FReeper Canteen ~ Hall of Heroes: Hollywood Part 4 ~ July 8, 2013

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[Kathy in Alaska]

 

Our Troops Rock!  Thank you for all you do!

For the freedom you enjoyed yesterday...
Thank the Veterans who served
in The United States Armed Forces.

Looking forward to tomorrow's freedom? Support The United States
Armed Forces Today!

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~ Hall of Heroes ~

Hollywood Part 4
 

           

Another story from the Hollywood legends of old.  Their stories may surprise you!  I wish today's "Hollywood Elite" would take some direction from these guys! 

(Thanks for the heads-up on this guy, SandRat!)

Douglas Fairbanks, Jr.

In 1941, President Franklin D. Roosevelt appointed him a special envoy to South America.

Although celebrated as an actor, Fairbanks was commissioned a reserve officer in the United States Navy at the onset of World War II and assigned to Lord Louis Mountbatten's Commando staff in the United Kingdom.

Having witnessed (and participated in) British training and cross-channel harassment operations emphasizing the military art of deception, Fairbanks attained a depth of understanding and appreciation of military deception then unheard of in the United States Navy. Lieutenant Fairbanks was subsequently transferred to Virginia Beach where he came under the command of Admiral H. Kent Hewitt, who was preparing U.S. Naval forces for the invasion of North Africa.

Fairbanks convinced Hewitt of the advantages of such a unit[clarification needed], then repeated the proposal at Hewett's behest to Admiral Ernest King, Chief of Naval Operations. King thereupon issued a secret letter on March 5, 1943 charging the Vice Chief of Naval Operations with the recruitment of 180 officers and 300 enlisted men for the Beach Jumper program.

The Beach Jumpers' mission would simulate amphibious landings with a very limited force. Operating dozens of kilometers from the actual landing beaches and utilizing their deception equipment, the Beach Jumpers would lure the enemy into believing that theirs was the principal landing.

United States Navy Beach Jumpers saw their initial action in Operation Husky, the invasion of Sicily. Throughout the remainder of the war, the Beach Jumpers conducted their hazardous, shallow-water operations throughout the Mediterranean.

For his planning the diversion-deception operations and his part in the amphibious assault on Southern France, Lieutenant Commander Fairbanks was awarded the United States Navy's Legion of Merit with bronze V (for valor), the Italian War Cross for Military Valor, the French Légion d'honneur and the Croix de guerre with Palm, and the British Distinguished Service Cross. Fairbanks was also awarded the Silver Star for valor displayed while serving on PT boats and the National Order of the Southern Cross, conferred by the Brazilian government. Among his other exploits was the sinking of the light cruiser Capriole while in command of a mixed division of American PT Boats and British MGBs.

He was made an Honorary Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire (KBE) in 1949. Fairbanks stayed in the Naval Reserve after the war and ultimately retired a captain in 1954.

 

Please remember the Canteen is here to honor, support and entertain our troops and their families.  This is a politics-free zone!  Thanks for helping us in our mission! 

[Kathy in Alaska]

I’ve been reading about the Soldotna crash....a lot of people who work for the company I work for live there. Praying that none are involved. I wouldn’t expect a release of names til at least tomorrow.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Prayers for all those on the plane and their families.

Just found this.....

By SARA J. HARDAN
Peninsula Clarion

A locally owned charter plane crashed in Soldotna late Sunday morning killing all 10 aboard, including the pilot, according to authorities.

The single-engine De Havilland Otter, registered to Rediske Air, Inc. of Nikiski had nine passengers and one pilot aboard when the accident happened at Soldotna’s Municipal Airport, authorities said.

Will Satathite, on hand at Rediske Air’s Nikiski office, confirmed Sunday afternoon that the aircraft was flown by Nikiski pilot Willy Rediske with nine passengers onboard. Rediske was president of the small aviation company centered on the Kenai Peninsula.

Sending prayers for all the Chena Hot Springs Road folks, too.

[Kathy in Alaska]

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good 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 cupcake?

Cookies?

Pancakes?

Treats?

[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, Ladies. Thanks for this morning's thread, Star. How's it going?

[E.G.C.]

BTTT

[ConorMacNessa]

Good morning, Kathy!

*HUGS*

I''m out the door to the Office in a few minutes. I hope you're having a restful night!



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[ConorMacNessa]

Good Morning To Our Valiant Troops, To Our Vets, To Our Families, Our FRiends, Our Allies And To All Canteen Denizens!

Godspeed our Troops around the Globe, especially those in combat!


An American Soldier Patrolling At Sunrise, Dabay Province, Afghanistan

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GOOD MORNING!
Some People Wake Up, Stretch and Enjoy Freedom -
Some People Wake Up, Stretch and Defend It!

May The Lord Protect And Uphold Our Troops In Their Vital Mission!

May He Keep Safe Their Families During Their Time Of Separation!

May He Preserve And Uphold The American Nation In This Time Of Adversity!

"Riamh nár dhruid ó sbairn lann!"

Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!

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)

[beachn4fun]

Good morning, Canteen.

Good morning

Thank you, Star, for preparing the Canteen for today’s activities.
Thank you, Douglas Fairbanks, Jr.
for your service. Rest in Peace.

DC Metroland weather report

~ Today... Partly cloudy
with isolated thunderstorms possible.
High 88F. Winds WSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Chance of rain 30%.

~ Tonight... Widely scattered showers
and thunderstorms this evening.
Clouds lingering later. Low 71F.
Winds light and variable. Chance of rain 30%.

Hope you all had a wonderful Independence Day and weekend.
Mine wasn't too bad.
Tried to not over schedule the four days.

As usual, after having a couple days off,
there's work to be had.
The furloughs start this Friday.
So, this will be a quick post
and then I'm lurking.

I sure hope there are organizations out there
who will be monitoring how the government spends the money
they claim they will save buy furloughing the peasants.
No bonuses...no sending it to foreign governments!!!!!!!!

Gotta run. But please stay right where you are.
Chat up the military or a family member.
No need to fret...you know I'll be back!

The FR Canteen is

Come in and sit for a while.
There's always plenty of coffee, tea,
pancakes, conversation, silliness,
and plain old BS

REMEMBER THEM ~ DEFENDERS OF FREEDOM

BERGEVIN, CHARLES LEE
8/23/1968
North Vietnam
Presumptive Finding of Death

FR CANTEEN MISSION STATEMENT

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

[Arrowhead1952]

Good morning to everyone at the Canteen. 75º here this morning. We had a late shower late yesterday that helped us cool off a bit.

[Arrowhead1952]

Good morning beachy and (((HUGS))).

[E.G.C.]

((HUGS))Good morning, Beach. How’s it going?

[luvie]

Whoooooo said it could be Monday already, Early Birds!
We should all still be snoozing...right?
Anywhoooooo....hope you all have a GREAT day...
...and get it all done early!
It's gonna be another hot one here...ugh!
Guess that's why they call it "summer". LOL!
((((hugs))))

[Arrowhead1952]

Good morning LUV and (((HUGS))). Guess we will have another hot one here. The showers last night just elevated the humidity for us.

[luvie]

Ugh! Hate when that happens! It’s not even refreshing rain!

Have a good day, though! (((hugs)))

[PROCON]

Morning Beachie!!

ended up staying close to home over the weekend, sis got sick :-(

Nice summer weather continues; did a little shopping and a lot of relaxing.

Another week is upon us, I better coffee up...

Have a grandocious day!

[beachn4fun]

Good morning dear ((HUGS))

How was your holiday/weekend?

[beachn4fun]

Good morning EG((HUGS))

How was your holiday/weekend?

[beachn4fun]

Good morning night owl ((HUGS))

Summer is here...so is the heat!

How was your holiday/weekend?