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FReeper Canteen ~ Veterans Day 2013 ~ November 11, 2013
Serving The Best Troops and Veterans In The World !!
| StarCMC
Posted on 11/10/2013 5:00:12 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska
~ The FReeper Canteen Remembers ~
~ Veterans Day 2013 ~
Veterans Day gives Americans the opportunity to celebrate the bravery and sacrifice of all U.S. veterans. However, most Americans confuse this holiday with Memorial Day, reports the Department of Veterans Affairs. What's more, some Americans don't know why we commemorate our Veterans on Nov.11. It's imperative that all Americans know the history of Veterans Day so that we can honor our former service members properly. Memorial Day honors service members who died in service to their country or as a result of injuries incurred during battle. Deceased veterans are also remembered on Veterans Day but the day is set aside to thank and honor living veterans who served honorably in the military - in wartime or peacetime.
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.
Veterans Day, formerly known as Armistice Day, was originally set as a U.S. legal holiday to honor the end of World War I, which officially took place on November 11, 1918. In legislation that was passed in 1938, November 11 was "dedicated to the cause of world peace and to be hereafter celebrated and known as 'Armistice Day.'" As such, this new legal holiday honored World War I veterans.
In 1954, after having been through both World War II and the Korean War, the 83rd U.S. Congress -- at the urging of the veterans service organizations -- amended the Act of 1938 by striking out the word "Armistice" and inserting the word "Veterans". With the approval of this legislation on June 1, 1954, Nov. 11 became a day to honor American veterans of all wars.
In 1968, the Uniform Holidays Bill ensured three-day weekends for federal employees by celebrating four national holidays on Mondays: Washington's Birthday, Memorial Day, Veterans Day, and Columbus Day. Under this bill, Veterans Day was moved to the last Monday of October. Many states did not agree with this decision and continued to celebrate the holiday on its original date. The first Veterans Day under the new law was observed with much confusion on Oct. 25, 1971.
Finally on September 20, 1975, President Gerald R. Ford signed a law which returned the annual observance of Veterans Day to its original date of Nov. 11, beginning in 1978. Since then, the Veterans Day holiday has been observed on Nov. 11.
The White House Office October 8, 1954 Dear Mr. Higley: I have today signed a proclamation calling upon all of our citizens to observe Thursday, November 11, 1954 as Veterans Day. It is my earnest hope that all veterans, their organizations, and the entire citizenry will join hands to insure proper and widespread observance of this day. With the thought that it will be most helpful to coordinate the planning, I am suggesting the formation of a Veterans Day National Committee. In view of your great personal interest as well as your official responsibilities, I have designated you to serve as Chairman. You may include in the Committee membership such other persons as you desire to select and I am requesting the heads of all departments and agencies of the Executive branch to assist the Committee in its work in every way possible. I have every confidence that our Nation will respond wholeheartedly in the appropriate observance of Veterans Day, 1954. Sincerely, DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER Please remember that The Canteen is here to support and entertain our troops and veterans and their families, and is family friendly. |
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To: Jet Jaguar; txradioguy; JemiansTerror; MEG33; Laurita; CMS; OneLoyalAmerican; Defender2; ...
To: E.G.C.
And to you as well, E....good morning and Happy Veterans Day. ((HUGS))
At least 8” of snow, the first of the season, and still coming down. I’m off to bed.
Have a great Monday.
To: ConorMacNessa
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posted on
11/11/2013 2:49:19 AM PST
by
RWB Patriot
("My ability is a value that must be purchased and I don't recognize anyone's need as a claim on me.")
To: LUV W
84
posted on
11/11/2013 3:17:05 AM PST
by
MEG33
To: Kathy in Alaska; GodBlessUSA; LUV W; Arrowhead1952; E.G.C.; HiJinx; AZamericonnie; MEG33; mylife; ..
WELCOME TO THE FR
(where our troops, allies and their families can refresh themselves)
Good morning, Everyone.
Good morning to our
AWESOME
Military, our Allies, and their families.
Thank you, Star, for preparing the Canteen for today's activities.
Hope you all had a wonderful weekend.
And those of you who have off today, hope you have a chance to
spend time with and thank a Veteran.
I had a nice weekend near Chesapeake Beach.
It was a quick but nice.
I have a couple appointments today,
so will have to post and run (after a cup of coffee).
Have a safe and enjoyable day.
I've got to make my rounds.
But, you stay right where you are.
Keep the troops entertained and the Canteen clean...
Cause...if you don't...I'll tell Ma! And you know how she gets.
Remember, the Canteen is ALWAYS
So, come on 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
11/11/2013 3:18:01 AM PST
by
beachn4fun
(Guns are not the problem. People are. Forget the magazine...check your attitude.)
To: FRiends; StarCMC; Kathy in Alaska; beachn4fun; Arrowhead1952; The Mayor; LUV W; Old Sarge; ...
Happy Veterans Day
~We Honor All Who Served Our Country~
~America~
Land Of The Free Because Of The Brave
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posted on
11/11/2013 3:23:31 AM PST
by
MEG33
To: Kathy in Alaska
Good morning, Kathy!
A lightning fast commute this morning. I hope you're having a restful night!
"A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State,
the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed."
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posted on
11/11/2013 4:11:18 AM PST
by
ConorMacNessa
(HM/2 USN - 3/5 Marines RVN 1969 - St. Michael the Archangel defend us in Battle!)
To: beachn4fun
Good morning, Beachy!
*HUGS*
It's great to see you this morning! I'm at the Office - no rest for the weary!
"A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State,
the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed."
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posted on
11/11/2013 4:13:10 AM PST
by
ConorMacNessa
(HM/2 USN - 3/5 Marines RVN 1969 - St. Michael the Archangel defend us in Battle!)
To: Kathy in Alaska
Today on AMC.....
Hart’s war
Tota Tora Tora
The Longest Day
Apocalypse Now
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posted on
11/11/2013 4:17:42 AM PST
by
bert
((K.E. N.P. N.C. +12 ..... Travon... Felony assault and battery hate crime)
To: beachn4fun
((HUGS))Good morning, Beach. Happy Veterans Day!!!!!
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posted on
11/11/2013 4:45:13 AM PST
by
E.G.C.
To: MEG33
((HUGS))Good morning, MEG33. Happy Veterans Day!!!!!
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posted on
11/11/2013 4:46:00 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. 52º with some fog in the area. Have a great Veterans' Day and thanks to all veterans.
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posted on
11/11/2013 5:12:41 AM PST
by
Arrowhead1952
(The Second Amendment is NOT about the right to hunt. It IS a right to shoot tyrants.)
To: MEG33; Kathy in Alaska; beachn4fun; LUV W; laurenmarlowe; HiJinx; fatima
Good morning ladies and (((HUGS))).
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posted on
11/11/2013 5:16:40 AM PST
by
Arrowhead1952
(The Second Amendment is NOT about the right to hunt. It IS a right to shoot tyrants.)
To: Arrowhead1952; E.G.C.
Happy Veterans Day
(((HUGS))
I see a yellow blob between the green trees..It’s a tall tree on the high side of the little ravine..Finally I see fall color from behind the house..I checked out the neighborhood yesterday..bits of fall color here and there but roses, impatiens, begonias are still blooming well.
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posted on
11/11/2013 5:46:29 AM PST
by
MEG33
To: MEG33
It literally had me in tears. So moving.....
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posted on
11/11/2013 5:51:14 AM PST
by
luvie
(All my heroes wear camos! Thank you David, Michael, Chris Txradioguy, JJ, CMS, & ALL of you heroes!)
To: y'all; Arrowhead1952; beachn4fun; E.G.C.; GodBlessUSA; ConorMacNessa; Kathy in Alaska; HiJinx; ...
Gooood mornin', Early Birds!
...and Night Owls!
This bird is here to remind us all
Of our Veterans who have sacrificed
so much to keep America free!
God bless them all...
...and the ones who love and support them!
If you're off today, enjoy
...and remember the ones who didn't come back.
((((hugs))))
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posted on
11/11/2013 6:00:19 AM PST
by
luvie
(All my heroes wear camos! Thank you David, Michael, Chris Txradioguy, JJ, CMS, & ALL of you heroes!)
To: LUV W
Good Morning, LUV W,
and Happy Veterans’ Day to you.
((((HUGS))))
To: LUV W
Good morning, Luv!
*HUGS*
It's great to see you this morning!
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EAGLES UP! Once more unto the breach, my friends, once more!
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
11/11/2013 6:10:43 AM PST
by
ConorMacNessa
(HM/2 USN - 3/5 Marines RVN 1969 - St. Michael the Archangel defend us in Battle!)
To: LUV W
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posted on
11/11/2013 6:31:23 AM PST
by
TMSuchman
(John 15;13 & Exodus 21:22-25 Pacem Bello Pastoribus Canes [shepard of peace,dogs of war])
To: LUV W; All
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posted on
11/11/2013 6:31:53 AM PST
by
TMSuchman
(John 15;13 & Exodus 21:22-25 Pacem Bello Pastoribus Canes [shepard of peace,dogs of war])
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