USO Canteen Freeper Style 12-24-01 Christmas Eve

12-24-01 | Snow Bunny - Graphics by Billie

[Billie]

Christmas at the Canteen

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.

Merry Christmas, Chief!  We love you
and we know you're watching.

               

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[Billie]

Sure, I'll sign it, Race. Get it started! :^)

[anniegetyourgun]

We need to pray for our young people who are making weighty decisions that will affect the course of their future.

Mike Hart joins his mother, Barbara, near a Christmas tree at their McHenry, Ill., home Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2001. When Mike enlisted four years ago, Barbara Hart said she never thought he would be called overseas. Mike joins other members of the Illinois National Guard's 66th Infantry Brigade on Jan. 5 for 2 weeks of training and overseas duty. (AP Photo/Judy Fidkowski)

Illinois Army National Guardsman Mike Hart contemplates overseas deployment at his home, Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2001, in McHenry, Ill. With his job and schooling on hold, and a girlfriend that said she won't wait for him, Mike will join more than 1,500 Illinois guardsmen from the 66th Infantry Brigade on Jan. 5 for 2 weeks of training and overseas duty. (AP Photo/Judy Fidkowski)

[Diver Dave]

Morning Billie. I've been in sick bay for a couple of days. Had to leave my FReep early on Sat. Doing a little better so far, but I've got some catching up to do on my reading.

Have a great day, and Merry Christmas to one and all.

Now where's that cough syrup and asprin?

[SunnyUsa]

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!!!

[kayak]

[Billie]

Wonderful girlfriend Mike Hart has. True patriot, true love.....selfish little brat. God bless you, Mike Hart, for the job you are about to do; and tell that girlfriend goodbye and good riddance.

[Billie]

Oh, Dave, I'm so sorry you're feeling under the weather. I've missed a couple of days myself, so I didn't know you weren't here. You know you need another of Mr. Billie's hot toddies - THAT will fix you up, guaranteed. Sit there in the recliner by the fire....I'll get blanket to cover you and be right back with that hot toddy. You need to be jolly and cheerful again!

[Billie]

Merry Christmas, Sunny! Thank you for the greeting. Hope yours is wonderful!

[Billie]

Hi, kay - love your Santa Claus Christmas greeting! Have a wonderful holiday!

[Diver Dave]

That hot toddy from Mr. Billie sounds like a good idea.

I haven't got my shoes and socks on yet - hope it doesn't knock anything else off :^)

It really sucks not being able to hold Logan and play with Christian.

[1 FELLOW FREEPER]

Here is a dog looking forward to a Christmas bone !

[Mama_Bear]

[razorback-bert]

Since this is going to the dogs:

[Fiddlstix]

Thank you again, dear F'stix! Christmas is not the same without carols. Merry Christmas!

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[Aeronaut]

Here is a dog looking forward to a Christmas bone !

ROFL! We just happened to have a ham for sunday dinner. I'll be trimming it soon, and Luke gets the bone. To our muslum friends, its a pity what you miss by not eating ham.

[anniegetyourgun]

We're having stuffed pork roast - no bone for my doggie this year. However, he's getting a new toy....shhhh...don't tell!

[Billie]

Hi, bert - love your Bandit Christmas Card! Wish you had gotten him to me earlier - I did about 30 Pet Christmas pictures last week! Merry Christmas, Bandit - Merry Christmas, razorback-bert and family!

[d4now]

And a very Merry Christmas to you Mama Bear!

[Billie]

Hey, nice log cabin, too! I think I've seen it somewhere before!

[SusanUSA]

My Joke contribution:(Thanks for all the laughs HighWheeler)

It was Christmas and the judge was in a merry mood as he asked the prisoner,"What are you charged with?"

"Doing my Christmas shopping early", replied the defendant.

"That's no offence", said the judge. "How early were you doing this shopping?"

"Before the store opened", countered the prisoner.