FReeper Canteen ~ Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day ~ December 7, 2005

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Remembrance Day 2005 Proclamation by President Bush

On National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, we pray for those lost on December 7, 1941, and we honor the courage of a generation of Americans who devoted themselves to one of the great missions in our country's history. After the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor took more than 2,400 American lives, millions of our citizens answered the call to defend our liberty, and the world witnessed the power of freedom to overcome tyranny.

Liberty's ultimate triumph was far from clear in the early days of World War II. When our country was attacked at Pearl Harbor, America was emerging from the Great Depression, and several nations had larger armies than the United States. In Asia and Europe, country after country had fallen before the armies of militaristic tyrants. However, the brave and determined men and women of our Nation maintained their faith in the power of freedom and democracy. They fought and won a world war against two of the most ruthless regimes the world has ever known. In the years since those victories, the power of freedom and democracy has transformed America's enemies in World War II into close friends.

Today, our goal is to continue to spread freedom and democracy and to secure a more peaceful world for our children and grandchildren. We are grateful to the men and women who are defending our flag and our freedom in the first war of the 21st century. These patriots are protecting our country and our way of life by upholding the tradition of honor, bravery, and integrity demonstrated by those who fought for our Nation in World War II. The service and sacrifice of our World War II veterans continue to inspire people across our country, and we remain deeply grateful for all that these heroes have done for the cause of freedom.

The Congress, by Public Law 103-308, as amended, has designated December 7 of each year as "National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day."

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim December 7, 2005, as National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. I encourage all Americans to observe this solemn occasion with appropriate ceremonies and activities. I urge all Federal agencies, interested organizations, groups, and individuals to fly the flag of the United States at half-staff this December 7 in honor of those who died as a result of their service at Pearl Harbor.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty eighth day of November, in the year of our Lord two thousand five, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirtieth.

GEORGE W. BUSH

click the flags to visit the links

President Franklin D. Roosevelt's Address to the Nation, December 8, 1941

Audio of President Roosevelt's Address

Stories from Pearl Harbor Survivors

Department of Navy, Naval Historical Center

Eyewitness to History.com, "Attack at Pearl Harbor"

National Geographic, "Remembering Pearl Harbor"

USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii

[Spotsy]

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Give Courage, Strength, and Wisdom to all who defend Freedom

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[HuntsvilleTxVeteran]

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December 7, 2005

Forgotten In The Gifts

Read:
John 3:13-21

For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. —John 3:16

Bible In One Year: Ephesians 1-3

In Western culture, the Christmas season is a time for a revelry of gift-giving. A world-famous department store annually issues a catalog of gifts of value beyond extravagance. One of them was a $10 million zeppelin—a 230-foot-long, 50-foot-wide airship capable of flying for 24 hours without refueling.

A gift like that seems unbelievably ostentatious—especially when we compare it to the lowly manger where God sent the gift of His Son. All too often, in the midst of our exchange of presents, God's gift is forgotten.

We can avoid this negligence by remembering to give from our heart. We can be inspired by love and gratitude not only for our loved ones but especially for the Supreme Giver of all good gifts—our heavenly Father.

Even the smallest, least expensive gifts can take our memories back to Bethlehem, where God gave to the world His love-gift of infinite value, His only begotten Son, Jesus Christ (John 3:16). With each present we give and receive, we can say from our heart, "Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift!" (2 Corinthians 9:15). —Vernon Grounds

As they offered gifts most rare
At that manger rude and bare,
So may we with holy joy,
Pure and free from sin's alloy,
All our costly treasures bring
Christ, to Thee, our heavenly King. —Dix

The most important part of Christmas is the first six letters.

FOR FURTHER STUDY
Why Does It Make Sense To Believe In Christ?

[Old Sarge]

STAR!!!

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SPOTSY WILDLIFE REPORT
More endearing than snakes or mice, but still not welcome in my home . . . a little wren, who had taken up residence in my garage, took me by surprise yesterday. I explained to him that he is one of my favorite birds and that he has a lovely singing voice, but he could not stay in my garage all winter.

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Good morning Troops, Veterans and Canteeners.

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Our Flag Flying Proudly One Nation Under God

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Lord, Please Bless Our Troops, they're fighting for our Freedom.

I pledge allegiance to the Flag
of the United States of America,
and to the Republic, for which it stands;
one nation UNDER GOD,
indivisible,
with liberty and justice for all.

Prayers going up.

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[SandRat]

Remember Dec 7th


Are they really that different?

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Forgotten In The Gifts -- The MOST important lesson of the season. Thank you Mayor!

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Thank You for honoring Pearl Harbor

[TheLion]

Recently got hold of the History Channels 2 dvd set on "pearl Harbor". It is excellent and goes way beyond just the attack.

I have never been able to figure out why we had so many assets in one place when war was going on all around us.

There were some terrible mistakes made, but as everyone knows, we prevailed.

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