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FReeper Canteen ~ Sunday Chapel ~ FDR'S D-DAY PRAYER JUNE 6TH, 1944 ~ 07-June 2015
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Posted on 06/06/2015 4:59:08 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska


 


 

 

 

FDR'S D-DAY PRAYER JUNE 6TH, 1944


Films such as "Saving Private Ryan", "The Thin Red Line", and "U 571" bring to life the struggles of a whole generation of Americans who fought tyranny in World War II. No movie, however, could adequately capture the sense of dedication and courage which so many ordinary men and women demonstrated in order to bring an end to the horrors that were being committed against innocent people around the world. Sadly, this generation is passing on, as about 1,000 of these heroes are now dying each day due to old age. We must remember and honor these great people to whom America--and you and I--owe everything.

June 6, 1944 is the Anniversary of D-Day. On that day, Allied soldiers stormed onto the French coast to begin the liberation of Europe, then still firmly in Hitler’s grip. It was a bitter struggle for those first units, and by the end of the day, 4,900 soldiers had given their lives. Across the US, people fell to their knees in prayer; churches, synagogues were packed; the Liberty Bell was sounded; and people openly wept. It was a day of millions of prayers for the welfare of our troops and the success of the mission. That night, President Roosevelt went on radio to lead the Nation in prayer:

Almighty God,
Our sons, pride of our Nation,
This day have set upon a mighty endeavor;
a struggle to preserve our republic, our religion,
and our civilization,
and to set free a suffering humanity . . .
They fight to end conquest…
They fight to liberate . . .
They yearn but for the end of battle,
for their return to the haven of home.

Success may not come with rushing speed,
but we shall return again and again;
and we know by Thy grace, and the righteousness
of our cause, our sons will triumph.
Thy will be done, Almighty God, Amen.

Chaplain Mitch Schranz

 

 



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To: Kathy in Alaska

Mom is planning a family reunion cookout at her place. The WHOLE family!

(I gripe a lot, but i am very happy to be going...it’s just part of my act! :-)


121 posted on 06/07/2015 2:59:15 PM PDT by left that other site (You shall know the Truth, and The Truth Shall Set You Free.)
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To: Kathy in Alaska

Well if you want too listen to AM 570am here in LA market I know for a fact the game listen live on internet

Yeah dude still around Vin Scully

http://www.am570lasports.com/main.html


122 posted on 06/07/2015 3:27:47 PM PDT by SevenofNine (We are Freepers, all your media bases belong to us ,resistance is futile)
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To: SandRat

Lol!!: My Mom said I once asked what “bethel” meant. Admittedly confused, she asked me where I heard it, and she said I told her, “like when the Wise Men came to “bethel” Him....” God bless kids! No matter where we come from, we start out thinking alike! I used to work with someone who was from China. She said when she was little, she and a friend tried to dig a hole to get to America!


123 posted on 06/07/2015 4:06:12 PM PDT by Grateful2God (Because no word shall be impossible with God. And Mary said: Behold the handmaid of the Lord...)
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To: LUV W; Kathy in Alaska
Sumday Schooler restated, and the Lord’s Nose Glowed Red. then asked,

is that why Rudolph's Nose gets RED? He gets angry.
124 posted on 06/07/2015 4:10:55 PM PDT by SandRat (Duty - Honor - Country! What else needs said?)
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To: Kathy in Alaska

Thank you, Kathy, that was great! Next time I visit, I’ll check out his pictures again- he likes to talk with me, especially now that he’s older. It never ceases to amaze me. ((Hugs)) God bless all of them!


125 posted on 06/07/2015 4:17:59 PM PDT by Grateful2God (Because no word shall be impossible with God. And Mary said: Behold the handmaid of the Lord...)
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To: SkyDancer

No problem! Nothing here do surprises me either way... Very cool about the correction, though! God bless you!


126 posted on 06/07/2015 4:22:50 PM PDT by Grateful2God (Because no word shall be impossible with God. And Mary said: Behold the handmaid of the Lord...)
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To: Grateful2God
Sumday Schooler restated, and the Lord’s Nose Glowed Red. then asked,

is that why Rudolph's Nose gets RED? He gets angry.
127 posted on 06/07/2015 4:23:01 PM PDT by SandRat (Duty - Honor - Country! What else needs said?)
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To: NYTexan; AZamericonnie; ConorMacNessa; left that other site; E.G.C.; LUV W; beachn4fun; MEG33; ...

Check out these guys at the Texas Cowboy Memorial Shoot....

FR’s fearless leader, Jim Robinson and Ms Behavin!

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/3297517/posts?page=96#96


128 posted on 06/07/2015 4:30:43 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska ((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: Kathy in Alaska; MS.BEHAVIN

After seeing Ms. B with that rifle, I’m going to have to be very, very careful giving her a gentle hug. She looks formidable with that thing!


129 posted on 06/07/2015 4:32:13 PM PDT by Publius ("Who is John Galt?" by Billthedrill and Publius now available at Amazon.)
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To: Kathy in Alaska

Thanks for the ping.
They sure are looking good.


130 posted on 06/07/2015 4:53:32 PM PDT by BykrBayb (Where there is life, there is hope. - Terri Schiavo ~ Þ)
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To: Kathy in Alaska

Look at those BEE-YOO-ti ful People!


131 posted on 06/07/2015 5:04:39 PM PDT by left that other site (You shall know the Truth, and The Truth Shall Set You Free.)
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To: Grateful2God

If he’s willing to talk to you, get all the history you can...his unit, where all they went, and any paperwork. Preserve all you can.

Enjoy your next visit, and give him our thanks.


132 posted on 06/07/2015 6:11:57 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska ((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: Publius; MS.BEHAVIN; LUV W

LOL! I think both Ms B AND Luv W are pretty good shots.


133 posted on 06/07/2015 6:26:35 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska ((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: SkyDancer
One good mea culpa deserves another, lol!

I wrote:
No problem! Nothing here do surprises me either way... Very cool about the correction, though! God bless you!

What I meant was, "Nothing he does"... I was looking through my ping list and found that... Whoops!

God bless!

134 posted on 06/07/2015 8:31:57 PM PDT by Grateful2God (Because no word shall be impossible with God. And Mary said: Behold the handmaid of the Lord...)
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To: Kathy in Alaska

BTTT


135 posted on 06/08/2015 1:01:52 AM PDT by E.G.C.
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To: Grateful2God

I love the “bethel”...

What kids hear makes perfect sense to their little ears.


136 posted on 06/08/2015 8:44:20 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska ((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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