USO Canteen FReeper Style....Childrens Art to our Troops....July 23,2002

FRiends of the USO Canteen FReeper Style and Snow Bunny

[Snow Bunny]

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If you know a Veteran, someone in your family,
friend of the family, neighbor, who served their
country, take a brief moment of your day to thank them.
Thank them for the sacrifice they made
for the better good of their country.

We at Free Republic, and the USO Canteen FReeper Style,
are thankful for every service member
in our military, who has served our great nation.

So, to the men and women who answered the call,
in both times of war and peace, thank you.

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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 who 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.

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Children's Art at the Canteen

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SPRINGFIELD, Va. (AFPN) -- With a pencil, pen and marker, Daniela McCain, third-grade daughter of Tech. Sgt. Christopher and Pamela McCain, from Andrews Air Force Base, Md., drew herself a first-place entry in the Air Force category of the Armed Services YMCA Art Contest 2002

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[Mudboy Slim]

Howdy, Ms. Bunny...hope you have a wonderful day!! Thanks fer doin' what you do...MUD

[Pippin]

Good Morning, LadyX!

[Sir Gawain]

Have a great day Victoria.

[lodwick]

PS: Kill Osama bin Ladin for me.

Classic. Thanks for this great splash. bttt

[SassyMom]

Good Morning, Cote! How is my Canadian friend today????? I'm a little flustered. I thought I had an appointment this morning at 9:00 but it isn't until 11:30. SHESH This CRS is terrible. hahahahahaha

[JustAmy]

I will certainly let him know he is in your thoughts. We are very proud of him but also a little worried. I guess that is normal.

[SassyMom]

Amy, your nephew and your family will be in my prayers. That feeling of pride and fear is such a hard thing to explain, but I do know what you mean. I too hope that he can connect with the Canteen. Please pass on how proud of him I am. (((HUG)))

[SassyMom]

LOL.... Thanks for helping me think of this in a positive way. hahahaha You are right at least I didn't miss it. :)

[SassyMom]

Ohhhhh, I hope you feel better soon!

[JustAmy]

Thanks, SassyMom.
It means a lot knowing he will be appreciated and will be in the prayers of others.