USO Canteen Freeper Style...1st Day of Spring 03-20-02

Written by Snow Bunny....Graphics and Layout by Billie

[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."

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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[RaceBannon]

Happy Spring!! It's snowing and freezing rain here in Connecticut!

[Billie]

Good Morning, Canteeners!

[Billie]

Hi, Race - it doesn't feel like Spring here in Texas either! After Easter, then we'll know Spring is here. :^)

[4TheFlag]

Mornin' there Miss Billie!!!

Hope you are staying dry this fine day...:^)

Can you see it today?

[MeekOneGOP]

Mornin'!......................
Expulsion by the book......Honor Student Booted for
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[daisyscarlett]

Look what some kind soul donated to the Canteen. An omelet maker, as seen on T.V. We can make omelets in the microwave. Any kind you want - Mexican, Denver, Cheese, Vegetarian, Plain - whatever. Also have some colloidal juices (=healthy) and a San Francisco bakery assortment.

And Happy First Day of Spring to all....

[Diver Dave]

Good 1st Day of Spring to you Billie. Sunny skies and 72 degrees predicted for today.

Looks like a good day to work in the yard and garden.

[Desert Lizard]

Fallen Hero Story

[daisyscarlett]

Here is a picture of a very proud Mom. I am sure she is a worried Mom also.

Maude Brossoie holds a photo of her son, Army Spec. James Brossoie and his girlfriend Audrey McQuillen, in McLean, Va. Tuesday, March 19, 2002. Brossoie says her son, who received the Bronze star for valor in the Afghanistan war, has always been "very passionate about the honor." (AP Photo/Stephen J. Boitano) -

[4TheFlag]

Quote of the Day

Eternal vigilance is the price of liberty.

Wendell Phillips

[Desert Lizard]

God bless our Armed Forces. I am proud of them all.

[oldvike]

Happy 1st day of spring (even though it feels like mid-winter here in KY).

VOA has, thankfully, posted a reminder to all FReepers that the Rick Rescorla story is going to be covered on Dateline NBC tonight at 8 pm EST. Please go to THIS LINK for further details from VOA.

[Billie]

No, I still can't see your logo! But, as I said, as long as everyone else can, then it must be working, and it's just a glitch here for me. My other AOL images have opened - yours is the only one that isn't. However, I saw yours last night. Go figure!

I know - it's probably T Man - he hacked into my files and put a hex on some of them. :)

[homeschool mama]

**Happy Spring!! It's snowing and freezing rain here in Connecticut! **

It's chilly here too...about 45 presently but should get up to 70 today. brrr. :o)

I'll be planting a few bushes and some snapdragons in the front gardens. I'll be thinking of you.

**i'm just kidding with ya**

[Billie]

Now SEEEEEEEE?! No sooner had I posted my reply and looked again at yours, it opened! T Man must have lifted the spell again. :)

[daisyscarlett]

What, no beast today? Beamer will be thrilled. Your plans do include him today, don't they?

[SAMWolf]

Morning All. Gonna be busy today, they actually expect me to do some work. I'll be hit and runn posting until I get home.

[Severa]

Happy 1st day of spring from rainy Virginia Beach, VA! (from a Navy wife and native of Louisville, KY and yes it's pronounced 'louavull', folks *L* Get it right please)

Hampton Roads is getting geared up for the (long overdue) homecoming of our beloved USS Theodore Roosevelt on Mar 27th. I don't know anyone on board but I'll still watch it on the local news and shed tears of joy for this homecoming. Then I have to prepare for my husband's homecoming (fast attack sub not attached to TR battle group BTW) in early April. *s*

But for now, since my youngest son is taking a nap, I'm gonna follow his lead. *s* Have a great day everyone!

[4TheFlag]

Uhhhh...ds...Spring has sprung? LOL :^)

It's 15 degrees here, windy and snowing..someone forgot to tell the weatherman up here, LOL.

Thanks for the chow Lady!! Looks great!!!

Beamer!!! Get away from that table!!!