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.

[SAMWolf]

Of course. I can't pass up a Panther.

[Victoria Delsoul]

OK! great. :-D

[Kathy in Alaska]

Finally, a sliver of repayment.

[SAMWolf]

You don't have to repay me for anything.

[SAMWolf]

Getting better, isn't there any English salsa?

[SAMWolf]

These cowgirls heard that Tom was looking for a date.

[Victoria Delsoul]

Hahahahahaha. You're too much!

[radu]

We don't need the competition!!! LOL

[Victoria Delsoul]

OK, something different now.

[SAMWolf]

Good night all. See you on tomorrow's thread.

[Victoria Delsoul]

LOL! We think alike.

Nighty night, everyone. Cya tomorrow.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Victoria, you never cease to amaze me at your ability to match graphics to songs. I love Alan Jackson. Maybe around 9/11 you can find something to go with his 9/11 song. (I am terrible with titles.) Thank you for all your DJ duties.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Sleep well and God bless you good. Thank you for your service to our great country.

[radu]

WAAAAAAH! I finally get caught up and I really should go. It's after 2 a.m. and my friends are early risers (I don't know how they stand it) They're on Eastern Time, to boot. We're Central here. If I'm going to have to get up early and be sociable, I'd better get started on the kitty routine. It takes a while to hug all of them good night.

It was good to see y'all for a little while tonight. MAAAAAYbe I'll get to play a while tomorrow night. If not, I'll see y'all Sunday. Have fun!!!!

Good night *HUGS* to ya!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thank you! Sleep well and God bless. See you at Liberty.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Sleep fast and tight, radu. Enjoy your company. God bless you good. Tell all your critters I said good night and no more tripping Mom.

[MistyCA]

Hmmmmmmm.......Where have I seen these women before??? Must be some other thread! :)

[MistyCA]

Goodnight, Sam! :)

[MistyCA]

Goodnight, Radu. I am not far behind you! :)

[Entropy Squared]

I'm working on my last beer of the night. I thought I'd drop by and say hello the the mega-babes in the canteen. ;-)