USO Canteen FReeper Style ~ POW/MIA Recognition Day ~ September 20, 2002

To: 68-69TonkinGulfYatchClub

So sorry about your satelitte. Hope all is well in the morning. Well it's already morning, but I just got the whole thread read. Have a good Monday. *HUG*

1,081 posted on 09/21/2002 4:52:40 AM PDT by Kathy in Alaska

A belated THANK YOU for posting this thread. Our family still prays for our MIA's. We will never forget.

THANK YOU VETERANS AND ACTIVE DUTY PERSONNEL. Please know you are all special to real Americans.

1,082 posted on 09/21/2002 5:42:42 AM PDT by zip

Thanks. I'll be sure to drop by from time to time.

1,083 posted on 09/21/2002 2:21:21 PM PDT by knighthawk

To: Snow Bunny; 2Trievers

President Ronald Reagan, Proclamation 4848 -- National P.O.W.-M.I.A. Recognition Day, June 12, 1981.

By the President of the United States of America: A Proclamation.

Throughout American history our prisoners of war have been called upon to make uncommon sacrifices. In fulfilling their duty as citizens of the United States they have defended American ideals while suffering unimaginable indignities under the absolute control of the enemy. They remained steadfast even while their treatment contravened international understandings and violated elementary consideration of compassion and morality.

All Americans ought to recognize the special debt we owe to our fellow citizens who, in the act of serving our Nation, relinquished their freedom that we might enjoy the blessings of peace and liberty. Likewise, we must remember the unresolved casualties of war -- our servicemen who are still missing. The pain and bitterness of war endure for their families, relatives and friends -- and for all of us. Our Nation will continue to seek answers to the many questions that remain about their fate.

Now, Therefore, I, Ronald Reagan, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim Friday, July 17, 1981, as National P.O.W. - M.I.A. Recognition Day, a day dedicated to all former American prisoners of war, to those still missing, and to their families. I urge all Americans to join in honoring those who made the uncommon sacrifice of being held captive in war, and to honor as well their loved ones who have also suffered valiantly and patiently. I also call on appropriate officials of the Federal, State and local governments, as well as private organizations, to observe this day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand this twelfth day of June, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eighty-one, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and fifth.

Ronald Reagan

1,084 posted on 09/21/2002 3:45:13 PM PDT by PsyOp

To: DaughterOfAnIwoJimaVet

Okay, what's going on around here. I come in to check my e-mail, turn on the light and find my lamp shade missing?

Duchess, are you at it again?

1,085 posted on 09/22/2002 12:08:25 AM PDT by CWOJackson

Duchess, are you at it again?

Lamp shade, lamp shade...where is that darn thing?

Ummmm...can I get you something to eat? Something to drink? Something to read? A pillow? Put on your favorite CD? [Duchess tries distraction technique.]

1,086 posted on 09/22/2002 12:30:56 AM PDT by DaughterOfAnIwoJimaVet

I beg your pardon. I forgot to say hello to the handsome sailor. (Yes, I am sucking up.)

1,087 posted on 09/22/2002 12:43:49 AM PDT by DaughterOfAnIwoJimaVet

(I guess you fell asleep. Whew!)

Goodnight, sailor.

1,088 posted on 09/22/2002 1:03:49 AM PDT by DaughterOfAnIwoJimaVet

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