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FReeper Canteen ~ Hall of Heroes: Clifford Chester Sims ~ July 1, 2013
Serving The Best Troops and Veterans In The World !! | StarCMC

Posted on 06/30/2013 5:01:05 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska


Our Troops Rock!  Thank you for all you do!
 
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!
 
 
~ Hall of Heroes ~

Clifford Chester Sims

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Clifford Chester Sims (June 18, 1942 – February 21, 1968) was a United States Army soldier and a recipient of America's highest military decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions in the Vietnam War.

Sims joined the Army from Jacksonville, Florida and by February 21, 1968 was serving as a Staff Sergeant in Company D, 2nd Battalion (Airborne), 501st Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division. On that day, during an engagement with enemy forces near Hu, in the Republic of Vietnam, Sims threw himself onto a triggered booby-trap device. He was killed in the ensuing explosion, but was successful in protecting the members of his squad.

Clifford Sims, aged 25 at his death, was buried in Barrancas National Cemetery, Pensacola, Florida.

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: Colonel_Flagg

He sure will. ((HUGS))


41 posted on 06/30/2013 9:27:37 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska ((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: LUV W

Just take it easy for awhile, ok?
You scared the customers?
LOL
Did you let out a howl when you (almost) fell?

Yeesh, the idea of you falling on your knees just makes me cringe.
If I went down on mine, that would pretty much be the end of me!


42 posted on 06/30/2013 9:31:08 PM PDT by MS.BEHAVIN (Women who behave rarely make history)
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To: Kathy in Alaska

43 posted on 06/30/2013 9:33:04 PM PDT by The Mayor (Honesty means never having to look over your shoulder.)
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To: MS.BEHAVIN

I thought about your knees as I was checking myself afterward to see if they WERE hurt. My shoulder was hurting so bad, I couldn’t even feel anything else!

I have a small bruise on my right knee, but I just did notice it. LOL!


44 posted on 06/30/2013 9:34:04 PM PDT by luvie (All my heroes wear camos!)
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To: LUV W

Maybe you should get the knees checked out too!


45 posted on 06/30/2013 9:39:55 PM PDT by MS.BEHAVIN (Women who behave rarely make history)
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To: The Mayor

d:o)


46 posted on 06/30/2013 10:38:06 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska ((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: Kathy in Alaska
Clifford Chester Sims (June 18, 1942 – February 21, 1968) was a United States Army soldier and a recipient of America's highest military decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions in the Vietnam War.

Salute! To a fellow 2/501st brother...

I believe the day after he was KIA was the day of the first, and last, Airborne Paratroop assault in Viet Nam.

47 posted on 06/30/2013 11:52:13 PM PDT by JDoutrider
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To: JDoutrider
Our thanks to you and your brothers for your service to our country.


48 posted on 07/01/2013 12:30:31 AM PDT by Kathy in Alaska ((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: MS.BEHAVIN

Good evening/morning, ms b...((HUGS))

Did you and Mr B do something special for your birthday?


49 posted on 07/01/2013 12:39:21 AM PDT by Kathy in Alaska ((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: Kathy in Alaska

Brain flatulence here...

The Junction City drop was in ‘67...


50 posted on 07/01/2013 1:01:09 AM PDT by JDoutrider
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To: JDoutrider
w h !!

Thanks, unique, for the cheering guys!

JDoutrider.....#50!!


51 posted on 07/01/2013 1:39:14 AM PDT by Kathy in Alaska ((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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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. How's it going?

52 posted on 07/01/2013 1:41:17 AM PDT by E.G.C.
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To: blackie; E.G.C.; Arrowhead1952; ConorMacNessa; Allegra; Mrs.Nooseman; beachn4fun; Jet Jaguar; ...



53 posted on 07/01/2013 2:26:09 AM PDT by Kathy in Alaska ((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: All
Good 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 cupcake?

Cookies?

Pancakes?

Treats?


54 posted on 07/01/2013 2:29:17 AM PDT by Kathy in Alaska ((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: E.G.C.

Good morning, E...((HUGS))

Hope you and Bo are having a good time visiting with your sister.

Have a great Monday.


55 posted on 07/01/2013 2:32:51 AM PDT by Kathy in Alaska ((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: Jet Jaguar; txradioguy; JemiansTerror; MEG33; Laurita; CMS; OneLoyalAmerican; Defender2; ...
God bless and keep safe our troops worldwide.

Good night.


Statler Brothers ~ How Great Thou Art


56 posted on 07/01/2013 2:34:15 AM PDT by Kathy in Alaska ((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: Kathy in Alaska

Monday Morning Coffee Bump.


57 posted on 07/01/2013 3:10:30 AM PDT by E.G.C.
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To: StarCMC; Kathy in Alaska; E.G.C.; GodBlessUSA; LUV W; Arrowhead1952; HiJinx; txradioguy; ...

Good morning, Everyone. Good morning to our

THANK YOU for all you do.

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

DC Metroland weather report

~ Today... Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
High 81F. Winds SSE at 10 to 20 mph.
Chance of rain 60%. Rainfall possibly over one inch.
Locally heavier rainfall possible.

~ Tonight...Variable clouds with scattered thunderstorms.
Low 74F. Winds S at 10 to 15 mph.
Chance of rain 50%

Our weather is going to be like this all week.
Just humid and yucky!
Can't cut grass cause it's so wet.
And I'm not getting much of a tan either!

This is going to be a 'post-n-run' greeting.
I'm home today but have chores, sky-high.

But do not fret
Cause...............I'll be bock!

Now remember, the Canteen is ALWAYS

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.



58 posted on 07/01/2013 3:21:41 AM PDT by beachn4fun (When one is fighting evil, it is never a pretty thing.)
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To: beachn4fun
Good morning, Beachy!

*HUGS*

It's great to see you this morning! I'm on my way out the door to the salt mines - short week.



America demands Justice for the Fallen of Benghazi!

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)

59 posted on 07/01/2013 3:49:56 AM PDT by ConorMacNessa (HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines RVN 1969 - St. Michael the Archangel defend us in Battle!)
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To: ConorMacNessa




Good Morning To Our Valiant Troops, To Our Vets, To Our Families, Our FRiends, Our Allies And To All Canteen Denizens!

Godspeed our Troops around the Globe, especially those in combat!


An American Soldier Patrolling At Sunrise, Dabay Province, Afghanistan

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GOOD MORNING!
Some People Wake Up, Stretch and Enjoy Freedom -
Some People Wake Up, Stretch and Defend It!

May The Lord Protect And Uphold Our Troops In Their Vital Mission!

May He Keep Safe Their Families During Their Time Of Separation!

May He Preserve And Uphold The American Nation In This Time Of Adversity!








"Riamh nár dhruid ó sbairn lann!"

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)

60 posted on 07/01/2013 3:51:16 AM PDT by ConorMacNessa (HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines RVN 1969 - St. Michael the Archangel defend us in Battle!)
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