FReeper Canteen ~ Guest Military Chaplain ~ Father's Day ~ President George W. Bush ~ Jun 18 2006

whitehouse.gov ^ | President George W. Bush

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Father's Day, 2006

A Proclamation by the President of the United States of America

By offering guidance, support, and unconditional love, a father is one of the most important influences in a child's life. On Father's Day, we honor our fathers and celebrate the special bond between a father and a child.

Fathers play a significant role in shaping the character of their children and the future of our country. By spending time with their sons and daughters and listening to their experiences, fathers can have a profound impact on their children's lives. As advisors, role models, and friends, fathers help their children to understand the difference between right and wrong and to recognize how the decisions they make today can affect the rest of their lives. Fathers instill important values and prepare young people for the challenges and opportunities ahead. Through their daily sacrifices, fathers provide a loving and secure home in which their children can grow to become successful adults and good citizens. Their love and dedication inspire the next generation of Americans to achieve their dreams and demonstrate the true spirit of our Nation.

Father's Day also gives us an opportunity to remember the fathers who are currently serving in our Armed Forces. Our Nation is grateful for the courage and sacrifice of the many proud fathers wearing our country's uniform.
By advancing freedom and protecting our way of life, these brave individuals are helping
to lay the foundation of peace for our children and grandchildren.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, in accordance with a joint resolution of the Congress approved April 24, 1972, as amended (36 U.S.C. 109), do hereby proclaim June 18, 2006, as Father's Day. I encourage all Americans to express admiration and appreciation to fathers for their many contributions to our Nation's children. I direct the appropriate officials of the Government to display the flag of the United States on all Government buildings on this day.
I also call upon State and local governments and citizens
to observe this day with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this sixth day of June,
in the year of our Lord two thousand six,
and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirtieth.

GEORGE W. BUSH

[Kathy in Alaska]

060615-N-5863B-084 Manama, Bahrain (June 15, 2006) - Commander U.S. Naval Forces Central Command/5th Fleet, Vice Adm. Patrick Walsh, takes part in a ribbon cutting ceremony, along with Col. Lawrence Sansone, senior U.S. Army Corps of Engineers representative; and Mr. Michael Good, director of NEX operations, during the opening of Naval Support Activity Bahrain's new Installation Services Support Center (ISSC). Naval Support Activity (NSA) Bahrain's new 188,000 square-foot ISSC named "Freedom Souq," which houses the NEX; various Morale, Welfare and Recreation facilities; post office; and Navy Federal Credit Union under one roof. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Carolla Bennett (RELEASED)

060616-N-3532C-233 Tawi Tawi, Philippines (June 16, 2006) – Musician 2nd Class Brandon Barbee and the U.S. Navy Show Band entertain local residents at a Medical and Dental Civil Action Project (MED/DENCAP) held by the U.S. Military Sealift Command (MSC) Hospital Ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) during the ship’s visit to the city on a scheduled humanitarian mission. The Norfolk-based band is deployed with Mercy during its five-month humanitarian assistance deployment to South Asia, Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands. The medical crew aboard Mercy has conducted medical operations ashore and aboard ship where they have provided general and ophthalmologic surgery, basic medical evaluation and treatment, preventive medicine treatment, dental screenings and treatment, optometry screenings, eyewear distribution, public health training and veterinary services as requested by the host nations. Mercy is uniquely capable of supporting medical and humanitarian assistance needs and is configured with special medical equipment and a robust multi-specialized medical team who can provide a range of services ashore as well as aboard the ship. The medical staff is augmented with an assistance crew, many of whom are part of nongovernmental organizations that have significant medical capabilities. U.S. Navy photo by Journalist Seaman Joseph Caballero (RELEASED)

[Kathy in Alaska]

Off to go get my Dad's requested Father's Day pizza. Back in a while.

[HoosierHawk]

Aw, that's nice. Thank you.

[fatima]

We remembered everyone for Father's Day at Mass and in a special way Our Poster's and Lurkers(((Hugs)))

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[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, fatima, for always remembering everyone at Mass, and for this Father's Day. ((HUGS)) Did you have a big get-together with all your kids and grands?

[fatima]

Well a little:)YES-Today was Father's day and my husband's Birthday so some of the family came-we had 25 counting kids of cource.Had to watch out for Baby Jeff and Sarah 3 months apart and under 2 but the rest were fine and Katie who is 4 sang a great song-I am proud to be an American.They swam and played and we had fun:)No annoucments so no-body is pregnant or engaged that we know.Beautiful day but We keep you all in our hearts.

[Kathy in Alaska]

What a great day! Happy birthday to Ed. Lots of folks, for lots of fun, and all the little ones. Do Baby Jeff and Sarah have floaties for the pool?

[fatima]

They do Sarah only puts her feet in but I was assignied Jeff-when you have that many little one every adult get assigned one.He was all over the place and his sister's name is Elizabeth and he can't say that so he calls her Betsys-now I know where the nickname comes from-she is named after me in Baby talk.Baby Christopher was an angel all day he is 6 months old.

[E.G.C.]

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[stephenjohnbanker]

Thanks, Kathy. HUG!