FReeper Canteen ~ Naval Computer & Telecommunications Area Master Station, Hawaii ~ 18 MARCH 2014

Serving The Best Troops & Veterans In The World !! | laurenmarlowe

[ConorMacNessa]

Thanks very much, Kathy!

***HUGS***

And thanks very much to you and Lauren for tonight’s Road Trip to Naval Computer & Telecommunications Area Master Station, Hawaii!

Coming aboard as we speak. Rendering Hand Salutes to our National Colors and to the Officer of the Deck!

"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)

[ConorMacNessa]

SP/4 Edward A. Devore, Jr., USA (MOH)
Company B, 4th Battalion, 39th Infantry Regiment
9th Infantry Division



From Today in U.S. Military History:

17 March 1968 - Near Saigon, Republic of Vietnam

Citation: "For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. Sp4c. DeVore, distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions on the afternoon of 17 March 1968, while serving as a machine gunner with Company B, on a reconnaissance-in-force mission approximately 5 kilometers south of Saigon. Sp4c. DeVore’s platoon, the company’s lead element, abruptly came under intense fire from automatic weapons, Claymore mines, rockets and grenades from well-concealed bunkers in a nipa palm swamp. One man was killed and 3 wounded about 20 meters from the bunker complex. Sp4c. DeVore raced through a hail of fire to provide a base of fire with his machine gun, enabling the point element to move the wounded back to friendly lines. After supporting artillery, gunships and air strikes had been employed on the enemy positions, a squad was sent forward to retrieve their fallen comrades. Intense enemy frontal and enfilading automatic weapons fire pinned down this element in the kill zone. With complete disregard for his personal safety, Sp4c. DeVore assaulted the enemy positions. Hit in the shoulder and knocked down about 35 meters short of his objectives, Sp4c. DeVore, ignoring his pain and the warnings of his fellow soldiers, jumped to his feet and continued his assault under intense hostile fire. Although mortally wounded during this advance, he continued to place highly accurate suppressive fire upon the entrenched insurgents. By drawing the enemy fire upon himself, Sp4c. DeVore enabled the trapped squad to rejoin the platoon in safety. Sp4c. DeVore’s extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty in close combat were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, the 39th Infantry, and the U.S. Army."

"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)

[ConorMacNessa]

Welcome To All Who Enter This Canteen, To Our Serving Military, To Our Veterans, To All Military Families, To Our FRiends and To Our Allies!



Missing Man Setting

"Träumerei"
Robert Schumann
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Never Forget The Brave Men And Women Who
Gave Their Lives To Secure Our Freedom!!

"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)

[Kathy in Alaska]

It’s HAWAII, Luv. Aloha!!

How’s your grandbaby?

[SandRat]

SPARKY is still at it but in a different way.

[luvie]

....till they all come home....

[AZamericonnie]

A very good start & hope yours was as well. Only an Alaskan would say they recieved 18 inches of snow like it was no big deal! LOL

[ConorMacNessa]

I did not Sally Forth today - sometimes discretion is the better part of valor. We got about 8" overnight - I posted pics taken from my front doorway on the Hall of Heroes thread.

The snow was heavy last night - continued through mid-afternoon today at much lower intensity. We're supposed to hit the low 40's tomorrow, gradual warming through the week.

Schools were closed today, as well as most government offices, including the Feds. Surprisingly, my office was open, but we were allowed to exercise our "judgment" as to whether we would come in.

America demands Justice for the Fallen of Benghazi!

O stranger, tell the Lacedaemonians that we lie here, obedient to their command.

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)

[AZamericonnie]

Thank you SP/4 Edward A. Devore, Jr., USA (MOH) for your gallant service!

[ConorMacNessa]

Good evening, Luv!

*HUGS*

How's it going this evening?

I made a couple of loaves of Soda Bread for St. Patrick's Day, and I'm presently relaxing with a glass of Jameson.

All is well!

America demands Justice for the Fallen of Benghazi!

O stranger, tell the Lacedaemonians that we lie here, obedient to their command.

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)

[ConorMacNessa]

Good evening, Connie!

*HUGS*

It's wonderful to see you this evening!

SP/4 Devore was indeed a gallant soldier - sadly, he succumbed to his injuries the day after his valiant deeds.

America demands Justice for the Fallen of Benghazi!

O stranger, tell the Lacedaemonians that we lie here, obedient to their command.

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)

[The Mayor]

Thank you for the thread Kathy!
Not much melt today but by the end of tomorrow, most if not all will be gone. Warming in to 40’s for a couple days.

[left that other site]

Played the piano for a while, slacked off...taught one lesson, did some reading...I have tomorrow off completely, and will probably stay in as big T-storms are predicted.

[luvie]

I’d love to go to Hawaii sometime!

Callie is much better...thanks for asking. Once the doctor diagnosed an ear infection and they started antibiotics, she started to improve. Whew!

[luvie]

BTW.....where is biglook on a thread like this! :)

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good plan with the judgment...too many stupid drivers. Glad you chose to stay home. *HUGS*

I had one this morning weaving in and out of traffic, but there he was at the same signal as me. Fool!! Roads were slick. Coming home tonight was mush and slush. I got the suburban washed to pick up my sister from California tomorrow evening. I’m thinking it will be just as dirty by the time I get to the airport.

[ConorMacNessa]

Will be hitting the hay in a few - we're only a few degrees higher than you at the moment.

It's one of the phenomena of Nature - when I'm trying to move, some moron doing less than the speed limit gets in front of me. When I'm doing the speed limit - or less than 20 mph over - I get tailgated. Go figure!

America demands Justice for the Fallen of Benghazi!

O stranger, tell the Lacedaemonians that we lie here, obedient to their command.

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)

[ConorMacNessa]

GOD BLESS AND PROTECT OUR TROOPS AND OUR BELOVED NATION!


TATTOO
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Must retire for the evening -

For Every Morn' Brings Forth A Noble Chance,
And Every Chance Demands A Noble Knight!

The Bugler, his grim visage replete with an evil sneer,
already mounts the parapet.

Soldiers of the Greatest Generation
Stand The Watch Tonight!





Standing With Them
One Of Their Greatest!



1st Lt. Audie L. Murphy, USA (MOH)

TAPS
U.S. Marine Band
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"Do poor Tom some charity, whom the foul fiend vexes!"
(King Lear, Act III, Scene iv)



All Gave Some – Some Gave All!!!
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Good night, God bless you, and God bless the United States of America!

Godspeed our Troops around the Globe – especially those in harm’s way – by virtue of their service and sacrifice we continue to live in Freedom!

Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!

"Riamh nár dhruid ó sbairn lann!"

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)

[Kathy in Alaska]

Stay dry!!! And stay away from lightning!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Welcome to the Canteen, Insigne 123.

I suspicion that they can, and probably did, find something, somewhere, somehow.