FReeper Canteen ~ Hall of Heroes: Vernon Baker ~ July 26, 2010

Serving The Best Troops and Veterans In The World !! | StarCMC

[PROCON]

I’ve got 2 kids, Conor, daughter is 20, she’s lives with girlfriends and a 14 year old son, he keeps me young!

[Thunder 6]

I review these posts every time I see them, but it is heartbreaking to see the pictures of these young guys, who are really the best our country (and allies) have to offer.

You perform a great service by honoring them.

regards,

[ConorMacNessa]

Hard to keep up with those 14 year olds, isn't it?

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Mac...*HUGS*...hope work is going well.

For when you get home.

[PROCON]

Hard to keep up with those 14 year olds, isn't it?

I can still out-wrestle him, but I don't know for how long!..LOL.

[ConorMacNessa]

They deserve to be remembered, honored and revered. By dint of their service and sacrifice, and that of all who preceded them, we continue to live in Freedom. I feel obliged to observe their passing and hope that my small efforts will serve to accord them appropriate honor and remembrance.

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[oldteen]

Just remind them...no matter how big they get, they'll never be big enough (but I'm sure they already know that! Right? :)).

[ConorMacNessa]

Thanks, Kathy - I am home - knocked off early this evening!

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[The Mayor]

Freep mail me to be on or off the Daily Bread ping list

Learning From Erin

July 26, 2010

Erin’s life was so different from that of most 8-year-olds. While other kids were running and playing and eating ice cream, Erin was lying in a bed being fed through a tube—able to see only the brightest lights and hear only the loudest sounds. Her life consisted of needles and nurses and hospital visits as she battled ongoing illnesses and profound disabilities.

Surrounded by a remarkable family who cared for her with compassion and filled her life with love, Erin died before reaching her ninth birthday.

What can be learned from a precious child like Erin—one who never spoke a word or colored a picture or sang a song? A friend of Erin’s family put it best: “We are all better for having had Erin in our lives. She taught us compassion, unconditional love, and appreciation for the little things.”

Children such as Erin also remind us that this world is not reserved for the perfect, the wealthy, or the athletic. Each person, no matter their physical, mental, or emotional condition, is created in the image of God (Gen. 1:26-27) and is of equal value and significance. Our Lord has compassion for the weak, the broken, and all He has made (Ps. 145:8-9), and we should mirror that concern (Eph. 5:1-2). Is there an “Erin” in your life you can learn from?

People in whom the world sees no value,
But only as burdens to bear,
Teach us great lessons of God’s sovereign power—
He loves them as treasures so rare. —Carbaugh

Never underestimate the value of one soul.

Read: 1 Cor. 12:21-25

The Lord is gracious and full of compassion. —Psalm 145:8

Bible in a year:
Psalms 40–42 & Acts 27:1-26

[BIGLOOK]

Honoring all our Fallen

[ConorMacNessa]

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

Missing Man Setting

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

[oldteen]

Good to hear you enjoyed it. Keep in touch with them as much as possible cuz it really isn’t fun when you become the oldest generation in the family :(

[Kathy in Alaska]

How’s the birthday boy? A good BBQ with friends. Are you baching it now?

[luvie]

I hadn’t thought of that! LOL!

EGAD! Thanks for the warning!

[SevenofNine]

OH WOW there is report that outgoing BP Chief Tony Hayward may get 20 to 40 million golden parshute in order get him TO QUIT

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/news/tony-hayward-to-walk-away-from-bp-with-20m/story-e6frg90o-1225896847391

Is me or what does that dude remind you of the dude who play Tony Blair in the Helen Mirren the QUEEN MOVIE

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, MountainDad...hope you’ve had a nice weekend.

How is SSG Dusty doing?

[luvie]

Now?

[luvie]

Now?

[luvie]

Now?

[luvie]

Now?