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To: laurenmarlowe
Good morning Troops, Veterans and Canteeners.* * * * * * * * * * * *
Our Flag Flying Proudly One Nation Under God
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Lord, Please Bless Our Troops, They're fighting for our Freedom.
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God Bless Our Republic
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I pledge allegiance to the Flag
of the United States of America,
and to the Republic, for which it stands;
one nation UNDER GOD,
indivisible,
with liberty and justice for all.
Prayers going up
2 posted on
12/20/2010 6:15:46 PM PST by
HopeandGlory
(Hey, Liberals . . . PC died on 9/11 . . . GET USED TO IT!!!)
To: laurenmarlowe
3 posted on
12/20/2010 6:15:56 PM PST by
BIGLOOK
(Keelhaul Congress!)
To: laurenmarlowe
4 posted on
12/20/2010 6:16:14 PM PST by
PROCON
(Jesus is the Reason for the Season!)
To: laurenmarlowe
5 posted on
12/20/2010 6:16:30 PM PST by
2111USMC
To: All
To: laurenmarlowe
Evenin' lauren! *hugs*
Nice to see you!
Merry Christmas!
7 posted on
12/20/2010 6:17:03 PM PST by
oldteen
To: laurenmarlowe; MoJo2001; 007; 1 FELLOW FREEPER; 11B3; 1FreeAmerican; 1stbn27; 2111USMC; ...
The Night Before Christmas
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FR CANTEEN MISSION STATEMENT
Showing support and boosting the morale of
our military and our allies military
and the family members of the above.
Honoring those who have served before.
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To every service man or woman reading this thread.
Thank You for your service to our country.
No matter where you are stationed,
No matter what your job description
Know that we are are proud of each and everyone of you.
To our military readers, we remain steadfast
in keeping the Canteen doors open. The FR Canteen is Free Republic's longest running daily thread
specifically designed to provide entertainment and moral support for the military.
The doors have been open since Oct 7 2001,
the day of the start of the war in Afghanistan.
We are indebted to you for your sacrifices for our Freedom.
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11 posted on
12/20/2010 6:22:04 PM PST by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: laurenmarlowe
On the night before Christmas I rode through the town
A glance at the sky showed a star shining down
How brightly it glittered! Its message so clear
Reassuring to mankind that the Christ Child was near
But the night was not peaceful for the world was at war.
The terrorists were threatening to attack us once more
My heart filled with dread of what the holiday would bring
Instead of carols and rejoicing the death bell could ring.
Then crossed my path, when my spirits were so low.
The shadow of a of a man, dressed in red, dont you know.
At first I was startled! Could it be Santa Claus?
But a closer inspection gave that notion a pause
For what I had seen was a fine blazer of red
Worn by a Marine Corps League member with a cap on his head
My heart lost its sadness for this sign I knew
Was that our Father in heaven would protect me and you.
For there always has been and there always will be
The Lords special warriors, the USMC!
He will use them to fight in this great holy war
And the Marines will prevail to bring peace once more.
The Marine Corps League blazer is a sign to us all
That God and the Marines will not let freedom fall
So take heart this Christmas when you see blazers of red
While visions of victory dance in your head.
Merry Christmas Marines Everywhere!
13 posted on
12/20/2010 6:23:43 PM PST by
ruesrose
(It's possible to be clueless without being blonde.)
To: laurenmarlowe
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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~
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14 posted on
12/20/2010 6:24:36 PM PST by
AZamericonnie
(No trees were destroyed in posting this message, but many electrons were terribly inconvenienced!)
To: laurenmarlowe
He’s making a list and checking it twice,
Gonna find out who’s naughty or nice.
16 posted on
12/20/2010 6:25:05 PM PST by
SandRat
(Duty, Honor, Country! What else needs said?)
To: laurenmarlowe
I know this gets posted every year, but I figured I’d do it once more....
‘Twas the night before Christmas, he lived all alone,
in a one bedroom house made of plaster and stone.
I had come down the chimney with presents to give,
and to see just who in this little house lived.
As I looked all about, a strange sight I did see,
No tinsel, no presents, not even a tree.
No Stockings by mantle, just boots filled with sand,
On the wall hung pictures of far distant lands.
With medals and badges, awards of all kinds,
A sobering thought came through my mind.
For this house was different, it was dark and dreary,
The home of a soldier, I could now see clearly.
The soldier lay sleeping, silent, alone,
Curled up on the floor in this one bedroom home.
The face was so gentle, the room in such disorder,
Not how I picture a United States Soldier.
Was this the hero of whom I’d just read?
Curled up on a poncho, the floor for a bed?
I realized the families that I saw this night,
owed their lives to these soldiers who were willing to fight.
Soon round the world, the children would play,
and grownups would celebrate a bright Christmas day.
They all enjoyed freedom each month of the year,
because of the soldiers, like the one lying here.
I couldn’t help wondering how many lay alone,
on a cold Christmas Eve in a land far from home.
The very thought brought a tear to my eye,
I dropped to one knee and started to cry.
The soldier awakened and I heard a rough voice,
“Santa don’t cry, for this life is my choice”.
I fight for freedom, I don’t ask for more,
My life is my God, my country, my corps.”
The soldier rolled over and drifted to sleep,
I couldn’t control it, I continued to weep.
I kept watch for hours, so silent and still,
as we both shivered from the cold night’s chill.
I didn’t want to leave, on that cold, dark night,
this guardian of honor, so willing to fight.
Then the soldier rolled over, with a voice soft and pure,
whispered, “Carry on Santa...., It’s Christmas Day...., All is secure.
One look at my watch, and I knew he was right,
Merry Christmas my friend.... and to all a Good Night.
~ Author Unknown *~
21 posted on
12/20/2010 6:30:44 PM PST by
hoagy62
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To: txradioguy; tongue-tied; SoldierDad; mike1sg; Milo828; mystery-ak; CMS; The Sailor; Jet Jaguar; ...
Honoring Our Heroes 2LT Rebecca USA (Daughter of U S Army EOD) 3 sons (armymarinemom and amdad) AbnSarge USA Adam USAF (Grumpybutt) Allegra Anoreth USCG (daughter of Tax-chick) aviator USAF BIGLOOK USN Brett USN (CindyDawg) Brother and Son-in-Law (kalee) Cannoneer No. 4 CAPT Bryan USA (Diver Dave) CAPT Future Snake Eater USA (RightOnline) CAPT Jason Clendenin (friend of Frou) Chris USA (amom) Chuck USA (RightOnline) COL Mike (gpapa) CMS USA ConorMacNessa USN USMC David USAF (LUV W) Defender2 Deven USA (Shimmer) Ethan USMC (georgiabelle) forgotenknight13 USA (grandson of Monkey Face) Fred (DocRock) GulfWar1Vet USA HiJinx USA IS2 Brianne USN (My Hearts in London - Everett) IS2 Heather USN (My Hearts in London - Everett) Jade Falcon USN James USA (Grumpybutt) JemiansTerror USA (Jemian) Jet Jaguar USAF Joel (NEMDF) Jonathan USMC (AZbushgal) Josh USN (doug from upland) Karen USA (fatima's granddaughter) Kenneth (Sweetbaby/LadyPilgrim) Kevin USMC (skimask) Kevin and David USA (vigilante2) Laurita USA LCpl Carter USMC LCpl Joe USMC (DontMessWithTexas) Lindsay (Sweetbaby/LadyPilgrim) LT David (Coldwater Creek) M1911A1 USMC (M0sby) M1Tanker Major Jennifer USA (Diver Dave) Major joma89 USAF MEG33's Navy Grandson Michael USAR (RightOnline) Mike1Sg USA (mystery-ak) Milo828 USA (mystery-ak) MSgt Eddie USAF ( Son of ThomasPaine2000, CMSgt USAF, Ret) MSGT Glen Ignasiak USAF (nephew of AirForceMom) Nate USN (sneakers) Old Sarge USA OneLoyalAmerican USCG PFC Alan USA (brother-in-law Stonewall Jackson) PFC Jake USMC (son of Enough_Deceit) Philetus USA PROCON USA Pvt Alex USA (son of Enough_Deceit) Rick USAF (Doogle) Robert, Jeremy, Daynnis USA (SoldierDad) SandRat USA Sat-Com Chris USA (son of KC Burke) SGT Ev USA (Mozie) SGT Gray USA (colorcountrys son) SGT Robert USMC (MarineMom613) SGT Sean Reed (preed) Son USCG (GodBlessUSA) SPC Mike USA (AbnSarge) SPC William Akin USA (Step-son of BlueLancer) SPC4 Dan USA (son of swmobuffalo) SrA The Black Knight USAF SSG Brian USA (repubmom) SSG Dustin USA (SIL of U S Army EOD) SSG Dusty USA (MountainDad) SSG Mitchel USA (tina07) SSG Spencer USA (grame) SSGT Adam USA (Diver Dave) SSGT Don May Jr USMC (debm29palms) SSGT John Linde USA (JFoxbear) Stevan USA (Grumpybutt) Terrence USN (Sweetbaby/LadyPilgrim) The Sailor TMSuchman USMC tongue-tied USN/USA Tonkin USN/USCG TSGT Jason M Kibler USAF (son of AirForceMom) SFC txradioguy USA USAFSecurityForces (son of visualops & TheStickman) Valerie USAF (Shimmer) Victor and Tony D USMC (weldgophardline) William USA (jackv) WOs Bob and Michelle USA (nephew, and his wife, of BnBlFlag)
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26 posted on
12/20/2010 6:35:17 PM PST by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: laurenmarlowe
Thank you, Lauren.
35 posted on
12/20/2010 6:44:14 PM PST by
MEG33
(God Bless Our Military Men And Women)
To: laurenmarlowe
Thanks, lauren, for today's The Night Before Christmas.![](http://patriotden.com/fotki/christmas/stockings.jpg)
The stockings were hung by the chimney with care..
36 posted on
12/20/2010 6:44:57 PM PST by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: laurenmarlowe
Good evening ((((Lauren))))
What an adorable thread...you worked so hard!
I hope you will get to slow down a bit now that the holidays
are near! Are you going to get to make a trip to the East to
see the kids?
43 posted on
12/20/2010 6:53:00 PM PST by
luvie
(Deck the harrs with bowrs of horry. Fah, rah, rah, rah, rahhhhh....rah, rah, rah, rahhhhhhh! :))
To: laurenmarlowe
45 posted on
12/20/2010 6:54:07 PM PST by
MestaMachine
(islam - Hostis hvmani generis - Enemy of the human race)
To: All
48 posted on
12/20/2010 6:55:37 PM PST by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: SoldierDad; sneakers; arbee4bush; vigilante2; Jemian; jackv; Old_Professor; mystery-ak; freema; ...
51 posted on
12/20/2010 6:56:59 PM PST by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
To: laurenmarlowe
I remember having to memorize this poem in grade school.
52 posted on
12/20/2010 6:57:08 PM PST by
Ciexyz
To: laurenmarlowe
Merry Christmas to My Fellow FReepers Here this evening and A Much Better New Year.
69 posted on
12/20/2010 7:11:48 PM PST by
puppypusher
(The World is going to the dogs.)
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