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Thank you for your service.
Yves Congar was just 10 years old when World War I began and the French town where he lived was invaded by the German army. His mother encouraged him to keep a diary, and what resulted was a lucid description of a military occupation, complete with written narrative and colored sketches. His diary recorded a disaster from a child’s perspective. What he witnessed had such a profound effect on him that he felt called to bring others the hope of Christ.
Centuries earlier the prophet Jeremiah was an eyewitness to the invasion of Jerusalem by Nebuchadnezzar. He wrote down his observations in his “diary”—the book of Lamentations. Despite these distressing times, the prophet found hope in the heart of God. He wrote: “Through the Lord’s mercies we are not consumed, because His compassions fail not. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness” (3:22-23).
At various times, we may experience or witness disasters that feel like hostile forces entering our lives. But these times of trouble do not last forever. And, like Jeremiah, our most sustaining hope is to reflect upon the faithfulness and provision of our heavenly Father. The Lord’s compassions are new every morning, and His faithfulness is great!
Read: Lamentations 3:19-33
Battalion Motor Officer and Battalion Adjutant, 2LT and 1LT, US Army, Fort Lewis, 1971-73.
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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
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Today on AMC.....
Hart’s war
Tota Tora Tora
The Longest Day
Apocalypse Now
The thread below - see photo and original poem by Freeper
The Eagle’s Watch (Veteran’s Day 2013)
11/11/13 | Kartographer
Posted on Monday, November 11, 2013 7:18:48 AM by Kartographer
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/3089917/posts
My tribute and thanks to those who have heeded the call and especially to those who paid for our freedom by the giving of thier the last full measure of devotion.
“Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.” John 15:13
Dear Lord,
Today we honor our veterans,
worthy men and women
who gave their best
when they were called upon
to serve and protect their country.
We pray that you will bless them, Lord,
for their unselfish service
in the continual struggle
to preserve our freedoms, our safety,
and our country’s heritage, for all of us.
Bless them abundantly
for the hardships they faced,
for the sacrifices they made,
for their many different contributions
to America’s victories
over tyranny and oppression.
We respect them, we thank them,
we honor them, we are proud of them,
and we pray that you will watch over
these special people
and bless them with peace and happiness.
In Jesus’ name we pray; Amen.
By Joanna Fuchs
There was a cousin who died in the Battle of Pork Chop Hill in Korea, only just turned 18. An uncle was a WW2 Navy Officer, a doctor....out of Great Lakes naval base in Illinois.
Another uncle, stationed at an airfield in England, flew numerous, dangerous bombing missions over Germany.
Another uncle, the Army's Silver Skates champion, flew to military bases all over U.S. and overseas with his special unit conducting sports fitness programs for the fighting troops and giving skating exhibitions to entertain them right in the war zones.
My mom's Navy brother served in North Africa during the Rommel desert tank campaign. My second cousin was in the Italian campaign serving as an army translator as our troops fought their way up the Boot. He spoke English, Italian and German, later having a career in the U.S. Diplomatic service.
They're all gone now, but tonight I'm raising a toast to them and to all who served our country....and particularly to the relatives of countless Freepers who served in the various military branches in time of war and peace.
"Bless 'em all, bless 'em all
The long and the short and the tall
Bless all the sergeants and W. O. Ones
Bless all the corp'rals and their bleepin' sons
For we're saying "God bless" to them all
As back to their billets they crawl
You'll get no promotion this side of the ocean
So cheer up my lads
Bless 'em all!"
("Bless 'Em All" - written 1917)
Leni
