FReeper Canteen~Weekend In Washington, DC~August 25, 2005

August 24, 2005 | bentfeather Canteen Crew

[Soaring Feather]

For the freedom you enjoyed yesterday...
Thank the Veterans who served in The United States Armed Forces.

Looking forward to tomorrow's freedom?
Support The United States Armed Forces today!

Good morning TROOPS!
A certain bird person went missing for a few days.
Here are some clues to her where abouts.

1) I hold the seat of power in my land.
2) The President of the United States has residence here.
3) It's not a State, but a District.
4) I saw the Viet Nam Wall and other monuments.
5) Poets gather there for Conventions!
6) Where was the Convention held??

Because our Military is strong, we are assured, that in America we can do our dreams.
Anyone may write, be free to travel, free to be what our heart desires.

bentfeather, read her poem in front of judges and sixty poets.
My poem did not win, but I won a door prize to return next year to compete again.

So what did we do the rest of the time??
There was live entertainment, dancing, dining, open mike reading, chatting and making new friends.
I now have friends from New Zealand.

~Tony Orlando & Dawn~Knock Three Times On the Ceiling~
Tony Orlando was our entertainment for Saturday night.
He is fabulous!
Tony Orlando is also, a big supporter of our TROOPS.

~Tony Orlando & Dawn~Sweet Gypse Rose~

~Percy Sledge~If You Don't Know Me By Now~

Click here to read the poem...

Click to see how Tony Orlando helps Veterans.

Okay, enough about me.
Now on with entertaining our TROOPS!
Thank You all for your service.
Without your volunteering to service our country, a trip as this might not be possible.

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

From the men in the Military and the Canteen

[luvie]

(((hugs)))) Thank you, SA! He is glad to be home, too!

[Soaring Feather]

Thank You SA. Lovely graphic.

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

To every service man or woman reading this thread.
Thank You for your service to our country.
No matter where you are stationed,
No matter what your job description
Know that we are are proud of each and everyone of you.

To our military readers, we remain steadfast in keeping the Canteen doors open.
The FR Canteen is Free Republics longest running daily thread specifically designed
to provide entertainment and morale support for the military.
The doors have been open since Oct 7 2001,
the day of the start of the war in Afghanistan.
We are indebted to you for your sacrifices for our Freedom.

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and the family members of the above.
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[luvie]

I SALUTE YOU SAILOR!

Home is the sailor, home from the sea:
Her far-borne canvas furled
The ship pours shining on the day
The plunder of the world.......

'Tis evening on the moorland free,
The starlit wave is still:
Home is the sailor from the sea...

A.E. Housman



WELCOME HOME!!!
GOD BLESS YOU,
MOJO
AND YOUR FAMILY!


GOD BLESS AMERICA!

[Smartass]

[Soaring Feather]

Awwwww, how sweet. Thank you men for today's flowers. Also, thank you for your service to our nation.

[SevenofNine]

Whoa I didn't know if you hear Drudge report that CNS news going have photos later on tonight or tommrow of anti war protesters storm Walter reed hospital for war wounded in District

Keep eye on that site

[MozartLover]

Just got a call from my soldier boy.:)

He's doing great, sounds very alert and focused.

He's been doing lots of "medic-ing"; lots of heat exhaustion, one case of heat stroke, various & sundry other ailments. He's responsible for 3rd platoon of Charlie Company. OH-best part of all-I now have his address!!!:) :) :)

He says it is very hot & sticky in MS, and it doesn't help that they have to do PT in full BDU's, even if it's at 5:00....it's already hot.

He said they are training the guys hard and it is not easy but he's holding his own and doing just fine.

[Soaring Feather]

Wonderful news Mozart!! Relieves your mind and soul.

[eleni121]

Oh What a beautiful day...what a blessed nation to live in under the guidance of this President.

Thank you heroes!

[StarCMC]

Queenie - the poem ROCKS!! *sigh*

[luvie]

What a sweet picture of a little girl and flowers--that she is probably about to feed to the cow!

[Soaring Feather]

Amen!!

[luvie]

Thanks for your Canteen blessing--you are such a pretty lady! Love the picture.

[Soaring Feather]

:)

Only in America can a dream come true.

[Soaring Feather]

:)

You're welcome for the Blessing. It is loved by many.

[luvie]

Thanks for the beautiful image of the Lady who welcomes all to our shores......and thank you for your love for the troops! And especially thank AfganMan for his service--he is my hero!!!

[Soaring Feather]

Lovely presentation for The Sailor and family.

Thank You.

[AZamericonnie]

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