[radu]

Tonk, Kathy, I want to thank BOTH of you. Tonk. for turning me on to the Canteen and Kathy, for convincing me to stop 'lurking' and join the gang.

And thanks to everyone else for making me feel welcome here as one of the gang.

We're all here for the same reaon....to show our support for those who do, or have done, their duty to keep this country free.

And THANK YOU, troops!!

[Victoria Delsoul]

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks. The more people that visit, and then come out of lurker mode, the better. (Tonk and Sam are responsible for my joining up.) Supporting our troops in each of our own ways, yet all together, is what makes the Canteen such a success IMHO. Snow Bunny and all the Vietnam vets, especially, know what "is right", having been there, done that, and continue to lead the way. Honoring our troops is such a satisfying way for those of us who aren't serving to show our respect for, and understanding of, those that keep us free and those that have kept us free. A debt that can't be repaid, but can be thanked every day. I am amazed every day that the Canteen has so many different contributing talents. Thank you God for bringing so many good people together.