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FReeper Canteen ~ Hall of Heroes: Every Member of The Military ~ Past, Present, Future ~ Nov 19 2012
Serving The Best Troops and Veterans In The World !!
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Posted on 11/18/2012 5:01:38 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska
For the freedom you enjoyed yesterday... Thank the Veterans who served in The United States Armed Forces. Looking forward to tomorrow's freedom? Support The United States Armed Forces Today! |
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~ Hall of Heroes ~ Every Member of the Military - Past, Present & Future - Info from here. |
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A Soldier's Thanksgiving Over there a soldier's thinking Of a time not long ago, When his loved ones got together; 'Twas Thanksgiving Day, you know. Over there a soldier's dreaming Of a turkey baked just right, Mashed potatoes, golden gravy, Chestnut dressing, pure delight! Over there a soldier's hungry For whipped cream on pumpkin pie. Squares of cornbread, crusts so tender, Homemade biscuits stacked up high. Over there a soldier's wishing He could have one buttered roll. But he feasts on GI rations While his unit's on patrol. Over there a soldier's lying In a ditch, his makeshift bed. Mud and dirt are his companions; Been awhile since he's been fed. Over there a soldier's praying That his open sores will heal. He is sure that he'll feel better Once he has a good hot meal. Over there a soldier's hearing Loud explosions, muffled cries. Shrapnel killed his foxhole buddy Right before his very eyes. Over there a soldier's quoting Scriptures learned at Mother's knee, Proud that he's a mighty warrior, Keeping all his loved ones free. This Thanksgiving as you're eating That sweet corn that grandpa grew, Say a prayer for that dear soldier Who would love to be with you.
© 2007 Mariane Holbrook |
We are thankful for YOU! Please remember the Canteen is here to honor, support and entertain our troops and their families. This is a politics-free zone! Thanks for helping us in our mission! |
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To: PERKY2004
Rearranging furniture? Better make sure the lights are on when hubby comes home. d:o)
Sorry about your loss of Daniel and Gracie. If/when you are ready, I’m sure you can find new friends to cuddle, or even foster.
Happy Thanksgiving!!
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posted on
11/18/2012 10:24:35 PM PST
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: left that other site
Good morning, ML...((HUGS))...hope you and Linda had a lovely weekend.
Have good Monday lessons. I’m going back to work.
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posted on
11/18/2012 10:27:57 PM PST
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: The Mayor
Good morning, Mayor, and thank you for today’s sustenance for body and soul.
Have a great pre-Thanksgiving week. ((HUGS))
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posted on
11/19/2012 12:36:52 AM PST
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: beachn4fun
Gonna be a busy first day back at work.....Have a good short week, beachy...((HUGS))
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posted on
11/19/2012 12:55:08 AM PST
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: Arrowhead1952
Good morning, Arrowhead...((HUGS))...have a great Monday.
It’s back to work for me after 2 weeks.
Having Thanksgiving at your house? Daughter coming home?
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posted on
11/19/2012 12:57:35 AM PST
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: E.G.C.
Good morning, E...((HUGS))...you and Bo have a good Monday.
Family coming for Thanksgiving?
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posted on
11/19/2012 1:02:00 AM PST
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: blackie; E.G.C.; Arrowhead1952; ConorMacNessa; Allegra; Mrs.Nooseman; beachn4fun; Jet Jaguar; ...
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posted on
11/19/2012 1:04:37 AM PST
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: All
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?
68
posted on
11/19/2012 1:10:53 AM PST
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: Jet Jaguar; txradioguy; JemiansTerror; MEG33; Laurita; CMS; OneLoyalAmerican; Defender2; ...
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posted on
11/19/2012 1:12:33 AM PST
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: Kathy in Alaska; StarCMC
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, Ladies. Thanks for this morning's thread, Star.
My sister and her husband are coming down from the city later this week with a turkey and some dressing. Looking forward to that. :-D
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posted on
11/19/2012 1:14:23 AM PST
by
E.G.C.
To: LUV W
((HUGS))Good morning, LUV W. How’s it going?
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posted on
11/19/2012 1:15:08 AM PST
by
E.G.C.
To: StarCMC; Kathy in Alaska; E.G.C.; GodBlessUSA; LUV W; Arrowhead1952; HiJinx; AZamericonnie; ...
Good morning, Canteen.
Good morning to our
Military, our Allies, and their families.
Thank you, Star, for preparing the Canteen for todays activities.
KUDOS and thank you go out to
ALL of our Military and our Allies
for their service and sacrifice.
DC Metroland weather report
~ Today...Cloudy skies this morning
will become partly cloudy this afternoon.
High 53F. Winds NNE at 5 to 10 mph.
~ Tonight...Partly cloudy skies. Low 38F. Winds light and variable.
For once glad to be back in the office.
Friday and Saturday were busy and long.
However, this week is a short week (only 2 1/2 day work week)
so got lots to do before Wed.
Besides, I imagine a lot of you are soon to be
preparing for that scrumptious Thanksgiving meal
or off visiting for the holiday.
But please stay right where you are.
Chat up the military or a family member.
No need to fret...you know I'll be back!
The FR Canteen is
Come in and sit for a while.
There's always plenty of coffee, tea,
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.
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posted on
11/19/2012 4:15:04 AM PST
by
beachn4fun
(Being Thankful that the forgiven have the ear of God.)
To: beachn4fun
((HUGS))Good morning, Beach. How’s it going?
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posted on
11/19/2012 4:51:40 AM PST
by
E.G.C.
To: Kathy in Alaska; txradioguy; beachn4fun; StarCMC; Lady Jag; laurenmarlowe; tomkow6; GodBlessUSA; ...
Good morning to everyone at the Canteen. It's a cool fall morning here.
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posted on
11/19/2012 4:55:04 AM PST
by
Arrowhead1952
(0 bummer inherited a worse economy in 2012 than he did in 2008.)
To: Kathy in Alaska
Good morning, Kathy...((HUG))...no muggings, ...drat.
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posted on
11/19/2012 5:11:43 AM PST
by
SandRat
(Duty - Honor - Country! What else needs said?)
To: y'all; Arrowhead1952; beachn4fun; E.G.C.; GodBlessUSA; ConorMacNessa; Kathy in Alaska; HiJinx; ...
Umpfh! Is it Friday yet?
Still Monday? Noooooooo!
Hope all of you Early Birds
Are more awake than I am!
....and that you all have a mahv'lus day!
It's clear and coolish here...74 later. Geez!
((((hugs))))
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posted on
11/19/2012 5:15:26 AM PST
by
luvie
(All my heroes wear camos!)
To: E.G.C.
Good morning EG ((HUGS))
All is well. Looking forward to some good food and another four-day weekend.
What are you doing for Thanksgiving?
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posted on
11/19/2012 5:31:12 AM PST
by
beachn4fun
(Being Thankful that the forgiven have the ear of God.)
To: Arrowhead1952
Good morning dear ((HUGS))
Well, at least Ma’s temps are looking more normal.
And I’m not going to complain about waking up to temps in the 40s, either.
Are you cooking the turkey?
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posted on
11/19/2012 5:47:07 AM PST
by
beachn4fun
(Being Thankful that the forgiven have the ear of God.)
To: LUV W
Goood morning LUV and (((HUGS))). Getting ready for Thanksgiving here.
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posted on
11/19/2012 5:47:38 AM PST
by
Arrowhead1952
(0 bummer inherited a worse economy in 2012 than he did in 2008.)
To: beachn4fun; LUV W
Well, I'll probably spend some time here on the computer with family and friends. My sister is coming down tomorrow or Wednesday with some turkey and dressing. Not much else is going on.
((HUGS))Good morning, LUV W. How's it going?
Oh, did I mention it's BEDLAM week this week OU-OSU Saturday at 2:30 PM CST.
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posted on
11/19/2012 5:50:09 AM PST
by
E.G.C.
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