FReeper Canteen ~ Remembering Our Troops! ~ 10 May 2012

Serving The Best Troops and Veterans In The World !! | The Canteen Crew

[ConorMacNessa]

Kathy and Luv, my mind is reeling from the news I heard today and this evening. The pronouncement by the Narcissist-in-Chief, and a thread I was pinged to by Waglebee on Tiller the Killer.

If you think that things are that bad in America, you're dead right! I was shopping in Sam's Club last Saturday - in the checkout line I ran into an active duty Special Forces Colonel. We exchanged pleasantries and I opined, without going into a lot of editorial comment, that I didn't envy our troops serving under this particular C-in-C. He nodded his head yes and made another point I had not been aware of.

He informed me that our active duty military presently amounts to less than 1/2% of the population. That percentage has never been so low in our lifetimes. I'm sure this Colonel fears for the survival of our Nation, as I do.

We spoke about the Special Forces - I imparted to him that my Uncle Jack Dowd was a Paratrooper who was involved in Special Forces before it became known as Special Forces - boots on the ground in Nam and Laos in the late 50's. We thanked each other for our respective service and went our ways.

It heartens me to meet men like this - I only hope that we can continue to produce men and women like him now and in the future. Lord knows, we need them dearly!



Nos genuflectitur ad non princeps sed Princeps Pacem!

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)

[ConorMacNessa]

GOD BLESS AND PROTECT OUR TROOPS!

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Must retire – the 0500 Reveille approaches relentlessly – the bugler already mounts the parapet. Will chat with you all on the morrow.

Good night, God bless you, and God bless the United States of America!

Godspeed our Troops around the Globe – especially those in harm’s way – by virtue of their service and sacrifice we continue to live in Freedom!

Nos genuflectitur ad non princeps sed Princeps Pacem!

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)

[ConorMacNessa]

As a parting shot tonight, here's a photo of my son Daniel who graduates from High School June 1st:





Nos genuflectitur ad non princeps sed Princeps Pacem!

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)

[Kathy in Alaska]

Aloha, Hawaii...((HUGS))...some sun? Any good news?

Rain is threatening again, just not at my house. When I got up this morning there had been enough raindrops to outline the cars in the driveway, but no more.

[luvie]

Thank you, Big Guy! :)

Another little cutie to spoil! I can hardly wait!

[Kathy in Alaska]

HAWK HOIST

An Alaska Air National Guard HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter performs a hoist over U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Long Island on March 14, 2012. The Alaska Air National Guard operates the Alaska Rescue Coordination Center on Elmendorf Air Force Base on the north side of Anchorage. U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Sean Mitchell

[BIGLOOK]

Aloha again Night Owl! ((HUGS))

Not much sunshine today.....hope they're saving it up for the weekend....or tomorrow.

A little rain is ok but once we get past the weather the news is pretty stormy.

[luvie]

What a good looking young man! Congrats to you all!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good morning, mountainlion....so, so true....because of the BRAVE!!

Have a great Thursday.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good morning, ML...that evil mom does her kid no favors. Life is full of challenges, but the kid only learns to cut and run. I feel sad for the kid. The kid could have learned something from you.

Go forth and have a great Thursday! ((HUGS))

[Kathy in Alaska]

Handsome young man!!

[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?

[Kathy in Alaska]

God bless and keep safe our troops worldwide.

Good night.

Statler Brothers ~ How Great Thou Art

[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, Kathy. How's it going?

[E.G.C.]

((HUGS))Good morning, LUV W. Congratulations on being a Grammie once again. How’s it going?

[E.G.C.]

BTTT

[tomkow6]

 

 

 

 

 Good morning,

EVERYBODY!

GOOD

MORNING

TROOPS!

 

Cubs

13 WINS

18  LOSSES

 

 

 
 This girl said she recognized me from the vegetarian club, but I'd never met herbivore.
 

 

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Oh well..you can’t please everybody! (sigh)

[Arrowhead1952]

Good morning to everyone at the Canteen. We could get several inches of rain later today!!