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FReeper Canteen - USMC Birthday/Vets Day Music Celebration - 10 Nov 2012
Our Troops Rock!!!
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Posted on 11/09/2012 6:02:55 PM PST by AZamericonnie
TOPICS: Culture/Society; Extended News; Free Republic
KEYWORDS: canteen; military; troopsupport
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To: spel_grammer_an_punct_polise
Yep...you owe me! I need to make a claim! LOL
To: Cindy
Our troops, veterans, troop supporters are the best, Best, BEST! Amen Cindy Sue! *Hugs*
To: AZamericonnie
In for a little bit!
Found out an interesting little tidbit the other day. Aside from Nov. 11 being Veterans’ Day, it is also George S. Patton’s birthday. If he were still alive, Ol’ Blood and Guts would be 137 this year.
To: potlatch
Amen Potlatch & so great to see you! Now where are one of those talented graphics you produce? *Hugs* ;-}
To: Wiggins
These are absolute treasues Wiggins & what a great find!
Thank you sooo much for posting these & thank you for joining in this evening! *Hugs*
To: 2LT Radix jr; acad1228; AirForceMom; Colonel_Flagg; AliVeritas; aomagrat; ariamne; armyavonlady; ...
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posted on
11/09/2012 7:00:43 PM PST
by
luvie
(All my heroes wear camos!)
To: xrmusn
Thank you for joining in this evening xrmusn &....
Thank you for your service! *Hugs*
To: Cindy
Some dreamy tunes from the spring of 1931:
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posted on
11/09/2012 7:04:10 PM PST
by
Fiji Hill
(Deo Vindice!)
To: LUV W
Good evening Luvie Sue! *Hugs*
Since I KNEW I wasn’t going to get my enchilada tonight I had to make me some last night! LOL
Wish I could have sent one to you!;)
To: AZamericonnie
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posted on
11/09/2012 7:05:54 PM PST
by
Wiggins
To: Kathy in Alaska; laurenmarlowe; BIGLOOK; alfa6; EsmeraldaA; SandRat; mylife; TMSuchman; PROCON; ...
HAPPY 237TH BIRTHDAY UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS 10 November 2012
The Legend of Arlington Ridge
It has been said that ever since the dedication, Of the Iwo Jima Memorial on Arlington Ridge, A ceremony takes place each morning In the hours just before dawn. As a low, knee-high ground fog Sweeps across the Ridge in the cool morning air, A band is heard playing the "Marines Hymn". From an unknown distance and very low at first, The music becomes increasingly louder. Yet, no band is ever seen. It is then said, That out of the tree line of Arlington Cemetery, A company of Marines clad in dress blues appears from the mist, Marching through the ground fog toward the Memorial.
Flags at the head of the column stand straight out, Snapping in the wind, yet not even the slightest breeze is felt. The Marines march to the Memorial in perfect cadence, While no orders are heard by those who witness this event. Like "The Silent Drill Team", the Marines execute each move in flawless synchrony. As they reach the Memorial, They suddenly halt, face right, and "order arms" As the lights from the monument Ricochet off of their fixed bayonets. The Marines possess an eerie transparency That sends shivers down the spines of onlookers, Yet there is no fear. In fact, a feeling of pride and honor Sweeps over those who gaze upon the apparition. Four Marines ceremoniously step out from the ranks And lay a wreath of red and gold roses at the base of the Monument. It is believed that these four men Are Sgt. Michael Strank, Cpl. Ira Hayes, Cpl. Rene Gagnon, (three of the six flag raisers on Iwo Jima), And Medal of Honor winner John Basilone. Strank and Basilone were killed On that hellish black sand island in 1945 While Gagnon and Hayes were destined to relive that fateful day Until mercifully relieved of their posts.
Sgt. Michael Strank USMC_______Cpl. Ira H. Hayes USMC________Cpl. Rene Gagnon USMC
GySgt. John Basilone, USMC, MOH
Two buglers are heard playing "Echo Taps", But once again, there are no buglers in sight. The ceremonies conclude just before the break of dawn As the Marines come to right shoulder arms, face right, And silently march back to Arlington Cemetery. It is said that they are from all eras of Marines buried in Arlington, And they are charged with guarding their Memorial And the honor for which it stands. All of this may be difficult for some to believe, But legends are, after all, only legends. Yet, ask any Marine if they believe the legend, That Marines guard the gates of heaven And see what they say. The "Legend of Arlington Ridge", Is no more than the belief in honor. Marines live it every day of their lives. Honor is what we were taught when entering the Corps; Honor is what we took when we left. Throughout life and beyond, It is our most cherished possession.
©2001 - L/Cpl Bruce Knipp - 1883755
SEMPER FIDELIS!
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Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!
Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)
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posted on
11/09/2012 7:06:32 PM PST
by
ConorMacNessa
(HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines RVN 1969 - St. Michael the Archangel defend us in Battle!)
To: AZamericonnie
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posted on
11/09/2012 7:06:56 PM PST
by
Publius
(Will comply with 10-289 for food.)
To: spel_grammer_an_punct_polise
What? I’m supposed to read the fine print?
Next thing ya know you’ll be asking me to take responsibilities for my own actions!
Curses!:)
To: 2LT Radix jr; acad1228; AirForceMom; Colonel_Flagg; AliVeritas; aomagrat; ariamne; armyavonlady; ...
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posted on
11/09/2012 7:08:33 PM PST
by
luvie
(All my heroes wear camos!)
To: Kathy in Alaska; laurenmarlowe; BIGLOOK; alfa6; EsmeraldaA; SandRat; mylife; TMSuchman; PROCON; ...
Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!
Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)
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posted on
11/09/2012 7:09:03 PM PST
by
ConorMacNessa
(HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines RVN 1969 - St. Michael the Archangel defend us in Battle!)
To: AZamericonnie
Howdy, Connie Lou! ((((hugs))))
Well there was an enchilada, but it was only a substitute and I’m sure yours was WAY yummier! :)
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posted on
11/09/2012 7:09:58 PM PST
by
luvie
(All my heroes wear camos!)
To: AZamericonnie; pookie18
Lol, I haven’t produced much lately and the last one I made was of Romney/Ryan and had an exposure of one single day!! Even Pookie18 couldn’t use it after that....!
I think I’ll rest up awhile. (HUGS) back to you.
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posted on
11/09/2012 7:11:27 PM PST
by
potlatch
(~One Heart Less In My Life~)
To: AZamericonnie
Thanks as well to those who serve those who serve(d). My first try at a juke sort’a went south on me, so I shifted gears and am now uploading selections from the WWII Hit Parade in honor of the Greatest Generation. It might take a while but I’ll be around.
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posted on
11/09/2012 7:13:42 PM PST
by
Drumbo
("Democracy can withstand anything but democrats." - Jubal Harshaw [Robert A. Heinlein])
To: AZamericonnie
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posted on
11/09/2012 7:15:23 PM PST
by
The Mayor
("If you can't make them see the light, let them feel the heat" — Ronald Reagan)
To: 2LT Radix jr; acad1228; AirForceMom; Colonel_Flagg; AliVeritas; aomagrat; ariamne; armyavonlady; ...
Charlie Daniels Band~The Last Fallen Hero
If you would like to support the artists you hear in the Canteen,
please go to the top of the thread.
Please ping any DJ to any song requests
made on the thread. Thank you!
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posted on
11/09/2012 7:16:37 PM PST
by
luvie
(All my heroes wear camos!)
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