FReeper Canteen ~ Road Trip: Fort Polk, Louisiana ~ 28 FEB 2012

Serving The Best Troops And Veterans In The World!! | The Canteen Crew

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Mac...*HUGS*

How was your day? Not too much pain?

I haven’t had time to look outside. I’ve heard snow on and off all day. We will see shortly.

[ConorMacNessa]

SUPPORT OUR TROOPS!

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Must retire – the 0500 Reveille approaches relentlessly – the bugler already mounts the parapet. I haven't been feeling well the last couple of days and need to get horizontal as soon as possible. Will chat with you all on the morrow.

Good night, God bless you, and God bless the United States of America!

Godspeed our Troops around the Globe – especially those in harm’s way – by virtue of their service and sacrifice we continue to live in Freedom!

Nos genuflectitur ad non princeps sed Princeps Pacem!

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)

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, Nana Hope, for today's Pledge…((HUGS)).. Thanks, AfghanMan and Penguin Girl, for your service to America.

[Kathy in Alaska]

God Bless you good, Mac. Good night and rest well. Thanks for helping honor our troops, past and present. Thank you for your service to our country.

[Sarajevo]

I was stationed there from Sept '76- June '80. A Trp 4/12 Cav. Ft Polk was my first TO&E duty station.

I returned there in '96 for a JRTC field exercise and found the place had barely changed in 16 years.

[Kathy in Alaska]

I am off for home, with a short food shopping list for my folks. Back in a bit.

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[The Mayor]

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A Man Of Warmth And Wisdom
February 28, 2012

When Dr. Vernon Grounds, former president and chancellor of Denver Seminary, went to be with the Lord at age 96, tributes and remembrances poured in from former students, colleagues, and friends. Almost everyone recalled a time when Dr. Grounds had personally encouraged them through his teaching, his counsel, or simply his warm smile. He believed in the value of training pastors, teachers, and counselors who had a vital relationship with Christ and a willingness to serve others.

A vivid portrait of Vernon Grounds is seen in a selection of verses from Proverbs 15: “A man of understanding walks uprightly” (v.21). “A word spoken in due season, how good it is!” (v.23). “The words of the pure are pleasant” (v.26). “The heart of the righteous studies how to answer” (v.28). “The fear of the Lord is the instruction of wisdom” (v.33).

Dr. Grounds’ counsel grew out of his character, and his wisdom came from God. The warmth of his life was fired by his purity of heart. The result is a model for us from the Word of God and the example of a man who humbly followed his Savior.

Vernon Grounds ran well and finished his race. May his example of wise and compassionate living challenge us as we continue to run.

Life’s truest heroes never carve their name On marbled columns built for their acclaim; They build instead a legacy that springs From faithful service to the King of kings. —Gustafson

A good leader is one who knows the way, shows the way, and goes the way.

Read: Proverbs 15:21-33

A word spoken in due season, how good it is! —Proverbs 15:23

Bible in a Year:
Joshua 4-6

[smokingfrog]

I took my basic training at Ft. Polk. (A long time ago.)

[BIGLOOK]

Honoring Our Fallen

[luvie]

We’re back. Finally! :)

[ConorMacNessa]

HALLELUJAH!!!



Nos genuflectitur ad non princeps sed Princeps Pacem!

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)

[luvie]

AMEN!!! LOL!

[E.G.C.]

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