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.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Moe Bandy? Of course!! Hehehe! Remember, I like "old" music.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Me too!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks for the address.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Blue, good luck tomorrow. Altho when you are right, you don't need any luck. Blow those peaceniks away with thumbs up and honking for the troops. I am so proud of you and your merry band. Tell them all thanks from the Canteen.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Night Sassy. See you tomorrow.

[SAMWolf]

My Mother-in-Law!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Souris, you are doing such a good job of decorating. I'm sure the Bad Boyz will love your choice of decor.

[Kathy in Alaska]

I don't know.............if put to a vote, could be hard to replace you. Hahahahaha!

Thanks again.

[SAMWolf]

Good night souris. Thanks for all the laughs tonight

[radu]

Stealth car!!!!!! Exactly what I need!!! (mmmwwwwaaah!! that D.S. thang, y'know) Thank you! Now I can sneak up and see who's here. I'm taking a few shortcuts. :-D)

[Kathy in Alaska]

Night Queenie. See ya tomorrow on Liberty. I'm sending a Freepmail later God bless you good and sleep well. Thank you for all you do for the Canteen.

[Victoria Delsoul]

Depending on the range you remove or add them to the round. They look like a slice of cheese with a hole in the center, that's why we call them cheese charges.

[radu]

My friends were tired and went to bed early. I have time to sneak in for a little while.

I wasn't expecting them til tomorrow but they called this a.m. and said they were on their way today. Cool with me! But you should have seen me swinging that feather duster you sent me last night! This place was a wreck. Fortunately I didn't throw my back out again in the process! :-D

Taking another short cut in my new stealth car.

[Victoria Delsoul]

Hiya Mojo! Love your flaming name, hehe.

[Victoria Delsoul]

Hope to see you soon, Radu.