FReeper Canteen ~ Hall of Heroes: LCpl Christopher Blake Rodgers ~ May 14, 2012

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[HopeandGlory]

Good morning Troops, Veterans and Canteeners.

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Our Flag Flying Proudly One Nation Under God

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Lord, Please Bless Our Troops, They're fighting for our Freedom.

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God Bless Our Republic

I pledge allegiance to the Flag
of the United States of America,
and to the Republic, for which it stands;
one nation UNDER GOD,
indivisible,
with liberty and justice for all.

Prayers going up

[momtothree]

Happy Mother’s Day to all the Moms and Grandmoms on FR! Hugs, Kathy!

[momtothree]

Happy Mother’s Day to all the Moms and Grandmoms on FR! Hugs, Kathy!

[Tanniker Smith]

In!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Please note: The author of the Hall of Heroes is StarCMC.

Please thank StarCMC for today’s thread.

~ Hall of Heroes: Christopher Blake Rodgers ~

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[Kathy in Alaska]

Hello Veterans, wherever you are!!

[left that other site]

Hi Everybody!

(((HUGS)))
Happy Mothers day!

[Kathy in Alaska]

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

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, Families, for your service to our country.

Thanks, unique, for the perfect woohoo.

John Conlee ~ They Also Serve

[ConorMacNessa]

REQUEST PERMISSION TO COME ABOARD!

GOD BLESS AND PROTECT OUR TROOPS!!!





BOSTON, (Oct. 21, 2009) Boatswains Mate 2nd Class Philip Gagnon pipes as USS Constitution performs an underway demonstration in honor of the three-masted wooden frigate's 212th birthday. (U.S. Navy photo by Airman Mark Alexander/Released).
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USS Constitution's 1812 Marine Guard fire vintage Springfield flintlock muskets during the ship's underway. "Old Ironsides" was underway for the "Constitution Day Cruise," which is conducted to thank the family and supporters of Constitution. U.S. Navy photo by Airman Nick Lyman (RELEASED)

OUR TROOPS ROCK!!!!!!!

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]

Good evening, momtothree.....and a Happy Mother’s Day to you.

[Kathy in Alaska]

You are in! Good evening, TS. Did you take Mrs TS out to dinner? Flowers?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, ML...((HUGS))...did you and Linda have the day off? Maybe go for a ride?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Permission Granted!

[left that other site]

I did yard work most of the day, and Linda dug a hole and took a nap in it! LOL!

[Tanniker Smith]

Ah! Home again. With a keyboard. I hate typing on an iPad.

Mrs. Smith's sister and her husband hosted both mothers at their house, as well as us and the third sister's family. It was a traditional Italian Sunday dinner, which lasted about 6 or 7 hours. Good food was had by all.

[The Mayor]

Freep mail me to be on or off the Daily Bread ping list

The Old Windmill
May 14, 2012

A man who grew up on a ranch in West Texas tells about a rickety, old windmill that stood alongside his family’s barn and pumped water to their place. It was the only source of water for miles.

In a strong wind the windmill worked well, but in a light breeze it wouldn’t turn. It required manually turning the vane until the fan faced directly into the wind. Only when properly positioned did the windmill supply water to the ranch.

I think of that story when I meet with pastors from small churches in remote areas. Many feel isolated and unsupported—caregivers for whom no one seems to care. As a consequence, they grow weary and struggle to bring life-giving water to their flock. I like to tell them about the old windmill and our need to daily reposition ourselves—to intentionally turn toward the Lord and His Word and to drink deeply from Him who is the source of living water.

What’s true for pastors is true for all. Service for God flows from within, outward. Jesus said, “He who believes in Me, . . . out of his heart will flow rivers of living water” (John 7:38). It’s when God speaks to our depths that we are able to touch the lives of others. To refresh others, let’s return to the Source of life regularly.

When our hearts grow weary,
When our spirits dim,
He will go before us,
Leave it all to Him. —Anon.

When you’re weary in life’s struggles, find strength in the Lord.

Read: Galatians 6:6-10

He who believes in Me, as the Scripture has said, out of his heart will flow rivers of living water. —John 7:38

Bible in a Year:
Job 1-4

[ConorMacNessa]

Good evening, Ladies!

*HUGS*

Thanks very much for tonight's Hall of Heroes thread! LCpl. Rodgers is a worthy addition!

"It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who have died. Rather we should thank God that such men lived." Gen. George S. Patton, USA



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]

TAPS

RIP

LCpl Christopher Blake Rodgers, USMC
First Platoon, Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment,
2nd Marine Division, Regimental Combat Team 2, 1 Marine Expeditionary Force Forward

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[Kathy in Alaska]

Sounds wounderful.

LOL! Typing on the iPad is interesting. d:o)

[LUV W]

Thanks for yet another loving tribute to one of our brave heroes who sacrificed all for us....*hand over heart*

[ConorMacNessa]

Welcome To All Who Enter This Canteen, To Our Serving Military, To Our Veterans, To All Military Families, To Our FRiends and To Our Allies!

Missing Man Setting

Schumann - Traumerei
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Never Forget Those Who Sacrificed All That We Could 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)

[ConorMacNessa]

UNTIL THEY ALL COME HOME!

Lt. Col Robert L. Stirm, USAF, Released POW Home From Vietnam War - 17Mar1973


All Gave Some – Some Gave All!!!

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)

[ConorMacNessa]

GOD BLESS AND PROTECT OUR TROOPS!

“I would say to the House as I said to those who have joined this government: I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears and sweat. We have before us an ordeal of the most grievous kind. We have before us many, many long months of struggle and of suffering.

You ask, what is our aim? I can answer in one word: Victory. Victory at all costs — Victory in spite of all terror — Victory, however long and hard the road may be, for without victory there is no survival.”

Sir Winston S. Churchill, KG, OM, CH, TD, PC, DL, FRS, Hon. RA (30 November 1874 – 24 January 1965)

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]

Good evening, Luv...LCpl Rodgers was indeed one of our brave heroes.

[Kathy in Alaska]

".....he was recognized for his use of "novel" strategies and tactics in leading his assault team in overtaking a position held by members of the instructor cadre. The surprised and dumbfounded instructors upon being overrun by Blake's team, asked where he had learned those techniques. Blake's reply was that he had devised them during his days of playing paintball and "Navy Squeals" (a takeoff on the movie Navy SEALS) with his cousins and friends. So impressed with his methods were the staff, that Blake's techniques are now taught to other Marines as part of the curriculum....."

[Kathy in Alaska]

".....he was recognized for his use of "novel" strategies and tactics in leading his assault team in overtaking a position held by members of the instructor cadre. The surprised and dumbfounded instructors upon being overrun by Blake's team, asked where he had learned those techniques. Blake's reply was that he had devised them during his days of playing paintball and "Navy Squeals" (a takeoff on the movie Navy SEALS) with his cousins and friends. So impressed with his methods were the staff, that Blake's techniques are now taught to other Marines as part of the curriculum....."

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Mayor, and thank you for today’s sustenance for body and soul.

Did Mrs Mayor have a lovely day?

[mylife]

RIP Donald "Duck" Dunn Green Onions

[Kathy in Alaska]

Linda knows how to relax. LOL!!

[ConorMacNessa]

GOD BLESS AND PROTECT OUR TROOPS!

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Must retire – the 0500 Reveille approaches relentlessly – the bugler already mounts the parapet. 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, Mac, for the Missing Man Setting as we remember those who have given their all that we may gather safe and secure.

[ConorMacNessa]

So sorry! Post #32 was meant for all, of course!



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]

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.

[Kathy in Alaska]

LCpl Christopher Blake Rodgers ~ Griffin Homecoming
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[Kathy in Alaska]

God Bless and protect them all.

[LUV W]

Nite, Conor! (((hugs)))

See ya in the morning, Early Bird! :)

[BykrBayb]

That was beautiful. Can I borrow a tissue?

[StarCMC]

An appropriate quote to be sure! Thanks Conor!

[TASMANIANRED]

Farmer Taz, reporting in.

Hugs Kathy.

Planted squash, zukes, cukes, strawberries.

My corn , beans and barley are coming up.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Farmer Taz...((HUGS))

My goodness, planting some and others already coming up!
Watch those strawberries....the bunnies got most all of Drumbo's last year.

Happy Mother's Day!

[TASMANIANRED]

I caged my berries, I hope well enough..

[Kathy in Alaska]

Take a whole pack....I needed a bunch.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Did the girls have a good weekend?

[mylife]

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[mylife]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fsg08S7rP6I&feature=related

[mylife]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gtdMhh1jIvw&feature=related

[mylife]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sz_YZAd2pUk&feature=related

[Kathy in Alaska]