USO Canteen FReeper Style ....10-27, 28-01.....Weekend Edition

Graphic Artist Billie and Written by Snow Bunny | October 27,2001 | Graphic Artist Billie and Written by Snow Bunny

[Snow Bunny]

USO Canteen Freeper Style

War has come to our shores. It was committed on American soil.  We have been able to live in Freedom only because of those who have fought in the past wars giving life, limb and all the sacrifices for us to live in Freedom and go about our day without fear.

On September 11, 2001, that comfort, that feeling of living in a land that would not be attacked ended.

William T. Sherman said it succinctly, "War is hell."

The day has come for this Nation and its people to understand that there is a risk in losing its freedom, and in reality there always has been. We have ONLY stayed free because of the sacrifices of our military, our warriors.

This is about saving the future of America. Aristotle said, "We make war that we may live in peace."

We are seeing the American Flag flying at homes now more than ever in my lifetime. We are seeing the American Flag flying on vehicles and people wearing Flag pins and small Flags on their clothes. America is united in the cause for Freedom and for our country to WIN against the evil that came upon our land to kill and hurt us. To change our way of life and to destroy America which is US, you and me. To take away our precious Freedom.

This is the Freeper version of the USO Canteen. Where soldiers could come and feel a small part of being at home. It is a place where you that have family in the military can post a thought to a loved one that might be able to read it far away from home. A place where we that support our military can help support them, post to them, fun graphics showing the price in America and our troops. Poems, quotes, cartoons, or articles of how America is behind our troops.

Those in our military are our Nation's warriors. Let us join hands, fly our Flag and let the world know how important our warriors are to us....And that our MILITARY, our Warriors, are America's TRUE HEROS!

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"No Marine was ever honored for what they received. Honor was the reward for what they gave." (Anonymous) CHIEF gave his all in many ways. He touched our lives and his friendship meant so much to all of us. He will live in our hearts forever, and his friendship will always be a bright and shining memory in our hearts and souls.

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[Billie]

What an awesome picture, but I think I'm about to be "run over" or run "INTO" rather!

[Billie]

That was beautiful, swheats, and thank you for those kind words. So, what are we having for dinner tonight since you're going grocery shopping? :^)

[Victoria Delsoul]

Yes, it feels that way, doesn't it.

[swheats]

You're welcome.

We have to keep the idea of WE HAVE TIME, WE ARE PATIENT, WE WILL BE VICTORIOUS in the forefront to counter the media's spin that the public is losing it's patience with the handling of this present campaign against the Taliban and Al Quieda.

Dear me I forgot to leave something for lunch, how about another shrimp on the barbie

[swheats]

That's nice, OFF WE GO INTO THE WILD BLUE YONDER comes to mind.

Off we go into the wild blue yonder
Climbing high into the sun;
Here they come zooming to meet our thunder,
At'em boys, giv'er the gun!
Down we dive spouting our flames from under,
Off with one hell-uv-a roar!
We live in fame or go down in flame,
Nothing'll stop the US Air Force!

Minds of men fashioned a crate of thunder
Sent it high into the blue
Hands of men blasted the world asunder,
How they live God only knew!
Souls of men dreaming of skies to conquer
Gave us wings ever to soar,
With scouts before and bombers galore,
Nothing can stop the US Air Force!

Here's a toast to the host of those who love the vastness of the sky,
To a friend we send the message of his brother men who fly.
We drink to those who gave their all of old,
Then down we roar to score the rainbow's pot of gold.
A toast to the host of men we boast the US Air Force.
Off we go into the wild sky yonder,
Keep the wings level and true!

If you'd live to be a gray haired wonder,
Keep your nose out of the blue!
Flying men guarding our nation's boarders,
We'll be there followed by more,
In echelon we carry on!
Nothing'll stop the US Air Force!

[lodwick]

Canteeners,
I like y'alls thinking - shellfish and pork: put me down for bratwurst, hot Italian style - it's boiling right now, and will soon be ready for the grill. Good stuff ;-)

[blackie]

"Three cheers for our American Troops !!!"

Hip, hip, hurrah!!

[Victoria Delsoul]

Thanks very much, swheats.

FINAL INSPECTION

The Soldier stood and faced God
Which must always come to pass
He hoped his shoes were shining
Just as bright as his brass.

"Step forward you Soldier,
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My Church have you been true?"

The Solider squared his shoulders and said
"No, Lord, I guess I ain't
Because those of us who carry guns
Can't always be a saint.

I've had to work on Sundays
And at times my talk was tough,
And sometimes I've been violent,
Because the world is awfully rough.

But, I never took a penny
That wasn't mine to keep.
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills got just to steep,

And I never passed a cry for help
Though at times I shook with fear,
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.

I know I don't deserve a place
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around
Except to calm their fears.

If you've a place for me here,
Lord, It needn't be so grand,
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't, I'll understand."

There was silence all around the throne
Where the saints had often trod
As the Soldier waited quietly,
For the judgement of his God.

"Step forward now, you Soldier,
You've borne your burden well.
Walk peacefully on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in Hell."

--Author Unknown

[Billie]

Am loving all these wonderful graphics and poems, etc.

Tonkin, etal, for those of you who make links to the Canteen on other threads, I've created a banner so you can have an image link instead of just the text. (Jim Rob's going to put it on the FR front page) Here it is:

[FReethesheeples]

Billie, you and Snow Bunny show the potential greatness collaboration of two complementary talents.

Kudos!

;^)

[FReethesheeples]

You're welcome, & keep up the good work!

[Iowa Granny]

This is lovely. Saving for future reference. Thank you for sharing it with us.

[lodwick]

Thank You, and Thank you, Jim Robinson! Let U.S. ROLL!
The sausage is ready to be served - with plenty of cheap yellow mustard, on the side.
How are the grilled shrimp coming along? They only need one minute per side! If that much ;-)

[lodwick]

Good to see you, thanks for those lovely Iowa Chops! Can you recommend a good source for ordering same? Let the LDP roll.

[Ragtime Cowgirl]

Stopping by for a quick hug to you and the troops.

I found this posted on the Boston Freep thread and thought that this hometown patriot's efforts were worth sharing.

My first official FReep!!

I really want to know if the "speakers" were for peace or not? All I heard was the social issues in and outside the U.S.

I did figure out a few of their tactics though and ran with them.

1. Blame the U.S. for every starving, oppressed, and executed person in every country of the world.

2. When I have an answer to EVERYTHING they spew from their pie-holes, they take to personal insults.

I had to explain to a few that I didn't "get" the medals on my chest, I "earned" them. They are not tarnished because they were from another member of my family that "served" in the past, nor were they sitting on a store shelf somewhere. They are just 10 years old.

The exact quote from the nut-ball mentioned previously was "God bless America! F$@^@%^ every other country! There is only enough God for one country!!" After seeing this fruit-cake twice, I still don't know what his views are (typical). I DO know there are millions of showers in this country that he could use and chooses not to.

And so it went on. People, mostly the "working-class etc..., joined us in jeering the minions. Veterans from the shelter, veterans walking by, veterans holding signs.

The march went by numerous stores/restaurants that were filled with workers/patrons who all came out to support the FReepers!! The only one on the enemy's side was the enemy--and they were NOT large in numbers.

So the march went on. The people on the sidewalks continuously refused their liberal-dribble hand-outs, and continued to support the FReepers with enthusiastic "thumbs-up."

Park Square--the same anti-American, blame the U.S. for everything speeches, with the same stench of the unwashed. The only thing NOT touched on was abortion, but then they couldn't blame us for the deaths of innocent children in every country known. Not ONCE did I hear anything about supporting America's troops.

Just after Little Bill departed (myself and awestk remained), one speaker referred to a sign held by awetsk (6000+ American's DEAD, WHERE'S THE OUTRAGE??!!!) and included it in his spewing of domestic/humanitarian/racist outbursts. Everytime he said "Over here, one of my 'brothers' has a sign that says..." he was met by a loud "YOU are not my brother!!!" from my mouth to everyone's ears.

It was almost time for them to go roll another blunt, so they marched on to an unknown location. I continued with them (awestk and girlfriend departed) as the last voice. IT was pretty much the same--restaurants/stores/general-public supporting ME and giving them sh!t. More hand-outs were angrily refused and I received more applause, thumbs-up, and handshakes from the average American.

I ended my stay at Copley Square. For an hour, getting patriotic honks from passers-by, I stood on the corner as the lone soldier in a sea of pedestrians that supported me. I thought it was kind of a fitting end for my first FReep, right back where I started from and where Little Bill and Co. found me a few weeks ago.

6 posted on 10/27/01 2:59 PM Pacific by ElectricStrawberry
Today's Boston Freep, check out ElectricStrawberry's post #6. (^:

[Billie]

That's quite a compliment, and I thank you!

[Snow Bunny]

Billie this is a perfect graphic for the Banner. Thank you so much for all you do. It is so great to be in this together. Fantastic !!!!!!((hug))

[Billie]

Thanks, J. We're thrilled about the banner on the main page, too!

Now, about those shrimp....I wish I liked shrimp, but alas I don't care for fish or shell fish or sea food. (I know, much of it is so good for you) What kind of sausage? Links? Can you throw maybe a chicken breast on the grill for me? Or a hamburger patty will do since we're not having steaks. :^)

[Iowa Granny]

Sadly, the clock has wound down. 32-26.

[Anthem]

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Whatizzat... German flatulence? I'm just glad I can't smell it.