Hi, Ma!!!
~ Navajo Code Talkers Day, August 14 ~
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These guys were like Marines everywhere...they made a difference.
The trouble is, that the US Army started this in WWI and continued using Indian coders in all theaters in WWII, including in the Pacific and Europe.
The Army doesn’t spend time on shaping public relations though.
Publicity created this, and somehow a Marine radio man who was doing the same job, but using his Navajo language, became something unique and heroic compared to the other Marine radio guy using the regular code.
It’s VJ day, too :)
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They walk in beauty
Ya’ah’teh Kathy!
(Ya’ah’teh means Hello) :)
Frank, Ted, and I were fishing for bluegill on Rice Lake in Ontario, Canada. We were on a pontoon boat, and the fish were really biting. Busy baiting and hooking, we slowly became aware that the action had slacked off. Then we realized why: The boat was no longer sitting where we had put it. A strong wind had come up and pushed it across the water. The anchor could not hold us and was sliding across the lake bottom. We hauled it up, returned to our hot spot, and re-anchored. We were moved away again. After a third try, we went back to shore. We could not get our anchor to grab and stick.
When it comes to our salvation, our hope is anchored in the promise of God and the work of Jesus Christ. The winds and waves of doubt, discouragement, and spiritual attack by the evil one can cause us to think that we are adrift and salvation from God is not secure. Not so! God has given His promise that our salvation is sure, and He cannot lie (Heb. 6:18-19). Our hope is securely fastened in Jesus Christ who redeemed us once and for all when He died, rose again, and ascended to heaven.
Our anchor is the Rock unmovableJesus Christ. His limitless love holds us sure and steadfast.
Read: Hebrews 6:13-20
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Good morning, Everyone. Good morning
Thank you, Ma, for preparing the Canteen for todays activities.
I know we're talking about the Code Talkers
and I'm not trying to take away from
the wonderful things they did
BUT
have you ever noticed how Prez Bush
always looks directly at a person,
like he is in the first photo?
Gosh, I miss him.
Our local DC Metroland weather report
~ Today...Partly cloudy. High 77F. Winds NNW at 10 to 20 mph.
~ Tonight...Mostly clear. Low 57F. Winds NNW at 5 to 10 mph.
Whoz ya daddy? Whoz ya daddy?
Whoz jealous of those temps?
Sorry gang, couldn't help it.
A lovely chilly morning and
a lovely (low humidity) sunny day planned.
Sorry I've been scarce this week, but
Monday morning emails delivered me a request
for an updated report - like right now.
I'm done my part, just have to wait
for bossman to go over it so he can do his part.
Thus, this will be short and sweet - again.
Please stay right where you are.
Keep the troops and their families entertained.
The Canteen is
Come on 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
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