FReeper Canteen ~ Hall of Heroes: Real Hollywood Heroes Part 8 ~ June 9, 2014

Serving The Best Troops and Veterans In The World !! | StarCMC

[Kathy in Alaska]

Tom Harmon

Served in WW2. Enlisted as a pilot in the Army Air Corps on November 8, 1941. Early in 1943, Harmon parachuted into the South American Jungle when his plane flew into a tropical storm. None of the other crewmen bailed out or survived. He was the object of a massive regional search operation once his plane was reported missing. Four days later he stumbled into a clearing in Dutch Guiana. He then transferred to single seat fighters. He was awarded the Purple Heart and the Silver Star for his actions with the 449th Fighter Squadron. These included having his plane shot down over Japanese occupied China.

American college football star, a sports broadcaster, and patriarch of a family of American actors. As a player, he won the Heisman Trophy in 1940 and is considered by some to be the greatest football player in Michigan Wolverines history. Harmon rushed for 2,134 yards during his career at Michigan, completed 100 passes for 1,304 yards and 16 touchdowns, and scored 237 points. During his career he played all 60 minutes 8 times. He led the nation in scoring in 1939 and 1940, a feat that remains unmatched. From 1946 to 1947 Harmon played football professionally with the Los Angeles Rams. He focused his professional career as planned on being a sports broadcaster on radio and television, one of the first athletes to make the transition from player to on-camera talent. In 1954, Harmon was enshrined in the College Football Hall of Fame.

[The Mayor]

Had some rain today with thunder. Supposed to be sunny for next few days. Finally feels like Spring.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Welcome to the Canteen, 1st Division guy....it is interesting to read about “friends” from years ago.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, Mac, for the Missing Man Setting as we remember those who have given their all that we may gather safe and secure.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Sand...((HUGS))...that’s it!! I want a do-over!!

We had a great time with old friends this afternoon. I hate “visiting”, but I really enjoyed it today.

Did you have a relaxing weekend? Get mugged?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Glad spring has finally arrived.

I would love to have a nice thunder storm. They are rare here.

[E.G.C.]

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. Raining here in Comanche OK. as I type this.

[Kathy in Alaska]

G’Day, Janey...((HUGS))...and I’m even later.

Hope Monday went well.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Or the slime media keeping count of our fallen heroes?

[Kathy in Alaska]

[Kathy in Alaska]

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?

[Kathy in Alaska]

God bless and keep safe our troops worldwide.

Good night.

Statler Brothers ~ How Great Thou Art

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good morning, E...((HUGS))...hope got rain.

We got a little bit Saturday night/Sunday morning.

You and Bo enjoy your Monday.

[E.G.C.]

Monday Morning Coffee Bump.

[Arrowhead1952]

Good morning to everyone at the Canteen. Low 90s for us with a chance for storms later.

[beachn4fun]

Good morning, Canteen.

Good morning to our

Military, our Allies, and their families.

Thank you, Star, for preparing the Canteen for today’s activities.
Gotta make my way thru the Canteen quickly;
there's still a lot of work staring at me.

I'll answer pings in between completed tasks.

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.

[E.G.C.]

((HUGS))Good morning, Beach. How’s it going?

[PROCON]

Morning Beachie! A lovely weekend my way, I have an interview tomorrow with the local university. How did the book fair go? More coffee is needed, have a funomenal day!

[beachn4fun]

Good morning EG ((HUGS))

[beachn4fun]

Good morning Pro ((HUGS))

The weather on Saturday during the ArtFest was beautiful (mid-80s and nice breeze). Didn’t sell any books but did hand out some of my postcards for website address and book details. The important thing (I have to remind myself) is that people get to know that I have books to sell. The next event I’m scheduled for is July 12.

WOO HOO! Fingers crossed and prayers up that your interview is a success (wait...you’re not a college stalker or slasher are you????)

I had several cups of coffee...it’s Monday...they haven’t helped! LOL

Have a marvelicious Monday.