FReeper Canteen ~ Remembering FReeper "tongue-tied" ~ 13 January 2012

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[Kathy in Alaska]

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~ Remembering FReeper tongue-tied ~

LDO LCDR "tongue-tied" USN, Retired
1980 - 07/01/10

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RIP tongue-tied....December 1959 - January 2012

USS John C Stennis (CVN 74)

His last ship...then on to Iraq, Afghanistan, and NAS Fallon, NV

NAS Lemoore, CA

Fighting Redcocks

USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70)

tongue-tied and Allegra, Baghdad, 2006

In Kuwait

From helicopter school in Ukraine

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and entertain our troops and veterans and their families,
and is family friendly.

[Kathy in Alaska]

TAPS

RIP

LDO LCDR "tongue-tied", USN Retired
1980 - 07/01/10

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[The Mayor]

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Unhook The Chain
January 13, 2012

Jesus made it clear to His disciples that He is “the way, the truth, and the life” (John 14:6). He is the only way to the Father, and our belief and commitment to Him results in love and obedience—and leads to an eternal home in heaven.

Christina, a Bible student in Minsk, Belarus, wrote this testimony: “Jesus died for everyone, even the most desperate sinner. The worst criminal who comes to Him in faith, the Lord will accept.

“For a very long time, Jesus had been knocking at my door. Figuratively speaking, the door to my heart was open. I was a believer. But I kept the safety chain in place. I would not turn my life over to Him.”

Christina knew this was not right, and she felt that God was compelling her to make a change. “I knelt before Him and opened the door as wide as I could.” She took off the chain.

Committed followers of Jesus will do what He commands—without safety chains or back doors. No reserving little corners of our lives all for ourselves. No secret sins.

If, like Christina, you’ve been holding back from surrendering to God, it’s time to unhook that safety chain. Let go of those reservations. Throw open the doors of your life, and experience the joy of obedient discipleship.

Less of self and more of Jesus,
More and more each day like Thee;
Just to live in full surrender
For my Lord who ransomed me. —Wonder

No life is more secure than a life surrendered to God.

Read: John 14:15-24

If you love Me, keep My commandments. —John 14:15

Bible in a year:
Genesis 40-42

[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

[BIGLOOK]

A Sad Aloha tonight, Night Owl!

[Kathy in Alaska]

~ Remembering FReeper tongue-tied ~

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[Kathy in Alaska]

Hello Veterans, wherever you are!!

[Christie at the beach]

Thank you to all of our vets. God Bless each one of you and your families. With much respect, love and admiration.

[mylife]

What a shocking and unexpected loss.
I was privileged to have known him.

He will be missed.

I called him earlier this year, on a whim. I don’t even remember what all we blabbered about.

[Colonel_Flagg]

What a shock. Prayers and condolences to the family and friends of a fine American.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Mayor, and thanks for today’s sustenance for body and soul.

How is your winter doing?

[mylife]

For those who do not know LDO is a Limited Duty Officer.

This means that Chris was an enlisted man who worked his way up to LCDR. A “Mustang”.

[LUV W]

...and the angels weep
over the loss of this hero, FReeper, friend.....

[Darksheare]

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2832270/posts
We lost another FReeper a day ago.
Link above for future reference.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, Nana Hope, for today's Pledge…((HUGS)). Thanks, AfghanMan and Penguin Girl, for your service to America.

[mylife]

Luv, I cant find the link to our vacation with Chris, so I will have to lean on you and Ms B for pics

[Kathy in Alaska]

Aloha, Hawaii...((HUGS))...a sad day indeed.

[Mmogamer]

My condolences to the family.

[mylife]

He was a genuinely nice fellow.

[mylife]

[left that other site]

Thank You for that beautiful tribute to one of our own.

[Eaker]

Ping.

[DollyCali]

what happened to tongue-tied Kathy? cause of death? etc?

RIP patriot. I am sorry to read of the loss of yet another good man.

[surfer]

RIP, prayers and condolences to your family.

[AZamericonnie]

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[LUV W]

During happier times on a trip with him to Maine...

At the bluesfest....


At Red's Eats. What a fun day that was!
Mylife, Chris and MsBehavin


At Rolandeau's...sweet fellowship, friendship and food!
Chris, mylife, TheRealMrB and MsBehavin


Preparing lobstah for their final "bath"...


Into the pot he goes!


Awaiting the results....


Ahhhh...now we can dig in!

GOD REST YOUR SWEET SOUL DEAR FRIEND!
It was such an honor and a pleasure to know you, Chris Healy!

[ConorMacNessa]

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BOSTON, (Oct. 21, 2009) Boatswains Mate 2nd Class Philip Gagnon pipes as USS Constitution performs an underway demonstration in honor of the three-masted wooden frigate's 212th birthday. (U.S. Navy photo by Airman Mark Alexander/Released).



Detachment of Marines in 1812 regalia aboard USS Constitution.

OUR TROOPS ROCK!!!!!!!

Etiam non princeps sed usque ad genua, Principis Pacis!

[LUV W]

God rest his soul, also. This is getting to be a too-often occurrence as of late. Thank you for the link, Darksheare.

[mylife]

Thanks Luv.
Ping Mainelydawn.

[freedumb2003]

We also just lost Freeper roaddog727

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2832270/posts

A most sad evening with prayers for our military families.

:(

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, my, for the explanation of LDO....I had to go looking for the answer, to make sure I didn’t post something dumb. You clarified what I thought I read.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Welcome to the Canteen, Christie at the beach....thanks for your support of our troops.

[mylife]

We got him to eat “whole belly” clams that day! LOL

Oh he had trepidation when I described them, but he was a real trooper and enjoyed them.
He even wore the lobstah bib! LOL

My we had fun!

[LUV W]

Thank you. I wasn’t thinking straight or I would have done that.

I just can’t get my head around this, MY! (((hugs)))

[mylife]

Chris was hoping to make Commander before retirement, but it was not to be.

Still as a Lt Commander he was the highest ranking mustang that I called friend.

It’s a darn shame his retirement was so short. :(

[mylife]

These things happen so fast, it is difficult to fathom.

[LUV W]

I loved the bib touch! LOL! Was that also the night of “bork-bork”?

WHAT a funny, sweet guy he was! *sigh*

[Darksheare]

Welcome.
It’s getting to be way too often as you said.

[mylife]

Yes, He had one heck of a sense of humor!

Late on the night of the lobster/clam dinner, He shared his knowledge of “Ukrainian Bombers”.

That led to much hilarity, and we only drank like a 1/4 of the bottle, LOL Whoo boy!

Chris led a very interesting life from what I could gather.
He seemed to enjoy seeing the world “as it is”

I had a grand time yukking it up with him and we were both howling, because YOU were howling!

[Kathy in Alaska]

I hadn't heard from him for months, then late yesterday afternoon a freepmail from tongue-tied. Alas...but I am so thankful to know of his passing, that we have lost a friend and can say good-bye, and not just lost contact.

He will be missed.

Some pictures he sent from his helo school in Ukraine.

Lenin Square

Doing donuts in Lenin Square

Natasia and Ocksana

[mylife]

You know? Days like that are a million bucks.

We did have a grand time.

[ConorMacNessa]

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REST IN PEACE,
LCDR “TONGUE-TIED”, USN

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Piper on Board USS Carl Vinson CVN-70

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Amazing Grace

by John Newton

Amazing grace! How sweet the sound
That saved a wretch like me!
I once was lost, but now am found;
Was blind, but now I see.
.
’Twas grace that taught my heart to fear, .
And grace my fears relieved;
How precious did that grace appear
The hour I first believed!
.
Through many dangers, toils and snares,
I have already come;
’Tis grace hath brought me safe thus far,
And grace will lead me home.
.
The Lord has promised good to me,
His Word my hope secures;
He will my Shield and Portion be,
As long as life endures.
.
Yea, when this flesh and heart shall fail,
And mortal life shall cease,
I shall possess, within the veil,
A life of joy and peace.
.
The earth shall soon dissolve like snow,
The sun forbear to shine;
But God, Who called me here below,
Will be forever mine.
.
When we’ve been there ten thousand years,
Bright shining as the sun,
We’ve no less days to sing God’s praise
Than when we’d first begun.

Etiam non princeps sed usque ad genua, Principis Pacis!

[mylife]

The fellow had a love of life, but was a gentleman.

I truly think he enjoyed seeing the world “as it is”
He seemed up to new stuff. Not reckless, just seemed like he enjoyed new “everyday stuff”.

I tend to be the same way. If I have the choice between fancy dinner at the place I have been to already, or dinner in another country with the locals, I tend to pick the latter for the new experience.

[LUV W]

I had already gotten the pictures ready, but I’m not sure that we had a thread for that 2nd trip. I think we posted in a Canteen, and I didn’t bookmark it, unfortunately.... :(

[mylife]

That would explain why I could not find it.

[LUV W]

Both of you have a love of life “as it is” that is refreshing and I’ll never forget those sweet times together. I was hoping for a 3rd trip before long...and Chris with us.

[LUV W]

Thank you for your kind words regarding this fine FReeper, Sir.

[LUV W]

Yeah...I hope MsB bookmarked it.

[HiJinx]

A full life, well-lived, among friends far and wide;
Is the legacy you leave adrift on the tide.

Fair winds and following seas, my friend.

Jinx

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Colonel...((HUGS))...tt’s passing was quite a shock, but at least we are able to gather and say goodbye and reminisce about our friend.

[mylife]

I think this is the thread, but I have not had the opportunity to look at it.

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/2327090/posts?page=857#857