FReeper Canteen ~ Remembering Our Troops As We Enjoy Thanksgiving!! ~ 25 November 2011

Happy Thanksgiving Troops and Veterans !! | The Canteen Crew

[Kathy in Alaska]

~ The FReeper Canteen Presents ~

~ Remembering Our Troops As We Enjoy Thanksgiving!! ~

ZABUL MEDIC

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman David Cummings wraps an elder's injured foot in Mizan, Zabul province, Afghanistan, Oct. 25, 2011. Cummings, a medic assigned to Provincial Reconstruction Team Zabul, is deployed from the 59th Medical Squadron based on Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas. U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Grovert Fuentes-Contreras

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.

FLYING FINISH

Runners dash toward the finish line during the 400-meter run portion of the 2nd Marine Logistics Group's Iron Man Competition on Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, Oct. 22, 2011. The event tested the physical resolve of troops across the base. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Justin Shemanski

'OUIJA BOARD'

U.S. Navy Seaman Evelis Santiago adjusts the position of a jet on the "Ouija board", the table used to plot aircraft locations, in flight deck control aboard the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan in the Pacific Ocean, Oct. 22, 2011. The Ronald Reagan is conducting routine training in the eastern Pacific Ocean. Santiago is an airman. U.S. Navy photo by Seaman Terry Godette

RIVER ROUTE

An Afghan policeman and U.S. Marines patrol through a creek adjacent to the Helmand River in Nawa district in Afghanistan's Helmand province, Oct. 20, 2011. The Marines are assigned to Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment. The Marines and Afghan police conduct regular partnered patrols in the area to maintain a security presence. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tommy Bellegarde

SATELLITE MARATHON

U.S. and NATO service members and civilians run the Marine Corps Marathon Forward on Camp Leatherneck in Afghanistan's Helmand province, Oct. 30, 2011. More than 300 coalition troops participated in the 26.2-mile event. The race is a satellite edition of the Marine Corps Marathon in Washington, D.C., one of the most popular marathons in the U.S. U.S. Navy photo Petty Officer 2nd Class Jonathan Chandler

RECOGNITION FOR ACTIONS

U.S. Army Pfc. Laura Lefler is one of 12 service members to receive recognition in Afghanistan, Oct. 30, 2011, for actions they took Oct. 26 when their convoy was ambushed twice while traveling through Afghanistan's Tangi Valley. The team overcame a 45-minute complex attack in which insurgents used rocket propelled grenades, small arms fire and improvised explosive devices. U.S. navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Chris Fahey

DOWN HILL

U.S. Army Sgt. Michael Lovett climbs down a hill during a patrol in the Mizan district, Afghanistan, Oct. 20, 2011. Lovett, the team leader attached to Provincial Reconstruction Team Zabul, is deployed from Company C, 182nd Infantry Regiment, Massachusetts National Guard. The team's mission is to conduct civil-military operations in Zabul province to extend the reach and legitimacy of the Afghan government. U.S. Air force photo by Senior airman Grovert Fuentes-Contreras

RACING COMPETITION

Participants in the 36th annual Marine Corps Marathon compete in the wheelchair category in Washington, D.C., Oct. 30, 2011. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Kuande Hall

STRANDED RESIDENTS

Members of a U.S. Marine Corps humanitarian assistance survey team see residents stranded on a bridge as they conduct an aerial assessment of the flooded areas of Bangkok, Thailand, Oct. 24, 2011. The team, which includes Marines assigned to the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Force, is providing information to determine how the Marine unit could help. U

LEATHERNECK WIN

British Army Capt. Frazer Alexander takes in his win as he leaves the finish line of the Marine Corps Marathon Forward on Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, Oct. 30, 2011. Alexander was the overall winner of the marathon and finished in 2 hours and 49 minutes. More than 300 coalition service members participated in the 26.2-mile race, an annual event on Camp Leatherneck since 2009. Alexander is a vehicle maintenance officer with 1st The Queen's Dragoon Guards. U.S. Marine Corp photo by Cpl. Bryan Nygaard

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

[BIGLOOK]

Lech......but what can one expect from a Bubblehead.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good night and sleep tight, teen...*HUGS*...

Just finished a bit of homework....I'll be working a few hours on Friday. Finished shoveling the driveway...a couple inches. All the bare spots had already filled in before I finished. Oh well...at least those first inches are gone.

[mylife]

One of my brothers friends... Slow Joe

[mylife]

Joe is a weird old son of a gun. I sang with him and my brother once on skype. we was yowlin up a storm lol

[mylife]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=orp5PeK9IzU&feature=related

[BIGLOOK]

I don't sing, well once I did at church and in high school chorus but neither worked out. Don't know why to this day when Leon Redbone, Dr.John and Rod Stewart could become such big stars (two of which I really like.....the last can take a hike) but that's the way of the world.

Wrong time I guess.

[mylife]

Dang,all those guys are old. ;) LoL

[BIGLOOK]

My memory is very good and I'll remember that remark for a while.

What were we talking about, My?

Rack time, Friday's just minutes away and I don't like going to sleep tomorrow only to wake up tomorrow.

See ya!

[snowtigger]

A good man died last evening. Thanksgiving day, the day before his wife’s birthday.
He died of a cancer whose foundations were laid many years before in the jungles of Viet Nam. He began his last stand last winter.
He had retired four years prior and moved to Arkansas. He built a new home on 67 beautiful acres, got a little tractor and was thoroughly enjoying life.
By Janurary, he was unable to do physical labor, so my wife and I loaded up the two dogs in the Suburban and trekked south. They stillneeded a tornado shelter. As my area of expertise is concrete construction,I figured I was the one to do it.
His last good deed was to take in his daughter and two city kids. He had SO much to teach them and solittle time. I talked with him on the phone often and his proudest moment was when his Grandson got a job loading and hauling hay. Doing real work for real money.
I hope the grandson turns out to be half the man his Grandpa was. Can a man leave a better legacy than that?
RIP,Ken. You”re going to be missed.
PS; This MAN was my brother-in-law.

[mylife]

I was just yammerimg.

Gnight.

[mylife]

Prayers

[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. How's it going?

[HiJinx]

It sounds like Ken left a solid legacy in his family...God Bless him, and may He smile on those left behind.

Thank you for sharing his story with us.

[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?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Aloha Po, Hawaii, and sleep well. Thanks for helping honor and entertain our troops and thanks for your service to our country.

[Kathy in Alaska]

RIP Ken...prayers of peace for you, your wife, and your family.

And God Bless you and your wife, snowtigger...that was quite a trek, and for a most noble cause.

[ConorMacNessa]

Good morning, Kathy!

*HUGS*

Great to see you this morning! Did you have a nice Thanksgiving?

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good morning, E...((HUGS))...did you get some turkey for Thanksgiving? A bite or 2 for Bo?

Have a great Friday. I’m off for some sleep, as I’m going into work for a few hours later. Losing 2 days in one week is a killer.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good morning, Mac...*HUGS*...Thanksgiving was very quiet, but nice. I haven’t spent it here at home for 28 years. I have always gone to California...just couldn’t leave my folks for more than 2 weeks this year.

Was your Thanksgiving good? Lots of good food? Did Sir Winston get a bite of turkey?

I’m off to bed...gonna go into work for a few hours later.

Are you home today? Working?