsarticle.aspx?id=51118

“Face of Defense: Guardsman Recalls Twist That Saved Him on 9/11”
By Army Sgt. S. Patrick McCollum
Special to American Forces Press Service
ARLINGTON, Va., Sept. 11, 2008

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http://www.defenselink.mil/news/newsarticle.aspx?id=51117

“Military Policeman Firefighter Recall 9/11”
By Army Spc. Justin Snyder
Special to American Forces Press Service
CAMP VICTORY, Iraq, Sept. 11, 2008

[Kathy in Alaska]

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[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, Cindy...great links for remembrances of 9-11.

[Cindy]

You’re welcome Kathy.

Our troops are insightful, thoughtful and purpose driven.
I wish the main-stream media had picked up some of those news releases.