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USO Canteen Freeper Style.....Monday 03-18-02
Written by Snow Bunny.....Graphics and Layout by Billie
Posted on 03/18/2002 5:22:17 AM PST by Billie
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."
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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: whoever
Hey who, had Beamer out for his walk,(him dragging me again) nice brisk night out.
How are you this evening Lady?
To: 4TheFlag
Hi 4, I see you got my ping. Have you brushed your teeth tonight? Just checking.
Your mention of Mt. Rushmore made me think of something that happened there in 82 (as I recall). Jack's band, Lower Forty Grass was playing a concert at the Mt. Rushmore Amphitheatre. The first bluegrass band to ever play there (I have pictures). At the time he had a banjo player who was 6'7" but who could never remember that he was 6'7". That poor kid would bop every door beam he walked under. The band was just getting ready to go on stage and the kid was the first one to "bound" energetically onstage. But, of course, he hit the door jam. He rolled out on stage holding his head and yelling, Ow ow ow! The guitar player just stood over him shaking his head and saying, "Son, son, what in thu world are you adoin'? Git up outa there." Jack just walked to the mic and said, "The show will begin as soon as our banjo player gets his head back on." Those were fun days.
Jack seems to have finally turned a corner. Saturday I thought I was losing him for sure. Rushed him back to the hospital. Yesterday, he showed a bit of improvement, and today he ate pretty well and even asked me to take him down to the studio. Praise the Lord for all His blessings.
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posted on
03/18/2002 7:06:53 PM PST
by
WVNan
To: COB1; 4TheFlag;g'nad
Between Hubby and g'nad I'm sure they can teach you how to make awsome beer.
4TherFlag, LOL, I really did ask the sales guys that question. What kind of film does the digital camera use, HA! HA! HA! HA
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posted on
03/18/2002 7:10:46 PM PST
by
Teacup
To: Long Cut
Thanks for the story LC.
I once had the honor of meeting Sgt. John Hurd, a B-17 ball turret gunner, whose story I had read in "Castes In The Air". He was a volunteer at the Chino Aircraft Museum. They had a beat-up B-17 there that they would let you walk through for a buck.
When I said he had a familiar face he showed me his picture in the book. I told him I had read it and we had a long conversation about the B-17 and the air war. I got a very personal tour or the plane and was able to get into the cockpit and all the postions except the tail gunner postion. I even tried to get into the ball turret(I was way too tall). How anyone could get into those things for hours at a time, I'll never know.
It's still one of the highlights of my life.
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posted on
03/18/2002 7:11:47 PM PST
by
SAMWolf
To: 68-69TonkinGulfYatchClub
Lovely fireplace, Tonk. Really nice.
To: SAMWolf
I know what you mean. Me and my father-in-law walked away with big smiles, the to-short meeting had made our day. Hell, as we walked away, we saw him, arm-in-arm with
two women, giving them a personal tour.
God bless the old geezer. I hope they both gave him a big kiss!
To: 4TheFlag
Check Freep Mail. Last link was 3/11.
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posted on
03/18/2002 7:18:59 PM PST
by
SAMWolf
To: Long Cut
What a wonderful experience you had LC. Thank you so much for sharing this . I love hearing things like this.
Thank you.
To: SAMWolf
It's always a thrill to get in one of those war planes. Of course I can sit here all night and tell road stories and most of them would deal with the military because that is where the band played the most. One time when we were playing at Altus AFB in Okla. the guys took the band on board one of the big C-5 transport planes. They let us sit in the cockpit and run around inside that big monster. Our son was about 10 or 11 at the time and he was thrilled to death. He sure did have an interesting childhood. I can't remember all the squad numbers and the places, but at different times the Air Force made him an honory pilot, an honory Boomer, and various honory squad member. He has the wings and insignia for all of them. The Thunderbirds took him into their private club and showed him around and gave him all sorts of memorabelia. For years we all felt as if we were in the military because we spent so much time in their clubs.
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posted on
03/18/2002 7:21:19 PM PST
by
WVNan
To: WVNan;Pray4USA;whoever
Saturday I thought I was losing him for sureOhh Nancy, don't even talk like that...I'm SOOO GLAD Jack is doing better...now the QUESTION, HOW ARE YOU LADY????
To: 4TheFlag
I'm ever so much better, thank you.
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posted on
03/18/2002 7:24:18 PM PST
by
WVNan
To: SAMWolf
Last link 3/11Yeah, mine too, something weird there, wonder if they went belly up?
To: Long Cut
Great report on your activities today LC.
Salute to you, your father-in-law and your tour guide.
Thanks for serving our country.
To: Billie;whoever;SAMWolf;4TheFlag;St.Louie1;68-69TonkinGulfYatchClub;SassyMom;Aquamarine...
Happy wonderful fantastic HOWDY!
(((((((((((((( hugs )))))))))))))))))
It snowed yipeeeeee........
Well, it snowed at the mountain near our house,and I got to go skiing and make a snow man and snow angels....giggle
To: WVNan
WVNan....(((( hug ))))
We are all praying for your husband and for you too.
To: Snow Bunny
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Bunny Giggles!
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posted on
03/18/2002 7:30:34 PM PST
by
SAMWolf
To: WVNan;Pray4USA
Thank you for the recollections of Mt. Rushmore, that would have been a HOOT to witness as I LOVE banjo and Bluegrass (showing my Appalachian roots here, LOL)
Thank you for being here Rev Nan, God has surely Blessed us with you....
To: Snow Bunny
Thanks Bunny. I'm glad you got to play in the snow. That's what Snow Bunnies do you know. (((((hugs back))))
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posted on
03/18/2002 7:32:15 PM PST
by
WVNan
To: SAMWolf;4TheFlag
OH Sam,this is so neat. heh heh....so cute....
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Thank you so much
To: SAMWolf
OH Noooooooooo...what happened to the bunny....I think it melted......yikes
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