USO Canteen FReeper Style

Snow Bunny and Billie | October 7, 2001 | Billie and Snow Bunny

[Snow Bunny]

USO Canteen Freeper Style

War has come to our shores. It was committed on American soil.  We have been able to live in Freedom only because of those who have fought in the past wars giving life, limb and all the sacrifices for us to live in Freedom and go about our day without fear.

On September 11, 2001, that comfort, that feeling of living in a land that would not be attacked ended.

William T. Sherman said it succinctly, "War is hell."

The day has come for this Nation and its people to understand that there is a risk in losing its freedom, and in reality there always has been. We have ONLY stayed free because of the sacrifices of our military, our warriors.

This is about saving the future of America. Aristotle said, "We make war that we may live in peace."

We are seeing the American Flag flying at homes now more than ever in my lifetime. We are seeing the American Flag flying on vehicles and people wearing Flag pins and small Flags on their clothes. America is united in the cause for Freedom and for our country to WIN against the evil that came upon our land to kill and hurt us. To change our way of life and to destroy America which is US, you and me. To take away our precious Freedom.

This is the Freeper version of the USO Canteen. Where soldiers could come and feel a small part of being at home. It is a place where you that have family in the military can post a thought to a loved one that might be able to read it far away from home. A place where we that support our military can help support them, post to them, fun graphics showing the price in America and our troops. Poems, quotes, cartoons, or articles of how America is behind our troops.

Those in our military are our Nation's warriors. Let us join hands, fly our Flag and let the world know how important our warriors are to us....And that our MILITARY, our Warriors, are America's TRUE HEROS!

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"No Marine was ever honored for what they received. Honor was the reward for what they gave." (Anonymous) CHIEF gave his all in many ways. He touched our lives and his friendship meant so much to all of us. He will live in our hearts forever, and his friendship will always be a bright and shining memory in our hearts and souls.

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[lodwick]

WOW! I am in awe once more, JL

[Mama_Bear]

Louie had a hard time keeping this from you, I think.

So, he knew about this and didn't tell me!? Yes, knowing Louie, I'm sure he did have a hard time not saying anything. :-)

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

"I'll be on duty next weekend - south West Coast, Division 2, Flotilla 9. Thanks again for the tip."

I'll be in District 13, Division 5 Flotilla 51 COOS BAY, OREGON

I just heard on the radio Coast Guard is at it's highest alert since WW II.
I found this on Coast Guard Auxiliary website:
Thanks from the Commandant -- Today I received a call from ADM Loy, the Commandant of the Coast Guard. He called me to express his personal thanks and that of the Coast Guard for the response and service of Auxiliarists and the Auxiliary in providing the critical assistance needed for the Coast Guard to accomplish its missions and carry out its assignments during the last three weeks.
He said, "We couldn't have done it without you."

[1John]

Not 1964.

[carenot]

Thank you, Billie.

I did not know him other than from his e-mails and posts about the Fair Tax.

I have no idea why I feel like he was a very close member of my family.

[ST.LOUIE1]

Yes, knowing Louie, I'm sure he did have a hard time not saying anything. :-)

That's not nice.

Now I think I'll tell your age.

Snorf!!!!!

[Snow Bunny]

Absolutely beautiful lady Marine. We thank you.

[Snow Bunny]

Let's see......hmmmmmmm... Korean War ? Good looking dude.

[RonDog]

USO BUMP!

Way to go, Lady FReepers!!!

God Bless America!

[Snow Bunny]

Delicious coffee. Thank you so much. I am so glad we have met.

[Snow Bunny]

Thank you, visit any time day or night. The Canteen is always open.

God bless you.

[Snow Bunny]

Yipeeee.... that sounds yummy. The thread will be a running thread . Thank you for being a FReeper. I am, soooo glad we have met.

[Snow Bunny]

Hi there . good to see you,

[Snow Bunny]

giggle...... your cute. heh heh

[Mama_Bear]

Now I think I'll tell your age.

Louie, I can't stress strongly enough what a really bad move that would be. LOL!!! ;-)

Snorf backatcha!

[wattsmag2]

I am so honored. You're an illustrating wiz billie.

[Snow Bunny]

We are so glad you are a part of the pictures. Thank you.

[lowbridge]

[AlaninSA]

Thanks for posting this.

It makes this veteran get a little choked up.

My first experience with the USO was as a nervous E1 coming home from BCT. I'd only been on an airplane once, this Minnesota boy was in scary NJ and I was newly out of place in the civilian world. The USO took me in at the airport in Newark, gave me some chow and a place to bunk after my flight was cancelled.

They came to me again and helped my troops and me get our spirits up during several deployments after I was commissioned.

The USO has a special place in my heart...and in my wallet.

[Snow Bunny]

I am so glad you are here. Thank you and stop by anytime, the Canteen is always open. Thank you big time for your post and for being a FReeper.