FReeper Canteen ~ Just Hangin' Cafe ~ 14 February 2014

February 13, 2014 | Canteen Crew

[beachn4fun]

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.

FReeper Canteen
Just Hangin' Cafe

Come on in, we're open
Need a place just to hang out?
This is it.

We serve coffee, tea, conversation
and music.

Our AWESOME military,
our AWESOME allies,
and their families are welcomed
and honored here.

No worries in the FReeper Canteen
Just Hangin' Cafe.
Grab a cup and start a conversation.

You never know who you might meet in the Cafe.
Glad you could join us.
Enjoy your stay.

Remember, the Canteen is a family friendly place.
We welcome the military, our allies, and their families.
Continued prayers for the success and completion of your mission.
Prayers for your safe return home.

[Kathy in Alaska]

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!!

Hello Veterans, wherever you are!!

[beachn4fun]

AMEN! LOL

Good evening Nachum and thanks and welcome

[ConorMacNessa]

L/Cpl. Thomas E. Creek, USMC (MOH)
India Company, 3rd Battalion, Ninth Marines, 3rd Marine Division (REIN)



From Today in U.S. Military History:

Near Cam Lo, Republic of Vietnam, 13 February 1969

Citation: "For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving as a rifleman with Company I in action against enemy forces. L/Cpl. Creek’s squad was providing security for a convoy moving to resupply the Vandegrift Command Base when an enemy command detonated mine destroyed 1 of the vehicles and halted the convoy near the Cam Lo Resettlement Village. Almost immediately, the marines came under a heavy volume of hostile mortar fire followed by intense small-arms fire from a well-concealed enemy force. As his squad deployed to engage the enemy, L/Cpl. Creek quickly moved to a fighting position and aggressively engaged in the fire fight. Observing a position from which he could more effectively deliver fire against the hostile forces. he completely disregarded his own safety as he fearlessly dashed across the fire-swept terrain and was seriously wounded by enemy fire. At the same time, an enemy grenade was thrown into the gully where he had fallen, landing between him and several companions. Fully realizing the inevitable results of his action, L/Cpl. Creek rolled on the grenade and absorbed the full force of the explosion with his body, thereby saving the lives of 5 of his fellow marines. As a result of his heroic action, his men were inspired to such aggressive action that the enemy was defeated and the convoy was able to continue its vital mission. L/Cpl. Creek’s indomitable courage, inspiring valor and selfless devotion to duty upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the U.S. Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country."

"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 evening yarddog ((HUGS))

that is one heck of a bridge

[beachn4fun]

WOOHOO Thanks for the lovely sunset. We need it don’t we?

[beachn4fun]

Good evening ConnieGirl ((HUGS))

We are snow bound! But I’m in the house with warm fire.

[ConorMacNessa]

'Deed we do, Beachy! 'Deed we do!

America demands Justice for the Fallen of Benghazi!

O stranger, tell the Lacedaemonians that we lie here, obedient to their command.

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)

[AZamericonnie]

Good evening Beachy & thank your for this evenings "Just Hangin"! *Hugs*

[Kathy in Alaska]

Happy Valentine's Day, beachy!! ((HUGS))

[beachn4fun]

Snow update at the Beachy homestead:

7 inches this morning

then sleet/rain

got sidewalk and vehicles cleaned off.

now it’s snowing heavy again...expecting another 3-4 inches.

Son in Manassas said they had 12 so far.

Most places are closed again tomorrow.

[AZamericonnie]

Sorry for your weather troubles!

[beachn4fun]

aww, so cute

[beachn4fun]

Well, you know Mother Nature when she gets an attitude
;)

[yarddog]

Thank you.

I originally did not agree with Tom Brokaw’s calling them the “Greatest Generation” but am having second thoughts.

I was recently watching a program about the construction of the Empire State Building. Those guys built it ahead of schedule and under budget. The method of construction used back then was hot bolts which shrunk when cooled and was stronger than the method used today.

I still am not sure they were the greatest, thinking the ones who fought the Revolutionary War and the War Between the States deserve equal mention but they were indeed hard and capable workers.

[beachn4fun]

aww, thanks Ma ((HUGS))

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Nachum...PLEASE send it back to Alaska!!
Thanks.

[Kathy in Alaska]

United States Marine Corps Band ~ National Anthem

[ConorMacNessa]

I posted this vignette a little earlier on "Remembering the Troops:"

The weather gurus pulled a fast one on us again. After a short hiatus with rain we were supposed to head back into light snow as the temp dropped this evening. Apparently a "comma" developed at the tail end of the storm that changed the dynamics of the storm dramatically. At about 6:00 p.m. local time, heavy snow began falling and accumulated rapidly. I left the house at 6:30 to pick David up from work and the roads were an absolute mess. I got him back home at 7:00 p.m. and attempted to park. The road was extremely slick and I couldn't get into my stop. I drove down the hill to go around the block, but was unable to get moving after the first right turn. I backed around and drove back up the hill to my house and attempted to get into the parking space from the opposite direction. No dice - I couldn't make any progress at all. John-Man came out and started shoveling under and in front of my drive wheels to no avail. Finally, John-Man, David, and two of their friends came out and were able to push me into my spot.

A mere thirty minutes to get my van into the parking spot.

I hate Winter!!!!

We had about 12" overnight through early afternoon today. Then at 6:00 p.m. all Hell broke loose - we got another couple of inches in less than an hour.

America demands Justice for the Fallen of Benghazi!

O stranger, tell the Lacedaemonians that we lie here, obedient to their command.

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]

the ones who fought the Revolutionary War and the War Between the States deserve equal mention

I'm with you on this one.

[beachn4fun]

I feel ya!

I pray this is the last one for the year, at least.

Thank God it isn’t as bad as Feb. 2010 when we got 2 feet!