FReeper Canteen ~ Veterans Day 2011 ~ 11 November 2011

Serving The Best Troops and Veterans In The World !! | The Canteen Crew

[Kathy in Alaska]

~ The FReeper Canteen Remembers ~

~ Veterans Day 2011 ~

Veterans Day gives Americans the opportunity to celebrate the bravery and sacrifice of all U.S. veterans. However, most Americans confuse this holiday with Memorial Day, reports the Department of Veterans Affairs. What's more, some Americans don't know why we commemorate our Veterans on Nov.11. It's imperative that all Americans know the history of Veterans Day so that we can honor our former service members properly.

Memorial Day honors service members who died in service to their country or as a result of injuries incurred during battle. Deceased veterans are also remembered on Veterans Day but the day is set aside to thank and honor living veterans who served honorably in the military - in wartime or peacetime.

Canteen Mission Statement

Showing support and boosting the morale of
our military and our allies' military
and family members of the above.
Honoring those who have served before.

Veterans Day, formerly known as Armistice Day, was originally set as a U.S. legal holiday to honor the end of World War I, which officially took place on November 11, 1918. In legislation that was passed in 1938, November 11 was "dedicated to the cause of world peace and to be hereafter celebrated and known as 'Armistice Day.'" As such, this new legal holiday honored World War I veterans.

In 1954, after having been through both World War II and the Korean War, the 83rd U.S. Congress -- at the urging of the veterans service organizations -- amended the Act of 1938 by striking out the word "Armistice" and inserting the word "Veterans". With the approval of this legislation on June 1, 1954, Nov. 11 became a day to honor American veterans of all wars.

In 1968, the Uniform Holidays Bill ensured three-day weekends for federal employees by celebrating four national holidays on Mondays: Washington's Birthday, Memorial Day, Veterans Day, and Columbus Day. Under this bill, Veterans Day was moved to the last Monday of October. Many states did not agree with this decision and continued to celebrate the holiday on its original date. The first Veterans Day under the new law was observed with much confusion on Oct. 25, 1971.

Finally on September 20, 1975, President Gerald R. Ford signed a law which returned the annual observance of Veterans Day to its original date of Nov. 11, beginning in 1978. Since then, the Veterans Day holiday has been observed on Nov. 11.

The White House Office
October 8, 1954

Dear Mr. Higley:

I have today signed a proclamation calling upon all of our citizens to observe Thursday, November 11, 1954 as Veterans Day. It is my earnest hope that all veterans, their organizations, and the entire citizenry will join hands to insure proper and widespread observance of this day. With the thought that it will be most helpful to coordinate the planning, I am suggesting the formation of a Veterans Day National Committee. In view of your great personal interest as well as your official responsibilities, I have designated you to serve as Chairman. You may include in the Committee membership such other persons as you desire to select and I am requesting the heads of all departments and agencies of the Executive branch to assist the Committee in its work in every way possible.

I have every confidence that our Nation will respond wholeheartedly in the appropriate observance of Veterans Day, 1954.

Sincerely,

DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER

Please remember that The Canteen is here to support
and entertain our troops and veterans and their families,
and is family friendly.

[Kathy in Alaska]

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good morning/afternoon/evening/night Troops, wherever you are.

Thank you for doing your part to help keep all of us free and safe.

Thanks, unique, for the pastries.

Coffee is always on........

How about a donut?

Cookies?

Veggies?

Sandwich?

[Old Sarge]

I’ve got neither, yet. I think earplugs might be a solution.

A little Mountain Dew works wonders...

[Kathy in Alaska]

A little Mountain Dew works wonders...

To wire you? LOL!

[Old Sarge]

Well, off to bed at last. See you later, Ma!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good night and rest well the rest of the night.

I am off to find my pillow as well.

[21twelve]

This is perhaps more for Memorial Day, but the song is based on a visit to an out-of-the way WW I cemetery with crosses for American soldiers marked “unknown” - so fits with Veteran’s Day as well. Sings about our current soldiers as well.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c084s55Bcfc

Unknown, By David Harsh (Christian singer, great voice and accoustic guitar player)

“Isn’t there a father somewhere,
mother brother sister somewhere
wishing they would soon come home.
Someone knew their hopes and dreams,
to someone they meant everything,
so why do they remain unknown.”

God bless our troops, past, present and future.

[E.G.C.]

A very pleasant good morning to everyone at the Canteen and to all our military at home and abroad. Thanks for your service to our country.

((HUGS))Good morning, Kathy. Happy Veterans Day!!!!

[E.G.C.]

((HUGS))Good morning, LUV W. Happy Veterans Day!!!!!

[E.G.C.]

BTTT

[E.G.C.]

BTTT

[beachn4fun]

Good morning, Everyone.

Good morning to our

Military, Allies, and their families.

Thank you, Ma, for preparing the Canteen for today’s activities.

DC Metroland weather report

~ Today... A mix of clouds and sun with gusty winds.
High 54F. Winds WNW at 15 to 25 mph.

~ Tonight... Mostly clear. Low around 35F.
Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph.

Gonna have to make my rounds quickly.
Have to leave in a bit for doctor appointment.
But, you stay right where you are.

Keep your eyes on your monitor. Cause...............I'll be bock!

And, for the rest of you...

Now remember, the Canteen is ALWAYS

So, come on in and sit for a while.
There's always plenty of coffee, pancakes, conversation, silliness,
and plain old BS

REMEMBER THEM

DEFENDERS OF FREEDOM

FR CANTEEN MISSION STATEMENT

Showing support and boosting the morale of our military and our allied military and the family members of the above. Honoring those who have served before.

“To be prepared for war is one of the most effective means of preserving peace.” ... George Washington

[SandRat]

Mornin Kathy...((HUGS))

[ConorMacNessa]

Good morning, Beachy!

*HUGS*

Hope you have a great Veterans' Day!

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[ConorMacNessa]

Good morning, Kathy!

*HUGS*

Hope you have a great Veterans' Day!

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[ConorMacNessa]

Good morning, Lady Ms. B.!

*BOW*

Thank thee very much for the Veterans' Day greeting!

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[ConorMacNessa]

Good morning, Biglook. On my mother's side of the family my four-greats grandfather is supposed to have served in the Revolution but I haven't bee able to substantiate that.

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[MEG33]

Good Morning To The Canteen

~America~
Land Of The Free Because Of The Brave
*THANK YOU VETERANS*

[E.G.C.]

((HUGS))Good morning, Beach. Happy Veterans Day!!!!

[luvie]

Good morning Early Birds!
I know I don't need to remind all of YOU
to remember and thank our Veterans!
God bless our troops and
God bless AMERICA!!
((((hugs))))