FReeper Canteen ~ National POW/MIA Recognition Day, 2011 ~ 16 September 2011

The Canteen Crew

[Kathy in Alaska]

~ The FReeper Canteen Presents ~

~ National POW/MIA Recognition Day, 2011 ~

Thus saith the Lord, Refrain thy voice from weeping and thine eyes from tears; for thy work shall be rewarded saith the Lord; and they shall come again from the land of the enemy, And there is hope in thine end, saith the Lord, that thy children shall come again to their own border.
Jeremiah 31: 16-17

Canteen Mission Statement

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

The table is round - to show our everlasting concern for our men still missing.

The cloth is white - symbolizing the purity of their motives when answering the call to duty.

The single red rose, displayed in a vase, reminds us of the life of each of the missing, and their loved ones and friends who keep the faith, awaiting answers.

The vase is tied with a red ribbon, symbol of our continued determination to account for our missing.

A slice of lemon on the bread plate is to remind us of the bitter fate of those captured and missing in a foreign land.

A pinch of salt symbolizes the tears endured by those missing and their families who seek answers.

The Bible represents the strength gained through faith to sustain those lost from our country, founded as one nation under God.

The glass is inverted - to symbolize their inability to share this evening's toast.

The chairs are empty - they are missing.

Let us now raise our water glasses in a toast to honor America's POW/MIA's and to the success of our efforts to account for them.

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Please remember that The Canteen is here to support
and entertain our troops and veterans and their families,
and is family friendly.

[BIGLOOK]

Aloha Night Owl!

[The Mayor]

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Be An Armor-Bearer
September 16, 2011

The Israelites and the Philistines were at war. While Saul relaxed under a pomegranate tree with his men, Jonathan and his armor-bearer left camp quietly to see if the Lord would work on their behalf, believing that “nothing restrains the Lord from saving by many or by few” (1 Sam. 14:6).

Jonathan and his helper were about to cross a path between two high cliffs. Armed enemy soldiers were stationed above them on both sides. They were two men against who knows how many. When Jonathan suggested they climb up after them, the armor-bearer never flinched. “Do all that is in your heart,” he told Jonathan. “I am with you, according to your heart” (v.7). So the two climbed the cliff, and with God’s help they overcame the enemy (vv.8-14). We have to admire this courageous young armor-bearer. He lugged the armor up that cliff and stayed with Jonathan, following along behind and killing those Jonathan wounded.

The church needs strong leaders to face our spiritual foes, but they must not be left to face them alone. They need the help and support of everyone in the congregation—loyal “armor-bearers” like you and me who are willing to join them in battle against the “enemy of our souls.”

We give the help that pastors need
For burdens they must bear
When we entrust them to the Lord
And hold them up in prayer. —D. De Haan

Leaders are their best when people get behind them.

Read: 1 Samuel 14:1-14

Do all that is in your heart. Go then; here I am with you. —1 Samuel 14:7

Bible in a year:
Proverbs 25-26; 2 Corinthians 9

[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.

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God Bless Our Republic

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

[SandRat]

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hello Veterans, wherever you are!!

[AZamericonnie]

Supporting our Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, Airmen, and Coast Guardsmen
at more than 1,000 places across the U. S. and around the world.

~Tribute to Our Troops~

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hawaii and The Mayor each grab a gold!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

And a close second....Nana Hope snags the silver!!

[ColdOne]

Hello from Idaho!

GOD BLESS AMERICA
GOD BLESS OUR MILITARY
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE!

When I was young I had a P.O.W. bracelet.

*hugs*

[AZamericonnie]

Thank you for this thread Kathy! *hugs*

[SandRat]

LOL

[Kathy in Alaska]

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

[luvie]

LOL!

You KNOW I’m stealin’ that one! :)

[The Mayor]

Cool! Hawaii has better weather than Buffalo!

[luvie]

Beautiful thread, Kathy! (((Hugs)))

[Kathy in Alaska]

~ National POW/MIA Recognition Day, 2011 ~

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.

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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.
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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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[SandRat]

Knew you would ... lol

[left that other site]

Thank You for Your Recognition of this special Day set aside to remember our POW/MIAs.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Helloooooo, Idaho! ((HUGS))

I had one too. My brave soldier gave his life, but fortunately his remains were finally found and he was reunited with his family in Harlingen, Texas.