A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....1-02-07....Military Monday on Tuesday

Billie, The Mayor

[La Enchiladita]

Good morning, Beachie. I started watching President Ford's funeral just as they brought his casket out of the Capitol building. They showed that Nancy Reagan is attending the funeral. She looks very well.

I've got the picture on network TV but am listening on the Pentagon channel streaming broadcast. Don't need network commentary, if you know what I mean...

The procession is on the way to the National Cathedral now.

[ConorMacNessa]

Marine of the 3rd Bn., Fifth Regiment at Fallujah

The Soldier’s Code

1) I am an American fighting man. I serve in the forces which guard my country and our way of life. I am prepared to give my life in their defense.

2) I will never surrender of my own free will. If in command, I will never surrender my men while they still have the means to resist.

3) If I am captured, I will continue to resist by all means available. I will make every effort to escape and aid others to escape. I will accept neither parole nor special favors from the enemy.

4) If I become a prisoner of war, I will keep faith with my fellow prisoners. I will give no information or take part in any action which might be harmful to my comrades. If I am senior, I will take command. If not, I will obey the lawful orders of those appointed over me, and will back them up in every way.

5) When questioned, should I become a prisoner of war, I am bound to give only name, rank, service number, and date of birth. I will evade answering further questions to the utmost of my ability. I will make no oral or written statements disloyal to my country and its allies, or harmful to their cause. or harmful to their cause.

6) I will never forget that I am an American fighting man, responsible for my actions, and dedicated to the principles which made my country free. I will trust in my God and in the United States of America.

President Dwight D. Eisenhower, August, 1955.

[GodBlessUSA]

Hi Beachn! :)
Great to see you. I hope you enjoyed your time off.
Hugs!

[ConorMacNessa]

Good morning, beachn! A windy drive in to the office this a.m.

[ConorMacNessa]

Thanks for the steer to the Pentagon Channel, Dita! I have it on now.

[La Enchiladita]

You are welcome, Conor. We're all in this together.

[Aquamarine]

Have been watching it on FOX News Channel this morning and hearing lots of good history about that era. Learned a few things but was mostly reminded of things I already knew but had forgotten.

[La Enchiladita]

I am the same way, Aqua. I forget things and need to be reminded. I was conscious during Ford's presidency...wasn't I?...;^)

The music at the Cathedral is quite majestic and beautiful. The Pentagon Channel is just letting it play, no commentary.


The hearse has just arrived...

[luvie]

[click on picture]
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"LESS IS MORE"
by Jeff Russell
aka Texas Songwriter


God Bless our Military!
God Bless America!

[luvie]

That sounds like Txradioguy who is narrating the Pentagon Channel. He said he was going to be doing this.

[ConorMacNessa]

Good morning, Luv! How are you doing this morning?

[beachn4fun]

Hi Luvy

Had a quiet New Year's Eve at home.

Today, I'm going to put some chili in the crock pot to simmer all day. Take a walk and then try to finish my new Dean Koontz book. Then have to start preparing stuff for going back to work tomorrow.

Have a wonderful day. Don't work too hard. I'll see you in the am.

[luvie]

Doing well...on my way to work in about 5 minutes!

Talk later. Have a blessed day.

[beachn4fun]

(((DITA)))

Yes, I see Nancy. She does look good considering her age.

That's a good idea havimg the Pentagon channel broadcast. I do know what you mean about the other commentary. I was stewing about that earlier.

Now, I'm off to put some chili makings in the crock pot and take a quick walk. Got to get rid of some of the hoiday 'stuffings' if you know what I mean (wink). LOL

[La Enchiladita]

America, America, God shed Thy grace on thee.

And crown Thy good with Brotherhood, from sea to shining sea!!

AMEN!!

[beachn4fun]

Good morning and (((HUGS))) GB

I have enjoyed my time off. I'm getting use to it and it'll make it hard to go back tomorrow.

Are you feeling better?

[beachn4fun]

Good morning, Mac

Windy this morning? I haven't really been outside.
A chilly morning as well. I am happy to see the sun this morning, especially after yesterday. Very dreary.

You went to work? Not in DC, I'm sure. Not much traffic, either, huh?

Have a good day.

[ConorMacNessa]

Bethesda. Traffic was very light.

[La Enchiladita]

I remember your plan for the new year, Beachy. *wink*

George H. W. Bush and Barbara Bush look uncommonly good also.

"Be doers of the Word, not merely hearers" from the Book of James, being read by Susan Ford now.

[txradioguy]

Yes that is me! :D