A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....12-8-03....Military Monday

Aquamarine; Billie

[Aquamarine]

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.




                     

THIS WEEK'S THREADS 12-06, 07-03...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

Click on the photo to view the album. To
submit your photo, please contact dansangel or .45MAN danbh59@yahoo.com
and include Freeper Photo Album in subject line.

[Calpernia]

You mean....Rudolph is not real? (((sobs)))

Gail, I thought you were my friend! How can you do this to me!!!!

***snobs harder***

/joking

That was an interesting history. I honestly didn't know it was a marketing tactic.

[Aquamarine]

She's very talented, had no idea it was an original made just for you.

I only looked around that Defense site a little, will definately spend more time there later. :)

[GailA]

Some one sent me the story about Mr May's sick wife as being the impetus of the story. I looked it up on Snopes, which does mention his sick wife, but clarifies that it was a promotional for the store he worked for.

[jwfiv]

Gosh, that is quite a beautiful pic there, Miss Lady X Maggie Malone...)

The sun is just about to go down here on the Western shore...it's been a good day....)))

[MEG33]

Tis the season to be generous and kind,forgiving and thougtful,TM.Tis the season to overlook a rare lapse and be a helper like Aqua!Slender people can be gracious,too.Ho Ho Ho means jolly,not "gotcha">>> :)

[MEG33]

thoughtful..some letter stealer made me do that!

[Dubya]

Sailor Missing from WWII Identified

A sailor missing in action from the attack on Pearl Harbor has been
identified and returned to his family for burial.

He is Fireman Second Class Payton L. Vanderpool, Jr., of Cowgill, Missouri.

Vanderpool was aboard the USS Pennsylvania in dry dock at Pearl Harbor
when the December 7, 1941 attack began. The ship was hit by a Japanese bomb that
penetrated the main deck and detonated below deck. It was further damaged when a
nearby destroyer, the USS Downes, exploded. More than 50 sailors and marines died
on the USS Pennsylvania. Vanderpool was among six still missing after the attack.
In the days following the attack, burial details began to inter the dead, but his
name does not appear on any cemetery burial ledgers. He was presumed to have been
killed in action and a military review board declared his remains to be
non-recoverable.

On December 9, 1941, the remains of an "unknown" sailor from the Pearl
Harbor attack were interred at the Halawa Naval Cemetery on Oahu. In September 1947
these remains were disinterred and examined by the staff at the Central
Identification Laboratory, but they were unable to establish identification. They
were reburied at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, or Punchbowl, in 1949.

In 2001 the laboratory obtained records that suggested these remains could
be associated with an unknown sailor from the USS Pennsylvania. The remains were
exhumed in June 2003 and identified in September through skeletal analysis and
dental records.

[Aquamarine]

Thanks for this timely article Dubya. May Fireman Second Class Payton L. Vanderpool, Jr. rest in peace.

[The Mayor]

Can't think of a better way to start the day than with a cup of coffee and a serving of Our Daily Bread. Thanks

Your welcome, and neither can I. I post the whole thing on Amy's P&P, should I post the whole thing here?
I wonder?

[Aquamarine]

Your welcome, and neither can I. I post the whole thing on Amy's P&P, should I post the whole thing here? I wonder?

It sure wouldn't hurt anything. :)

It's been a long day, think I'll turn in now. Enjoyed spending another day at the Finest with everyone....good night!

[LadyX]

"thoughtful..some letter stealer made me do that!"

That Letter Guy makes frequent forays into our turf, Meggie.
I have been his victim countless times, stealing letters with abandon.
So often, in fact, I am beginning to think he is stalking me !!

[The Mayor]

Good Night to the Finest!

[Diver Dave]

...should I post the whole thing here?

Might be a good idea. I read it at the P & P everyday, but I also enjoy the cup 'o coffee here, the Canteen and the Foxhole. Keep up the good work, my friend.

[The Thin Man]

Tis the season to be generous and kind,forgiving and thougtful,TM........

Bah, humbug!

[MEG33]

LOL!

[The Mayor]

we visit the same 4 threads

[Billie]

I'm Late, I'm Late, but Tuesday's Thread is HERE