The FReeper Foxhole Spotlights The DAV - Dec.12th, 200

Disabled American Veterans ^

[MistyCA]

I have a picture with Bob Dole and myself. It was a real honor to meet him, although it was at a rally so I didn't get to just talk to him like I would have loved to. He is definately one of our greatest heros, and I wish he was still in the Congress. Why am I not surprised about the Hollyweird people! The biggest bunch of hypocrits alive! Thanks for sharing your experience with us.

[MistyCA]

That is such a neat card! Thank you so much for posting it here! Happy Holidays to you and yours!

[MistyCA]

Hi, Amy! Good to see you! I miss your graphics! Where have you been??? Stop by and see us again soon! :)

[GailA]

The web is a wonderful place to find graphics for those of us who don't have a program to make them. Remember these? We had them on the tree when I was a kid..I'm now over 50.

[SAMWolf]

I still like thos lights. I hate these new "tiny" ones.

[Giddyupgo]

“THE SOLDIERS
NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS”


Twas the night before Christmas, he lived all alone
In a one bedroom house made of plaster & stone.

I had come down the chimney with presents to give
And to see just who in this home did live.

I looked all about a strange sight I did see,
No tinsel, no presents, not even a tree.

No stocking by the fire, just boots filled with sand,
On the wall hung pictures of far distant lands.

With medals and badges, awards of all kind
A sober thought came through my mind.

For this house was different, so dark and dreary,
I knew I had found the home of a soldier, once I could see clearly.

I heard stories about them, I had to see more
So I walked down the hall and pushed open the door.

And there he lay sleeping silent alone,
Curled up on the floor in his one bedroom home.

His face so gentle, his room in such disorder,
Not how I pictured a United States soldier.

Was this the hero of whom I’d just read?
Curled up in his poncho, a floor for his bed?

His head was clean shaven, his weathered face tan,
I soon understood this was more then a man.

For I realized the families that I saw that night
Owed their lives to these men who were willing to fight.

Soon ‘round the world, the children would play,
And grownups would celebrate on a bright Christmas day.

They all enjoyed freedom each month of the day,
Because of soldiers like this one lying here.

I couldn’t help wonder how many lay alone
On a cold Christmas Eve in a land far from home.

Just the very thought brought a tear to my eye,
I dropped to my knees and started to cry.

The solder awakened and I heard a rough voice,
“Santa don’t cry, this life is my choice;

I fight for freedom, I don’t ask for more,
My life is my God, my country, my Corps.”

With that he rolled over and drifted off into sleep,
I couldn’t control it, I continued to weep.

I watched him for hours, so silent and still,
I noticed he shivered from the cold night’s chill.

So I took off my jacket, the one made of red,
And I covered this Soldier from his toes to his head.

And I put on his T-shirt of gray and black,
With an eagle and an Army patch embroidered on back.

And although it barely fit me, I began to swell with pride,
And for a shining moment, I was United States Army deep inside.

I didn’t want to leave him on that cold dark night,
This guardian of honor so willing to fight.

Then the soldier rolled over, whispered with a voice so clean and pure,
“Carry on Santa, it’s Christmas day, all is secure.”

One look at my watch, and I knew he was right,
Merry Christmas my friend, and to all a good night!



I wrote this poem for Christmas Eve 1993 while assigned to US Forces Korea (USFK), Yongsan Garrison, Seoul, Korea. I drove around Christmas Eve and put it under the door of soldiers assigned to USFK.

Lt. Col. Bruce Lovely, USAF

[GailA]

Look at Wal-Mart or Target they might have some. I think I bought a few at Target a couple of years ago...Now I can't find them.

[GailA]

They AIN'T CHEAP..Bubble lights

Lights

lights

[SAMWolf]

I know, I checked them out.

[Darksheare]

*Floats face downn in the water.*
"I can see inside my head from here!" (Small joke after spending three minutes underwater while snorkeling. I forgot to breathe.)

[Darksheare]

Trust me, I'm laughing.

[Darksheare]

Ummm... Lats time I mooned anyone......

Never mind.

[Jen]

NEW THREAD

[MistyCA]

LOLOL! You are making me laugh again. Thanks! :)

[Jen]

Ummm... Lats time I mooned anyone...... Never mind.

Was it a full moon? ;-)