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FReeper Canteen ~ REMEMBERING OUR TROOPS! ~ 24 August 2017
Serving The Bestest Troops and Veterans In The Whole World !!
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Posted on 08/23/2017 6:01:03 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska
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To: ConorMacNessa
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posted on
08/23/2017 6:58:07 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
I’m off for home....back when I can.
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08/23/2017 6:59:12 PM PDT
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Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: Kathy in Alaska
We’re not out of summer yet, more triple digits coming up next week, UGH...
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posted on
08/23/2017 7:10:25 PM PDT
by
PROCON
(#MAGA!)
To: Kathy in Alaska
Freep mail me to be on or off the Daily Bread ping list
The Interests of Others
August 24, 2017
In humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests.
Philippians 2:34
My friend Jaime works for a huge international corporation. In his early days with the company, a man came by his desk, struck up a conversation, and asked Jaime what he did there. After telling the man about his work, Jaime asked the man his name. My name is Rich, he replied.
Nice to meet you, Jaime answered. And what do you do around here?
Oh, I am the owner.
Jaime suddenly realized that this casual, humble conversation was his introduction to one of the richest men in the world.
In this day of self-glorification and the celebration of me, this little story can serve as a reminder of Pauls important words in the book of Philippians: Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit (2:3). People who turn their attention to others and not on themselves have the characteristics Paul mentions.
When we value others above [ourselves], we demonstrate Christlike humility (v. 3). We mirror Jesus, who came not to be served, but to serve (Mark 10:45). When we take the very nature of a servant (Phil. 2:7), we have the mindset of Jesus (v. 5).
As we interact with others today, lets not look on our own interests alone but also to the interests of the others (v. 4).
Jesus, You gave us the model of humility when You left heavens splendors to become a humble servant on earth. Help us practice Christlike humility in everything we do.
Many scholars believe the apostle Paul embedded an early hymn in his letter to the Philippians. Chapter 2:611 is comprised of six couplets that seem to lend themselves to an ancient form of singing. These carefully crafted lines show what it means to believe in and follow Christ. In stark contrast to other kings of the world, Jesus gave up the glory and honor of heaven to be crowned with the thorns and mockery of His crucifixion. Instead of using others for His own pleasure, He sacrificed Himself to lovingly come to our rescue.
Christs selfless sacrifice impacted Paul. He mirrored what Christ suffered for us when he showed his willingness to suffer for others.
In what ways can we show self-sacrificing love to others? Mart DeHaan
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posted on
08/23/2017 7:14:54 PM PDT
by
The Mayor
(Honesty means never having to look over your shoulder.)
To: Kathy in Alaska; ConorMacNessa; PROCON; SandRat; LUV W; All
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posted on
08/23/2017 7:16:59 PM PDT
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oldteen
To: Kathy in Alaska; laurenmarlowe; BIGLOOK; alfa6; EsmeraldaA; SandRat; mylife; TMSuchman; AbnSarge; ..
GOD BLESS AND PROTECT OUR TROOPS AND OUR BELOVED NATION!
"The Star Spangled Banner" Verse Four (Click)
Oh! thus be it ever, when freemen shall stand Between their loved home and the war's desolation! Blest with victory and peace, may the heav'n rescued land Praise the Power that hath made and preserved us a nation. Then conquer we must, when our cause it is just, And this be our motto: "In God is our trust." And the star-spangled banner in triumph shall wave O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave!
Please let me know by Freepmail if you would like to be admitted to or released from my music ping list.
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posted on
08/23/2017 7:17:29 PM PDT
by
ConorMacNessa
(FMF Corpsman - Lima 3/5 RVN 1969 - St. Michael the Archangel defend us in Battle!)
To: PROCON
We’re supposed to hit triple digits this weekend! Yuk.
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posted on
08/23/2017 7:20:26 PM PDT
by
oldteen
To: Kathy in Alaska; LUV W; HiJinx; AZamericonnie; Jet Jaguar; Soaring Feather; SandRat; ...
Greetings to all at the Canteen!
To all our military men and women, past and present,
THANK YOU
for your service!
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posted on
08/23/2017 7:20:58 PM PDT
by
radu
(God bless our military men and women, past and present)
To: oldteen
Good evening, Teenster!
*HUGS*
It's great to see you this evening!
"I am an American fighting man. I serve in the forces guarding our country and our way of life. I am prepared to give my life in their defense." |
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posted on
08/23/2017 7:21:59 PM PDT
by
ConorMacNessa
(FMF Corpsman - Lima 3/5 RVN 1969 - St. Michael the Archangel defend us in Battle!)
To: ConorMacNessa
Thank you kindly. Good to see you as well! *hugs*
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posted on
08/23/2017 7:23:58 PM PDT
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oldteen
To: radu
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posted on
08/23/2017 7:25:04 PM PDT
by
oldteen
To: Kathy in Alaska; laurenmarlowe; BIGLOOK; alfa6; EsmeraldaA; SandRat; mylife; TMSuchman; AbnSarge; ..
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
"The Empty Chair"
By Captain Carroll "Lex" Lefon, USN (RET), on December 21st, 2004
"In the wardroom onboard the aircraft carrier from which I recently debarked was a small, round table, with single chair. No one ever sat there, and the reasons, both for the table being there, and for the fact that the chair was always empty, will tell the reader a little bit about who we are as a culture. The wardroom, of course, is where the officers will dine; morning, noon and evening. It is not only a place to eat it is also a kind of oasis from the sometimes dreary, often difficult exigencies of the service. A place of social discourse, of momentary relief from the burdens of the day. The only things explicitly forbidden by inviolable tradition in the wardroom are the wearing of a cover or sword by an officer not actually on watch, or conversation which touches upon politics or religion. But aboard ships which observe the custom, another implicit taboo concerns the empty chair: No matter how crowded the room, no matter who is waiting to be seated, that chair is never moved, never taken.
The table is by the main entrance to the wardroom. You will see it when you enter, and you will see it when you leave. It draws your eyes because it is meant to. And because it draws your eyes it draws your thoughts. And though it will be there every day for as long as you are at sea, you will look at it every time and your eyes will momentarily grow distant as you think for a moment. As you quietly give thanks.
AS YOU REMEMBER.
The small, round table is covered with a gold linen tablecloth. A single place setting rests there, of fine bone china. A wineglass stands upon the table, inverted, empty. On the dinner plate is a pinch of salt. On the bread plate is a slice of lemon. Besides the plate lies a bible. There is a small vase with a single red rose upon the table. Around the vase is wound a yellow ribbon. There is the empty chair.
We will remember because over the course of our careers, we will have had the opportunity to enjoy many a formal evening of dinner and dancing in the fine company of those with whom we have the honor to serve, and their lovely ladies. And as the night wears on, our faces will in time become flushed with pleasure of each others company, with the exertions on the dance floor, with the effects of our libations. But while the feast is still at its best, order will be called to the room we will be asked to raise our glasses to the empty table, and we will be asked to remember:
The table is round to show our everlasting concern for those who are missing. The single setting reminds us that every one of them went to their fates alone, that every life was unique.
The tablecloth is gold symbolizing the purity of their motives when they answered the call to duty.
The single red rose, displayed in a vase, reminds us of the life of each of the missing, and their loved ones who kept the faith.
The yellow ribbon around the vase symbolizes our continued determination to remember them.
The slice of lemon reminds us of the bitterness of their fate. The salt symbolizes the tears shed by those who loved them. The bible represents the faith that sustained them. The glass is inverted they cannot share in the toast. The chair is empty they are not here. They are missing.
And we will remember, and we will raise our glasses to those who went before us, and who gave all that they had for us. And a part of the flush in our faces will pale as we remember that nothing worth having ever came without a cost. We will remember that many of our brothers and sisters have paid that cost in blood. We will remember that the reckoning is not over.
We many of us will settle with our families into our holiday season, our Christmas season for those who celebrate it, content in our fortune and prosperity. We will meet old friends with smiles and laughter. We will meet our members of our family with hugs. We will eat well, and exchange gifts and raise our glasses to the year passed in gratitude, and to the year to come with hope. We will sleep the sleep of the protected, secure in our homes, secure in our homeland.
But for many families, there will be an empty chair at the table this year. A place that is not filled.
WE SHOULD REMEMBER."
Many Thanks To Alfa6 For Finding Capt. Lefon's Chronicle Of "The Empty Chair."
"Träumerei" Robert Schumann (Click)
Never Forget The Brave Men And Women Who Gave Their Lives To Secure Our Freedom!!
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posted on
08/23/2017 7:25:06 PM PDT
by
ConorMacNessa
(FMF Corpsman - Lima 3/5 RVN 1969 - St. Michael the Archangel defend us in Battle!)
To: Kathy in Alaska
Hai - yeah, don’t really like it, it’s dancing too fast. I’m heading out this weekend for a four day trip, then home for three then back out again for four. Looks like I’ll get my time in for the month.
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posted on
08/23/2017 7:25:15 PM PDT
by
SkyDancer
(There Are Three Great Ways To Perfect Landings - Unfortunately We Pilots Don't Know Them.)
To: Kathy in Alaska
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posted on
08/23/2017 7:25:36 PM PDT
by
SkyDancer
(There Are Three Great Ways To Perfect Landings - Unfortunately We Pilots Don't Know Them.)
To: Kathy in Alaska; laurenmarlowe; BIGLOOK; alfa6; EsmeraldaA; SandRat; mylife; TMSuchman; AbnSarge; ..
BAND OF BROTHERS
WORLD WAR II
Soldiers of the 101st Airborne Division "Screaming Eagles" June 7, 1944 at Ste. Marie du Mont, France
"THIS DAY IS CALL'D the feast of Crispian. He that outlives this day, and comes safe home, Will stand a tip-toe when this day is named, And rouse him at the name of Crispian. He that shall live this day, and see old age, Will yearly on the vigil feast his neighbours, And say, "To-morrow is Saint Crispian." Then will he strip his sleeve and show his scars, And say, "These wounds I had on Crispin's day."
KOREA
Marines of the "Chosin Few", 1st Marine Division Chosin Reservoir, Korea, December 1950
"OLD MEN FORGET; yet all shall be forgot, But he'll remember with advantages What feats he did that day. Then shall our names, Familiar in his mouth as household words, Harry the King, Bedford, and Exeter, Warwick and Talbot, Salisbury and Gloucester, Be in their flowing cups freshly rememb'red. This story shall the good man teach his son; And Crispin Crispian shall ne'er go by, From this day to the ending of the world, But we in it shall be remembered."
VIETNAM
FMF Corpsman D. R. Howe treats the wounds of Pfc. D. A. Crum, USMC "H" Company, 2nd Battalion, Fifth Marine Regiment, during Operation Hue City.
"WE FEW, WE HAPPY FEW, we band of brothers; For he to-day that sheds his blood with me Shall be my brother; be he ne'er so vile, This day shall gentle his condition: And gentlemen in England now a-bed Shall think themselves accursed they were not here, And hold their manhoods cheap whiles any speaks That fought with us upon Saint Crispin's day." (Henry V, Act IV, Scene iii)
AFGHANISTAN
Soldiers of the 101st Airborne Division in action, Afghanistan, 2011
OUR NATIONAL MEMORIALS October 2013
"ONCE MORE unto the breach, dear friends, once more, Or close the wall up with our English dead. In peace there's nothing so becomes a man As modest stillness and humility; But when the blast of war blows in our ears, Then imitate the action of the tiger; Stiffen the sinews, summon up the blood, Disguise fair nature with hard-favour'd rage; Then lend the eye a terrible aspect; Let it pry through the portage of the head Like the brass cannon; let the brow o'erwhelm it As fearfully as does a galled rock O'erhang and jutty his confounded base, Swill'd with the wild and wasteful ocean."(Henry V, Act III, Scene i)
THE STRUGGLE AGAINST TYRANNY GOES ON, AS IT HAS FROM TIMES IMMEMORIAL. THE BAND OF BROTHERS STILL STANDS FAST IN THE BREACH!
THEY HAVE OUR SIX!
Honor Them For Their Service And Sacrifice!
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posted on
08/23/2017 7:26:57 PM PDT
by
ConorMacNessa
(FMF Corpsman - Lima 3/5 RVN 1969 - St. Michael the Archangel defend us in Battle!)
To: Kathy in Alaska; LUV W; HiJinx; AZamericonnie; Jet Jaguar; Soaring Feather; SandRat; ...
Shoot! I meant to include this with my greeting post tonight since this is the "Remembering Our Troops" night. The gentleman who set up this small military museum did it to remember and honor our military.
The Sam H. Warner Military Museum is not very far from us and is pretty impressive for tiny town. Most of the items are his collection but a few people have donated some as well. Hubby's cousin is one - - he restored and donated one of the Jeeps and is working on another one.
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posted on
08/23/2017 7:30:56 PM PDT
by
radu
(God bless our military men and women, past and present)
To: oldteen
Well howdy there, teenie!! *Hugz* Long time, no see! How are things with you these days?
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posted on
08/23/2017 7:32:24 PM PDT
by
radu
(God bless our military men and women, past and present)
To: PROCON
Howdy, PRO.
How goes it today? Did y’all mess with your son’s car again or did you have some fun - - like maybe playing with that wilder-’n-a-March-hare puppy? LOL
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posted on
08/23/2017 7:35:04 PM PDT
by
radu
(God bless our military men and women, past and present)
To: radu
Might be a small museum but impressive.
I’m doing ok. How ‘bout you?
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posted on
08/23/2017 7:35:42 PM PDT
by
oldteen
To: radu
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