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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
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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 Hitlers 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! :-)
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posted on
06/07/2015 2:59:15 PM PDT
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left that other site
(You shall know the Truth, and The Truth Shall Set You Free.)
To: Kathy in Alaska
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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)
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!
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posted on
06/07/2015 4:06:12 PM PDT
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Grateful2God
(Because no word shall be impossible with God. And Mary said: Behold the handmaid of the Lord...)
To: LUV W; Kathy in Alaska
Sumday Schooler restated, and the Lords Nose Glowed Red. then asked,
is that why Rudolph's Nose gets RED? He gets angry.
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posted on
06/07/2015 4:10:55 PM PDT
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SandRat
(Duty - Honor - Country! What else needs said?)
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!
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posted on
06/07/2015 4:17:59 PM PDT
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Grateful2God
(Because no word shall be impossible with God. And Mary said: Behold the handmaid of the Lord...)
To: SkyDancer
No problem! Nothing here do surprises me either way... Very cool about the correction, though! God bless you!
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posted on
06/07/2015 4:22:50 PM PDT
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Grateful2God
(Because no word shall be impossible with God. And Mary said: Behold the handmaid of the Lord...)
To: Grateful2God
Sumday Schooler restated, and the Lords Nose Glowed Red. then asked,
is that why Rudolph's Nose gets RED? He gets angry.
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posted on
06/07/2015 4:23:01 PM PDT
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SandRat
(Duty - Honor - Country! What else needs said?)
To: NYTexan; AZamericonnie; ConorMacNessa; left that other site; E.G.C.; LUV W; beachn4fun; MEG33; ...
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posted on
06/07/2015 4:30:43 PM PDT
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Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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!
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posted on
06/07/2015 4:32:13 PM PDT
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Publius
("Who is John Galt?" by Billthedrill and Publius now available at Amazon.)
To: Kathy in Alaska
Thanks for the ping.
They sure are looking good.
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posted on
06/07/2015 4:53:32 PM PDT
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BykrBayb
(Where there is life, there is hope. - Terri Schiavo ~ Þ)
To: Kathy in Alaska
Look at those BEE-YOO-ti ful People!
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posted on
06/07/2015 5:04:39 PM PDT
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left that other site
(You shall know the Truth, and The Truth Shall Set You Free.)
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.
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posted on
06/07/2015 6:11:57 PM PDT
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Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: Publius; MS.BEHAVIN; LUV W
LOL! I think both Ms B AND Luv W are pretty good shots.
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posted on
06/07/2015 6:26:35 PM PDT
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Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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!
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posted on
06/07/2015 8:31:57 PM PDT
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Grateful2God
(Because no word shall be impossible with God. And Mary said: Behold the handmaid of the Lord...)
To: Kathy in Alaska
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posted on
06/08/2015 1:01:52 AM PDT
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E.G.C.
To: Grateful2God
I love the “bethel”...
What kids hear makes perfect sense to their little ears.
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posted on
06/08/2015 8:44:20 PM PDT
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Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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