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USO Canteen FReeper Style....Tuesday...March19,2002
Graphics and Layout by Billie and Written by Snow Bunny

Posted on 03/19/2002 12:18:15 AM 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: 68-69TonkinGulfYatchClub
Good night, Mr. Tonk. Have a safe day tomorrow. God will watch over you.
361 posted on 03/19/2002 11:34:33 PM PST by whoever
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To: SpookBrat
Mornin'! Thought you'd like to see this.............
Respite from rain on its way
http://www.dallasnews.com/latestnews/stories/032002dnmetrain.91478.html

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362 posted on 03/20/2002 2:44:39 AM PST by MeekOneGOP
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To: 4TheFlag
Morning 4TheFlag. RE: #324, EXCELLENT post!

Your story about the football games brings to mind an incident at an outdoor event we attended last summer. People were walking around the grounds checking out the vintage cars and tractors. When the National Anthem began playing over the loud speaker, I spotted an older gentleman not far from us who, standing with his cane, had stopped and placed his hat over his heart. He stood there reverently until The Anthem finished playing. Needless to say I choked up after witnessing that. My heart filled with joy seeing his devotion, but sadness too as he was the only one who took the time to show that much respect. Just beautiful!!!

Hope you have a wonderful day!

363 posted on 03/20/2002 3:03:15 AM PST by NCEaglette
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To: whoever
HAHAHAHAHAHAHA! Thank you!
364 posted on 03/20/2002 5:49:42 AM PST by Alamo-Girl
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To: Snow Bunny;Billie;NCEaglette;whoever;Aeronaut;HiJinx;68-69TonkinGulfYatchClub;Victoria Delsoul...
Good Morning Everybody!!

Hey FRiends to the south, hope that rain is calming down for ya...ya'll be safe now OK???

A whopping 15 degrees here right now and LOTS of wind (Hey, no snakes, right :^)), LOL)

Looking forward to a GREAT day at our wonderful Canteen!!


365 posted on 03/20/2002 7:20:51 AM PST by 4TheFlag
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To: NCEaglette
Morning 4TheFlag. RE: #324, EXCELLENT post!

Thank you kindly dear Lady.

Re: hat off during National Anthem....Yeah, that was only one occasion that I related, there were many more times.

It just makes my blood boil to stand there and see, well, morons, leave their hat on during the playing of the National Anthem.

Call me goofy, but at parades, I even stand and hand over heart, or if I have my American Legion hat on, Salute, when the colors pass by.

Hope you are having a great day and staying dry FRiend.....J

366 posted on 03/20/2002 7:29:56 AM PST by 4TheFlag
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To: 68-69TonkinGulfYatchClub
Thank you kindly for the info...I'll be sure to tell him Thank you from you and all the other like minded FReepers. :o)

Heard from my sister last night. Her son/my nephew is on a major high since signing up...said she's never seen him so focused and excited about something.

367 posted on 03/20/2002 7:35:13 AM PST by homeschool mama
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To: homeschool mama; ALL
Congratulations to your nephew! Know you're proud of him, too!

Wednesday Thread

368 posted on 03/20/2002 7:37:57 AM PST by Billie
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To: NCEaglette;4theflag
How precious I'm sure it was to see the elderly gentleman stand and touch his heart for the anthem. I cry when the anthem is sung..it's so meaningful to me. We need a good dose of reality to really appreciate what this country stands for.

I took my daughter to a Monarchs game (Women's Pro Basketball) last year. Great seats...we were so excited to be there. The anthem began playing...most everybody stood for the anthem but very very very few touched their hearts. Instead, most left their caps on, chewing gum, eating, and being generally disrespectful. Only 2 basketball players showed proper respect. It was a great lesson for my daughter..she noticed it as well. I have quite the patriotic almost 12 year old. :o)

369 posted on 03/20/2002 7:40:46 AM PST by homeschool mama
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To: All
Hello everyone. Thought you might enjoy this story.

Fallen Hero Story

370 posted on 03/20/2002 7:42:21 AM PST by Desert Lizard
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To: homeschool mama
I have quite the patriotic almost 12 year old.

Next generation FReeper...GREAT NEWS!

371 posted on 03/20/2002 8:40:27 AM PST by NCEaglette
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To: NCEaglette
**Next generation FReeper...GREAT NEWS! **

She sides up with me to read the Daily Dose every night. We watch Hannity and Colmes and the O'Reilly Factor as a family. She doesn't miss it if she can help it. I'm proud of my sweet pea. :o)

372 posted on 03/20/2002 3:15:01 PM PST by homeschool mama
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To: Snow Bunny
Anyone hungry?


373 posted on 03/21/2002 9:34:40 AM PST by d14truth
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To: d14truth
hmmmmm Yummy, I love Strawberries. Thank you soooo much.

(((( hugs ))))

374 posted on 03/21/2002 11:03:35 AM PST by Snow Bunny
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