FReeper Canteen ~ Happy Veterans Day 2020 ~ 12 November 2020

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[Kathy in Alaska]

 

 

  ~ The FReeper Canteen Remembers ~   ~ Veterans Day 2020 ~

 

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.
 

 

 

 

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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
 

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[lightman]

Thanks for all who have served, living or deceased!

[lightman]

Remember:

Armed Forces Day is to honor those currently serving.
Veterans’ Day is to honor those who have served, living or deceased.
Memorial Day is to honor those who have offered the Supreme Sacrifice.

[UnbelievingScumOnTheOtherSide]

Caroline's Spine "Sullivan"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zi8wMWInVFs

[The Mayor]

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November 12

The Long Way

Bible in a Year:

• Jeremiah 51–52
• Hebrews 9

God did not lead them on the road through the Philistine country, though that was shorter.

Exodus 13:17

As his peers were promoted one by one, Benjamin couldn’t help but feel a little envious. “How come you’re not a manager yet? You deserve it,” friends told him. But Ben decided to leave his career to God. “If this is God’s plan for me, I’ll just do my job well,” he replied. 

Several years later, Ben was finally promoted. By then, his added experience enabled him to do his job confidently and won him the respect of subordinates. Some of his peers, meanwhile, were still struggling with their supervisory responsibilities, as they had been promoted before they were ready. Ben realized God had taken him the “long way around” so that he would be better prepared for his role. 

When God led the Israelites out of Egypt (Exodus 13:17–18), He chose a longer way because the “shortcut” to Canaan was fraught with risk. The longer journey, note Bible commentators, also gave them more time to strengthen themselves physically, mentally, and spiritually for subsequent battles. 

The shortest way isn’t always the best. Sometimes God lets us take the longer route in life, whether it’s in our career or other endeavors, so that we’ll be better prepared for the journey ahead. When things don’t seem to happen quickly enough, we can trust in God—the One who leads and guides us. Reflect & Pray

How might God be strengthening you by letting you take the “longer way” in life? How can you remind yourself to keep trusting Him?

Loving God, You know how I feel when things don’t seem to happen quickly enough. Grant me the patience to trust in You and in Your sovereign plan and purpose.

[PROCON]

Thanks Kathy!

[Kathy in Alaska]

[Kathy in Alaska]

~ Happy Veterans Day 2020 ~

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[lightman]

If you can read the caption, thank a teacher.

If you can read that in English, thank a Veteran!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hello Veterans, wherever you are!!

[radu]

Greetings to all at the Canteen!

To all our military men and women, past and present,

THANK YOU
for your service!

[radu]

Howdy, Kathy.

Are you going to be able to catch your breath this evening?

[mylife]

Amen, just avoid the
“nuclear waste” at the horse and cow, unless you’re doing the dance of the flaming assholes.

https://horseandcow.com/

[Kathy in Alaska]

Welcome to the Canteen, UnbelievingScumOnTheOtherSide, and thanks for the tune about the Sullivan Brothers.

The five Sullivan brothers were World War II sailors of Irish American descent who, serving together on the light cruiser USS Juneau, were all killed in action on its sinking around November 14, 1942.

The five brothers, the sons of Thomas (1883–1965) and Alleta Sullivan (1895–1972) of Waterloo, Iowa, were:

George Thomas Sullivan, 27 (born December 14, 1914), Gunner's Mate Second Class (George had been previously discharged in May 1941 as Gunner's Mate Third Class.)

Francis Henry "Frank" Sullivan, 26 (born February 18, 1916), Coxswain (Frank had been previously discharged in May 1941 as Seaman First Class.)

Joseph Eugene "Joe" Sullivan, 24 (born August 28, 1918), Seaman Second Class

Madison Abel "Matt" Sullivan, 23 (born November 8, 1919), Seaman Second Class

Albert Leo "Al" Sullivan, 20 (born July 8, 1922), Seaman Second Class

[mylife]

Amazing how many of these places I have been. Tommy wrote a song about it, but you could write a book.

The Dives We've Known

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Mayor, and thank you for today's sustenance for body and soul.

We made it through hump day. Hope you've had a good week.

[luvie]

Honoring all our Vets...
Especially my Dad [Army],
my Hubby [Air Force]
and my Son [Air Force]!
US Army Hymn
US Air Force Song

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Pro...and thank you.

[mylife]

Although he never served in the military, I wish to salute President Trump, a man who fights fearlessly every day.

I enlisted under Jimmy damn Carter and none of us had faith in him, but we got it done.

[luvie]

I think serving as the Commander In Chief sort of gives him some creds in the military. Especially since he’s one of them that actually loves the troops.