USO Canteen Freeper Style 11-10-01 Happy Birthday, Marines

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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[Billie]

Thanks for being here and thanks for serving.

[Billie]

Hi, Julie. Still love that graphic. Thank God for all our military, and our leaders.

[Billie]

Thank you for sharing that story, Keith. It's so nice to see you here for the first time and hope you come back tomorrow, and the next day - every day, several times a day!

I wish that I HAD had your story to include in the tribute to Veterans I'll be posting tomorrow, but I invite you to post it again there. I'll ping you to the thread.

Daisy, I'm never online at midnight! I'll post it in the morning sometime! Thanks for your enthusiasm!

[Norb2569]

As the story was relayed to me the crew chief in question was Sgt. Dewey Johnson, You may not have heard of him. He died in Iran at a place called Desert One.

Race, don't you know this guy?

That is one of the saddest photos I never saw before

Imagine how it tore at Chesty's heart to see his only son, his namesake, all tore to hell.

I wanted to show everyone in the USO canteen that picture so they could better understand Chesty and all his pain.

He was indeed a Marine's Marine

Semper Fi,
Norb

[lodwick]

Hey - good to see you here. Just checked your bio - JimRob DOES have the addict disclaimer on the splash page. LOL

Please try and solict at least one FReeper every day who will contribute monthly, whatever they can afford, to keep this most vital forum alive, well, and functioning.

Thanking you, and all vets, for your service to our country, JL

[pubmom]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARINES,
From the daughter of an ex-Marine!

[Norb2569]

From the daughter of an ex-Marine!

Sorry sweetheart, there is NO SUCH ANIMAL.

Once a Marine, ALWAYS a Marine!

Semper Fi,
Norb in Jacksonville

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

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[Diver Dave]

I would be proud to claim the title of a United States Marine, but alas, I served with pride in the US Navy. I will pass your words of gratitude on to my twin brother. He chose the Marines, and I chose the Navy.

[SMEDLEYBUTLER]

Thanks for the bump and graphics, Doll! God Bless you for remembering all us Devil Dogs.

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

ping

[Iowa Granny]

Who's tending bar tonite? I'll have my ususal Vodka Sour.

[RonDog]

Billie and Snow Bunny, I thought of YOU when I saw this!

Thank you for EVERYTHING that you do!

from POWERS of Persuation - Poster Art from World War II

[Keith]

"I hope your dad had a long and happy life. The Clinton years would have been very hard on him, I am sure. "

Actually, he was only 60...WAY too young...cigarettes did him in...that, and Saddam Hussein. At that time we were in the investment business, and when Hussein invaded Kuwait, he knew it was war. Right after it happened, he wasn't sure X41 was going to be Harry Truman or Neville Chamberlain. He was afraid it would be Chamberlain and he foresaw $4 a gallon gas. He died of a broken heart, heart attack, seven days after the invasion.

You are right about one thing...he would have HATED military-hating Clinton. Of his two best friends, when he died, one was head of Air Force intelligence, and the other was the civilian head of the NSA. He and his buddies were true Cold Warriors...and would have hated the "socialization" of our military.

[RonDog]

Oops!
Make that POWERS of Persuasion (NOT Persuation)

[daisyscarlett]

Marines on the Theodore Roosevelt, who will get copies of USO posts and CARE Packages from the Guild.

U.S. Marines stand in formation on the hanger deck of the aircraft carrier Theodore Roosevelt during a celebration of the Marines' 226th birthday. The Marines aboard the carrier are with the VMFA-251 Thunderbolt Squadron from Charleston, SC. (AP Photo/Dave Martin, Pool) - Nov 10 4:39 PM ET

[Billie]

Love it! That's so sweet of you ! Darn! Wish there had been two of them on that poster!

[Snow Bunny]

Oh wow SMEDLEYBUTLER. I love this graphic in your post #110. Thank you so much. I am going to save this.

Also have a wonderful day tomorrow too on Veterans Day as well.

[Snow Bunny]

Thank you, this is a neat poster. I hope you had a great day and a wonderful Veterans Day tomorrow too.Thank you again so much.

[4TheFlag]

The VERY BEST to all Vets tomorrow!

God Bless America and Our Military....

Jack, U.S. Army '71-74