USO Canteen FReeper Style....USO Dance....April 13,2002

Graphics and Layout by Billie and Written by Snow Bunny ,Music by Mr_Magoo,Aquamarine,SAMWolf

[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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[Brownie74]

You guys (and girls) have out done yourselves on this thread. I love the Midi's. What? No surfin' sounds? I was a beach bum when I was in the Mediterranean at Iraklion AFB and also in Florida at MacDill AFB.

I'll catch you cats at the sock hop ball. I don't dance but you can find me playing the skins there - just knockin' 'em dead like Johnnie Be Good. Go! Go! Go!

You get more girls and free drinks when you're in the band anyway!!

[JustAmy]

What a wonderful thread this morning. The music and the dancing is so relaxing. It was an exhausting night at the Fresno Rally and the Canteen is a wonderful place to gather with freedom loving patriots.
God Bless our Military, our Veterans and God Bless America. Our military, past and present have given so much so we can continue enjoying our freedoms.
God Bless America!

[Mr_Magoo]

[stumbling around, looking for coffee]

Snow Bunny, your half of the thread looks better than mine! :-)

[SassyMom]

Thank you for all that you did to get this thread made. I am LOVING it!!! Just make sure that I get a dance sometime today! :)

[Scuttlebutt]

Will the punch bowls be spiked or do we need to bring our own bottle?

[NCEaglette]

Mornin' Mr_Magoo, fine job you did on today's thread! I like the idea of having 4 "rooms" and the the grand event tonight.

A message for all members of The Armed Forces, both present and past: When you first look at this thread, it may seen like we are celebrating. Well, we are.

We are celebrating YOU.

Enjoy today with good food and good friends! Have a great day everyone!

CELEBRATE

[Alamo-Girl]

bump!

[Alamo-Girl]

bump!

[SAMWolf]

Ladies and Gentlemen,

Memmbers of the United States Armed Forces

and Our Allies

Welcome to the USO Canteen Freeper Style

Spring Dance

Click on a Flag to hear the National Anthem or your Service song.

[Mr_Magoo]

I see you had a busy night last night.

Thank you for going out every week and supporting our Men and Women in uniform.

[SAMWolf]

Since Who so graciously accepted my invitation to accompany me to the dance.

<== Mash This - May I have the first dance whoever?

[Aquamarine]

Nice tribute to the Armed Forces branches!
I may start posting my midis soon. The thread is filling up fast.

[SAMWolf]

A "U.S.Army Well Done" on the excellent opening graphic Mr_Magoo.

[SAMWolf]

Check your Freep Mail

[Mr_Magoo]

Jim,

I gotta thank you for creating this forum. FreeRepublic has given us a voice that we did not have before. Your vision and dedication inspires us all to do more.

JimRob hitting the streets last night.

[SAMWolf]

Thanks Tonk for the link back to the music selection thread.
As the thread gets longer could you post it every so often?

[LadyX]

Punchbowl spiked? What??

(shhh, Scutlebutt. COB1's date, SweetPea [look for her picture on yesterday's thread - ugh!!] is going to dose it with Lydia Pinkham's Compound...do not tell anyone!)

[SAMWolf]

What WWII Canteen thread would be complete without the most famous pinup picture of Betty Grable?

Betty Grable as she appeared in a map-reading manual.
This image was used to get pilots used to reading map grids.

Hey Flagman! Run down to Supply and get me a box of Grid Squares.

[SAMWolf]

<== I believe you promised me this tarantella, LadyX.

[LadyX]

((((HUGE SMILE & HUG))))