FReeper Canteen ~ Honoring Canteens Monday ~ 7 May 2007

May 6, 2007 | Entertaining the Troops Committee

[beachn4fun]

FR CANTEEN MISSION STATEMENT

Showing support and boosting the morale of our military and our allied military and the family members of the above. Honoring those who have served before.

Honoring Canteens

Join us as we take a look back in history at some Canteens. A look at who and what made up the Canteens of the past.

There are two types of Canteens. One is

But, the kind we'll be discussing here will be this:

Wikipedia lists Cafeteria when you search for Canteen as a place:

** A cafeteria is a type of food service location in which there is no table service, whether a restaurant or within an institution such as a large office building or school; a school dining location is also referred to as a canteen or dining hall. Cafeterias are different from coffeehouses, although that is the Spanish origin of the American word.

One of the most outstanding volunteer efforts in history were the track side canteens for servicemen and women at the railroad stations around the United States during World War II. Citizens at over 125 cities around the United States operated track side free canteens for the soldiers, sailors, marines and aviators in WWII. They provided dedicated service to millions of troops passing through on trains.

Volunteers greeted soldiers on every train with friendly smiles, welcoming words, and baskets filled with food and other treats during the brief moments their train paused at the railroad station. Service men and women could get sandwiches, pies, cookies, cakes, coffee, milk, magazines, newspapers, writing paper and sundry items, all free, and all donated by residents in their respective communities and immediate region. At Towns like Reno, Nevada; North Platte, Nebraska; Bellefontaine, Ohio; Lima, Ohio; Troy, Ohio; Clinton, Iowa and Connellsville, Pennsylvania, local groups recognized a greater need to provide a little food, a few moments of comfort and distraction at track side.

In the weeks ahead, we'll take a look at some of these Canteens. Canteens who were there for the morale and welfare of our military in time of war. And, the people who made personal sacrifices to be there for those military. To give back to those who gave so much.

So, please join us and discover what it means to be a Canteen.

[beachn4fun]

Good evening, Sis (((HUGS)))

[beachn4fun]

Why that’s very nice of you Ma, but everybody counts here at the Canteen.

[beachn4fun]

Good evening, potlatch

How are you?

[beachn4fun]

Good evening, MoochPooch

Thanks and glad to see you tonight.

Happy Monday to you

[Kathy in Alaska]

Babysitting is cool....

It's 51 right here now, and will probably stay that way for several more hours.....shorts and t-shirt weather.

Next sunrise: 5:34 a.m.
Next sunset: 10:18 p.m.

You could send some rain if you want.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Honoring Our Heroes

Allegra
3 sons (armymarinemom and amdad)
Brother and Son-in-Law (kalee)
CMS
David (LUV W)
Defender2
Ev (MozartLover)
Future Snake Eater (RightOnline)
Jade Falcon
JemiansTerror (Jemian)
Jet Jaguar
Joel (NEMDF)
Jonathan (AZbushgal)
Karen (fatima's granddaughter)
KB4W (arbee4bush)
Kevin (skimask)
Kevin and David (vigilante2)
Laurita
LCpl Carter
M1Tanker
MEG33's Navy Grandson
Milo828 (mystery-ak)
Nate (sneakers)
Old Sarge
OneLoyalAmerican
Robert, Jeremy & Daynnis (SoldierDad)
Son (GodBlessUSA)
The Sailor
tongue-tied
txradioguy
Victor and Tony D (weldgophardline)
William (jackv)

[AZamericonnie]

Well hello there darlin'....looking awful purdy tonight!

Thank you for this evenings thread. *Hugs*

[potlatch]

I’m fine, thank you. Finally had to turn the airconditioning on down here in south Texas today!

[beachn4fun]

LOL

Shorts and t-shirts?

Not me. I had to put on a sweater!

I’m more of a 70s gal!

We needed the rain we got. But, I’ll see what I can do the next time.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, potlatch.

[beachn4fun]

It’s my pleasure to do a thread.

Whatz for dinner?

[potlatch]

Hi Kathy, did you ever get any rain up there? It’s starting to get pretty warm down here now.

[Kathy in Alaska]

A PRAYER OF PROTECTION

The light of God surround you
The love of God enfold you
The power of God protect you
The presence of God watch over you
Wherever you are, God is,
And all is well.
Amen.

BLESS THIS HOUSE

 Bless this house O Lord we pray; Make it safe by night and day; 
Bless these walls so firm and stout, Keeping want and trouble out:
Bless the roof and chimneys tall, Let thy peace lie over all;
Bless this door, that it may prove ever open to joy and love.
Bless these windows shining bright, Letting in God's heav'nly light;
Bless the hearth a'blazing there, with smoke ascending like a prayer;
Bless the folk who dwell within, keep them pure and free from sin;
Bless us all that we may be Fit O Lord to dwell with thee;
Bless us all that one day we May dwell O Lord with thee. 

(Click on graphics for music)

[BIGLOOK]

Aloha Beachy!

A wonderful thread for a wonderful Canteen!

[SandRat]

Not bad, just putting my boots on as Mrs. SR is sending me out for a D.Q. for her.

[beachn4fun]

LOL

I had to turn the heat back on here in the DC Metro area. It’s going down to 40 or 50 tonight and I done want to wake up to a cold house.

But, by Wed. we’ll be back near 80.

[HopeandGlory]

Good morning Troops, Veterans and Canteeners.

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Our Flag Flying Proudly One Nation Under God

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Lord, Please Bless Our Troops, They're fighting for our Freedom.

I pledge allegiance to the Flag
of the United States of America,
and to the Republic, for which it stands;
one nation UNDER GOD,
indivisible,
with liberty and justice for all.

Prayers going up.

[beachn4fun]

Aloha BigLook.

Why thank you sir.

Be sure to check in next week as it will be our intro to one of those Canteens.

While researching them it made me feel like such a slacker..ugh!

[beachn4fun]

LOL

What a good husband you are to run to the D.Q. for the woman.

[beachn4fun]

Good evening, Hope

How are you and yours doing?