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A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day...11-11-03....A Tribute to Our Veterans Past and Present...
Dutchess and Billie
Posted on 11/10/2003 9:09:59 PM PST by dutchess
Edited on 11/10/2003 9:36:28 PM PST by Admin Moderator.
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To: dixie sass
What a special anniversary date. My grandparents (polish immigrants) were married on July 4th which had very special meaning to them.
To: dansangel; deadhead; Aeronaut; Mama_Bear; Diver Dave; All
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posted on
11/11/2003 12:57:09 PM PST
by
Billie
To: Billie
You are quite welcome. I was proud to serve. And may I take this opportunity to remember my father who was a WWI veteran who if not for him and the many hundreds of thousands more, the French would be speaking German today. And my oldest brother, a Korean War veteran. May they rest in peace. God bless them all. Semper Fi
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posted on
11/11/2003 1:01:47 PM PST
by
kellynla
("C" 1/5 1st Mar Div. Viet Nam 69 &70 Semper Fi!)
To: Billie
Thanks Billie. I'm doing OK. I havn,t had much time to be on the PC. We have had a lot of rain here and Starband is not so good if there is a cloud in the sky.
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posted on
11/11/2003 1:05:18 PM PST
by
Dubya
(Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father,but by me)
To: dutchess
Good to be here, thank you.
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posted on
11/11/2003 1:06:26 PM PST
by
Dubya
(Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father,but by me)
To: carlo3b
Thank you carlo3b. It is so nice to see our veterans get the recognition and respect that they deserve.
To: kayak
Kayak. A beautiful picture of the tomb of the unknown soldier. Thank you.
To: deadhead
Hi Coleen...That's a lovely tribute to your relatives...
To: ladtx
Ladtx. Thank you for keeping the memories of your fellow fallen. God bless their loved ones. And wonderful news about Jeff being home. You must be very proud of he and Brian.
To: Calpernia
That's a beautiful poem and picture you posted Cal.
To: dutchess
We are very proud of Brian and Jeff. They have always called me on Veterans Day and thanked me for my service, well tonight I'll turn the tables on them and try to call them first and thank them.
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posted on
11/11/2003 1:21:51 PM PST
by
ladtx
( "Remember your regiment and follow your officers." Captain Charles May, 2d Dragoons, 9 May 1846)
To: jwfiv
"God bless America...Death to Her Enemies."
Amen...
To: Temple Owl; The Mayor
Hi Temple.
Mayor...you posted a beautiful graphic. Thankyou.
To: dansangel
(((Thanks dansangel!)))
I just realized I forgot one!! Joe - US Navy who just returned from a year at sea.
Our Vets are the best!!
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posted on
11/11/2003 1:27:40 PM PST
by
Donaeus
(RED, WHITE & BLUE Flag wavin' yahoo an' proud of it!)
To: Donaeus; Billie; Mama_Bear; Aquamarine; dansangel; All
Donaeus. So Glad to see you here today.
Sistahs. Need to run. God bless our military men and women past and present.
To: Billie; dutchess
Afternoon Ladies.
Sorry, no pics yet - roll of film still in the camera. Got a Kodak moment with our grandson at school today. A really neat presentation by the K-4 classes honoring Veterans in verse and song.
At the conclusion of the program, they had all the dads and grandfathers and in one case a great-grandfather veterans gather around the stage area for a photo shoot. All but the great-grandfather were in uniform and he wore a cap from the USS Bullpens. Two guys in flight suits and the rest in dress uniforms.
Next came the parade downtown. I got there a little early and mingled and greeted my fellow vets. Again, I was in my Dress Blues. A fellow from the American Legion asked me to join him on the stage. Best seat in the house as I looked out on the faces of about 200 veterans. The American Legion, VFW, GI Forum, DAV, VietNam Veterans Assoc., Korean War Vets, the Purple Heart Chapter groups were well represented. Shook hands and thanked all I came in contact with as well as tellin' em "Welcome Home, brother."
An aquaintance from church sang the Nation Anthem and God Bless America - a cappella. Good thing I brought a handkerchief to wipe the tears. He did a beautiful job.
At the conclusion, as I mingled once again, I was asked to participate in the program portion of the candle-light vigil tonight. Soooo, I'll have to suck in my gut again tonight as I button those thirteen buttons on my trousers. :)
Not sure when I'll have pics. May have to wait for Military Monday next week.
I'll bid y'all farewell for the time being. I'm gonna go spend some quality time with my favorite Navy Wife.
To: Donaeus
Our Vets are the best!!***Amen***!
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posted on
11/11/2003 2:02:40 PM PST
by
dansangel
(*Visualize No Democrats*)
To: Donaeus
Good afternoon, Donaeus - I'm not sure I'm 'mingling' enough today, but trying! :)
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posted on
11/11/2003 2:15:46 PM PST
by
Billie
To: Aquamarine; Calpernia; jwfiv; deadhead; GailA; JustAmy; MeeknMing; Finest FRiends
Afternoon! I agree, Aqua - there have been so many wonderful and moving posts and graphics today - and on the P & P thread, too! What a fantastic bunch FReepers are! The Finest. :)
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posted on
11/11/2003 2:18:34 PM PST
by
Billie
To: ST.LOUIE1
Hey, you! I thought your paws would be raw today, along with that knee, after all your posting yesterday. :)
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posted on
11/11/2003 2:19:47 PM PST
by
Billie
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