A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....03-15-04....Military Monday

Billie, The Mayor

[The Mayor]

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

FR is a Treasure Trove of talented, compassionate, patriotic, wonderful people who gather every day to discuss the latest news and issues; salute and support our military and our leaders;  tell a few jokes;  learn a new word;  write poetry;  pray for those in need;  and congratulate those who are deserving. Thank you, Jim Robinson, for giving us the vehicle in which we can express ourselves.

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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, The Mayor, 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 03-12-13-14-04... 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

[The Mayor]

[The Mayor]

Keep your heart with all diligence, for out of it spring the issues of life. —Proverbs 4:23

To keep spiritually fit, consult the Great Physician.

[The Mayor]

He is one of our very own.

NAVY AND MARINE CORPS COMMENDATION MEDAL AWARDED TO OUR VERY OWN WARRIOR NURSE

Department of the Navy This to certify that The Secretary of the Navy Has Awarded the

NAVY AND MARINE CORPS COMMENDATION MEDAL to Jeffrey Clark US NAVY

for

Meritorious service as ship's nurse while to USS John F Kennedy (CV 67) from March 2002 to March 2004. Lieutenant Clark consistently performed his demanding duties in an exemplary and highly professional manner. He was instrumental in providing outstanding emergency care in an austure and remote environment aboard John F Kennedy during Operation Enduring Freedom. His outstanding treatment of Man-Down situations including the life-saving treatment of a coaltion sailor who required multiple blood transfusions prompted praise from the Battle Group Commander and resulted in his co-authoring of an article in a peer reviewed journal. As Medical Training Team Leader, He trained over 2000 of the ship's crew in Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation, wound treatment and stretcher- bearing techniques in an overall score of 93% and two consecutive Blue M awards for medical readiness. Lieutenant Clark's Exceptional Professionalism, Distinctive accomplishments, and dedication to duty reflected credit upon himself and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

RH Henderson Captain US Navy Commanding Officer for the Secretary of the Navy

[The Mayor]

March 15, 2004

Healthcare For The Heart

Read: Proverbs 4:20-27

Keep your heart with all diligence, for out of it spring the issues of life. —Proverbs 4:23

Bible In One Year: Deuteronomy 26-27; Mark 14:27-53

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If you're over 40 years old, your heart has already beat more than 1.5 billion times. I know that when my heart stops, it will be too late to change my ways. So I've been trying to control my weight, get exercise, and watch not only what I eat but also what's eating me.

This last point relates to another vital organ called "the heart"—our spiritual heart. It too has throbbed millions of times with thoughts, affections, and choices. In the heart we determine how we will speak, behave, and respond to life's circumstances (Proverbs 4:23). Will we trust the Lord and choose to be gracious, patient, and loving? Or will we yield to pride, greed, and bitterness?

Today's Scripture reading emphasizes the importance of caring for our heart. Are we keeping spiritually fit?

• Weight: Do we need to lose the weight of unnecessary burdens and cares?
  
• Pulse: Are we maintaining a steady rhythm of gratitude and praise?
  
• Blood pressure: Is our trust greater than our anxiety?
  
• Diet: Are we enjoying the life-giving nutrients of the Word of God?
  

Have you checked your heart lately? —Mart De Haan

O Lord, You see what's in the heart—
There's nothing hid from You;
So help us live the kind of life
That's filled with love for You. —D. De Haan

To keep spiritually fit, consult the Great Physician.

[LadyX]

***** OUTSTANDING !! *****

Thank you, Warrior Nurse,
for what you have accomplished - -

You are truly one of our Finest !!

[Warrior Nurse]

Thank you!

[The Mayor]

No,

Thank You!

Job Well Done..

[The Mayor]

U.S. forces kill three in gunbattle during raid on Afghanistan cave complex

[The Mayor]

Bin Laden Nearly Caught in Afghanistan

(Reuters) - Osama bin Laden has escaped capture in Afghanistan several times and may be linked in some way to the Madrid train attacks that killed 200 people, France's chief of defense staff said Monday.

[The Mayor]

The success of `Passion' gives majors, indies pause at SXSW

SXSW is one of the premiere festivals for independent film. One hot topic of discussion this year was the phenomenal success of Mel Gibson's The Passion of the Christ.

"It's going up to the top four or five (highest grossing movies) of all time," said Bob Berney, president of Newmarket Films, which distributed The Passion.

[LadyX]

Our Very Own Wolfie
Supports and Defends Our Country, Too - -

(and a handsome beast, he is..:))

[The Mayor]

Spain's Incoming Leader Says Troops Will Leave Iraq (Update1)

March 15 (Bloomberg) -- Spain's 1,300 soldiers in the U.S.- led coalition in Iraq will be withdrawn, said Prime Minister- elect Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero, who had called for a greater role for the United Nations in the country.

The socialist have taken over Spain...

[LadyX]

O Lord, You see what's in the heart—
There's nothing hid from You;
So help us live the kind of life
That's filled with love for You. —D. De Haan

To keep spiritually fit, consult the Great Physician.

The Daily Word you post is an important part of our days,
Your Honor, and we thank you for them.

[Aquamarine]

Good morning The Mayor. Thank you for posting this all important Military Thread today.
Am ever more thankful for our faithful men and women in uniform today as Spain lets the world down as they install a cowardly socialist government. This act by them has grieved me even more than the cowardly terrorist act against them.

May God continue to bless America and may America continue to bless God and fight the good fight!

[The Mayor]

Good morning M' Lady....

I love to post Our Daily Bread, so many seem to get so much out of them.
They also seem to be very timely.. : )

[Aquamarine]

Congratulations Warrior Nurse, and thank you for your service to our Country!

[ladtx]

In memory of my fellow Vietnam helicopter pilots who were killed in that war the following pilots were lost on MAR 15. God bless them all.

1964 CPT Roger E. Gauvin (USAR) -- 114 AHC, Age 28, Married, Caribou, Maine
1964 1LT Kenneth A. Shannon (USAR) -- 114 AHC, Age 25, Married, Lynchburg, Virginia
1968 1LT Walter J. Panamaroff (USAR) -- C/1/9 CAV 1 CAV, Age 24, Single, Lompoc, California
1969 WO1 Michael L. Stacy (USAR) -- B/9 AVN 9 INF, Age 22, Single, Washington, Illinois
1969 1LT Jeffrey L. Whynaught (USAR) -- 175 AHC, Age 22, Single, San Clemente, California
1970 WO1 Paul R. Moran (USAR) -- A/229 AHB 1 CAV, Age 24, Single, Stoneham, Massachusetts
1970 WO1 Robert F. Young (USAR) -- A/229 AHB 1 CAV, Age 21, Married, Hooper, Utah
1971 WO1 Patrick D. Erb (USAR) -- 174 AHC, Age 21, Single, Sylmar, California
1971 CW2 Raymond J. George (USAR) -- 117 AHC, Age 25, Married, San Bernadino, California
1971 WO1 Jerry W. Kirkendoll (USAR) -- 117 AHC, Age 23, Married, Overland Park, Kansas
1971 WO1 Steven R. Peck (USAR) -- D/3/5 CAV, Age 21, Single, Enid, Oklahoma

These memoriams were found on "The Wall" website.

1LT Panamaroff:
An Officer and a Gentleman I knew John Panamaroff for a couple of years before his death. I met Pan while he was in Officer's Candidate School at Fort Knox, KY. Young women from my college were randomly matched up for a dance. He was my date. Pan was a class act, President of his class, very handsome, charming, dark complected, brown eyes, well respected and liked, a confident smile and a gentle laugh. He had lots of friends. The first date turned gradually to love. He and his Ford Mustang became a regular at my family home. After Fort Knox he trained to be a helicopter pilot in Texas. And then was promptly off to Vietnam. He sent slides of Vietnam and some letters. He was only there a few months when he was reported MIA persumed dead. After awhile they recovered his body. It certainly was a most devastating time. I always now smile when I think of him.
Monday, January 21, 2002

1LT Whynaught:
175th Combat Assaut Helicopter Co. Vinh Long, VN
I well remember that day in March when we left on a combat assault. It was mid afternoon over 31 years ago and your gunship took fire and you and your crew were killed. We shared many nights at the officers club drinking beers and just talking. I have been to the Aviation Museum at Fort Rucker and seeing your name on the 1st Aviation Brigade Memorial caused me to remember all of our good times.
Outlaw 3 - Bill Tomik
Sunday, June 18, 2000

WO1 Erb:
FROM YOUR ONLY SISTER, I MISS YOU MY DEAR BROTHER!
July 21, 2002 When I found my brother's name on the wall on the internet, They had his birthday wrong! Doug's birthday was July 6, 1949. He was only 21 year's old when he lost his life, I was only 17 year's old at the time. Doug was the best brother ever! He was good looking, out going, fun to be with and he always had the cutest girl friend's. His father Ralph Erb pass away Feb. 26, 2000. I pray that the two our togather and catching up on all the past year's. Doug's mother, Loriane (Ann) Erb is doing good. My mother and I live togater in Valencia, CA. It's been over 30 year's, and it still feel's like it was yesterday.Doug was a great brother & son.
We love and miss him very much!
Your sister, Teri (Erb) Wilson.
Monday, July 22, 2002

IN THE SHADOW OF THE BLADE

SCOUTS OUT!

[The Mayor]

Mornin Aqua !!

[The Mayor]

Thank you Sir, those memoriams get to me everytime.

[MeekOneGOP]

Mornin', everybody ! Happy Monday !