FReeper Canteen ~ Hall of Heroes: Theodore Roosevelt ~ August 25, 2008

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[Kathy in Alaska]

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~ Hall of Heroes ~

Theodore Roosevelt

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On July 1, 1898, exposed as the only man on horseback, a target above the rest of the troops on foot, Colonel Theodore Roosevelt found his "crowded hour" as he led charges at Kettle Hill and San Juan Heights during the Battle of San Juan Heights in Cuba. Those who fought with him, both above and below him in rank, commended him for his bravery and leadership at the head of the Rough Rider unit which he helped to recruite and commanded in battle. He was recommended for the Medal of Honor, an award which he felt very deeply that he deserved.

LIEUTENANT COLONEL THEODORE ROOSEVELT UNITED STATES ARMY receives the Medal of Honor posthumously. Accepting the award from the President on behalf of the Roosevelt family is great grandson Tweed Roosevelt.

But the Colonel was denied. Why? Many speculate that it was "bad politics" and "good press" that cost TR that medal for so many years. Once the fighting war was over, the troops of all the regiments faced a different but very grave threat. Malaria, typhoid and yellow fever became the new enemies in Cuba. The various regimental commanders wished for their troops to be returned home quickly so no more would die of these diseases. But most were career officers, reluctant to complain openly to Washington. TR was not regular army. He did complain to both to Washington and to the press. Just as TR's complaints reached Washington, the Secretary of the Army and President McKinley gave orders to recall the troops. Theodore Roosevelt's criticisms while true, were embarrassing to the White House. The press heralded Colonel Roosevelt as a hero [nearly ignoring many regiments and individuals who also served well], and his name was quickly put into play for political advancement. He eventually became Governor of New York, Vice President and ultimately President. But much of his fame was gained in those last days of the war as the colorful Colonel. The people loved him, but Washington did not. Although several people in high positions campaigned for him to get the medal, it was not to happen in his life time. Over one hundred years later, he would finally be recognized for his bravery on that day. On January 16, 2001, Theodore Roosevelt became the first President to receive the Medal of Honor, the highest award for Military Service given in the United States. It is fitting that this man, who understood both war and peace so well becomes the only President to ever receive both the Medal of Honor, the nation's highest honor for actions in war as well as the Nobel Prize for Peace. Quest for the Medal of Honor Rough Riders

Colonel Roosevelt surrounded by Rough Riders after the the Battle of San Juan Heights.

 

CITATION awarding the Medal of Honor to Theodore Roosevelt:

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, March 3, 1863, has awarded in the name of The Congress the Medal of Honor to:

LIEUTENANT COLONEL THEODORE ROOSEVELT UNITED STATES ARMY

for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty.

Lieutenant Colonel Theodore Roosevelt distinguished himself by acts of bravery on 1 July 1898, near Santiago de Cuba, Republic of Cuba, while leading a daring charge up San Juan Hill. Lieutenant Colonel Roosevelt, in total disregard for his personal safety, and accompanied by only four or five men, led a desperate and gallant charge up San Juan Hill, encouraging his troops to continue the assault through withering enemy fire over open countryside. Facing the enemy's heavy fire, he displayed extraordinary bravery throughout the charge, and was the first to reach the enemy trenches, where he quickly killed one of the enemy with his pistol, allowing his men to continue the assault. His leadership and valor turned the tide in the Battle for San Juan Hill. Lieutenant Colonel Roosevelt's extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty are in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.

Please remember the Canteen is here to honor, support and entertain our troops and their families.  This is a politics-free zone!  Thanks for helping us in our mission!

[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. 

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[Tanniker Smith]

Evening, Kathy!

Evening, all!

Eating a sandwich and watching the closing ceremonies.
What's up with everyone else?

[AZamericonnie]

Supporting our Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, Airmen, and Coast Guardsmen
at more than 1,000 places across the U. S. and around the world.

~Tribute to Our Troops~

[Kathy in Alaska]

United States Marine Corps Band~National Anthem

[yarddog]

TR was a fascinating man. I have read several books, seen some documentaries and at least one movie about him. He was indeed larger than life. The real thing.

The only president to win the Medal of Honor and Nobel Prize, he was author of many books and an expert in many fields.

A true outdoorsman, lover of fine guns, explorer, soldier, and probably the smartest man ever to be president with the possible exception of Jefferson.

[Kathy in Alaska]

And gliding into the gold...al baby!!

[SandRat]

Arms Full

Iraqi Brig. Gen. Ali Ibraheem Dabown, commander of 8th Brigade, 2nd National Police Division, holds a child as he hands her a bag of humanitarian aid items in eastern Baghdad, Aug. 15, 2008.
Photo by Staff Sgt. Matthew Meadows, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division Public Affairs

[Kathy in Alaska]

And here comes Nana Hope...sliding into the silver!!

[SandRat]

Dressed for Success

An Iraqi woman beats the heat by fanning herself while she sits inside the Altun Kapri city council building courtyard, Aug. 20, 2008.
Photo by Staff Sgt. Ave Pele-Sizelove, Joint Combat Camera Center - Iraq.

[Maceman]

TR was a Progressive, who ran against Taft in 1912 on the Progressive Party (Bull Moose Party) ticket, and split the Republican vote, thereby ensuring that Wilson won the White House.

He did the American people no favor, either policy wise nor politically, and had a major role in ensuring that the 20th Century started off on a Progressive footing.

Personally, I think adoration of him his badly misplaced, and needs to be revisited.

I recommend that you read Jonah Goldberg’s “Liberal Fascism” to learn more.

[MS.BEHAVIN]

This is the story behind the PGR ride on Friday..

The Maine PGR has been invited to help Honor and pay final Respects to fourVeterans' who will be buried at the Boscawen Veteran's Cemetery in BoscawenNH at 2 pm on Friday - August 22. These Hero's have remained unclaimed andwaiting for burial, one since 1974. The Patriot Guard Riders and others will help serve as "friends and family"for this solemn and much overdue service.

From 'shelf people' to honored vets By SHAWNE K. WICKHAMNew Hampshire Sunday News Staff

Sunday, Aug.17, 2008 As young men, they served their country honorably, in wartime and in peace. But they died alone and forgotten -- no honor guard, no folded flag, noplaying of Taps to mark their passing.
Now, thanks to the efforts of a Manchester funeral director and the directorof the state veterans cemetery, that wrong is about to be set right. This Friday, a military burial will be held at the New Hampshire StateVeterans Cemetery in Boscawen for four servicemen whose cremated remains hadbeen unclaimed for years.
The men are: John A. "Jean" Bissonnette, Robert A. Caughey, John E. Davisonand William J. "Jack" Mitchell.
The four are what funeral directors call "shelf people." It's a grim but little-known fact: Funeral homes across the state havepossession of cremated remains no loved one ever claimed.
"There's no family or friends or anyone to step forward. We just sort ofhold onto them," explained Arthur "Buddy" Phaneuf, owner of Phaneuf FuneralHomes & Crematorium in Manchester.
It was a chance conversation a few months back between Phaneuf and RogerDesjardins, director of the veterans cemetery, that led to the extraordinaryceremony taking place this Friday.
Phaneuf had mentioned his funeral home's ongoing efforts to track downrelatives of its "shelf people" to Desjardins, who asked whether any of themmight have been veterans. "Let me help you. We can give them a decent interment here," Desjardinsoffered.
It took months of research into military records, but the two men were able to prove that four of Phaneuf's "shelf people" were honorably dischargedveterans, eligible for free burial in the state veterans cemetery.
In thecase of John Bissonnette, his remains had been at Phaneuf's for 34 years. "It's really heartwarming to see that we've at last found a home for thesecomrades," Desjardins said.
The four men will be buried with full military honors, with taps, aflag-folding ceremony, perhaps even a 21-gun salute if Desjardins can lineit up.
Representatives of veterans organizations will accept the foldedflags on behalf of each man's family. "We're going to have a nice little ceremony," Desjardins said. The Rev. Gary Rolph, chaplain for the V.A. Medical Center in Manchester,will offer prayers, and military honor guards from the Army and Air Forcewill be on hand.
There seems to be a shared sense of mission around honoring these veterans who died with no one to grieve their passing, or even receive the flags attheir funerals.
Master Sgt. Dana Moore from the New Hampshire Military Forces Honor Guard inFranklin said he feels a special sense of obligation to honor the men. "It'sthe least we can do," he said. "It's better late than never."
Phaneuf Funeral Homes donated four burial urns, inscribed with the insignia of each veteran's branch of service. "It's just the right thing to do,"Phaneuf said. Desjardins is hoping for a respectable crowd for Friday's 2 p.m. ceremony,which is open to the public. "I just think we need to pay our respects tothese guys," he said. "They're not forgotten by us, that's for sure."
He also hopes this will not be the end of the story; he knows there are moreveterans out there whose remains are unclaimed. "I'm hoping these localveterans organizations will knock on the doors of their local funeralhomes," he said.
Pics to follow....

[Delta 21]

My favorite quote, ever. From Teddy!

If you could kick the person in the pants
responsible for most of your trouble,
you wouldn't sit for a month.

[mylife]

Teddy Roosevelt saw that we put aside land for out GREAT parks system. Something the world has never seen before or after.

What a treasure. Some republicans might not like the idea of BLM or Gov held lands, but it has been a treasure for so many Americans and the world

Glacier National Park

Then there was the matter Of The White Fleet. Teddy Sold America to the world with heart and gunboat diplomacy

[Kathy in Alaska]

And rounding out the top 3...ms b blasting into the bronze!!

[mylife]

Sorry, I think he is the very face of America

[Kathy in Alaska]

Kate Smith ~ God Bless America

[SandRat]

Then you should read - A Conservative History of the American Left - by Daniel J. Flynn, ISBN 978-0-307-33946-1

[The Mayor]

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August 25, 2008

Foundation Of The Heart

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READ: Psalm 131

Surely I have calmed and quieted my soul, like a weaned child with his mother. —Psalm 131:2

The great cathedrals of Europe are not only breathtaking but intriguing in their architecture. Because their massive ceilings were too heavy for the walls to support, flying buttresses, or external extensions, were built to support the expansive roofs.

Although we are “the temple of the living God” (2 Cor. 6:16), I wonder if we are not more like these cathedrals, with buttresses of external influences holding us up while we remain weak at the core. Pastors, friends, rules, books, and small groups are helpful to support and bolster our faith. But if we depend too heavily on them, they can actually distract us from developing a healthy heart for God.

Our heart is the place where God meets and relates to us personally. It’s where He allows us to respond to His correction. Spending time in His Word and in prayer opens the door for Him to interact with us at the deepest levels of our need and gives Him opportunities to comfort and convict. As we open our hearts to Him, He fans the flame of an intimate, life-changing relationship.

Authentic Christianity is the inside-out expression of this dynamic relationship with Jesus that provides the strength to live for His glory—regardless of what is happening on the outside!

Speak, O blessed Master,
In this quiet hour;
Let me see Thy face, Lord,
Feel Thy touch of power. —Grimes

When you open your heart to the Savior, He opens your mind to His Word.

Bible in One Year: Song of Songs 1–3; Proverbs 20:1-10

[MS.BEHAVIN]

*HUG*
Good evening Ma!
It was a very nice day, thank you!
Pics coming right up!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, Hope, for today's Pledge. Thanks, AfghanMan and Penguin Girl, for your service to America.