USO Canteen FReeper Style ....... 10/25/01

Graphic Artist Billie and Written by Snow Bunny | October 25, 2001 | Graphic Artist Billie and Written by Snow Bunny

[Snow Bunny]

USO Canteen Freeper Style

War has come to our shores. It was committed on American soil.  We have been able to live in Freedom only because of those who have fought in the past wars giving life, limb and all the sacrifices for us to live in Freedom and go about our day without fear.

On September 11, 2001, that comfort, that feeling of living in a land that would not be attacked ended.

William T. Sherman said it succinctly, "War is hell."

The day has come for this Nation and its people to understand that there is a risk in losing its freedom, and in reality there always has been. We have ONLY stayed free because of the sacrifices of our military, our warriors.

This is about saving the future of America. Aristotle said, "We make war that we may live in peace."

We are seeing the American Flag flying at homes now more than ever in my lifetime. We are seeing the American Flag flying on vehicles and people wearing Flag pins and small Flags on their clothes. America is united in the cause for Freedom and for our country to WIN against the evil that came upon our land to kill and hurt us. To change our way of life and to destroy America which is US, you and me. To take away our precious Freedom.

This is the Freeper version of the USO Canteen. Where soldiers could come and feel a small part of being at home. It is a place where you that have family in the military can post a thought to a loved one that might be able to read it far away from home. A place where we that support our military can help support them, post to them, fun graphics showing the price in America and our troops. Poems, quotes, cartoons, or articles of how America is behind our troops.

Those in our military are our Nation's warriors. Let us join hands, fly our Flag and let the world know how important our warriors are to us....And that our MILITARY, our Warriors, are America's TRUE HEROS!

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"No Marine was ever honored for what they received. Honor was the reward for what they gave." (Anonymous) CHIEF gave his all in many ways. He touched our lives and his friendship meant so much to all of us. He will live in our hearts forever, and his friendship will always be a bright and shining memory in our hearts and souls.

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[Snow Bunny]

Oh wow Judy this is fabulous. I love that era so much.This picture is so wonderful. You can just feel how they are feeling being able to get together like that, celebrate the troops and are so united. Thank you soooooo much. God Bless you dear Judy.`

[Snow Bunny]

Hi there.Great to see you. I am so glad you like it. Please stop in often. We serve food and refreshments day and night and someonen is almost always around. Thank you sooooo much for being a FReeper.

[JohnD9207]

Just a cup of Joe here Bunny...and perhaps a dance? John Danforth SSgt USA (Ret)

[classygreeneyedblonde]

Don't even think that....God forbid.I will pray for her...

[archy]

Thanks for the MRE's,indeed. Mr Hope can have my pork patty and Ranger Cookie anyday. You heard how his pneumonia recovery is progressing? My bet is that he'll be in front of some bunch of US troops somewhere around this Christmastime, even if he can't make it overseas, if he's even slightly mobile.

Spatzie gets the leftover C-ration Ham and Lima beans, though....

-archy-/-

[jo6pac]

Thanks for the ping.

Great thread.

[blackie]

You're welcome Snow Bunny!
Keep doing what you're doing, it works!!

[Snow Bunny]

I loved when Bob Hope sang the White Christmas song. I was in his tour for two trips 1969 and 1970...then I did a third in 72. I was there. You might have a picture of me. I was there,also Saigon , Da Nang and several other places.

From my profile page.......

I was with the Bob Hope Holiday USO tour to Lai Khe during the Viet Nam War, he had several people that you might have heard of I am sure : Les Brown " and his band of renoun" , Connie Stevens, Theressa Graves, Neil Armstrong and the Gold Diggers etc. ( and lil ole me. LOL ) .

On Christmas Eve, we traditionally closed our show with the cast and troops in singing "Silent Night." There in Vietnam, in the muddy, battle-scarred camps where we played to jam-packed audiences, "Silent Night" became one of the most poignant and meaningful songs we joined in singing.

You can read more about it at my Profile page that I did to try and honor you and all the Vietnam vets.

God bless you and Welcome Home , I thank you with all my heart for serving this country and keeping me free.

[AuntB]

Well! Imagine running into you two here!! GUESS WHAT Snow Bunny!?? Today is clamper's BIRTHDAY!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!!!! And, clamper, thanks for serving our country. You're special.

Thanks for these threads Snow Bunny and for pinging me, they and you are special, too!

[Snow Bunny]

Nice to meet you. It is an honorto meet you. Thank you for serving this land and keeping me free.

You bet we can have a dance, always. It is my pleasure.

And please stop by the ole Canteen often , we have a good time here and good food too. Plus the dancing which is always such a great thing.

Welcome Home!

[Snow Bunny]

Bob Hope would LOVE to go see the troops. His heart is with each one in the millitary, we can bet the house on that.He listens to everything he can about what is happening I am sure.

[Snow Bunny]

Great to see you here AuntB!!! Have a wonderful day.

[Snow Bunny]

I just love how you remember the shows. It means so much to me . Thank you again so much for serving and for being a FReeper so I could meet you on here.

[harpo11]

Happy Birthday clamper1777!

[harpo11]

World War II Pinup--Ava Gardner

[Snow Bunny]

Hi there. Come by the Canteen anytime. We always have wonderful delicious food and fun and all the things that the troops like to see. Glad I met you on here.Have a wonderful evening.

[Snow Bunny]

This is great. The guys will love it at any age. Thank you soooooo much.Hope you have a wonderful evening my dear friend.Thank you again for the most wonderful pictures and graphics.

[beowolf]

Hiya Snow Bunny...just checking in for a great big BUMP.

Been workin' too hard to play lately!-)

[harpo11]

World War II Pinup--Vera Ellen

[Snow Bunny]

This is wonderful .....I love the 30's and 40's era so much. Before I was born but even as a child I adored the old movies and music. Thanks.