USO Canteen FReeper Style.......11-2-01

Graphic Artist Billie and Written by Snow Bunny | November 2, 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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[habs4ever]

I love the graphic...and know at least two fans that would too!LOL

[habs4ever]

How's my fave Texas Tornado today? Ready to do some dancin' with the flyboys, once again??

[Billie]

It's Friday! Today is Friday, Tonk! You know what happened LAST FRIDAY NIGHT! Can we keep the MP's away this time?

[Billie]

Hi, polly - thank you so much for your continued support here. You FReepers are all great to keep coming and bringing your "gifts" of graphics, poems, FOOD, drink, etc. :^)

[lodwick]

I try and have the chilled shrimp cocktails ready no later than 5:30, while the beef and chicken lightly marinate in Allegro's Hot and Spicey sauce.
The brats are boiled first to get rid of some fat, and then the grilling commences - you should have serious grub no later than 6:30pm. Please enjoy. I love to see FRiends chow down. ;-)

[Billie]

Yep - brought my dancin' shoes. Swirl me, twirl me. :^)

[Jen]

I LOVE those quotes by President Bush you compiled! Mega thanks!

Mind if I use them in www.patriotzone.net? What is the source of the photo? It's great! Do you know if it's copyrighted? I'd love to use it too if possible.

Thanks for all you do to support our troops and our wonderful president, my freeper friend.

[Luis Gonzalez]

You got a cold drink and a hot dance for a tired soldier?

[RonDog]

I am watching the USO Reception at the White House RIGHT NOW. This is so wonderful !!!!!!!

I have been looking for a news story about this. No luck yet, but I DID find this, from 10/24/01:
http://www.cnn.com/CNN/Programs/showbiz.today/featured.story/0110/24.html

Wayne Newton revitalizes the USO By Paul Vercammen
CNN Showbiz Today Reports
October 24, 2001 Posted: 5:00 p.m. EDT (2100 GMT)

LOS ANGELES, California (CNN) -- Wayne Newton now carries the USO tour baton, or microphone, held for decades by comedian Bob Hope, now 98 years old.

Hope's wife approves as the 59-year-old Newton, the new chairman of the USO Celebrity Circle, embarks on the first USO holiday tour since the September 11 terrorist attacks.

"I think it's great," says Dolores Hope. "He's a wonderful young man and very capable of doing that job."

Newton has long belted out tunes for the USO, short for United Services Organization. He first performed with the USO at age 8, with a group of singers, before President Harry Truman.

"Now, of course, there's certainly more of a profound need for the USO maybe since Vietnam," Newton said.

Newton's upcoming November road trip starts at U.S. bases in Bosnia-Herzegovina, Kosovo, Bahrain, South Korea and possibly more stops.

Retired General John Tilelli Jr., president of the USO, says shows at other installations or Navy ships could be added.

"Now there is an urgency," explained Tilelli. "We're trying to figure out new ways to take care of the men and women that have deployed. We're trying to find out what the commanders want us to do in these new areas. We're going to do two shows a day. There may be two shows in one location, or we may hopscotch around the region to do as many shows as the commanders want us to do."

Tilelli added that security will be tightened for the tour.

"We will take the proper and prudent security measures to ensure that these people who volunteer their time are protected and safe and get to the places they are supposed to go," Tilelli told CNN. "And to make sure they get home."

The USO reports Newton will be joined by Shaggy -- the singer is a former U.S. Marine and veteran of the Gulf War. Peter McNichol from television's "Ally McBeal" is also onboard, along with Bo Derek, Jessica Simpson and The Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders.

"It's going to be a real tough tour for me having to look at all these pretty girls," Newton joked.

USO tours have always provided such inspiration for the men in uniform, including appearances by Hollywood bombshells such as Jayne Mansfield and Raquel Welch.

Any entertainer who sets a high heel or boot on a USO stage is a volunteer -- the USO and its shows are funded by donations.

The organization, a non-profit group and not a branch of government, operates 117 centers around the world -- comfort zones for U.S. military personnel and their families.

Newton is hosting a USO benefit in Las Vegas, Nevada, on November 11, Veterans Day. Lance Burton, Rick Springfield and Jessica Simpson are among the performers in the line-up.

The entertainers will travel to global hot spots, including some that have become infernos since September 11.

Is Newton worried?

"Actually, in terms of being afraid, I'm aware -- that's a better choice of words than being afraid," Newton confessed. "I really celebrate life, as do all our men and women in the Armed Forces. They have truly put their future and lives on the line."

In military circles, Newton, like Hope before him, is viewed as a patriot.

"He did not jump on the bandwagon after the crisis," USO President Tilelli pointed out. "He volunteered to do this (the USO Holiday tour) ten months ago."

The theme song for the USO tour's entertainment leader has changed, from Bob Hope's signature "Thanks for the Memories" to Newton's staple, "Danke Schoen."

Either way, as both have suggested, it's their version of "thank you" to U.S. troops.

[Diver Dave]

It need to be shouted from the rooftops! And, over and over again.

Thank You Snow Bunny and Billie!

[Billie]

Getcher cold drink and kewl dancing here - hot dances we don't do, soldier! :^)

[Billie]

Thanks, Dave - it's such a nice word to hear. Appreciate every one of you that takes the time to come here and offer your support, just by being here and enjoying the banter and the graphics and stories.

[Mama_Bear]

Hi Billie, sorry I couldn't assist you yesterday with Louie, but I see that Julie showed up to help you out.
(You know, Julie is the best one to call if you need to keep him in line - he is skeerd of her. :-o
I don't frighten him at all - or so I've been told. Apparently you don't either. LOL!)

I haven't seen this posted for awhile here, so I'm bringing it back:

Have a great day, everyone.
God Bless America, God Bless Our Military!

[Carolina]

Wayne Newton Launches USO Tour

``When the history is finally written about me it might say a lot of things - and it may be just, or it may not be kind - but it will have to admit that I loved my country beyond all else and stood up when it counted,'' Newton said in a speech twice as long as the president's.

[lodwick]

Good job, Wayne!
Hate your music, but I love this statement, Way To Go!

[SassyMom]

LOL..... THIS IS GREAT!!!! :)

[Mama_Bear]

LOL..... THIS IS GREAT!!!! :)

:-) Someone sent that to me awhile back. Expresses my sentiments extactly. LOL!

[pubmom]

lodwick, your wife must be one happy woman!
You sound like an excellent cook!
She is very lucky!

If there is ever a FReeper cookout, I will designate you the chef!

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

Wayne Newton USO Website
Has e-mail link to Wayne Newton and guest book. Also a chat room.
I suggest we e-mail and thank him.
Also "point" him to front page of Free Republic and ask him to click on USO Banner.
http://www.freerepublic.com

[pubmom]

For those in need of beer, I'm bringing this:

I also have Pilsner Urquell and Moretti for your enjoyment.