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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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KEYWORDS: usocanteen
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To: MoJo2001; All
Well, guess I'll call it a night
'NIGHT !
Gotta get up early tomorrow to do some "chores", right Sassy?
May God bless all our Veterans! May He hold them safe in His hand.
May God bless and keep safe our troops, OUR HEROS, and their families!
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08/23/2002 9:02:52 PM PDT
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tomkow6
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To: Kathy in Alaska
Is that yours!!!! I want it!!!!!
483
posted on
08/23/2002 9:03:31 PM PDT
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SAMWolf
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To: souris
ROTFL! You're on a roll tonight souris!
485
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08/23/2002 9:04:38 PM PDT
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SAMWolf
To: tomkow6; bluesagewoman
Good night Tom and Blue
486
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08/23/2002 9:05:24 PM PDT
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SAMWolf
To: souris
Souis, I'm joining you in that swoon. WOW!!!! Have I mentioned that I love Wranglers????? *sigh* Is it hot in here???? WHEW!
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To: tomkow6
Good night tomkow6!! I think I'm firewalled or something!! Big Brother must really like those jokes!! Anyways, much love to ya!! Sleep tight!!
To: tomkow6
Good Night, Tom! Sweet Dreams!!!!!!!
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To: coteblanche
Oh, cote.......shades of my early teens.
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To: SAMWolf
Did I get it right???????
To: souris
Oh wow!!LOL!
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To: coteblanche
"Your devotion to the troops never stops."
It is a vow I made decades ago.
I was "guided" here, to the Canteen, by HIM, to help keep that vow.
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