FReeper Canteen ~ CELEBRATING AMERICAN PATRIOTIC MUSIC ~ July 3, 2004

~ Fourth Of July Music Celebration ~

* WARNING* "God" is mentioned quite frequently in many of our Patriotic songs below. If you have problems with these lyrics, may He feel justified to light a fire under thy ass to alleviate this issue.

Music Key:

- Lyrics

- Song

Patriotism is easy to understand in America; it means looking out for yourself by looking out for your country.
----Calvin Coolidge

~ Flag Salute ~
(Click on each flag)

America will never be destroyed from the outside. If we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves.
--Abraham Lincoln

The Star Spangled Banner	The Stars and Stripes Forever
God Bless The USA	Battle Hymn of The Republic
America The Beautiful	Dixie
Yankee Doodle Dandy	God Bless America by Kate Smith
You're A Grand Ole Flag	My Country Tis Of Thee (America)
The Bonnie Blue Flag	There's A Star Spangled Banner..

Give me liberty or give me death!
--Patrick Henry

Hail To The Chief	Over There
Rosie The Riveter	Praise The Lord & Pass The Ammunition
Who's Next? By FReeper Vetnet	I Want To Hear A Yankee Doodle...
Pledge Of Allegiance by Red	America, Why I Love Her
Taps by John Wayne	The Ballad Of The Green Beret
Ragged Old Flag	When Johnny Comes Marching..

The brave die never, though they sleep in dust:
Their courage nerves a thousand living men.
~Minot J. Savage

The Navy Hymn (Eternal Father)	Battle of New Orleans
Armed Forces Medley (Music)	Armed Forces Medley (Vocals)
Dog Faced Soldier	All American Soldier
This Is The Army, Mr. Jones	Blood On The Risers
Anchors Aweigh	Liberty Fanfare
This Land Is Your Land	Old Glory

But the freedom that they fought for, and the country grand they wrought for,
Is their monument to-day, and for aye.
~Thomas Dunn English

Land Of Hope and Glory (Instrumental)	The Stars and Stripes Forever (Ver 2)
Fanfare For The Common Man	Longest Day
Till Then	Army Air Force Heaven
Some Gave All	Have You Forgotten?
Where The Stars And Stripes And...	Fightin' Side Of Me
Courtesy Of The Red, White, and...	America by Neil Diamond

They that can give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty or safety.
--Benjamin Franklin

American Soldier	Taliban Song
Holy War	When I'm Gone
Amazed	I'm Already There
Only In America	Letters From Home
Tough Little Boys	Beer For My Horses
My Front Porch Looking In	My Town

Patriotism is your conviction that this country is superior to all other countries because you were born in it
--George Bernard Shaw

Small Town	Iraq and Roll
American In Paris	1812 Overture
El Capitan	The Great Defenders
Will The Circle Be Unbroken	23rd Psalm
The Star Spangled Banner (Hendrix)	When The Saints Go Marching In
Born In The USA	American Pie

"We hold these truths to be self evident, that all men are created equal."
-Thomas Jefferson

Straighten Up and Fly Right	Shout and Feel It Count Basie
Sing, Sing, Sing	Colonel Bogey March
Guadalcanal March	G.I. Jive
Hit That Jive Jack	Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy
We The People (A Message!)	The Americans by Gordon Sinclair
Patriotic Medley	Swing The Mood (Mix)

Have a safe Fourth Of July weekend!!!

Queenie!

Thank you for posting the "Canteen Blessing For The Troops".

*HUGS*

It's always great to see you!!

I'm ready to rock n roll! wooHoo!!

21 posted on 07/02/2004 8:32:45 PM PDT by MoJo2001 (Excuse me for butting in; I'm interrupt-driven.)

My inspections are voluntary, not mandatory.
The ship inspections are mandatory under new laws.
Safety inspections, both recreational and commercial are voluntary.
And I'm still a volunteer.

22 posted on 07/02/2004 8:33:07 PM PDT by 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub (Have you said Thank You to a service man or woman today?)

Well, howdy, darkwing. Thanks for stopping around afore you hit the sack. Rest well.

23 posted on 07/02/2004 8:33:16 PM PDT by Soaring Feather (~The Dragon Flies' Lair~ Poetry and Prose~)

I'm ok. Enjoying the silence (kids are asleep) and VERY excited that my daughters are FINALLY coming up here for good. I've been working like crazy to get their rooms ready.

It's gonna be a GREAT 4th! For more reasons than one.

24 posted on 07/02/2004 8:33:23 PM PDT by txradioguy (It's Not A Choice Between Peace Or War...It's A Choice Between Fight Or Surrender)

To: MoJo2001; The Sailor

Awesome thread Sis! ((HUGS))

Congrats Sailor! You did it!

25 posted on 07/02/2004 8:33:29 PM PDT by Bethbg79 (God bless our Troops and their families!)

To: Fawnn; blackie; Radix; Valin; tomkow6; 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub; kjfine; LaDivaLoca; MoJo2001; ...

Star may be at the farm, but she left her Medal of Honor citations.

Photograph, Medal of Honor and Flags

*THOMPSON, WILLIAM.
Rank and organization: Private First Class, U.S. Army, 24th Company M, 24th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division.
Place and date: Near Haman, Korea, 6 August 1950.
Entered service at: Bronx, N.Y.
Birth: New York, N.Y.
G.O. No.: 63, 2 August 1951.
Citation: Pfc. Thompson, distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty in action against the enemy.
While his platoon was reorganizing under cover of darkness, fanatical enemy forces in overwhelming strength launched a surprise attack on the unit. Pfc. Thompson set up his machine gun in the path of the onslaught and swept the enemy with withering fire, pinning them down momentarily thus permitting the remainder of his platoon to withdraw to a more tenable position. Although hit repeatedly by grenade fragments and small-arms fire, he resisted all efforts of his comrades to induce him to withdraw, steadfastly remained at his machine gun and continued to deliver deadly, accurate fire until mortally wounded by an enemy grenade. Pfc. Thompson's dauntless courage and gallant self-sacrifice reflect the highest credit on himself and uphold the esteemed traditions of military service.

*TURNER, CHARLES W.
Rank and organization: Sergeant First Class, U.S. Army, 2d Reconnaissance Company, 2d Infantry Division.
Place and date: Near Yongsan, Korea, 1 September 1950.
Entered service at: Massachusetts.
Birth: Boston, Mass.
G.O. No.: 10, 16 February 1951.
Citation: Sfc. Turner distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty in action against the enemy.
A large enemy force launched a mortar and automatic weapon supported assault against his platoon. Sfc. Turner, a section leader, quickly organized his unit for defense and then observed that the attack was directed at the tank section 100 yards away. Leaving his secured section he dashed through a hail of fire to the threatened position and, mounting a tank, manned the exposed turret machine gun. Disregarding the intense enemy fire he calmly held this position delivering deadly accurate fire and pointing out targets for the tank's 75mm. gun. His action resulted in the destruction of 7 enemy machine gun nests. Although severely wounded he remained at the gun shouting encouragement to his comrades. During the action the tank received over 50 direct hits; the periscopes and antenna were shot away and 3 rounds hit the machine gun mount. Despite this fire he remained at his post until a burst of enemy fire cost him his life. This intrepid and heroic performance enabled the platoon to withdraw and later launch an attack which routed the enemy. Sfc. Turner's valor and example reflect the highest credit upon himself and are in keeping with the esteemed traditions of the U.S. Army.

If there be any glory in war, let it rest on the shoulders of men like these" -- Audie Murphy
Thank you to all the military heroes, past and present, who have given me my freedoms. You are my heroes and I pray for God's blessings on you today.
You will not be forgotten.

* indicates the Medal of Honor was awarded posthumously

Graphics and information from the Medal of Honor website.

26 posted on 07/02/2004 8:33:30 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (God Bless America and Our Military Who Protects Her)

WooHoo!!

i can't wait to hear all about them.

What's your Diva doing tonight?

27 posted on 07/02/2004 8:34:34 PM PDT by MoJo2001 (Excuse me for butting in; I'm interrupt-driven.)

To: Kathy in Alaska; StarCMC

WooHoo!! Thanks for posting the MOH winners for our Diva, Star!!

Hope you're having fun Star!!

*HUGS* to you both!

28 posted on 07/02/2004 8:35:09 PM PDT by MoJo2001 (Excuse me for butting in; I'm interrupt-driven.)

Well, we didn't fight while he tried doing it.

Of course, he wandered to find tomkow and ask for beer. Hello? LOL!!

I have a request. I wanna hear Linkin Park's "Faint". Can you play it for me.

*HUGS*

29 posted on 07/02/2004 8:35:57 PM PDT by MoJo2001 (Excuse me for butting in; I'm interrupt-driven.)

I have a music request Queenie!

Could you play something really swinging?? Thanks!!

*HUGS*

30 posted on 07/02/2004 8:36:28 PM PDT by MoJo2001 (Excuse me for butting in; I'm interrupt-driven.)

31 posted on 07/02/2004 8:36:46 PM PDT by Bethbg79 (God bless our Troops and their families!)

Good evening, darkwing! Thank you for your service to America!!

I thank you for your support.

32 posted on 07/02/2004 8:36:55 PM PDT by darkwing104 (Let's get dangerous)

Not a problem! It's a team effort!!

*HUGS*

33 posted on 07/02/2004 8:38:27 PM PDT by MoJo2001 (Excuse me for butting in; I'm interrupt-driven.)

34 posted on 07/02/2004 8:38:39 PM PDT by MoJo2001 (Excuse me for butting in; I'm interrupt-driven.)

I always enjoy stopping by the canteen. Have a pleasant night...

35 posted on 07/02/2004 8:38:48 PM PDT by darkwing104 (Let's get dangerous)

Hope you have a great weekend!
Thanks for making all of us safer for the 4th!

36 posted on 07/02/2004 8:38:49 PM PDT by 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub (Have you said Thank You to a service man or woman today?)

To: Diva Betsy Ross

Hey Old School Diva!!

How about some Kid N Play?

37 posted on 07/02/2004 8:39:02 PM PDT by MoJo2001 (Excuse me for butting in; I'm interrupt-driven.)

She's at work tonite. I've got the next four days off. Except for a couple hours tomorrow nite when I cover the fireworks show.

38 posted on 07/02/2004 8:39:53 PM PDT by txradioguy (It's Not A Choice Between Peace Or War...It's A Choice Between Fight Or Surrender)

I would play you a tune.. but my music maker is broken....when Ma and I get it fixed I am going to play you and the sailor a tune...

39 posted on 07/02/2004 8:40:33 PM PDT by Diva Betsy Ross (It's not Bush's fault... it's the media's fault!)

To: Diva Betsy Ross

Your music maker is broken?

Let's fix it!!

*HUGS*

40 posted on 07/02/2004 8:41:14 PM PDT by MoJo2001 (Excuse me for butting in; I'm interrupt-driven.)

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