FReeper Canteen ~ Just Hangin' Cafe ~ 11 April 2025

April 10, 2025 | FR Canteen Military Support Group

[beachn4fun]

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.

FReeper Canteen
Just Hangin' Cafe

Come on in, we're open
Need a place just to hang out?
This is it.

We serve coffee,

tea,
or maybe a tall brew?
Topped off with great conversation
and music.

Happy Birthday to all the April babies.

No worries in the FReeper Canteen
Just Hangin' Cafe.
Grab a glass and start a conversation.

You never know who you might meet in the Cafe.
Glad you could join us.
Enjoy your stay.

Our AWESOME military,
our AWESOME allies,
and their families are welcomed
and honored here.

Remember, the Canteen is a family-friendly place.
We exist for sole purpose of supporting the military, our allies, and their families.
Continued prayers for the success and completion of your mission.
Prayers for your safe return home.

Easter is on the way.

[beachn4fun]

PING~A~LING Y’ALL
Come on and hang out at the Canteen.

[radu]

Greetings to all at the Canteen!

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

[radu]

Howdy, beachie! *HUGZ*
Hope all’s going well these days.
Off to finish slapping supper together.

[SkyDancer]

~ Evening All! ~

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~ Welcome To My World ~

I’m Down There Somewhere

[PROCON]

Hiya Beachie!

[luvie]

~ Just Hangin’ Cafe ~

FR CANTEEN MISSION STATEMENT

Showing support and boosting the morale of
our military and our allies' military
and the family members of the above.
Honoring those who have served before.

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To every service man or woman reading this thread.

Thank You for your service to our country.
No matter where you are stationed,
No matter what your job description
Know that we are are proud of each and everyone of you.

To our military readers, we remain steadfast
in keeping the Canteen doors open.

The FR Canteen is Free Republic's longest running
daily thread specifically designed to provide
entertainment and moral support for the military.
The doors have been open since Oct 7 2001,
the day of the start of the war in Afghanistan.

We are indebted to you for your sacrifices for our Freedom.

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for the enjoyment of our troops and visitors.

[beachn4fun]

FIRST
Good evening Canteen Vamp ((HUGS))
All good here.
Hope all is well where you are. Enjoy dinner.

[beachn4fun]

SECOND
Good evening Janie ((HUGS))
Got clear skies for flying?

[beachn4fun]

THIRD
Good evening Pro ((HUGS))
Hope all is well with you.

[beachn4fun]

IN FOR THE COUNT
Good evening night owl ((HUGS))
Hope your week has been good.

[ExTexasRedhead]

How Larry Thorne went from Nazi to U.S. Army hero while building one of the most famed legacies in the history of modern warfare.

https://allthatsinteresting.com/larry-thorne

Larry Thorne: The Nazi SS Officer Who Became A U.S. Green Beret

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/o3xmp-JTOno

In Section 60 at Arlington National Cemetery among the thousands of rows of white granite headstones for American soldiers killed in action stands a marker bearing the names of four servicemen killed in Vietnam. At first glance, there’s nothing remarkable about the stone, one so similar to the countless others at this hallowed ground.

Even the name at the top of the headstone – Major Larry Allan Thorne – is not unusual. It sounds quintessentially American, especially when compared to the names of the three South Vietnamese soldiers who are buried with him in this collective grave.

However, Larry Thorne was not this man’s given name. The deceased, though a legendary U.S. Green Beret of incredible courage and fierceness, was actually Finnish.

[luvie]

Howdy, Early Bird!
It's been a great week!
Though a bit warm for early April at 88 today.

[PROCON]

Hey Beachie, this pneumonia is still kicking my butt after 3+ weeks, hope to get better soon.

I hope all is OK your way!

[MoochPooch]

Hi Beach, Hi Kathy. Happy Passover! (This Saturday night)

[beachn4fun]

Sorry to hear the pneumonia is still hanging on.
take care of yourself and get well soon.

All is well here. Getting doctor visits caught up. Planning trips.

[beachn4fun]

Been chilly here. And now we have a little rainy night.

[beachn4fun]

IN FOR THE COUNT
Good evening Mooch ((HUGS))
Pre-Happy Passover back atcha.

[radu]

All’s well here. None of the severe storms came here but a couple passed fairly close by. I got some rain and that was it.

Enjoying supper as I type. LOL

[beachn4fun]

Time for me to hit the hay.
Please hang around and chat with others.

To all of our Awesome military, our Allies, and their families
THANK YOU
We keep the Canteen open for you.

I'll play catch up in the morning.

Good night.