USO Canteen FReeper Style....Monday...March 25,2002

Graphics and Layout by 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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[HiJinx]

Does putting the tomb/wall in front of the choir affect how their singing sounds to the congregation?
'Course, if it was my sis-in-law's church in DeKalb, TX, it would be better in front of the choir!!!!
God Bless her, she has always said that the Lord said to make a joyful noise...not necessarily a pretty one!!

[Snow Bunny]

haahhahaa....Yes and I love it.

Sort of like the Who's on first of our wonderful Who. giggle...she is so cute, I love her too.

[4TheFlag]

Does any of this really interest anybody? Am I brain dead or what?

Nan, that sounds BEAUTIFUL, I wished I could be back there to attend this very special Service with you.

Of course it interests us, we might horse around on here, just funnin', but the Bretheran come FIRST, ALWAYS...and YOU DEAR Lady, are our Chaplain.

So glad to hear you both are doing better, God I miss WV......

[SAMWolf]

Still can't figure why 4 is afraid of a black racer, but i'll post the picture anyway! (Insert Evil Laugh)

[HiJinx]

No kiddin'? Dad's family came from there, and we were stationed at Keesler AFB in Biloxi for a little over 2 years...Let's see, Kindergarten and first grade, yep, that'd be about right. Lived through a hurricane, ate oysters on the pier...Pretty country, that's for sure!

[Humidston]

OMG.

Inmates in prisons are treated with more dignity than this!!!

[WVNan]

You got that right. Come to think of it, maybe in front of the choir would be better. No, really, when I have to put the wall up in front of the choir loft I put the choir out in front of the altar off to one side in chairs. So either way the choir will probably be out front. They have fussed and fumed because I made them learn some new songs this year. Sometimes running a congregation is like pushing a rope.

[HiJinx]

Terrible, ain't it?
It's not just our vets, as if that wasn't bad enough...
Loneliness and neglect is rampant in nursing homes nationwide...

[WVNan]

We lived in Jackson for 3 years. We were there when Camile hit Biloxi and Pass Christian. Later on when Jack was playing music we played at Keesler AFB clubs. Still have friends in Miss. Would sure love to visit as it's been a long time now.

[HiJinx]

Hey, guys, RevNan knows what it means to be a squad or section leader with a load of new recruits!!!!!

[SAMWolf]

But it's harder to transfer out the deadheads in a choir.

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

"Hey Tonk, was the Navy Corpsman school At Great Lakes when you went to gun school?"

I only did boot camp at Great Lakes.
EVERYTHING else I learned on my ship. USS CORRY DD 817

[HiJinx]

Where's the challenge in transferring?
Whup 'em into shape is what I always tried to do!

[WVNan]

Hehehe....sometimes I wish it was that easy. At least with recruits the DI can demand volunteers. When I ask for volunteers I look out at a sea of glazed-over eyeballs and hear the deafening sound of silence.

[4TheFlag]

and he's a'feared of a little ol' snake... Oh well, he's our Bro, so I'll pass on the black racer...tonight!!! LOL!!!

HEY!!!....thanks Bro, appreciate that..didn't want to have to go running from the screen, LOL!!!

[HiJinx]

You know I wouldn't do that to you...besides, I'd have to answer to Pray4, and I don't want to take that chance!!!

[4TheFlag]

Very Funny SAM.....;^)

[SAMWolf]

Yeah, but every once in a while you just get that hopeless guy and have to assign him as permanent ammo bearer.

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

I hope you get your new mouse tommorrow.
I'm guessing about now your taking notes on who's saying what. LOL

[WVNan]

4, I thought that was very clever. It is a black racer.