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USO Canteen FReeper Style....FReeper FRiday ....GATOR NAVY ......August 23,2002
FRiends of the USO Canteen FReeper Style and Snow Bunny
Posted on 08/23/2002 1:28:27 AM PDT by 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.
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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.
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TOPICS: Miscellaneous
KEYWORDS: usocanteen
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To: tomkow6
I'm with you tom, I thought that square dance music and country western was more rodeo.
To: tomkow6
I had an uncle who called square dances for many years. :)
422
posted on
08/23/2002 8:21:44 PM PDT
by
MistyCA
To: SassyMom
I would be honored to have you as my partner, or corner, any time!
423
posted on
08/23/2002 8:22:36 PM PDT
by
tomkow6
To: tomkow6
That would be fun! Do you wear a petticoat under your burka. *giggle* *snort* *giggle*
To: snippy_about_it
These folks have been so wonderful about posting my photos for me. I am still a beggar here and they are very kind about it.
To: tomkow6
I didn't say that, I said Rodeo Music.
Square dancing will be in one of the out buildings.
426
posted on
08/23/2002 8:24:25 PM PDT
by
SAMWolf
To: MistyCA; SassyMom
I had an uncle who called square dances for many yearsHaul him down here for the Rodeo! I'm sure we can russle up enough people for a square or two! Right, Sassy?
427
posted on
08/23/2002 8:25:35 PM PDT
by
tomkow6
To: SAMWolf
Would you want to clog in the out house?
Comment #429 Removed by Moderator
To: SAMWolf
Ohhhhhh, so this will be like the USO Dance when we had several choices of music in different rooms?????? That will be cool! Can't wait! :)
To: 68-69TonkinGulfYatchClub
((HUG))
To: SAMWolf
Square dancing will be in one of the out buildings. You not trying to say "out house" nicely, are you?
432
posted on
08/23/2002 8:27:56 PM PDT
by
tomkow6
To: tomkow6
Thanks, i got it.
433
posted on
08/23/2002 8:31:00 PM PDT
by
Pippin
To: Kathy in Alaska
Hi Kathy!! How are you this evening! I hope I didn't miss ya?
Comment #435 Removed by Moderator
To: MistyCA
You have mail.
436
posted on
08/23/2002 8:31:56 PM PDT
by
Pippin
To: bluesagewoman
Do you know how to clog? I'd like to learn that! (If I can do it in my burka)
437
posted on
08/23/2002 8:32:20 PM PDT
by
tomkow6
Comment #438 Removed by Moderator
To: MoJo2001
Yo!MoJo!Hello!
439
posted on
08/23/2002 8:35:06 PM PDT
by
tomkow6
To: Kathy in Alaska
Thanks Kathy
*HUG*
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