FReeper Canteen ~ Remembering FReeper "tongue-tied" ~ 13 January 2012

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[ConorMacNessa]

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REST IN PEACE,
LCDR “TONGUE-TIED”, USN

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Piper on Board USS Carl Vinson CVN-70

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Amazing Grace

by John Newton

Amazing grace! How sweet the sound
That saved a wretch like me!
I once was lost, but now am found;
Was blind, but now I see.
.
’Twas grace that taught my heart to fear, .
And grace my fears relieved;
How precious did that grace appear
The hour I first believed!
.
Through many dangers, toils and snares,
I have already come;
’Tis grace hath brought me safe thus far,
And grace will lead me home.
.
The Lord has promised good to me,
His Word my hope secures;
He will my Shield and Portion be,
As long as life endures.
.
Yea, when this flesh and heart shall fail,
And mortal life shall cease,
I shall possess, within the veil,
A life of joy and peace.
.
The earth shall soon dissolve like snow,
The sun forbear to shine;
But God, Who called me here below,
Will be forever mine.
.
When we’ve been there ten thousand years,
Bright shining as the sun,
We’ve no less days to sing God’s praise
Than when we’d first begun.

Etiam non princeps sed usque ad genua, Principis Pacis!

[mylife]

The fellow had a love of life, but was a gentleman.

I truly think he enjoyed seeing the world “as it is”
He seemed up to new stuff. Not reckless, just seemed like he enjoyed new “everyday stuff”.

I tend to be the same way. If I have the choice between fancy dinner at the place I have been to already, or dinner in another country with the locals, I tend to pick the latter for the new experience.

[luvie]

I had already gotten the pictures ready, but I’m not sure that we had a thread for that 2nd trip. I think we posted in a Canteen, and I didn’t bookmark it, unfortunately.... :(

[mylife]

That would explain why I could not find it.

[luvie]

Both of you have a love of life “as it is” that is refreshing and I’ll never forget those sweet times together. I was hoping for a 3rd trip before long...and Chris with us.

[luvie]

Thank you for your kind words regarding this fine FReeper, Sir.

[luvie]

Yeah...I hope MsB bookmarked it.

[HiJinx]

A full life, well-lived, among friends far and wide;
Is the legacy you leave adrift on the tide.

Fair winds and following seas, my friend.

Jinx

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Colonel...((HUGS))...tt’s passing was quite a shock, but at least we are able to gather and say goodbye and reminisce about our friend.

[mylife]

I think this is the thread, but I have not had the opportunity to look at it.

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/2327090/posts?page=857#857

[mylife]

Yeah, we kept putting that trip off didn’t we? *sigh*

[Christie at the beach]

My heart and prayers goes out to the family.

I am so sorry for their loss.

[mylife]

Well said Jinxy. Well said.

[HiJinx]

From the heart, My...it’s the only way.

[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!!

Etiam non princeps sed usque ad genua, Principis Pacis!

[mylife]

Amen.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, Luv....now he is with Mr Tonkin and TC, and a whole lot of other FReepers. What a group. d:o)

[luvie]

Amen, Conor. This one hits way too close to home.....:(

[al baby]

Prayers up Eagles up

[Kathy in Alaska]

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