A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....10-27-03....Military Monday

Billie

[Billie]

A Few of FR's Finest
....Every Day

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A Few of FR's Finest November 11, 2001

So many people have written me since my original Veteran's Day Tribute, asking how they, or a loved one, could be included in that tribute. Since I could no longer add the photos to the body of the thread, I had been including them in additional posts as I received enough to make another collage.

Still that didn't seem to be enough. I think there's never been a better nor more appropriate time to keep the faces of our own Veterans and Active Military in front of FReepers--every day! That's why I wanted to do yet another Daily Thread .....ABOUT FReepers .....and FOR FReepers. But not only about our Military FReepers; for all FReepers! Wouldn't it be nice to get to know a few of the other FReepers as well? That's why we've created a place for just that. This is a friendly room in JimRob's house where FReeper FRiends can gather every day and just say hello if that's all they want to do.

There's more of course. We sometimes feature different FReepers, with a little background information on who they are and what makes them who they are, along with a few photos you might not have seen on other threads; sometimes others write an essay for us to post as the feature for the day; sometimes our presentation is a human interest story found elsewhere that you might not have read; sometimes special holiday threads; but whatever the topic of the day, it is always with FR's Finest in mind and that is YOU!

If you would like to be featured, or would like to see someone else featured, please send me a private FR mail.

Every Monday we will post the photos of FR's Military Personnel that I have collected and put into groups; these will be available to view through a link the remainder of the week - every day just a click away. :)   If you would like to add a photo of yourself or a loved one in the military, past or present, please let me know; I will hold it until I have enough for a new group.

Thank you, and please have fun with us...every day! ~ Billie

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Thank You For Serving Our Country!

TOP: Logos, SwedeGirl's hubby, Neil E Wright, FallGuy, 1John, Sneakypete
MIDDLE:  T'wit, COB1, LadyX, Dick Bachert, 68-69TonkinGulfYatchClub
BOTTOM:  YankeeinSC, Delta21, JoeSixPack1

TOP:  Bosniajmc, AFVetGal, Archy, A Navy Vet
MIDDLE:  4TheFlag, Aeronaut, 68Grunt, Xinga
BOTTOM:  Codger, AAABest, Clinton's A Liar, Duke809, dcwusmc

TOP:  mc5cents, Norb2569, LBGA's son, VanJenerette
MIDDLE:  Jim Robinson, KJenerette, davidosborne, KG9Kid
BOTTOM:  gwmoore, Equality7-2521, SAMWolf

TOP:  porgygirl, Phil V., MudPuppy, NorCoGOP
MIDDLE:  RaceBannon, OneidaM, rdb3, jwTexian
BOTTOM:  USMC Vet, TheMayor, Vineyard, rhododogma

TOP:  g'nad, AgThorn's son Justin, SLB, AgThorn's son Brett.
MIDDLE:  fish70, razorback-bert, CheneyChick,Leroy S Mort, Mark17.
BOTTOM:  Terry's Take, Taxman, DinkyDau.

TOP:  ValerieUSA's son Grant, SK1Thurman, kd5cts, RangerVetNam,
dansangel and .45man's son-in-law Tony
BOTTOM:  rangerX, Old China Hand, Trish, Howlin's dad, Mustang

TOP: ohioWfan's son, MamaBear's father-in-law, MamaBear's dad, ladtx
MIDDLE:  The Mayor's niece, M.Kehoe, Beach_Babe's son-in-law
BOTTOM:  deadhead's dad, HiJinx, Severa's hubby, viligantcitizen's granddad.

TOP:  spectr17, RightOnline, SERE_Doc, Tet68.
MIDDLE:  FutureSnakeEater, RightOnline's wife, CIApilot, Clamper1797
BOTTOM:  usmcobra, onedoug, DiverDave, Joe6-pack

TOP:  Q6-God, Scan59, Mama Bear and JKPhoto's son, ofMagog.
MIDDLE:  Big'ol_freeper, JustAmy's great uncle, Prodigal Son.
BOTTOM:  JustAmy's husband, JustAmy's brother-in-law, JustAmy's brother.

TOP:  dakine's wife, MeeknMing's dad, Auntbee's nephew, MilitiaMan7, AlasBabylon.
BOTTOM:  Joe Brower, Temple Owl, Temple Owl's wife, dutchess' dad, Aomagrat.

TOP:  ladtx #2 son; DiverDave's twin Don; petuniasevan and husband
poorman; Mustard; ladtx #1 son;
BOTTOM:  AlamoGirl's brother Floyd; AG's dad; AG's brother Jim (inset);
WVNan's husband; ladtx' Aunt Eva.

TOP: Mo1's dad; BuffyT's Uncle (right, w/ her dad & grandmother); Armymarinemom's 3 sons.
MIDDLE: ru4Liberty's dad; SheLion's husband, MaineRebel; wirestripper.
BOTTOM: fivetoes; bigghurtt; hurricane; ladtx' dad; Pippin's brother.




                     

THE WEEKEND THREAD 10-25,26-03 Week In Review

Opinions by our own 'King of Ping' The guy's good, folks!

Thanks, Mixer!

1) Click on the graphic to open the Calendar.
2) Once there you can click on any month and even click to the right to go into next year. Once you are in the month that you joined FR you will need to click on the number in the calendar and then an add item screen will come up.
3) In the next box enter your name in the "Calendar Text" field and then click on submit.
4) If any of the screens fail to load simply click on refresh in your browser and that will usually fix it.
5) If all else fails or simply if you want me to do this for you send me a FReepmail and I will gladly do it for you. ~Mixer

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at
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[Billie]

[Billie]

Good morning, Finest FRiends. I can't stay right now but wanted to open the doors and get the coffee started. Be back soon. Happy Monday!

[MEG33]

God Bless our Armed Forces and all who wait at home.It has been a very brutal day in Baghdad.American military deaths and wounded,many Iraqis killed in bombings.I pray the perpetrators are brought to justice.May God's comfort and healing come to those who are hurting.

[ladtx]

Another Military Monday and another tribute to my fallen comrades.

In memory of my fellow Vietnam helicopter pilots who were killed in that war the following were lost on OCT 27. God bless them all.

1968 WO1 Dennis C. Ackerman -- 92 AHC, Age 21, Married, Gretna, Louisiana
1968 WO1 Edward P. Mullins -- 92 AHC, Age 21, Single, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
1970 1LT Jack L. Bagley -- 336 AHC, Age 24, Married, Marshfield, Missouri

On a personal note: Jack Bagley was in my unit, 336th Assault Helicopter Company. I did not know that he was killed in Vietnam until I started doing this post. It came as a shock. He was still a co-pilot when I left Vietnam and was killed shortly after I returned to the States. He was always friendly and always had a smile on his face. He was a good man.

Another tribute to Lt Bagley:

Jack was killed when the Huey he was flying hit the tallest tree in "the tiger's tail" a strip of tall trees just south of Soc Trang. Jack was flying night cover for Soc Trang Airfield for the 336th Assault Helicopter Company at the time of his death. Jack was an officer and a gentleman in the finest sense of those words. His brothers in the 336th missed him greatly.

Harry Carter -- 336th Assault Helicopter Company

336th "Warriors" taking a break between lifts. 1LT Jack Bagley is pictured in the center sitting on the skid facing the camera.

SCOUTS OUT!

[ladtx]

God Bless our Armed Forces and all who wait at home.

Amen.

[MEG33]

Thank you for your memorials to your fallen comrades.May they rest in God's arms.Did you see that Viet Nam Vets were invited to march in the Marine Homecoming parade in Oceanside? I'm glad some enjoyed a welcome home parade at last.

[The Mayor]

[The Mayor]

A nice weekend in Toronto, here's a couple of shots.
That's me and next is the CN Tower.

[MEG33]

Morning,Mayor..Glad you and the bride had some away time.

[knighthawk]

Let's hope this week will be a quiet one for our troops in Iraq and Afghanistan.

[FreeTheHostages]

They are also excellent to play pranks on.

On, St.Louie1, I hope the pain stops soon!!

[ladtx]

I didn't see that. That was a nice gesture. When I returned I didn't experience any of the bad treatment many returning Vietnam vets received. The only one to greet me at the airport was my wife, I don't think I would have had it any other way.

[LadyX]

Thank you for the opening posts and prayers.
It is sobering to realize there are no "safe" moments in the lives of those who are dedicated to the ideals of freedom for all.
Our wonderful men and women in the military live and breathe their values, trying to ensure it for others.

Father, we entrust today's warriors to Your care, asking for Your Presence in their every day. Give to them wisdom and strength and comfort in all they experience, and shield them from those who answer to the evil one.

Father, be also with their families in these tense and troubled times.

Lord, we thank You for those like ladtx and his sons who answered the call, and for all those lost in causes for the good of many.
While many chose to not see how oppressed the persons of Southeast Asia were under the sweeping advance of communism, their actions were not in vain.

Had they not stood in the gap, we well might have seen a more desperately troubled world, and have been overwhelmed in trying to stop the further advance.

Help us, and America, to stand firm against evil in whatever form it is presented.
Guide our President and our leaders in all things.

We thank You for hearing our prayers. Amen.

[MEG33]

I've heard some awful stories from vets that landed in San Francisco ,related here on FR.I lived in Texas and never saw such behavior but it really hurt some of the vets that got bad treatment.

I can imagine just wanting your wife.I was so selfish when my husband's 6 mos cruise was ended back in the 50s,I wouldn't let my poor Dad who adored my husband stay and meet the ship.He had driven me and my 9 mo. old baby in my car to California!Ah, the self centeredness of my youth!

[Pippin]

GOOD MORNING EVERYBODY!

(((HUGS))) to Y'ALL!

Did everyone have a good weekend?

Wished I could've stayed on Friday's thread longer, but I'm glad everyone enjoyed it :O)

Thanks, Billie, for putting it up.

(((LOUIE)))

I'm keeping you in my prayers for a full recovery!

To all whoe have served in our armed forces,both veterans and active duty as well as those who have made the supreme sacrifice,

THANK YOU!

I was insensed that our rally wasn't shown on TV, only that bunch of "Animals" who claim they don't wanr war. For folks who abhor violence, they have me confused, Why are they practicing Violence when they attack our troops and those who support them?

I have something to say about the rally Saturday:

First off, I would have loved to have been there along side my fellow patriots and show my support in this way for the President and for our troops. But I have certian obstacles which prevents me from doing that. without going into detial about them, let me say that I am a really big supporter of the President and his administration, and I love my country and pray for and support those who defend her. Because I can't get to rallies, doesn't mean I'm not commited to the ideas they convey. For those that insist that I do something, Tell me what I can do from my home.

Thanks for not being judgementle.

GOD BLESS YOU ALL

GOD BLESS AMERICA!

[Diver Dave]

Mornin' Billie and crew of FR's Finest...

Thanks for once again presenting Military Monday.

Salute and Thanks to all our Armed Forces - Past and Present.

Out the door soon for another dr appt. See y'all later.

[MeekOneGOP]

Mornin', everybody ! Happy Monday !

Have a cup while you Freep !

[LadyX]

Have to go forth to procure 'vittles,' but shall return in a couple of hours.

Circle the wagons and guard The Finest Cafe - - -

[Pippin]

Hi, Meg!

Read post #15

I forgot to ping you to it.

[MeekOneGOP]

I just made this up yesterday. Captions, anybody ?? ...