USO Canteen FReeper Style....FReeper FRiday ....GATOR NAVY ......August 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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The USO Canteen Honors FReepers
who have served, or are now serving their country.

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You may have a loved one who has served in the past.
We at the FReeper USO Canteen would like to honor each and every one.

Thank You GATOR NAVY for Serving our Country

Because 5 of 6 ships I have been on have been amphibious ships,
or "gators".

Also, my job is navigation, or a 'gator.

I am a Chief Petty Officer and just went
over 20 years service this March.

My ships have been :
USS CROMMELIN (FFG-37) plankowner
USS BRISTOL COUNTY (LST-1198)
USS ST LOUIS (LKA-116)
USS SAN BERNARDINO (LST-1189) decomm crew
USS DUBUQUE (LPD-8)
USS JUNEAU (LPD-10)

I have been stationed in Japan since 1990.
I am currently on shore duty near Tokyo,Japan/

Prior to this tour all my Japan time was in Sasebo, on Kyushu.

I have been happily married for over 9 years to my lovely wife Atsuko.

We have two sons, Takezo, age 7, and Shuzo, age 5.

Here is my son Takezo

Here is my son Shuzo

Although I read FR daily, I don't usually log on unless I want to
reply to a thread. But I will always get back to you (ask Snow Bunny)
sooner or later if you send something my way.

[Snow Bunny]

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Tribute To HEROES

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If there's anything that identifies and personifies all military people, it's the dogtags.
It's one of the first things we get, and sometimes it's the last reminder of who we are.
They signify our unity of purpose and our dedication to our country.

COB1

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Tribute to Vietnam Veterans
Please click on picture.

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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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Free Republic....Click for Donations

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For our Troops, and supporters of
those serving now, and our Veterans.

Partners

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To Jim Robinson,
Founder of FRee Republic and Navy Veteran

Thank you, from all those
who frequent the FReeper Canteen

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[Snow Bunny]

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A PRAYER OF PROTECTION

The light of God surround you
The love of God enfold you
The power of God protect you
The presence of God watch over you
Wherever you are,God is,
And all is well.
Amen.

[Snow Bunny]

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Thank you for your kind and marvelous support each day for the USO Canteen FReeper Style and our troops and their families.

God bless you all and your loved ones.

Thank you Veterans for your service to our country.

[Snow Bunny]

Gator, thank you so much for being FReeper FRiday active duty for us today. Thank you for your service to our country. God bless you and your beautiful family.

[Snow Bunny]

Poor is the nation that has no heroes. Shameful is the one that, having heroes - Forgets them!
from a monument on the Davis Bridge Battlefield, Bolivar, TN

Our wonderfull American Troops....Thank you

We support our Canadian troops, our friends fighting the enemy with us.
Operation APOLLO is Canada's military contribution to the international campaign against terrorism

[JohnHuang2]

Hey, guess what? My computer didn't crash...hehe ;^)

Good morning, friend!

[JohnHuang2]

[Snow Bunny]

Help deliver honey and chocolates and support messages to the Israeli troops.

Please click on picture.Thank you.

[Snow Bunny]

OH wow, Good! FR angels will not allow your computer to crash. You are much too important!!! Yep. ( big smile.

Good to see you dear friend.Thank you for the ping and support.

[JohnHuang2]

Don't thank me -- YOU ARE the one who deserves all the thanks in the world for your devotion and dedication to the men and women who serve our great country! Keep up the great work you do.

*Smiles*

[MeekOneGOP]

Mornin' everybody !

[JohnHuang2]

Morning, amigo =^)

[For_God_and_Country]

BEAT NAVY!!!!! Sorry Gator, We love ya and support ya..But it is football season...GO ARMY!!!!!!!!

[For_God_and_Country]

Good Morning to Ming and Da King of Ping....

[For_God_and_Country]

Mornin' Snowness...

[JohnHuang2]

Goodmorningbackatya! =^)

[Snow Bunny]

You are so kind.
((( hug )))