As 2007 winds down, I wax nostalgic and reminisce about the Freeper Canteen and all the good times had over the years. In many ways this has been a rough year for me personally... the death of my Mother-in-law last February, and the untimely death of my Father this past November; other family & friend tragedies and health issues, and many other private struggles. I know I'm not alone in being glad to see this year finally pass. But my family, and good cyber friends here have helped tremendously in get'n me through the dark times, so I want to take a moment to reflect and say my “Thank You’s” if I may.
This old soldier is very proud of all our Troops and Veterans, past and present! Thank you for keeping the faith and our country free! Thanks also to the many Families and Loved Ones for your huge sacrifices and the pain you have endured while your special Soldier, Sailor, Airman, Marine or Coastguardsman served on Freedom’s frontier.
For the Freepers of the Canteen, thank you for your special friendship and for sharing all things nice and patriotic during this past year.
I will miss many things of 2007, but most especially…I miss my Dad. He was a WWII Army Combat Medic and Surgical Technician; a husband and a father. His loss to our family is hard, but we know he spent this Christmas with Jesus. God Bless you Dad!
Happy New Year to everyone!
Dear Colonial...hoping 2008 brings you & your family much joy & prosperity.
May God bless you & yours! *Hugs*
I will miss many things of 2007, but most especially…I miss my Dad.
With you there, amigo...mine died at the very end of August; fortunate enough to have had him for my first 60 years, however (wifey lost her father at age 11).
God bless and keep you and your family, CW. Thanks, both to you and your Dad, for your service to our country.
