FReeper Canteen ~ Happy Flag Day ~ Happy Birthday United States Army ~ 14 JUNE 2011

Serving The Best Troops and Veterans In The World !! | laurenmarlowe

[Kathy in Alaska]

 

 

 

~The FReeper Canteen Presents~

Happy Flag Day!

Happy Birthday United States Army!

The Fourth of July is traditionally celebrated as America's birthday, but the idea of an annual day specifically celebrating the Flag is believed to have first originated in 1885. BJ Cigrand, a schoolteacher, arranged for the pupils in the Fredonia, Wisconsin Public School, District 6, to observe June 14 (the 108th anniversary of the official adoption of The Stars and Stripes) as 'Flag Birthday'.

 In numerous magazines and newspaper articles and public addresses over the following years, Cigrand continued to enthusiastically advocate the observance of June 14 as 'Flag Birthday', or 'Flag Day'.

In 1894, the governor of New York directed that on June 14 the Flag be displayed on all public buildings. With BJ Cigrand and Leroy Van Horn as the moving spirits, the Illinois organization, known as the American Flag Day Association, was organized for the purpose of promoting the holding of Flag Day exercises.

On June 14th, 1894, under the auspices of this association, the first general public school children's celebration of Flag Day in Chicago was held in Douglas, Garfield, Humboldt, Lincoln, and Washington Parks, with more than 300,000 children participating.

Adults, too, participated in patriotic programs. Franklin K. Lane, Secretary of the Interior, delivered a 1914 Flag Day address in which he repeated words he said the flag had spoken to him that morning: "I am what you make me; nothing more. I swing before your eyes as a bright gleam of color, a symbol of yourself."

Inspired by these three decades of state and local celebrations, Flag Day - the anniversary of the Flag Resolution of 1777 - was officially established by the Proclamation of President Woodrow Wilson on May 30th, 1916. While Flag Day was celebrated in various communities for years after Wilson's proclamation, it was not until August 3rd, 1949, that President Truman signed an Act of Congress designating June 14th of each year as National Flag Day.

Two hundred and thirty-six years ago, the United States Army was established to defend our Nation. From the Revolutionary War to the current operations taking place around the world, our Soldiers remain Army Strong with a deep commitment to our core values and beliefs.

This 236th birthday commemorates America’s Army – Soldiers, Families and Civilians – who are achieving a level of excellence that is truly Army Strong. Being Army Strong goes beyond physical endurance and mental preparedness. It encompasses an indomitable spirit, and high ethical and moral values.

 These are not only desirable traits in a person, but in a Nation that wishes to live up to the ideals and vision of its founders. We are “America’s Army: The Strength of the Nation." Army Senior Leaders Birthday Message

FR CANTEEN MISSION STATEMENT~Showing support and boosting the morale of our military and our allies military and the family members of the above. Honoring those who have served before. 

Please remember: The Canteen is a place to honor and entertain our troops. The Canteen is family friendly. Let's have fun!

We pray for your continued strength, to be strong in the face of adversity.

We pray for your safety, that you will return to your families and friends soon.

We pray that your hope, courage, and dignity remain unbroken, so that you may show others the way.

God Bless You All ~ Today, Tomorrow and Always

 

 

[luvie]

No...you’re just fast! :)

How ya? (((hugs)))

[AZamericonnie]

~~Tunes For The Troops~~

 

US Army Song - The Army Goes Rolling Along

Happy Birthday Army!

Want more information about the artists we play? Perhaps you'd like to buy concert tickets or their CDs? Click the links provided at the top of the thread for more information!

[PROCON]

Daughter-girl wore me out with moving her!

Of course she had to move from a ground floor place to a 2nd floor place...Sheesh, big bed, washer, dryer, looooong couch, 1,000,000 boxes, and of course the dreaded clothes and shoes....AAARRRGGGHHH, I can't move!!!...LOL!

[luvie]

Indeed...the most beautiful sight you can see when you are away from America is the stars and stripes flying over our embassies or from one of our naval ships. It just makes a heart swell!

[luvie]

Bless your heart! That’s bad, but I know she sooooo appreciates her dad’s help!

Take ibuprofen! :)

[Old Sarge]

Good Evening, Ladies!

Thank you for the thread, Lauren!

Had shrimp-fried rice and sweet & sour chicken tonight, yummy!

[NormsRevenge]

US Army Bump!

I was the Black Sheep of the family, most family members went
Army. I went Marines.

My three brothers , one in the Military Police, another a Screaming Eagle paratrooper and the third in Heavy Transport.

My uncles were all Army too.. served in WW2 in Europe.

God Bless ‘em all for their service.. and GodSpeed to all those on active duty today.

[PROCON]

And, due to my long overdue "greenthumb", I was able to give her some awesomely blooming flowers in a nice outdoor arrangement to put on her patio as a house warming present, I truely love that girl..:=), a conservative college student, no less!

[SandRat]

(((hugs))) Gor here http://www.svherald.com/ for a few days or weeks to just roam around.

Feeling 99.4% ... lol.

Getting detailed directions from the whole family on that.

[left that other site]

Happy Flag Day!

Thank You, to all of Our Military, Veterans, and Families who give their all to keep us free!



ML/LTOS
(El Kabong)

[PROCON]

I was the Black Sheep of the family, most family members went Army. I went Marines.

No problem, FRiend, you're forgiven..:=)

Semper Fi from an old Army guy!

[Kathy in Alaska]

And rounding out the top three....Pro bags the bronze!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Sarge...((HUGS))...I’ve just ordered a Meat Lover’s pizza. I’m still at work and gonna be here a while.

Glad you enjoyed your dinner.

[AZamericonnie]

A very good evening to you Sarge! *hugs*

Dinner sounds good.:)

Hope you are doing well!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Nana Hope...((HUGS))...and thanks for today’s Pledge. Thanks, AfghanMan and Penguin Girl, for your service to America.

[luvie]

Awesome gift, Dad! Your love shows and I’m sure that she loves you back just as much!

Good for you, raising a conservative...even AFTER going to college!

[HiJinx]

Hi, Kathy!

Great thread, thanks!

[luvie]

Hey, ((((SARGE))))

That sounds yummy! Did you save some for me? :)

Hope you have a great week!

[HiJinx]

So - can you see the flames on the mountains?
I can...
It’s a shame how much of Ash and Stump canyons has burned, not to mention the Coronado National Monument area.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, Mac, for the Missing Man Setting. We must never forget those that gave their all for us to be free and safe.