A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....1-16-06....Military Monday

Billie, The Mayor

[The Mayor]

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, Neets, 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.

TOP: Repubmommy's brother, Rose in RoseBear's uncle, BoxerBlues' son Chris, BoxerBlues' son Brent.
BOTTOM: Rose in RoseBear's cousin's hubby, Deadhead's stepdad, Dansy's dad, Misty's brother.

LEFT: Little Pig; TOP: hattend, Old Sarge, Aquamarine's dad.
MIDDLE: HuntsvilleTxVeteran.
BOTTOM: Its_me_K.E.T.'s son, Veloxherc, SeeRushToldU_So.




                     

12-28-05 ~ Hall of Fame #14

THE WEEKEND THREAD thru 1-13,14,15-06... T.G.I.F. at the Finest

Opinions by our own 'King of Ping' Every Thursday at the Finest The guy's good, folks!

[The Mayor]

[The Mayor]

January 16, 2006

Doing Justice

Read:
Exodus 23:1-9

You shall not follow a crowd to do evil; nor shall you testify in a dispute so as to turn aside after many to pervert justice. —Exodus 23:2

Bible In One Year: Genesis 39-40; Matthew 11

In the decades since the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr., the US national holiday established to commemorate his birth has also become a day to remember the cause in which he gave his life.

During the '50s and '60s, Dr. King led a nonviolent struggle against racial discrimination and issued a plea for the civil rights of African-Americans. His goal was justice and equality based on human dignity, not skin color.

From Old Testament days until now, God has commanded His people to exercise justice in their dealings with others. "You shall not follow a crowd to do evil; nor shall you testify in a dispute so as to turn aside after many to pervert justice" (Exodus 23:2).

"He has shown you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?" (Micah 6:8).

Jesus rebuked the Pharisees for doing their religious duties while neglecting "justice and the love of God" (Luke 11:42).

To treat people with fairness and integrity is part of our responsibility as Christians. Standing publicly for what is right is required of us as well.

May we honor God by living out truth in action in our world today. —David McCasland

Justice is the clarion call for Christians—
We cannot step aside from what God said;
He has told us how to treat our neighbor,
And we must follow in the path He's led. —Hess

God's standard of justice leaves no room for prejudice.

FOR FURTHER STUDY
Finding Peace In A World Of Racial Conflict

[The Mayor]

Below are names of some of our FReepers' loved ones who are serving our country. If you have someone you would like to add, please address a post to Billie; Dutchess; dollycali;The Mayor; GodBlessUSA , and we will add their name to this list. As we pray for them, we pray also for all our nation’s leaders, and military personnel, and their families and friends. May God hold them close to His heart.

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Maigrey...................cousin OhioWfan........................son mystery-ak..........son, husband Gogrammy................grandson Inspectorette...................son Blessed American..........nephew Slip18..........................nephew anniegetyourgun...........nephew Diver Dave.......niece, nephew ConspiracyGuy........2 nephews Pippin..........niece, loved one Pippin...nephew & his fiancee weldgophardline.....brotherinlaw jamaly.................brotherinlaw Future Snake Eater..........cousin WaterDragon.............grandson WaterDragon...........son-in-law BeforeISleep...................son kimmie7......................brother Armymarinemom............3 sons american_ranger.............son LadyX.........................grandson fawn796.......................nephew Dubya............................nephew StarCMC......................brother ValerieUSA..................2 sons Lakeside......................2 sons LakeLady.....................nephew Spruce.....................daughter Philman_36..............2 nephews bjcintennessee.......son, niece Ladysmith..nephew, friend's son tina07......soninlaw & his friend Katydidnt..........................son MontanaCowgirlCop.......brother Warrior Nurse...........active duty SK1 Thurman...........active duty David Osborne.........active duty fc2tomschermuly......active duty bkwells..................active duty LongCut..................active duty cjk..........................active duty Trish.......................active duty ODC-GIRL.................active duty AF_Blue..................active duty Notwithstanding.....active duty thumperusn.............active duty Q6-God.....................active duty Q6-God...................twin brother Veloxherc.................active duty Don Simmons...........active duty wingnutx..................active duty Old Sarge................active duty Bykrbayb.........................son Hope and Glory................son Walkenfree............2 grandsons, 3 nephews, 1 granddaughter ariamne.....................2 cousins Zechariah_8_13..brother-in-law, cousin El Gato.....................nephew MississippyMuddy.............sister MississippyMuddy.....2 nephews Kramster......................stepson veeceeque................active duty freema.............. nephew and son Jemian............................ son Lone Red Ranger...Brother in law No Longer Free State ..... active duty right2parent.................son Ike..................................son repubmom......................son Skyraider........................ son CMS................... active duty CyberAnt.................nephew Jen's mom.............daughter 911angelady...........2 sons ninergold3.............nephew weldgophardline........son

scubachick...............husband ladtx........................2 sons Its_me_K.E.T...................son gator girl.................husband severa.......husband, brother Hostel......................cousin MozartLover......son, nephew LBGA...............................son katykelly......................son cookcounty.....................son SpookBrat...nephew, cousin Doug from Upland...son-in-law Himyar..........................son boxerblues................2 sons the piper.........................son sheeza.......................husband kemathen7.................husband Tiffee4Bob.................boyfriend deadhead......................cousin JimRobinson.........2 nephews TexKat..............son, step-son Consort..2 daughters,son-in-law Darheel.........................niece Donaeus......................nephew dixie sass...................nephew BeAllYouCanBe...................son Repubmommy...............brother AgThorn.........................2 sons homeschoolmama.......nephew kneezles.............................son Rose inRoseBear...cousin's hubby Skimask.......................Son Atomic Conspiracy..half-brother Atomic Conspiracy...nephew Atomic Conspiracy..........niece Sunflowergal..............grandson visualops.......................cousin Alouette..............................son mrstank.......................husband MrsMike31..................husband eaglesiniowa......................son auboy............................cousin spotbust1...................husband Leofl.................................son chena................................son campfollower...................fiance LUV W..............................son painter.........................nephew ProudAFDad......................son TheMayor....friends'son & nephew mhking........................cousin Misty4jc......................husband Colorado Slim................ nephew Tapatio.....................2 nephews CGblue....................active duty ak_daddoo.....................nephew DirtyHarryY2K.......daughter,son-in-law nelibeli.........................nephew bigghurtt...................Active duty frankiep....................Active duty Palladin.......................grandson Gonzo......................friend's son jkphoto.........................nephew JRios1968..................Active Duty Azbushgal..........................son rahbert............................son Kimmykay...........................son sneakers……….son NavySEAL F-16 .................son wolfcreek................daughter JesseJane ............ cousin. Roses0508..................son SoldiersPrayingMom.........son WakeUpandVote..........brother mrs tiggywinkle............cousin MEG33..................grandson U S Army EOD.......daughter

[deadhead]

God Bless our Troops and Veterans

[The Mayor]

Good Evenin Deadhead!

[luvie]

DEDICATED TO OUR TROOPS.
GOD BLESS THEM
GOD BLESS AMERICA!

[CLICK ON PICTURE]LESS IS MORE
JEFF RUSSELL

[deadhead]

Good evening, Mayor. Hope you and yours had a nice weekend.

[The Mayor]

Good weekend, back to reality winter is back..

Look I'm causing more trouble.. well not trouble for the people of WNY!

Political unrest turns into Reform Front page Tonawanda News
Grand Island Record and Amherst Record..

When Susan Osberg went to the polls Nov. 8, the Town of Tonawanda resident fully intended to cast her ballot for write-in Erie County Legislature candidate Rus Thompson. Upon asking Election Day poll workers how to write in a candidate, she was told none of them knew the process. Then, Osberg said, the workers asked who she wanted to write in. Not thinking anything of the question, she replied: “Rus Thompson.”

“They said I couldn’t do that,” Osberg said. Devastated, she eventually gave up and relegated her vote to one of the candidates on the ballot.

The front page on my site.. Here is the associated pic.

Here is the full front page

[The Mayor]

Evenin Luv!

[deadhead]

"Sometimes, less is more"

Thank You, LUV W...great song

[luvie]

Great article Rus! Thanks for keeping us informed of what you are "up to"! :o)

Are you still considering a run for State Senator? That will be another good challenge for the people of WNY!

[luvie]

Hey! You really get around! LOL!

Is it pretty cold there in Buffalo?

[deadhead]

Keep "causing trouble", Mayor

Good Night All

[luvie]

Thanks..he is an awesome song writer/singer. I love to post his music.

[The Mayor]

Thompson wants Senate seat
BY EMILIE ARKIN
The Tonawanda News
North Tonawanda, NY —

Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown’s vacated seat in the state Senate is barely cooling off at this point, but people throughout the 60th Senate District are quickly lining up to vie for the post. Among them is Grand Island resident and local political activist Rus Thompson.

Thompson announced this week his intent to run for the office, seeking the endorsements of the Erie County Republican and Conservative parties, as well as the Independence Party.

“Whoever gets the endorsement,” he said, “gets on the ballot.”

The district seat covers the western half of the City of Tonawanda, Grand Island, Buffalo and Niagara Falls.

Issues Thompson hopes to focus on include providing ample representation to Western New York despite the political domination of New York City, cutting taxes to make the area livable and dealing with the cost of utilities. Addressing these issues would play a part in halting the flood of New York residents to other states.

“But in order to make any type of progress, we have to work together in Albany to sort the issues out,” he said.

Thompson said there really are no other candidates in Erie County with the name recognition and ability to work both side of the isle that he can offer.

“I believe I would be an absolute asset,” he said. “I will have people from all sides voting for me, there’s no question about it.”

Where other entrenched politicians seem to have lost the ability to work for the taxpayer, Thompson supporter Tom Witkowski said the candidate would be a great asset.

“What I’m looking for, as a voter, is what I see in Rus,” the Grand Island resident said. “When he sees something wrong, he says it shouldn’t be done that way. He stands up and says it should be done with the taxpayers in mind.”

With Thompson, he said he sees government returning from special interests to sensibility.

Integrity is the key for John Eveleigh, another supporter who lives in Lackawanna.

“He has quite a bit of integrity, which is really unusual in the political game,” he said. “He’s interested in getting government right, not lining his own pocket.”

The only way to see reform, Eveleigh said, is to produce a candidate who is not in the pocket of the powers that be.

“And I know Rus not to be,” he said.

Casimer Galeza, a registered Democrat who lives on Grand Island, said that while he supports Thompson, he doesn’t see it as crossing party lines.

“I’m just supporting the candidate I think will help the area the most, as I do with every candidate I support,” he said.

Thompson’s experience as a business owner would be an asset to the state as leaders try to attract much needed private industry, Galeza said.

Some of what would make Thompson a good leader comes from his work in the construction industry.

“The majority of my work is for low-income and seniors who pay so much in taxes that they can barely afford to fix they’re homes,” he said. “I hear their stories, see the tears in their eyes, I hear their phone calls. It’s heart-wrenching.”

Thompson recently ran unsuccessfully as a write-in candidate for a seat in the Erie County Legislature. He is also the co-founder of Primary Challenge, Free Buffalo and the Tax Revolt.

He has not yet received a response from the political parties.
http://www.tonawanda-news.com/local/local_story_013092315.html

[luvie]

Great article, again...I hope you get the endorsements that you need. I'd like to see some real reform in your area to make it more livable there.

[The Mayor]

I'm not holding my breath, I just refuse to let any seat go unchallenged from now on.

We have got to change things around here.

[luvie]

Well, I'm praying for it to happen. If they just knew how much you care what goes on there, they would endorse you in a heartbeat!

[The Mayor]

I know you you are.
Problem is I can't be bought and am not corrupt as they all are here.
And I mean all. It's a dam shame and they have destroyed this state.

I gotta hit the sack, I'll be back soon.

[luvie]

'Nite, Rus. Get your rest. Don't work to hard.

I hope you get the chance to show everyone your passion for changing things there. You could make a real difference.

(((hugs)))