A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....01-19-04....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.

Free Republic made its debut in September, 1996, and the forum was added in early 1997.   Over 100,000 people have registered for posting privileges on Free Republic, and the forum is read daily by tens of thousands of concerned citizens and patriots from all around the country and the world.

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 01-17-18-04 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

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

[deadhead]

Prayers for CPT Wilbur D. Latimer. God Bless All

[deadhead]

"101st Airborne Division Starts to Head Home"

Wonderful news!

ladtx: When you welcome home your son Jeff, please tell him Colleen says: "Thank You, I know what freedom is because of your sacrifices".

[deadhead]

"May we never take Peace for granted, nor forget those who ensure it...."

Seconded

Awesome photos of our Military, LadyX. Thank You for posting them. And Thank You for all the beautiful pictures you have posted here today. And, thank you for being the wonderful person you are :-)

[deadhead]

"May we never take Peace for granted, nor forget those who ensure it...."

Seconded

Awesome photos of our Military, LadyX. Thank You for posting them. And Thank You for all the beautiful pictures you have posted here today. And, thank you for being the wonderful person you are :-)

[ladtx]

I will definitely tell him. I've told him many times that there are many people on FR that know him and what he is doing. He is grateful for your thoughts and prayers.

[The Mayor]

Thank You and Bless each and everyone who has served our great country.

Amen!!

[Donaeus]

Congratulations Ladtx!!! I'm proud of all of you and for all of you. I know ya'll can't wait to welcome Jeff home, I want to hear all about the homecoming party. I'm praying for a swift and safe return. God bless!

[deadhead]

Monday Greetings to you, Libertina :-)

[LadyX]

Ocala is beautiful horse country, Rus, in the middle of the state, above Orlando.

* * All you Texans and Kentucky Folks - Check this out!! * *

Agriculture Publications

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From

The Florida Horse Industry

Florida’s highly diverse horse industry supports a variety of activities throughout the state. It combines the primarily rural activities of breeding, raising and training horses with the more urban activities of operating racetracks, off-track betting parlors, horse shows, polo, rodeos and other equine recreational pursuits.

There are nearly 300,000 horses in Florida, with more than 70 percent involved in showing and recreation.

* * Ocala/Marion County has more horses than any other county in the nation. * *

Florida provides an outstanding agriculture and business climate for breeding and training horses.

[deadhead]

Hello from the East coast to the West coast.

Our fluffy pretty snow has turned into an icy crunch.

"today is the Iowa raucus ruckus caucus"

LOL, yes it is.

[deadhead]

"So you have pain now; but I will see you again, and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take your joy from you."

Tugs at the heart strings. Thank You for sharing Dubya.

[deadhead]

Beautiful work, Mayor!

[Donaeus]

Powerful stuff!! I sure am glad I'm not the one who got this speech right between the eyeballs! Fortuntately my Mom and Dad taught me better.

Maggie, I agree 110% that this ought to be required reading for every American. And you can stay on your soapbox as long as you like, it's a good sermon that we need to hear loudly and often!!

[deadhead]

"With all these warm thoughts and good news I know nobody out there is cold!!"

Smiling, lovely sentiment. Prayers for Joey

[LadyX]

What a beautiful prayer you offer, Donaeus!

May all of our joined prayers to Our Father for our valiant military men and women be heard as a sweet, sweet sound, and be honored...

[Donaeus]

(((deadhead))) Thank you so much for your prayers! Have a wonderful day. :)

[Billie]

Thank you, Rus, for getting this tribute to our Military posted early, and our daily coffee ready when we get here.

LadyX, wonderful posts and pics you've posted! Thank you!

Thank you, ladtx, for reminding us to remember those lost in VietNam, and their families.

Lori, thanks for posting the Military Prayer today. Aqua did it last Monday - love how everyone works together to make it a really nice place to gather.

[deadhead]

Hi there, was playing with graphics and made this one for all of you.
A little early to post as a 'good night' graphic, but what the hey :-)

[Donaeus]

What a beautiful prayer you offer, Donaeus!

May all of our joined prayers to Our Father for our valiant military men and women be heard as a sweet, sweet sound, and be honored...

Thank you Maggie. :) I hope that it will bring glory to the Lord and encouragement to those who read it. His will be done in all things!!!

[Donaeus]

Thanks so much for posting the Military Prayer today, each and everyone is deeply appreciated. (((Lori)))