USO Canteen FReeper Style....One Nation Under God.... July 10, 2002

FRiends of the USO Canteen FReeper Style and Snow Bunny

[Snow Bunny]

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Welcome to the USO Canteen FReeper Style

Message from Snow Bunny to all those who visit the Canteen.

This is how I think of the USO Canteen Freeper Style.
It is like a cottage down a road,
a place where a weary veteran can spend the night.

Since it opened it is magical how so many
Freepers that post here feel it too.
It has been so dear how the Freepers
kept making it a cottage - a home-type of place
that had a huge living room
for them to visit in and a dance floor, a library, etc.

Many Veterans have written to me,
saying that the Canteen is like home
to them for the first time since they served.

This is your Canteen -
a respite from our busy
and sometimes troubling world.
Make yourself at home.

Our Flag does not only fly at our homes and other buildings.
Our Flag goes to War,it is in the Battle along side our fighting men and women.
And our Flag flys in our HEARTS!

Arlington, Va., Sept. 13, 2001 — Military personnel salute as fire and rescue workers unfurl a huge American flag over the side of the Pentagon during rescue and recovery efforts following the 11 Sept. terrorist attack. U.S. Navy photo by Michael W. Pendergrass.

Our American Flag always shines brightly, Always. It aquires its brilliance from the American veterans who have fought and died to preserve it. This flag is our nations very highest honor. There is none higher.

This flag is offered by a grateful nation and the American veterans who have fought and died to preserve it. This flag is given by the United States of America in memory of your loved one. It is for their honorable and faithful service to our beloved country.

I pledge allegiance to the flag
of the United States of America
and to the Republic for which it stands,
one nation, under God, indivisible,
with liberty and justice for all.

Beneath an unfurling American flag,
an American soldier tends a wounded
comrade in Gray's depiction of some of
the fighting in the Boxer Rebellion in China.

This detail is from a large panel that depicts
Colonel Liscum at the Battle of Tientsin on
July 13, 1900, when he seized the regimental
standard from a wounded color sergeant and
issued what would be his last order.......

"Keep up the fire!"
"Keep up the fire!" has since been the motto
of the U.S. Army 9th Infantry.

Desert Storm

Dec. 2,2001.......Johnny Mike Spann Coffin

[Pippin]

Thanks! i hope it's not an electric chair either!

[Beep]

I can hardly wait, SassyMom! I have always loved the water, and I've always felt drawn to the ocean, the beach, lighthouses and -- just everything!! I can't wait to feel the spray in my face, the sand in my toes (not in my shorts, thanks! *G*), the smell of saltwater -- all of it!! I just can't wait!!

[SAMWolf]

Next we get pictures with your songs.

You're doing fine Nan. Thanks!

[WVNan]

I was just going to tell you that I've tried to do the pictures and I can't seem to get them to work.

[Pippin]

Got a hand dryer?

[SAMWolf]

LOL! Why do I get the feeling I'm being set up for an ambush? Is there going to be a volcano at the Beach Party?

[Beep]

Slammin' outfit, Cuz!!

(I think this is my new favorite outfit!!)

[SAMWolf]

Nope, just the towel in my hands.

[Pippin]

Thank you, Vicroria!

[SassyMom]

Dear Friends,

Well, it's nighty night time for me. I just want to thank you all again for giving me a WONDERFUL birthday. I thank you for your friendship. I am sooooooo blessed to have you all as my friends. My life is so much richer having y'all in it. God Bless You and Keep You!!!!!! HUGS AND KISSES to you all!!!!!

Love ya, SassyMom :)

P.S. I hope that I haven't left any one off of my ping list. I tried to put everyone's name on it. Please forgive me if I missed someone.

[SAMWolf]

Night Sassy!

[Beep]

Wellllll -- yeah!! *VBG*

You got THAT right pardner!

WildWildBeep!

[Pippin]

Howdy, HiJinx!

[Victoria Delsoul]

Well, let me tell ya... it's gonna be hot, babe! So, be ready.

[SAMWolf]

Well. You got my attention! Thses other guys must be dead or something.

[Pippin]

Good night, Sassy!

[SAMWolf]

it's gonna be hot,

Yep, I was right. Sounds like a volcano agian.

[WVNan]

Nighty HAPPY BIRTHDAY night. May God grant you so many many more happy years. ((((hugs))))

[Victoria Delsoul]

LOL, Wait a second, first you called me Vixtoria and now, Vicroria! For cying out loud, make up your mind! Hahahahaha.

[Pippin]

An ambush? Do you really think we'd be plotting something dire and dastardly to you?

Little ole us?