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

Good morning, all! Great graphics, Bunny. Thank you.

CRY CORPSMAN

Red Beach, Tarawa

As the U.S. Marines continued their advance toward Japan, these battles required no explanation for they were the worst, most brutal and costly in human life to both friend and foe in all the campaigns of the Pacific from 1943 to 1944. The heroism and bravery demonstrated by the Navy hospital corpsmen was without exception during these and other campaigns in World War II, from Tarawa to the battle for Guam.

This cry for a corpsman rang out in every Marine operation in the Pacific in World War II. When a wounded or dying Marine uttered these words it was an immediate call to action by every corpsmen within earshot. The total number of men killed in action or wounded during all the Pacific campaigns was an appalling number 82 Naval doctors, 17 dental officers, 2 hospital corps officers, and 1,046 Hospital Corpsmen were officially listed as "killed in action"

-- Dr. WILL LAING

**Here's to the medics that came, no matter the call. **

So very true, Bob. Thank you for sharing your cousin's story with us.

My heart goes out to all the brave souls that sacrificed so much in time of war and otherwise. May they know peace and honor in their lives.

"Awwww, the voices of my grandmother and mother are in my head. "Put a smile on that face and melody in your voice young lady! Do it cheerfully!". LOL"

Please convey this message to your Grandmother and mother:
"Your lovely child listened well - her smile and cheerful voice brighten the days of many,
quite 'visible' to us on this forum!"

Best regards,

Please accept our understanding of the difficult position YOU hold, from one who has
'been there, done that.'

Snow Bunny and Billie - may I suggest a day honoring the wives/husbands of our military?
The burdens and uncertainties they bear are innumerable and overwhelming, borne only with the love and grace of God.

A woman was at the beach with her children when her four-year-old son ran up to her, grabbed her hand, and led her to the shore, where a sea gull lay dead in the sand.

"Mommy, what happened to him?" the son asked.

"He died and went to heaven," the mother replied.

Her son thought a moment and then said, "And God threw him back down?"

Beautiful opening. bttt

GOOD MORNING, EVERYONE!!

Boy!
This is a great thread!!
I wish everyone in America could experience the depth of love and compassion we Canteeners have for our military people.
There would be no more military people living on food stamps.
And there would be no more of our vets in the VA hospitals treated worse than the animals in the local pound.

The Hospital Corps Pledge

I solemnly pledge myself before God and these witnesses to practice faithfully all of my duties as a member of the Hospital Corps.

I hold the care of the sick and injured to be a privilege and a sacred trust and will assist the Medical Officer with loyalty and honesty.

I will not knowingly permit harm to come to any patient.

I will not partake of nor administer any unauthorized medication.

I will hold all personal matters pertaining to the private lives of patients in strict confidence.

I dedicate my heart, mind, and strength to the work before me.

I shall do all within my power to show in myself an example of all that is honorable and good throughout my naval career.

Thanks for posting the article. Sports medicine, strength training, and physical therapy are by far the most utilized areas of Ranger care during routine training. Their bodies take an incredible beating on a daily basis. My husband is in his mid-30s (an old man by Ranger standards) and in fantastic physical shape, but he doesn't think his body can withstand much more abuse. Rangering is definitely a young man's profession.

You all are angels. No need to thank me, and my husband feels the same. As he always says, "I'm just doing my job." But prayers are always welcome. ;o)

HI .45Man, so good to see you. Thank you so much for your wonderful support of the FReeper Canteen. Have wonderful day !!

Hi Aeronaut, thank you so much for supporting the FReeper Canteen.

It is always so good to see you here.

Bunny, Bunny, Bunny.......WOW! Wonderful tribute to the "Battlefield Angels" all! Great job....thank you for all the time you give to your special opening graphics and tributes.

You oand me both. I need a better camera too. hahaha.

Hi uglybiker, when I was a little girl we used to go to Ariz. every January and stay until spring then go back home. It was for my mom, because winter was too hard on her asthma where we were from. So I sort of half grew up in Ariz. I sure do remember the sunsets there, gorgeous.

Thanks again so much. ((( hug )))

HI Meekie, thank you.

Hi Bunny! I have a special bunny for you. He has a treat, hope you like carrots....LOL Of course you do, you are a bunny! *giggle* Have a GREAT day!

HI Bogie, thank you so much.

It is a beautiful day here, hope you have a great day too.

Hi John, thank you sooooo much. Have a wonderful day my friend.

T Bob, I cannot tell you what your post means to me, not in so many words. But I thank you with all my heart for sharing this. Please thank your cousin too. He is one of America's Heroes !!!!

I am so glad you asked him that and that he shared with you about it too.

God bless you T Bob. Thank you for all you have done and do now and for serving our country and thank you to your cousin too.

HI Norb, thank you.

Have a fantastic day !!!