FReeper Canteen ~ Guest Military Chaplain Memorial Day Message ~ May 30 2004

http://www.ussv-centralregion.org/District%207/Placoderm/Chaplains_Message.htm ^ | Chaplain Neal Hanley

[Kathy in Alaska]

Love Lifted Me

[Kathy in Alaska]

Can you imagine the media yapping and harping back then? We would, indeed, all be speaking german.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Tennessee Ernie Ford

[Kathy in Alaska]

And Diva Betsy Ross, could never forget our fabulous military, even when she goes to Indy.....

Hello troops! Thank you for fighting for freedom!

I may not be here, but I wanted you all to know that while I am enjoying the race and a weekend away - I am thinking of you and your families. May God bless you all. I know who to thank for the fact that I can travel without fear and enjoy a weekend with my family and friends.. it is you: The United States Armed Forces... all of you past and present. So thank you.. and I hope next year will see you with your loved ones.

HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY!

LISTEN:

THE MARINES HYMN

MAIL CALL BOB HOPE

WE WILL NEVER FORGET!

[Kathy in Alaska]

The Old Rugged Cross

[Kathy in Alaska]

Kitty Wells ~ Dust on the Bible

[Kathy in Alaska]

Amazing Grace

[Kathy in Alaska]

Even tho Star and her family are at "The Farm", she wouldn't forget the Medal of Honor recipients....

	*HOWE, JAMES D. Rank and organization: Lance Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, Company I, 3d Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division.  Place and date: Republic of Vietnam, 6 May 1970. Entered service at: Fort Jackson, S.C.  Born: 17 December 1948, Six Mile, Pickens, S.C.  Citation: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving as a rifleman with Company I, during operations against enemy forces.  In the early morning hours L/Cpl. Howe and 2 other marines were occupying a defensive position in a sandy beach area fronted by bamboo thickets. Enemy sappers suddenly launched a grenade attack against the position, utilizing the cover of darkness to carry out their assault. Following the initial explosions of the grenades, L/Cpl. Howe and his 2 comrades moved to a more advantageous position in order to return suppressive fire. When an enemy grenade landed in their midst, L/Cpl. Howe immediately shouted a warning and then threw himself upon the deadly missile, thereby protecting the lives of the fellow marines. His heroic and selfless action was in keeping with the finest traditions of the Marine Corps and of the U.S. Naval Service. He valiantly gave his life in the service of his country.   *INGALLS, GEORGE ALAN Rank and organization: Specialist Fourth Class, U.S. Army, Company A, 2d Battalion, 5th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile). Place and date: Near Duc Pho, Republic of Vietnam, 16 April 1967.  Entered service at: Los Angeles, Calif.  Born: 9 March 1946, Hanford, Calif.  Citation: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty.  Sp4c. Ingalls, a member of Company A, accompanied his squad on a night ambush mission. Shortly after the ambush was established, an enemy soldier entered the killing zone and was shot when he tried to evade capture. Other enemy soldiers were expected to enter the area, and the ambush was maintained in the same location. Two quiet hours passed without incident, then suddenly a hand grenade was thrown from the nearby dense undergrowth into the center of the squad's position. The grenade did not explode, but shortly thereafter a second grenade landed directly between Sp4c. Ingalls and a nearby comrade. Although he could have jumped to a safe position, Sp4c. Ingalls, in a spontaneous act of great courage, threw himself on the grenade and absorbed its full blast. The explosion mortally wounded Sp4c. Ingalls, but his heroic action saved the lives of the remaining members of his squad. His gallantry and selfless devotion to his comrades are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflects great credit upon Sp4c. Ingalls, his unit, and the U.S. Army. "If there be any glory in war, let it rest on the shoulders of men like these."   -- Audie Murphy   Thank you to every soldier, sailor, airman, marine and coast guardsman who has ensured that I have the freedoms I have today.  You are my heroes. You will not be forgotten.

Graphics and information from the MOH website.

[Kathy in Alaska]

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.

Bless This House

Bless this house O Lord we pray;
Make it safe by night and day;
Bless these walls so firm and stout,
Keeping want and trouble out:
Bless the roof and chimneys tall,
Let thy peace lie over all;
Bless this door, that it may prove
ever open to joy and love.


Bless these windows shining bright,
Letting in God's heav'nly light;
Bless the hearth a'blazing there,
with smoke ascending like a prayer;
Bless the folk who dwell within,
keep them pure and free from sin;
Bless us all that we may be
Fit O Lord to dwell with thee;
Bless us all that one day we
May dwell O Lord with thee.

(Click on praying hands above, or on banner at the top to hear the music)

[E.G.C.]

A very pleasant good morning to everyone at the Canteen and to all our military at home and abroad. Thanks for your continued service to our country.

[E.G.C.]

Good morning, Tonk. How's it going?

[MeekOneGOP]

hehe ! The Bar-B-Q is tonight. Ah'll save ya some ! :^D

[E.G.C.]

BTTT!!!!!!

[MeekOneGOP]

Mornin', everybody ! Happy Sunday ! Happy "Traditional" Memorial Day !

Have a cup while you Freep !

For those who prefer hot chocolate.....

[Kathy in Alaska]

[E.G.C.]

BTTT!!!!!!

[armyboy]

Good Afternoon MA.

[PGalt]

United States of America

[knighthawk]

Morning! How are you all doing?