USO Canteen FReeper Style....Memorial Day....May 27,2002

FRiends of the USO Canteen FReeper Style and Snow Bunny

[Snow Bunny]

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The great intangible of America's wars beyond logistics, beyond strategy, beyond wonder weapons and Generals, is the spiritual force of its fighting men and women - and that is the force that the USO so serves.

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Thank you from all those that frequent the FReeper Canteen to Jim Robinson, Founder of FRee Republic and Navy Veteran.

[SAMWolf]

Click on the Flame to hear Echo Taps

"... from these honored dead, we take increased devotion to that cause for which
they here gave the last full measure of devotion -- that we here highly resolve
these dead shall not have died in vain..."
Abraham Lincoln, Gettysburg Address



On This Memorial Day, I Remember...

Freedom is not free. Those of us who served know this all too well.

This is why we take time every Memorial Day to honor those whose ultimate sacrifice has helped ensure we live in freedom. Our storied history is filled with names and accounts of our fallen military warriors,
and I ask that you take time this Memorial Day to pause and reflect on the high price they paid for the liberties we enjoy today.

First observed in 1868, Memorial Day honored the memory of those who fought in the Civil War. Flowers were placed on the graves of Union and Confederate soldiers to honor the fallen of the war between the states.
It has since encompassed recognizing the dead of every war in which the United States has been involved.



Whether you're performing your mission deployed around the world or at home,
know your country appreciates your commitment to the ideals and values our lost warriors demonstrated in putting their lives at risk
for the betterment of our country.

Also know that your pride in duty and willingness to be put in harms way doesn't go unnoticed by your commanders, the American people or me.
I am very proud of each of you.

[Snow Bunny]

Beautiful Sam ....AWESOME !!!!!

[JohnHuang2]

Good morning to you, my friend =^)

To all our men and women in uniform, America salutes you!

We can never thank you enough for all your sacrifices.

[JohnHuang2]

[Snow Bunny]

Good morning John. Thank you for the King of Ping touch...giggle...

[JohnHuang2]

You're quite welcome, friend.

[Snow Bunny]

We are conducting a Memorial Day Weekend Email-a-Thon as an effort to send over 10,000 emails to the members of our military over this weekend. This effort is being supported by VetsCor (A Navy Vet) and at the Free Republic USO FReeper Canteen (Snow Bunny and 68-69TonkinGulfYatchClub)

Please drop by to help boost the total emails over the goal.

CLICK on the Picture to go to the Thread to send emails for the Email-a-Thon thread. Thank you. DoughtyOne A Navy Vet and Snow Bunny and Tonkin.

[Snow Bunny]

The USO Canteen FReeper Style has been given permission to have an address where you can write snail mail and or send packages to our Soldiers in TF Rakkasan.

We are proud to adopt this Sergeant Major to our FReeper Canteen

"I can not say how to get a package to the Ranger Bns, but if you want to send one any way there are some great soldiers right here in TF RAKKASAN that would enjoy the package and most of them have been rangers anyway since that is where they seem to flow to when the get to the 101st. You can use my address if you want and I will pass it out to the grunts on the line for you and damn sure let them know."

Address:
SGM R A Herman
TF Rakkasan
HHC 3Bde
APO AE 09355

[Diver Dave]

American society many years ago twisted the purpose of Memorial Day to include all their lost loved ones. There's nothing wrong with honoring lost family members, but Memorial Day was created to remember those who served their country in the Armed Forces.

Let us keep our focus on the real meaning of Memorial Day.

Salute to all who served and died to make this country great.

God Bless the USA and God Bless our Armed Forces at home and abroad, past and present.

[SAMWolf]

The third and fourth grade students of Granville Village School reflect upon what Memorial Day means to them.I will be posting this series of student essays throughout the day.

Louis
On Memorial Day most people have the day off from school or work. They go to parades, have cook outs, and play games. Only some people think about what Memorial Day is for.

Memorial Day is a day to pay your respects to the people who gave their lives for our country in wars. It is also a day to honor veterans who are dead or still alive. I think that these soldiers had a bad time being away from their families and fighting in wars.

When I think of Memorial Day it reminds me of my Grandpa. He didn't die in a war, but he was an M.P. in the Air Force. He died two years ago from cancer. I think of how my Grandma felt when he went off to war. With all the violence in the world, I think there should be a holiday like Memorial Day to remember all the people who were murdered like the kids in Colorado. There are more people who have been killed by other people without even being in a war.

On Memorial Day, my family and I will probably go to the parade in Rochester. We will have a cook out, play ball, and work in the yard. Other families might celebrate differently.

Rosely
Memorial Day is a day to celebrate the men and women who served in our war, and I'm going to tell you what Memorial Day means to me. I think that Memorial Day is a day to remember men and women who sacrificed their lives to keep our country strong. I also think that people who served in our wars are thinking about the day they died doing something right. I hope you liked my essay, because I liked it too.

Jack
Here is what Memorial Day means to me: Memorial Day is a very special day because you get to honor the people who died serving the country. On Memorial Day you don't only honor people who served in war, but you honor everybody who has died. Memorial Day is not about throwing candy. Unlike Fourth of July, Memorial Day should be calm because you're honoring the dead. That's what Memorial Day means to me.

Sam M.
Memorial Day is an important day to remember people who died. I'm going to tell you what Memorial Day means to me. One thing is to remember people who served in the war who are dead. Last year we did a parade. We went to the cemetery and put new flags by the graves of people who served in a war. Another thing to remember is people you know that died. For example, I would remember my Grandma Norris and my uncle's partner, Wendell. Sometimes my family goes to graves and picks the weeds and puts flowers beside them. On Memorial Day I usually have company from my mom's side of the family. I think Memorial Day is a good day to honor and remember people who died.

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

From AFVetGal
The president has called for a "National Moment of Remembrance" at 3 p.m. on Memorial Day
with a one-minute pause to remember those fallen in service to the country.

To All the Brothers and Sisters
who gave their lives for our freedom,
I Thank You.


This graphic is updated as the new e-mail count gets tabulated.
Click on the graphic to make your free pledge to e-mail our military.

Be sure and ping DoughtyOne on the thread and
let him know your free pledge so he can update the count.

[JohnHuang2]

Good morning, friend -- thanks for posting.

[MistyCA]

Thanks, Bunny. Another superb thread!

[Snow Bunny]

This is so beautiful Sam, the words and the graphics. The whole thing !!!!!!

[MistyCA]

That is a beautiful post, Sam! The graphics are really good! Thanks!

[MistyCA]

Good morning, John!

[JohnHuang2]

Good morning, friend =^)

[Snow Bunny]

I agree Diver, It breaks my heart to look down our street. Omly two houses, ours and the one the house over from us are flying Flags and we always fly ours everyday.

I agree, never ever loose the meaning of Memorial day.

Thank you.

[SAMWolf]

Thanks Misty, Snow Bunny.

That Echo Taps just tears me up, but it's such a perfect sound to Honor our fallen.