Topic: Love & thanks ~ to our beloved Soldiers...
Rapunzel's photo
Tue 05/27/08 09:18 PM

Just wanna say thanks to :
Cpl. Josh Snyder KIA Fallujah 2005
Lcpl. Kyle Brown KIA Fallujah 2005
Lcpl Lundstrom KIA Fallujah 2005
Lcpl Jacobs KIA Fallujah 2005
Lcpl Walter O Haire KIA Fallujah 2007

You guys are in my heart and in my prayers-

Semper Fi/ Sgt R

2nd Bn 6th Marines






Yes...drinker

You are all in our hearts and prayers......flowerforyou


and :smile:

Young Marine, God Bless You :heart:


Thank you so much for stopping by drinker



Rapunzel's photo
Tue 05/27/08 09:21 PM

flowerforyou THANK YOU VETERANS for all you've sacrificed!flowerforyou



drinker flowerforyou drinker Hello Sister Cleo !!! drinker flowerforyou drinker


:heart: Thank you Dear Lady for your love & support :heart:

Rapunzel's photo
Tue 05/27/08 09:22 PM


Your moment of silence and prayer mean so much to me...PAUSE...not.


:smile: flowerforyou :heart: smooched

Marine Mom Zanne :heart:



flowerforyou :heart: flowerforyou Zanne....flowerforyou :heart: flowerforyou


:heart: hope all is well with You , Your Sons & Mr. D :heart:

Rapunzel's photo
Tue 05/27/08 10:41 PM
Edited by Rapunzel on Tue 05/27/08 10:50 PM
THIS SAYS IT ALL! Shalom....

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My Brother sent me this today via email...flowerforyou



Letter from one 'Angry Woman'

I don't know who wrote it but they should have signed it.
Some powerful words. This woman should run for president.

Written
By a housewife from New Jersey
And sounds like it! This is one ticked off lady.

'Are we fighting a war on terror or aren't we? Was it or was it not started by
Islamic people who brought it to our shores on September 11, 2001?

Were people from all over the world, mostly Americans, not brutally murdered that day, in downtown Manhattan , across the Potomac
From our nation's capitol and in a field in Pennsylvania ?

Did nearly three thousand men, women and children die a horrible, burning or
Crushing death that day, or didn't they?

And I'm supposed to care that a copy of the Koran was 'desecrated' when
An overworked American soldier kicked it or got it wet?..Well, I don't.

I don't care at all.

I'll start caring when Osama bin Laden turns himself in and repents for incinerating all those innocent people on 9/11.

I'll care about the Koran when the fanatics in the Middle East start caring about the Holy Bible, the mere possession of which is a crime in Saudi Arabia

I'll care when these thugs tell the world they are sorry for hacking off Nick Berg's head while Berg screamed through his gurgling slashed throat.

I'll care when the cowardly so-called 'insurgents' in Iraq come out
And fight like men instead of disrespecting their own religion by hiding in mosques.

I'll care when the mindless zealots who blow themselves up in search of nirvana care about the innocent children within range of their suicide bombs.

I'll care when the American media stops pretending that their First Amendment
Liberties are somehow derived from international law instead of the United States Constitution's Bill of Rights.

In the meantime, when I hear a story about a brave marine roughing up an Iraqi terrorist to obtain information, know this:

I don't care

When I see a fuzzy photo of a pile of naked Iraqi prisoners who have been humiliated in what amounts to a college-hazing incident, rest assured:

I don't care.

When I see a wounded terrorist get shot in the head when he is told not to move
Because he might be booby-trapped, you can take it to the bank:

I don't care.

When I hear that a prisoner, who was issued a Koran and a prayer mat, and fed 'special' food that is paid for by my tax dollars, is complaining that his holy book is being 'mishandled,' you can absolutely believe in your heart of hearts:

I don't care.

And oh, by the way, I've noticed that sometimes it's spelled 'Koran' and
Other times 'Quran.' Well, Jimmy Crack Corn and-you guessed it-

I don't care !!

If you agree with this viewpoint, pass this on to all your E-mail friends. Sooner or later, it'll get to the people responsible for this ridiculous behavior!

If you don't agree, then by all means hit the delete button. Should you choose the latter, then please don't complain when more atrocities committed by radical Muslims happen here in our great Country! And may I add:

'Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference in the world. But, the Marines don't have that problem' -- Ronald Reagan

I have another quote that I would like to add AND.....I hope you forward all this.

'If we ever forget that we're One Nation Under God, then we will be a nation gone under.' Also by.. Ronald Reagan

One last thought for the day:

In case we find ourselves starting to believe all the Anti-American sentiment and negativity, we should remember England 's Prime Minister Tony Blair's words during a recent interview. When asked by
One of his Parliament members why he believes so much in America , he said: 'A simple way to take measure of a country is to look at how many want in.. And how many want out.'

Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you:

1. Jesus Christ

2. The American G. I.

One died for your soul, the other for your freedom.

YOU MIGHT WANT TO PASS THIS ON,

AS MANY SEEM TO FORGET BOTH OF THEM.
AMEN!








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zanne46's photo
Tue 05/27/08 10:45 PM

Just wanna say thanks to :
Cpl. Josh Snyder KIA Fallujah 2005
Lcpl. Kyle Brown KIA Fallujah 2005
Lcpl Lundstrom KIA Fallujah 2005
Lcpl Jacobs KIA Fallujah 2005
Lcpl Walter O Haire KIA Fallujah 2007

You guys are in my heart and in my prayers-

Semper Fi/ Sgt R

2nd Bn 6th Marines




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Semper FI...:smile: :heart:

Marine Mom

zanne46's photo
Tue 05/27/08 10:49 PM



Your moment of silence and prayer mean so much to me...PAUSE...not.


:smile: flowerforyou :heart: smooched

Marine Mom Zanne :heart:



flowerforyou :heart: flowerforyou Zanne....flowerforyou :heart: flowerforyou


:heart: hope all is well with You , Your Sons & Mr. D :heart:


Hi Repunzel..

How are you? Hope all is well..

I am in Pa..happy

Brad doing great...happy :heart:

Brett was here..but he went back to C Lejuene Tue...It was wonderful being with him..

Today (Wed)...mom had a low day....sad

Otherwise I am ok..

Real busy though..

Willl call u when I get some sleeep..which after tomorrow night I will..

Mr.D is doing great..went to rehab center to gain his strength back after the hell he went thru..

Love you lots..:heart: flowerforyou

Semper Fi Sister..

Zanneflowerforyou

Rapunzel's photo
Wed 05/28/08 06:33 AM
Edited by Rapunzel on Wed 05/28/08 06:35 AM

"Together they gave to the nation the undying proof drinker

that Americans possess the pride, :heart:

courage and devotion of the patriot soldier". smokin






Rapunzel's photo
Wed 05/28/08 06:37 AM
:heart: A special dedication & prayer request :heart:


flowerforyou a moment of silence please flowerforyou


drinker Prayers & love & blessings for you ...Brigade...drinker


smokin I hope all is well with you Buddy smokin


:heart: May God's Protection & covering be always upon you :heart:

Rapunzel's photo
Wed 05/28/08 10:14 PM

Dare Greatly


It is not the critic who counts;
nor the man who points out
how the strong man stumbled,
or where the doer of deeds
could have done better.

The credit belongs to the man
who is actually in the arena;

whose face is marred
by dust and sweat and blood;
who strives valiantly;
who errs and comes short again and again

because there is no effort
without error and shortcomings;
who knows the great enthusiasms,
the great devotions;
who spends himself in a worthy cause;
who at best knows in the end,
the triumph of high achievement;

and who at worst, if he fails,
at least fails while daring greatly;
so that his place shall never be

with those cold and timid souls
who know neither victory nor defeat.

~ Theodore Roosevelt (1858–1919)~



Wiccancowboy's photo
Thu 05/29/08 04:50 AM
Ladies and Gentlemen im here in Ga and wishin i was in Cali or Texas... typical Army BS here nothin more nothin less

Rapunzel's photo
Thu 05/29/08 07:59 AM
Edited by Rapunzel on Thu 05/29/08 08:44 AM

Ladies and Gentlemen im here in Ga and wishin i was in Cali or Texas...typical Army BS here nothin more nothin less


Will , it's been so much fun
talking to you on the phonedrinker

You & your buddy Jesse are hilarious...laugh laugh laugh

You & crack me up bigsmile

I wish you were here in California, too...smokin
The weather is perfect...Oh, so nice...flowerforyou
You would just love it...:heart:

We could go to Lake Tahoe, bigsmile
and view the gorgeous North Shore,
my favorite part of Lake Tahoe...flowerforyou

South Shore is nice too,
but i'm not into gambling in the casinos...
I feel that Life is too much of a gamble as it is...
and i really don't care for that whole scene,
the noise & the neon lights
or any of the nightlife,
doesn't impress me one bitnoway
I'm more of a country girl...drinker flowerforyou drinker

Then after we explored the Sierra Nevada Mountains a bit,
we could take a cruise to the Bay Area & go to the beach,
hear and watch the soothing waves roll in,
smell the salt water , watch the sandpipers
and other coastline birds along the shore :smile:
feel the warmth of the California sun ,
& the ocean breezes, eat some yummy food
and drink juices & teas ...drinker
and your other buddies, Johnny Walker & Jose Cuervo :wink:
wanted to welcome you home in style, too bigsmile
But, take it easy, not too much of that fire water noway



Rapunzel's photo
Thu 05/29/08 08:40 AM
Edited by Rapunzel on Thu 05/29/08 08:43 AM




Your moment of silence and prayer mean so much to me...PAUSE...not.


:smile: flowerforyou :heart: smooched

Marine Mom Zanne :heart:



flowerforyou :heart: flowerforyou Zanne....flowerforyou :heart: flowerforyou


:heart: hope all is well with You , Your Sons & Mr. D :heart:


Hi Repunzel..

How are you? Hope all is well..

I am in Pa..happy

Brad doing great...happy :heart:

Brett was here..but he went back to C Lejuene Tue...It was wonderful being with him..






Today (Wed)...mom had a low day....sad

Otherwise I am ok..

Real busy though..

Willl call u when I get some sleeep..which after tomorrow night I will..

Mr.D is doing great..went to rehab center to gain his strength back after the hell he went thru..

Love you lots..:heart: flowerforyou

Semper Fi Sister..

Zanneflowerforyou





Oh, Zanne, I am so glad to hear from you ...flowerforyou


I love you very much...:heart:


I was gonna write you more right now,flowerforyou


but i have to leave to go get some lab work done ohwell

and my Brother just called me and told me

that our very good friend Norman's Son passed away sad

He was so troubled & had gotten into alcoholism :cry:

and other things and he just didn't want to live sad

He didn't make it and he was only in his twenties..:cry:



This is the third death :cry: :cry: :cry:
of someone close to me in one week...sad sad sad





HasidicEnforcer's photo
Thu 05/29/08 08:49 PM
Sending my love and speedy prayers to our troops! May you ALL come home safe! smooched flowerforyou

Rapunzel's photo
Fri 05/30/08 11:41 AM

Sending my love and speedy prayers to our troops! May you ALL come home safe! smooched flowerforyou




flowerforyou Amen...!! Thank you Myriah...flowerforyou

drinker Nice to see you and Your Daughter..drinker

:heart: Take care and God Bless you ..:heart:

drinker I have my Grandson's 10 birthday party drinker


happy to help prepare for right now, happy

ohwell so i have no time to be online...ohwell


:heart: :heart: :heart: :heart: Love to everyone...:heart: :heart: :heart: :heart: :heart:


now to ride my bike 7 miles to my daughter's place :heart:


get some good cardiovascular exercise, :wink: :wink: :wink:

and make zero impact on the pollution level drinker flowerforyou drinker

HasidicEnforcer's photo
Fri 05/30/08 09:02 PM
Okay, I finally found it.

My soldier's homecoming.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8fmSJorwLKM

0:56 seconds into the YouTube film, you will see him talking to another person while holding his youngest daughter.

He is my hero!


just waiting for him to come back over here after his trip to Texas! love :wink:

Rapunzel's photo
Fri 05/30/08 10:27 PM
Edited by Rapunzel on Fri 05/30/08 10:30 PM

Okay, I finally found it.

My soldier's homecoming.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8fmSJorwLKM

0:56 seconds into the YouTube film, you will see him talking to another person while holding his youngest daughter.

He is my hero!


just waiting for him to come back over here after his trip to Texas! love :wink:




Cool < Myriah...thank you flowerforyou flowerforyou flowerforyou

I'll check it out... as soon as i can drinker

i just got in recently...flowerforyou

from a 20 mile bike ride today, drinker

and 10th birthday party flowerforyou

for my awesome Grandson...:heart:

& i am thoroughly exhausted....yawn yawn yawn


Good Nite All, God Bless Thee flowerforyou

have a quiet & restful sleep yawn

forest scented, fragrant, rich, sweet, flowerforyou

vibrant, colorful, musical, magical dreams.....yawn

And May You Lord :heart: Bless our Troops while we are sleeping

In your perfect care , to You i entrust their safekeeping...drinker


checkinout42's photo
Sat 05/31/08 07:26 AM
Hi Venessa,
You make me feel extremely lazy.... Now if I would actually get up and ecersize... LOL

Love and support for the troops....flowerforyou

Rapunzel's photo
Sat 05/31/08 07:58 AM
Edited by Rapunzel on Sat 05/31/08 08:15 AM

Hi Venessa,
You make me feel extremely lazy.... Now if I would actually get up and ecersize... LOL



hahahaha...laugh you are so funny Sherry...drinker

I'm sure there are a lot of things you have done & still do ,

that would make me very tired and feel lazy too...:wink:



I am one very sore & tired puppy today...yawn
that is for sure...


I haven't ridden twenty miles a day for quite some time,
and the trafffic was crazy as usual...Dam*,
people are in such insane hurries...sick
they can't even let me cross the intersection
without pulling in front of me huh
with their huge loud diesel & gas guzzling SUV's noway
it's so sad and so pathetic..... sick

and it was rather warm, too, so i got overheated
as i rode over and as i drove down their street,
i was immediately immersed in & surrounded by
the lovely fragrances of roses & jasmine
& other sweet flowers...
and tall towering trees swaying in the breeze.
I also worked helping my Daughter get the place ready
for a house full of ten year old boys
and my daughter also wanted me to help keep
my precious four year old Granddaughter occupied,
so we watered the flowers & read books
on a blanket out on the grass,
with the beautiful sun sparkling so radiantly
shining in brilliant rainbow colored rays happy
through the graceful swaying branches drinker
of the majestic tall treesflowerforyou




Love and support for the troops....flowerforyou





AMEN !!!! :heart: :heart: :heart: :heart: :heart: :heart: :heart:

Much Love and eternal supportdrinker smokin :heart: smokin drinker


For the Troops drinker smokin drinker smokin drinker

Rapunzel's photo
Sat 05/31/08 08:22 AM
Edited by Rapunzel on Sat 05/31/08 08:31 AM

Okay, I finally found it.

My soldier's homecoming.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8fmSJorwLKM

0:56 seconds into the YouTube film, you will see him talking to another person while holding his youngest daughter.

He is my hero!


just waiting for him to come back over here after his trip to Texas! love :wink:




Hi Myriah...


I just watched the video of the Soldiers' homecoming...

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happy :smile: flowerforyou :heart: & i saw James & his daughter 0:56 seconds into the video :heart: :wink: happy flowerforyou

:cry: :heart: happy :heart: :cry: that is so tender & beautiful, so emotionally touching :cry: :heart: happy :heart: :cry:



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Thank you so much for letting us see that heartwarming video drinker :heart: smokin :heart: drinker







Rapunzel's photo
Sun 06/01/08 07:50 AM
Edited by Rapunzel on Sun 06/01/08 07:59 AM


drinker smokin drinker This poem is For Soldier for America, drinker smokin drinker

& for flowerforyou

smokin drinker smokin for Wiccan Cowboy Will smokin drinker smokin

& for flowerforyou

drinker smokin drinker Will's awesome Buddy, Jesse drinker smokin drinker

laugh blushing :wink: the One who recently rolled his truck...:wink: blushing laugh

drinker smokin drinker & for All the Other Brave Soldiers drinker smokin drinker

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& for flowerforyou

drinker smokin drinker All Our Brave & Awesome Soldiers drinker smokin drinker

smokin drinker smokin as You Return Home ~ We Love All of You smokin drinker smokin


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The Soldier

In a crowd you're bound to spot him,
He's standing so very tall
Not too much impresses him;
He's seen and done it all.
His hair is short, his eyes are sharp,
But his smile's a little blue.

It's the only indication
of the hell that he's gone through.
He belongs to a sacred brotherhood,
Always Faithful 'til the end.
He has walked right into battle
and walked back out again.

Many people think him foolish
for having no regrets
about having lived through many times
what others would try to forget.
He's the first to go and last to know,
But never questions why,
On whether it is right or wrong,
But only do or die.

He walks a path most won't take
and has lost much along the way,
but he thinks a lot of freedom,
it's a small price to pay.
Yes, he has chosen to live a life
Off the beaten track,
Knowing well each time he's called,
He might not make it back.

So, next time you see a Soldier
Standing proud and true,
Be grateful for all he's given;
He's given it for you.
Don't go up and ask him
What's it's like to be in war;
Just thank God that it's your country
He's always fighting for. drinker

And thank him too for all the hell
He's seen in that shade of green;
thank him for having the guts
to be a United States Soldier. drinker smokin drinker



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