USO Canteen FReeper Style ~ PATRIOTIC PRE-4TH OF JULY MUSIC DEDICATION ~ 28 June 2003

Links Provided On Thread | Mr.Tonkin, Ma, MoJo

[MoJo2001]

For the freedom you enjoyed yesterday...
Thank the Veterans who served in
The United States Armed Forces.

Looking forward to tomorrow's freedom?
Support The United States Armed Forces Today!

Next Friday we will all be celebrating Independence Day. We will gather with our families, friends, and relatives to celebrate America's birthday. Whether you plan on watching the fireworks display on television, or go in person, we'd like for you to be able to sing your heart out, using the correct words. So? Today we will be dedicating this music to all the brave men and women that have died to preserve our freedom and our way of life. We say a special thank you to those brave men and women fighting today. May God Bless You and Keep You Safe!
On with the music! Please press the link provided below the trumpet for the actual lyrics to the song. Press the trumpet to hear the song. Sing loud! Sing proud! God Bless America!

 

They that can give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty or safety. (Hello France!)
--Benjamin Franklin

US Navy, Army, Marines, Air Force, and Coast Guard

 

 

I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death!
--Patrick Henry March 23,1775

Stars and Stripes Forever	God Bless America	Yankee Doodle
Star Spangled Banner	God Bless The USA	Battle Hymn Of The Republic
All American Soldier	Dog Faced Soldier	Blood Upon The Risers
When Johnny Comes Marching Home	Battle Cry Freedom	Battle Of New Orleans
Praise The Lord and Pass The Ammunition	Over There	This Is The Army Mr. Jones
The Bonnie Blue Flag	My Country Tis Of Thee (America)	This Is Your Land
Dixie	Old Glory	Rosie The Riveter
So Long It's Been Good To Know You	America The Beautiful	You're A Grand Old Flag
There's A Star Spangled Banner Waving Somewhere	Armed Forces Medley (vocals)	Semper Fidelis

 

 

This section is a potpourri of patriotic and inspirational music. If you like classical music, military marches, and current patriotic songs, you have found your section. Enjoy!

 

PATRIOTIC MUSIC SECTION II

Click On The Trumpets! Move your mouse over the trumpet to see the selection!
Highlights of this section: George Gershwin's "An American In Paris" and Tchaikovsky's "1812 Overture". Both are the full versions and thus, are very long downloads for dialup connections.

 

 

 

WHAT HAPPENED....?

Have you ever wondered what happened to the 56 men who signed the Declaration of Independence?Five signers were captured by the British and brutally tortured as traitors.

At least twelve of the fifty-six had their homes pillaged and burned.

Two lost their sons serving in the Revolutionary Army. Another two had sons captured.

Nine fought in the War for Independence and died from wounds or from hardships they suffered.
 

They signed and they pledged their lives, their fortunes, and their sacred honor. What kind of men were they?


Twenty-four were lawyers and jurists. Eleven were merchants, nine were farmers or large plantation owners. One was a teacher, one a musician, and one a printer. They were men of means and education who launched the Ship of State which you and I have inherited. Yet, they signed the Declaration of Independence, knowing full well that the penalty could be death if they were captured.

When these courageous men signed, they pledged their lives, their fortunes, and their sacred honor to the cause of freedom and independence.

In the face of the advancing British Army, the Continental Congress fled from Philadelphia to Baltimore on December 12, 1776.


It was an especially anxious time for John Hancock, the President, as his wife had just given birth to a baby girl. Due to the complications stemming from the trip to Baltimore, the child lived only a few months.
 William Ellery's signing at the risk of his fortune, proved only too realistic. In December 1776, during three days of British occupation of Newport, Rhode Island, Ellery's house was burned and all his property was destroyed.
 

Richard Stockton, a New Jersey State Supreme Court Justice, had rushed back to his estate near Princeton after signing the Declaration only to find that his wife and children were living like refugees with friends. They had been betrayed by a Tory sympathizer who also revealed Stockton's own whereabouts. British troops pulled him from his bed one night, beat him and threw him in jail where he almost starved to death. When he was finally released, he went home to find his estate had been looted, his possessions burned, and his horses stolen. Judge Stockton had been so badly treated in prison that his health was ruined and he died before the war's end. His surviving family had to live the remainder of their lives off charity.
 Carter Braxton of Virginia, was a wealthy planter and trader. One by one, his ships were captured by the British navy. He loaned a large sum of money to the American cause; it was never paid back. He was forced to sell his plantations and mortgage his other properties to pay his debts. He died in rags.

Thomas McKean was so hounded by the British, that he was forced to move his family almost constantly. He served in the Continental Congress without pay, and his family was kept in hiding. His possessions were taken from him, and poverty was his reward.

To find out more about what happened to the rest of these brave men, please click here.

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MoJo's Thought:
For all those people that believe America is a selfish, arrogant, and brutal country. I give you the above to look at and ponder. I have read this many times and I've cried every time. It was no small sacrifice on these brave men's part. They were not perfect individuals. They have the same character flaws that many of us can recognize in our own selves. However, you will be celebrating America's Independence next week because of these brave men. Thank God that we have men of courage. We are truly a blessed Nation.
 

 

 

Links For Music, Lyrics, and History

Ceremonial Music Online (free downloads)

Patriotic Music Link 1

Patriotic Music Link 2

Patriotic Music Link 3

Parlor Songs (Civil War)

Military Soundfiles (free downloads)

Patriotic Music Link 4 (free downloads)

Please feel free to post any Patriotic music that you like. Thanks for visiting us today in the Canteen. Sit down and take your shoes off. Turn up the stereo and let's get going!

 

 

 

 

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good morning, Meekie. Happy Saturday! I'll be back later for a cup of hot chocolate. Hope Carl will save some for me.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Bless This House sung along with this morning,
twice because I love this song for our troops USO Canteen,
and A Prayer of Protection
said for all who enter the USO Canteen Freeper Style,
including our troops, our veterans,
their families and our allies.

Welcome to all who come to honor our troops and veterans, for whom this USO Canteen was created.

A PRAYER OF PROTECTION

The light of God surround you
The love of God enfold you
The power of God protect you
The presence of God watch over you
Wherever you are, God is,
And all is well.
Amen.

Wherever you are, God is, and all is well!

Wherever you are, Godand all is well!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Morning, darkwing, Happy Saturday! And thanks for helping protect this great country of ours.

Here's some coffee and a donut to tide you over until the early crew arrives.

[darkwing104]

Good Morning Canteen FReepers.

[darkwing104]

Morning, darkwing, Happy Saturday! And thanks for helping protect this great country of ours.

Thanks for the early start. gGot to wash the dog today and need all the help I can get... :-)

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good morning, Kids. Ma's headed for bed. Could you keep it down for a few hours, please? Thanks. ms feather, could you keep them quiet? Please?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Here you go! I'm sending help.

Now I'm off to bed for a few hours. Good luck!

[MeekOneGOP]

Mornin', everybody ! Happy Saturday !

70 degrees as I post this, headin' for around 91 today.

Have a cup while you FReep !

For those who prefer hot chocolate.....

[MeekOneGOP]

hehe! There ya go! Post #28 for Carl's pencil stirred coffee. Think I'll fry me an egg:

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

Click on the trumpet and I'll guide you
to the start of today's Patriotic Music thread.





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[Aeronaut]

Good morning Tonk!

[cherry_bomb88]

Morning all...just thought I'd say howdy doo....off to FReep the HildaBeast here in Chicago....Tomkow...still time for you to join us....Foster & Clark....meet us by Svea Restaurant!

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

[cherry_bomb88]

Morning Meekie!!! glorious morning here in Chicago....off to a "hog" roast this fine morning...I smell the beast in the air!

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

Good Morning!

[E.G.C.]

Good Morning, Kathy. How's it going?

This music sure sonds good doesn't it, folks?

We've had a great time with our guests from Texas. They're packing up and getting ready to head back home.

[E.G.C.]

BTTT!!!!!!

[E.G.C.]

Good Morning, MoJo2001. How's it going?

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

From the men in the Military and the Canteen

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

Good Morning!