USO Canteen Freeper Style 11-16-01

11-16-01 | Snow Bunny (graphics by Billie)

[Billie]

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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[ST.LOUIE1]

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From, "FlowerChild"

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

"From, "FlowerChild" to Billie"

LOUIE, you are too funny, don't ever change!
Don't ever lose that spark that makes LOUIE be LOUIE!

[Snow Bunny]

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[wattsmag2]

Mornin' you sweet thang you. Going all the way to El Paso in Dec. Guess I'll see all of WEST Texas this time.

[ST.LOUIE1]

"From, "FlowerChild" to Billie"

LOUIE, you are too funny, don't ever change!
Don't ever lose that spark that makes LOUIE be LOUIE!

Thank you very much, 'Tonk'. I really do appreciate this.

I'm always a little hesitant when checking replies fom you and Dave. LOL

Er....does this mean you're going to be *nice* to me now?

No? .....: (

Good morning to you, sir. : )

[Billie]

Good morning, wattsman - wave when you go by. :^)

[Billie]

Darn - I was going to answer your sweet post to me on TODAY'S thread - not this one. (I still am) :^)

[Billie]

Well, I guess I wasn't patient enough to torture him properly. Every time I clicked on one of the torture thingies, it said "Not yet". I'll leave the torturing to those with a faster connection. :^) Thanks for coming, KLT!

[ST.LOUIE1]

Darn - I was going to answer your sweet post to me on TODAY'S thread
- not this one. (I still am) :^)

Huh? LOL

[archy]

That is good archy. It would be fun to see all the different nose arts they are doing in this war. Thanks so much

Well, here's the *other side* shot of the Memphis Belle- the original, with the artwork that's also carried on one of the actively serving B52s [from Barksdale AFB in Louisiana, I believe, where Col. Morgan of the WWII B17 Memphis Belle first got his wings, and not too long ago was treated to a demonstration flight in one of the B52s from the unit stationed there.

It flys on one of the more recent B1 bombers as well, and on the Memphis 164th Tac Airlift ANG C141B cargo planes [forgive the typo of their aircraft type in my previous post.] And that honored old emblem serves as the basis for the insignia of the next generation of pilots and aircrew, too, who'll be carrying that tradition into the next century and this new millenium.

[Snow Bunny]

This is fantastic archy #230. I love it so much. This is really a famous one too.WOW thank you !!!!!

[The Right Stuff]

Hey, Billie!

The only problem with these weekend threads are the pics of the food. Gotta FReep, gotta eat. How much more fun to combine the two.

I applied to a couple of the "support our troops" links and haven't heard anything yet. I haven't had time to peruse the whole thread, so pardon me if this question is redundant, but - We're Here to Eagerly Support our Brave Troops - how can we do it best?

Thanks!

[wwjdn]

If you didn't serve, that doesn't make you bad. Sorry I didn't get back to you yesterday. I never assume that someone did not serve their counrty.

Even if they didn't there may be a good reason. I was fortunate enough to serve and get disability for my reward. I was graciously asked to leave the Navy after they messed up my lungs but that is the way it goes.

Peace be with you and God Bless.

[Billie]

This thread every day is being read by several Military bases and clubs and hard copies mailed to troops overseas for them to get a little reading pleasure, knowing we're here, with words of support and love and wonderful patriotic graphics as well. The Guild has mailed huge care packages to the troops overseas and is right now collecting either money to purchase supplies in bulk for a Christmas Care Package, as well as homemade Christmas stockings to send in the next Care Package. If you are interested in being a part of the Guild support, FReep Mail Hillary's Lovely Legs to get the address to send your donation or lists of items needed for the care package. They love children's art and children's letters.