The FReeper Foxhole's TreadHead Tuesday - Kampfpanzer Leopard II - May 11th, 2004

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[Valin]

Harold Coyle' he's the best.

[Pippin]

No, you're no right-wing-whacko!

Justa patriotic American who loves his counrty enough to whant justice meted out to ALL.

And Clonton should stand trial, if nothing else, for TREASON!

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First in again! Good morning Iris7.

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Good morning Aeronaut.

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Awww. A beautiful and tear-jerking flag-o-gram. Thanks for the link too. Good stuff.


The Foxhole's very first baby is on the way! Yeah.

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Good morning EGC.

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Mmmmmmmm. Yummy cinnamon rolls. Good morning Gail.

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Thanks for the book recommendation ken. You're right you know, it is a good tread today. :-)

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Morning Mayor.

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National Bike Month

I'll have to get gifts for my bicyclespankentruppen.

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Thanks for the link Mud.

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Good morning tanker feather!

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Nice looking tank. I love TreadHead Tuesdays!

[SAMWolf]

Seeing as how it was Peter, Paul and Mary, they were probably talking about this Magic Dragon. ;-)

[SAMWolf]

I'll have to get gifts for my bicyclespankentruppen.

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Awwww. Perfect gifts for my troops. LOL.

[JustAmy]

I posted this at Amy's Place this morning and think it should be posted here as well.


Graphic by Billie

The Patriot

His brother died that day in Pearl,
The sneak attack took place.
He lost a cousin on D-Day,
He still can see his face.
The fight was tough and many died,
But freedom they would save.
He fought the Nazis gallantly,
He was more scared than brave.
But he and other’s pressed the fight,
And soon prevail they did.
He came back home to tickertape,
Back home to wife and kid.
He raised his family, they raised theirs,
Now all have moved away.
His wife passed several years ago.
He misses her each day.
What’s happened to the land he loves,
The one he fought hard for.
He can’t go out for walks at night,
He has to lock his door.
He stays at home and reads a bit,
At least his dog still cares.
The young folks drive by in their cars,
Their music loud, their stares.
He flies Old Glory everyday,
He takes her in at night.
He sometimes wishes that he knew,
Just what could make it right.
I’ll tell you now we owe this man,
Much more than we can pay.
Let’s take our country back for him,
We need to start today.
Right now our troops are overseas,
Like he was long ago.
When they come home, home must be here,
The home we used to know.
Turn off the TV, get outside,
Go shake your neighbors hand.
Vote out the leftist liberals,
Get loud and take a stand.
America, is ours to save,
From outside and within.
Let’s keep her strong and keep her great,
So home she’ll be again.

Conspiracy Guy 5/10/2004
aka DIF © 2004

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Good morning Matt. Twardy is a very mean looking tank. Maybe Sam will profile it some TreadHead Tuesday. Thanks for the cool pictures.

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Thanks Amy for sharing this with the Foxhole. It's very nice how Billy was able to specialize this for your thread and add Conspiracy Guy's beautiful poetry. We have very talented folks at FR.

I first saw this graphic of the veteran and his dog some time ago and CholeraJoe has the entire piece on his homepage in a beautiful presentation as well. Here is his presentation of it:

Newest member of VetsCor's Board of Directors. Visit us at VETSCOR.org

If you can read this in English, thank a Veteran.

It is the VETERAN, not the preacher,
who has given us freedom of religion.

It is the VETERAN, not the courts
who has given us the right to keep and bear arms

It is the VETERAN, not the reporter,
who has given us freedom of the press.

It is the VETERAN, not the poet,
who has given us freedom of speech.

It is the VETERAN, not the campus organizer,
who has given us freedom to assemble.

It is the VETERAN, not the lawyer,
who has given us the right to a fair trial.

It is the VETERAN, not the politician,
who has given us the right to vote.

It is the VETERAN, who salutes the Flag,

and serves under the flag.

ETERNAL REST GRANT THEM O LORD,
AND LET PERPETUAL LIGHT
SHINE UPON THEM.

"This flag is presented on behalf of the President and a grateful nation as a token of appreciation for your loved one’s honorable and faithful service."

"Daddy, how many American Soldiers have to die in defense of Freedom?"


"Daughter, if necessary, all but nine. Six pallbearers, a detail commander, a bugler and a chaplain.
Every American soldier deserves a soldier's funeral."

Actual question from my then young daughter after the Somalia debacle. She's a future USAF Officer now. I let her read this profile for the first time on Good Friday of 2004. Her response was, "Whatever it takes, Dad. Freedom isn't free."