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USO Canteen FReeper Style....Wednesday March 13,2002
Graphics and Layout by Billie and Written by Snow Bunny
Posted on 03/12/2002 11:34:26 PM PST by 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!
"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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To: Snow Bunny
Good morning Freepers, Vets and family. Hope everyone has a great day.
To: BigBlueJon
Good Morning! Thanks for your welcome to a new day!
To: Snow Bunny
Good Morning!
To: 68-69TonkinGulfYatchClub;kinganamort;
Thank you Tonkin, I was there earlier and you are so right it is excellent. Thank you for posting it here.
Thank you kinganamort for the writing.
To: BigBlueJon
Good morning BigBlueJon. So good to see you!!
To: 68-69TonkinGulfYatchClub;DJ88;Norb2569;4TheFlag;dansangel;SnowBunny;SassyMom;
IF I HAD MY LIFE TO LIVE OVER I would have gone to bed when I was sick instead of pretending the earth would go into a holding pattern if I weren't there for the day.
I would have talked less and listened more.
I would have invited friends over to dinner even if the carpet was stained, or the sofa faded.
I would have eaten the popcorn in the 'good' living room and worried much less about the dirt when someone wanted to light a fire in the fireplace.
I would have taken the time to listen to my grandfather ramble about his youth.
I would never have insisted the car windows be rolled up on a summer day because my hair had just been teased and sprayed.
I would have sat on the lawn with my children and not worried about grass stains.
I would have cried and laughed less while watching television-and more while watching life.
I would never have bought anything just because it was practical, wouldn't show soil, or was guaranteed to last a lifetime.
Instead of wishing away nine months of pregnancy, I'd have cherished every moment and realized that the wonderment growing inside me was the only chance in life to assist God in a miracle.
When my kids kissed me impetuously, I would never have said, "Later. Now go get washed up for dinner."
There would have been more "I love you's."
...But mostly, given another shot at life, I would sieze every minute...look at it and really see it .... live it...and never give it back.
Stop sweating the small stuff. Don't worry about who doesn't like you, who has more, or who's doing what. Instead, let's cherish the relationships we have with those who do love us.
Let's think about what God HAS blessed us with. And what we are doing each day to promote ourselves mentally, physically, emotionally, as well as spiritually. Life is too short to let it pass you by. We only have one shot at this and then it's gone.
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posted on
03/12/2002 11:50:19 PM PST
by
whoever
To: Snow Bunny
"Thank you for posting it here."
When I read it, I knew it belonged in the USO Canteen and did not want anyone to miss it.
To: SAMWolf
Thank you for the pictures of our troops.
To: Snow Bunny
Good Morning to everyone. Hope everyone has a Wonderful day....
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posted on
03/12/2002 11:52:50 PM PST
by
.45MAN
To: whoever
"Let's think about what God HAS blessed us with. And what we are doing each day to promote ourselves mentally, physically, emotionally, as well as spiritually. Life is too short to let it pass you by."
AMEN!
To: whoever
I agree, I believe we should make each day count. Smile at someone , let others know we care, so many things. Thank you whoever.
To: .45MAN
HI great to see you!!! Have a wonderful day today.
To: Snow Bunny,whoever
Good Night Ladies
God Bless You Both
To: Snow Bunny
Good morning Bunny.
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posted on
03/13/2002 12:22:05 AM PST
by
Aeronaut
To: Snow Bunny
Wasn't quite sure where to go with this poem, Snow Bunny - Maybe I'm "old school" (at 45) but I thought there might be an active duty member from Alaska would appreciate (or remember) this. Circa is '71' or '72' -
ODE TO THE NEW ALASKA
A government job,
For all till we're dead -
With City, the Bourough,
The State, or the Fed.
Away with canneries -
Sell fish rights to Japs,
No drifters, setnetters.
No seiners or traps.
Goodbye to homesteaders -
They spoil conservation.
Just government parks
And planned recreation.
No gold pans or tailings,
Mosquitos, sweat, toil.
White shirts and brief cases -
We'll all live on oil.
To experts and planners
For every solution
Advice on neuroses,
Traffic, pollution.
We'll live in domed cities
Controlled and hygienic.
Subzero is outside.
The snow: merely scenic
O Progress Almighty,
We bow with a sigh
But allow us one tear
For days gone by.
Donnis Thompson
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