FReeper Canteen ~ Just Hangin' Cafe ~ 23 May 2014

May 22, 2014 | Canteen Crew

[Kathy in Alaska]

Memorial Day, originally known as Decoration Day, was begun as a way to honor the fallen soldiers of the Civil War. It was first mentioned in 1865 in Waterloo, New York, that there should be a day devoted to honoring the dead of the Civil War.

In 1866 the idea was adopted and the townspeople began making and placing crosses and bouquets for each Civil War veteran's grave. May 5, 1866 found flags flown at half mast and a procession was led from cemetary to cemetary with speeches and words from clergymen. These ceremonies were again repeated on May 5, 1867.

On May 5, 1868, General John A. Logan of the Grand Army of the Republic (an organization of former soldiers and sailors) declared in General Order No.11 that:

"The 30th of May, 1868, is designated for the purpose of strewing with flowers, or otherwise decorating the graves of comrades who died in defense of their country during the late rebellion, and whose bodies now lie in almost every city, village and hamlet churchyard in the land. In this observance no form of ceremony is prescribed, but posts and comrades will in their own way arrange such fitting services and testimonials of respect as circumstances may permit."

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening/morning, ML...((HUGS))

How did Terrific Thursday go? The foot/ankle still getting better?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Fantastic picture, henkster....good post.

Great for Sunday Chapel, too.

Pretty sad that the govt is trying to deny our troops the ability to worship.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, unique.

Mac.....#50!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Suffering a heat wave and no rain since the snow left.

Maybe rain next week. Very dry and dusty, and a wind shift last night brought smoke from fires to the south. Still waiting for the suggested wind shift again to blow out the smoke.

I forgot about Indy on Sunday.

Have a great weekend!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good night and rest well, Sand. Thanks for helping honor our troops. And thank you for your service to our country.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Connie, and thank you for the tributes to our troops. *HUGS*

Hope your new system is going well for you. Any candidates for your new assistant?

Our new boss seems to be working out pretty well.

[Kathy in Alaska]

I’m hoping they let us go early. More than a few are already gone, and more will be gone early.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good morning, Luv...what state are you visiting?

[itssme]

One of the reasons I enjoy coming to this site is the photos that are being shown. This one in particular touched my heart..men grouped together in prayer, attenting Mass, during war time. These men were of my Dad's Greatest Generation.

[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, Kathy. How's it going?

[E.G.C.]

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

[beachn4fun]

Good morning Mayor ()HUGS))

Thanks for the GOOD WORD

Whatz your plan for the weekend?

[beachn4fun]

Where you hangin’ out?

[beachn4fun]

Good morning mountainlion ((HUGS))

Cool, you help with the decorating? Do you plant flags?

[beachn4fun]

Good morning and good night, Ma ((HUGS))

Waking up to a beautiful morning. Got to sleep in, but hubby and Daisy dog make a lot of noise when they’re up. LOL

Have to run out early this morning for an 8 a.m. blood works, so my coffee has not sweetner...YUCK...but I have to have it. LOL

Then it’s home to shampoo carpet. Fun huh? LOL

Have a wonderful weekend. Get plenty of R&R too.

[beachn4fun]

Good morning ((HUGS))

I hate shopping too. Well, don’t mind so much if I’m lucky enough to, go in, find it immediately and can leave with minutes. LOL

A bummer to have to look long and hard for the right dress which you may never where again. Where’s the wedding?