FReeper Canteen ~ Hall of Heroes: Chips, The War Dog ~ February, 27, 2012

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[Kathy in Alaska]

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Chips, The War Dog

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Chips was a true hero -- but his
Silver Star for valor and a
Purple Heart were taken away
because he was categorized
as mere "equipment."

Shortly after the attack on Pearl Harbor, Dogs for Defense (DFD) was established. Word soon got out that the armed forces needed dogs. Thousands of patriotic pet owners across America responded by donating their pets for enlistment into the K-9 Corps. Little did a family from Pleasantville, NY know that their shepherd mix, Chips, would become the most decorated dog hero of World War II.

Spirited and quick to learn, Chips served bravely as a tank guard dog, traveling throughout Europe, Africa, and Italy with General Patton's Seventh Army.

On one occasion, Chips alerted to an impending ambush. Then, with a phone cable attached to his collar, Chips ran back to base, dodging gunfire so that the endangered platoon could establish a communications line and ask for the backup they so desperately needed.

Perhaps the event that most exemplifies his courage and devotion occurred early one morning on a beach in Sicily. As he and his handler proceeded up the beach, they came under fire from a disguised pillbox. Chips broke free from his handler and launched himself right into the pillbox. Moments later several bitten and surrendering Italian soldiers emerged, all shepherded by a very determined Chips.

Though wounded in the melee, Chips returned to duty that night, and alerted troops to an approaching group of Italians. This allowed his handler and squad time to capture all of them.

Chips was a true hero. He was awarded a Silver Star for valor, and a Purple Heart for his wounds. The newspapers heralded his exploits. Unfortunately, the press attracted the attention of the Commander of the Order of the Purple Heart. He complained to both President Roosevelt and the War Department, claiming that by so honoring Chips, they were demeaning all the men who have been awarded a Purple Heart. Chips' medals were taken away, and he was given an honorable discharge and returned to his family in Pleasantville. No military dog has received an official decoration since.

The debate surrounding the giving of metals to military dogs not only led to the denying of dogs the right to recognition for their efforts, but also paved the way for the military to classify them as "equipment" -- a classification that would cost them dearly. When the US pulled out of Vietnam, the military dogs were classified as "equipment" and left behind. Despite earnest efforts to bring the dogs home, the order to abandon them was firm. Over 4,000 dogs served in Vietnam, many sacrificing their lives. They saved thousands of American soldiers from death or injury. Stories vary as to what became of these valiant canines, but one thing is known to a certainty is that they shared all 24/7 with their handler. These dogs gave their full measure of devotion -- whatever the danger -- but they did not get to share the freedom of coming home.

- Sandra Estrada

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[HopeandGlory]

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[BIGLOOK]

Aloha Night Owl!

[SandRat]

arf-arf.

[SandRat]

Another well attended ECOH today at 2:00 PM at the Elks Lodge.

[Kathy in Alaska]

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Please thank StarCMC for today’s thread.

~ Hall of Heroes: Chips, The War Dog ~

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[Kathy in Alaska]

Hello Veterans, wherever you are!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

And in first....Nana Hope grabs the gold!!

[Joe 6-pack]

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[Kathy in Alaska]

And close behind in second....Hawaii snags the silver!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

And rounding out the top three....Sand and arf-arf bag the bronze!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Joe....thanks for pinging.

[left that other site]

Hi Everybody!

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Thank You for tonight’s thought provoking Story!

[AZamericonnie]

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Not My Kind
February 27, 2012

In the Star Wars trilogy there’s a scene that reminds me of some church people I know. At an establishment somewhere in a remote corner of the galaxy, grotesque-looking creatures socialize over food and music. When Luke Skywalker enters with his two droids, C3PO and R2D2 (who are more “normal” than anyone else there), he is surprisingly turned away with a curt rebuff: “We don’t serve their kind here!”

That strange scene captures the malady that we all struggle with in our relationships here on planet Earth. We are always more comfortable with people who are just like us. But think of where you would be if Jesus had felt that way. He was divine, perfect in every way, which makes Him far different from us. Yet He came to dwell among us and to die for us.

Those of us who follow Christ shouldn’t have “they’re not my kind” in our vocabulary. As Paul reminds us, in Him “there is neither Jew nor Greek, . . . slave nor free, . . . male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus” (Gal. 3:28). So, whether others are different in attitude, perspective, race, class, political slant, or social standing, it should make no difference to those of us who call ourselves by Jesus’ name.

Find someone who is not your kind and share Jesus’ love with them today!

I pray, O Lord, reveal to me If I have caused disunity, For You would have Your children one In praise and love for Your dear Son. —Branon

Love your neighbor— even if they aren’t your kind!

Read: Galatians 3:19-29

There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus. —Galatians 3:28

Bible in a Year:
Joshua 1-3

[SuzyQue]

Prayers for our injured and dead in Afghanistan this past week.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Honoring Our Heroes

2LT Rebecca USA (Daughter of U S Army EOD)
3 sons (armymarinemom and amdad)
86th Fighter Weapons Squadron "Combat Hammer" (saminfl)
AbnSarge USA
Adam USAF (Grumpybutt)
Allegra
Anoreth USCG (daughter of Tax-chick)
aviator USAF
BIGLOOK USN
Brett USN (CindyDawg)
Brother and Son-in-Law (kalee)
Cannoneer No. 4
CAPT Bryan USA (Diver Dave)
CAPT Future Snake Eater USA (RightOnline)
CAPT Jason Clendenin (friend of Frou)
Chris USA (amom)
Chuck USA (RightOnline)
CMS USA
COL Mike (gpapa)
ConorMacNessa USN USMC
CPT Carol USA, Nurse Corps (Vineyard)
David USAF (LUV W)
Defender2
Deven USA (Shimmer)
Diver Dave USN
Drumbo USN
Ethan USMC (georgiabelle)
forgotenknight13 USA (grandson of Monkey Face)
Fred (DocRock)
GulfWar1Vet USA
HiJinx USA
IS2 Brianne USN (My Hearts in London - Everett)
IS2 Heather USN (My Hearts in London - Everett)
Jade Falcon USN
James USA (Grumpybutt)
JemiansTerror USA (Jemian)
Jet Jaguar USAF
Joel (NEMDF)
Jonathan USMC (AZbushgal)
Josh USN (doug from upland)
Karen USA (fatima's granddaughter)
Kenneth (Sweetbaby/LadyPilgrim)
Kevin USMC (skimask)
Kevin and David USA (vigilante2)
KJD USAF (SuzyQue)
Laurita USA
LCpl Carter USMC
LCpl Joe USMC (Don’tMessWithTexas)
Lindsay (Sweetbaby/LadyPilgrim)
LT David (Coldwater Creek)
LTjg Gerald USN (Vineyard)
M1911A1 USMC (M0sby)
M1Tanker
Major Jennifer USA (Diver Dave)
Major joma89 USAF
MEG33's Navy Grandson
Michael USAR (RightOnline)
Mike1Sg USA (mystery-ak)
Milo828 USA (mystery-ak)
MSgt Eddie USAF ( Son of ThomasPaine2000, CMSgt USAF, Ret)
MSGT Glen Ignasiak USAF (nephew of AirForceMom)
Nate USN (sneakers)
Navy Chaplain, Lt Nathan Rice (ColdwaterCreek)
Old Sarge USA
OneLoyalAmerican USCG
PFC Jake USMC (son of Enough_Deceit)
Philetus USA
PROCON USA
Publius USA
Pvt Alex USA (son of Enough_Deceit)
Rick USAF (Doogle)
Robert, Jeremy, Daynnis USA (SoldierDad)
SandRat USA
Sat-Com Chris USA (son of KC Burke)
SGT Chris USA (son of Vineyard)
SGT Ev USA (Mozie)
SGT Gray USA (colorcountry’s son)
SGT Matt USMC (SuzyQue)
SGT Robert USMC (MarineMom613)
SGT Sean Reed (preed)
Son USCG (GodBlessUSA)
SPC Drew USA (brother-in-law Stonewall Jackson)
SPC Mike USA (AbnSarge)
SPC Ted USA (nephew of hoagy62)
SPC William Akin USA (Step-son of BlueLancer)
SPC4 Adam USA (nephew of Repeal The 17th)
SPC4 Dan USA (son of swmobuffalo)
SSG Brian USA (repubmom)
SSG Dustin USA (SIL of U S Army EOD)
SSG Dusty USA (MountainDad)
SSG Mitchel USA (tina07)
SSG Spencer USA (grame)
SSGT Adam USA (Diver Dave)
SSGT Don May Jr USMC (debm29palms)
SSGT John Linde USA (JFoxbear)
SSGT The Black Knight USAF
Stevan USA (Grumpybutt)
Terrence USN (Sweetbaby/LadyPilgrim)
The Sailor
TMSuchman USMC
tongue-tied USN/USA
Tonkin USN/USCG
TSGT Jason M Kibler USAF (son of AirForceMom)
SFC txradioguy USA
USAFSecurityForces (son of visualops & TheStickman)
Valerie USAF (Shimmer)
Victor and Tony D USMC (weldgophardline)
Vineyard USN
William USA (jackv)
WOs Bob and Michelle USA (nephew, and his wife, of BnBlFlag)

 

[Kathy in Alaska]

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

[SandRat]

While I was at the ECOH G-Ma got to talk to our son with Nate giggling up a storm in the background.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Aloha, Hawaii...((HUGS))...did the sun every come back?
Little visitors?

Our weekend started with a possible 10-12” of snow. Now it’s down to 1-3”....that’s enough. A little spitting is all so far. We have nowhere left to put it.

[AZamericonnie]

Thank you ladies for this evenings thread! *hugs*

Let the soldiers decide if the dogs deserve the recognition. I imagine the answer would be yes!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Sand...((HUGS))...well attended is good. How many flew?

[SandRat]

Only one Flew today.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, ML...((HUGS))...lessons today?

It’s trying to snow here. As much as I like to watch it snow, I’ve had enough shoveling this year.

[AZamericonnie]

We went & saw Act of Valour today. Oh it’s so worth the price of the tickets.

God bless our Men & Women in uniform & thanks to them for their service.

Be sure to take a tissue or two & try not to get po’d at those who leave while the list of our fallen is being displayed.

[left that other site]

No Lessons today, but an ex student of mine came to the studio to create a Blues Album. Him on Piano, me on vocals. We got 4 tracks down today.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, AZ, for today’s red, white, and blue tribute.

Did you have some time to rest before resuming the work game tomorrow? *HUGS*

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good to hear a positive report from someone who cares.

Yes, God Bless them all, and their families who wait.

Hopefully those who left early at least got a clue about who our heroes are, and why.

[LUV W]

I hope I get to see that one. Haven’t been ot a “real” movie in forever. There hasn’t been anything worth going to. This might just be the exception.

Thanks for the mini-review! :)

[Kathy in Alaska]

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

Hope you had a nice weekend.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, SuzyQue...thank you for the prayers for our heroes who gave their all or were injured.

[LUV W]

What a great addition to the Hall of Heroes! Those guys give everything they’ve got to their job..sacrificially and unswervingly!

Just like their human counterparts who are heroes, too! :)

Thanks, Galz!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Nate sounds like quite the happy baby.

[AZamericonnie]

Did you have some time to rest before resuming the work game tomorrow?

Not much but did so enjoy the movie & tooks the boys to eat after so I don't have to cook dinner this evening. A good thing!;-}

How's your "stiffness" today? *Hugs*

[SandRat]

He is his own entertaimement and entertains everyone else.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Congratulations to your new Eagle Scout!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Sounds like a fun day for you. Congratulations on the tracks you got down today.

[left that other site]

Thank you!

Real TRADITIONAL Blues...love it!

[TASMANIANRED]

Evening Kathy, Hugs

Are you sore today?

[LUV W]

I would LOVE to hear some of THAT! :)

[Kathy in Alaska]

Stiffness seems to be not at all. My seat belt bruise seems to be the only aftermath so far, except for a little soreness in my brake foot. My car is another issue.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Taz...((HUGS))

I don’t seem to be sore at all. I have a lovely seat belt bruise in the making and that is sore, but I am surprised that nothing else hurts, except for a minor ache in my brake foot.

How is your today going?

[AZamericonnie]

Great news all around considering!

I do hope the estimates are in line.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Luv...Chips was quite a dog, faithful companion to our heroes, helping them stay alive.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Me too! I’m hoping the frame is fine....body damage should be fixable.

[TASMANIANRED]

Been too busy tonight.

Glad you aren’t sore..

Seat belt bruise...lovely shade of blue?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Right now it is purple.

Sorry you’ve been so busy...but I bet the callers are sure glad you were there.

[Kathy in Alaska]

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good morning/afternoon/evening/night Troops, wherever you are.

Thank you for doing your part to help keep all of us free and safe.

Thanks, unique, for the pastries.

Coffee is always on........

How about a donut?

Cookies?

Veggies?

Sandwich?

[E.G.C.]

A very pleasant good morning to everyone at the Canteen and to all our military at home and abroad. Thanks for your service to our country.

((HUGS))Good morning, Ladies. Thanks for this morning's thread, Star. How's it going?