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

[ValerieUSA]

[4TheFlag]

Hey there Bro!

An ARMY SALUTE for Niterz..

[Pippin]

That sounds great! You'll have a great time I know with Sam. and with Tonkin. I don't know Blackie but I love his/her posts.

Good Night to you! and may you have pleaant dreams! May God richly bless you always and forever. May you have a safe journey and a happy time. I LOVE YOU AND THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU'VE DONE IN THE PAST AND NOW FOR OUR TROOPS AND FOR OUR GREAT NATION!

GOOD NIGHT!!!

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

Thank You!!!!

[Snow Bunny]

LMAO......you are so cute.

Also I love the Canteen comment you made I saved it as a great Sam quote...heh heh

[Mr_Magoo]

Sam, Olive Oil works better...

[Victoria Delsoul]

LOL! no thanks. Maybe you should try it on Nan first.

[Snow Bunny]

Thank you Clara ! ( big smile)

[SAMWolf]

But Butter tastes better!

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

Hey Brother!
Thanks for the humor you add to the Canteen.

[Snow Bunny]

I wonder what kind of butter it is or margarine or whipped butter or salt free or sweetened or flavored or or or or...LOL

[SAMWolf]

Wouuld you believe me if I told you it was to prevent sunburn?

[Snow Bunny]

LOL....Is that a famous Popeye quote....heh heh

[Mr_Magoo]

Hey Tonk, I gotta find some more! After 2 days of a joke war, I durn near ran out.

[Snow Bunny]

Flag Man, powerful picture.

Sweet dreams my friend.

[Snow Bunny]

Gorgeous picture Valerie!!!!! Thank you so much for your absolutely awesome photography.

[Snow Bunny]

ROTFL....I love these jokes Mr.M

whew so good

Thank you Bad Boy.heh heh

[WVNan]

Whoa! Try what on me? How did I get in this? I've been busy minding my own business, learning new things.

[Victoria Delsoul]

Wouuld you believe me if I told you it was to prevent sunburn?

Oh sure, I believe you.

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

The weather up here is absolutley fantastic!
Make sure you have some sweaters or light coats handy.
I'll be home, except maybe a run into town.
So call anytime. If no answer that means I'll be back shortly.