A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....03-06-06....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, 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 -02-3-4-5-06... T.G.I.F. at the Finest

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

[El Gato]

A big HooRah, for that graphic. It's great.

[Majie Purple]

Thanks for resizing tips & advice! I'll use it next time. I got those hearts from a tinypic random search. I didn't pay attention to the size of it. It shocked me when I saw it posed and the shifting that took place...Sorry...Thanks again for the help and advice!

[DollyCali]

awe that is GREAT!!! Love your enthusiasm for graphics.. I think we have a "sistah in the works"...

God Bless our Troops & the USA

click above "hot link"

some of you might enjoy the thread I posted this morning on our need to keep vigilant & keep the course. I have pinged a few of you to it.

photo is hotlink to thread.

Thank you Rus for getting us started this morning at the Finest with Military Monday, our opportunity to honor current & past members of the military. PTL the Grand Island man is home safely.

[DollyCali]

Home safely in the arms of his Lord... and missing to a loving community of friends & family.

..in the copy/paste this was left off...my apology

[GodBlessUSA]

Pfc. Benjamin C. Schuster
Prayers for this Brave Hero and his loved ones.

[DollyCali]

USAF - SMSGT Retired


Happy Birthday
to my
"little brother"
Duane

[Just mythoughts]

Thank you, I do thank the Heavenly Father for those who serve US.

[The Mayor]

Thank you Dolly..
I love the link to the card!
I kept it and sent it along to others that would like it.

[The Mayor]

Morning GBU and Thank you.

[The Mayor]

Happy Birthday Duane

Thank you for Serving!

[The Mayor]

[MEG33]

SOUTHWEST ASIA (AFPN) -- Airmen and Soldiers take a moment to pray for each other's safety before heading out for another day of convoy duty in Iraq. The Airmen run the convoys into Iraq and the Soldiers, in their armored trucks, escort them. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Scott Campbell
May God keep safe those who serve our country

[DollyCali]

If you don't understand this, you have never met a marine.(the boy ones)

[DollyCali]

Here at FRee republic we can be at each other's throats over issues but will be side by side in prayer & support for one of ours that is hurting..

there is one such person.. I may post a special thread within the week. But this well known & liked FReeper is having mega health problems.. just for now pray for X.. God knows..

[DollyCali]

galloping Gertie..

Read about this bridge & see the mpeg file by clicking the little pix in the right hand side of the link when it opens.

http://homepage.mac.com/sobrietyhighwest/science/fun/gertie/gertie.html

[freema]

Amen, and again I say, Amen.

This has torn my heart since reading it yesterday.
We just spent a GLORIOUS week and a half, with our Army National Guard nephew doing nothing...NOTHING...because we needed nothing...

because we had him...returned to us, and whole, after a year in Iraq. It was more than enough to be in the same room and watch him breath. Words were simply inadaquate during that state of Grace suspended in God's time that we were given- the opportunity to simply gaze upon his face, much less wrap our arms around him were indeed moments overflowing with humility.

Praise God for this warrior, his family, and their greatest gift. May the peace of God which passeth all understanding be with them all now, and forever. Amen.

[The Mayor]

Be back in a while..

[Majie Purple]

i understand the kind compliments from your hearts and the sweet place from which they come. This is not a chastismement but rather a simple statement saying that to spotlight others more deseving than i...ie. Jesus; the Troops; other Freepers...I'm just here to meet folks;support the Troops and share a fun forum with others...My real Brother, included. Thanks much!
In Jesus' care...purple

[LadyX]

"If you don't understand this, you have never met a marine.(the boy ones)"

Oh, Dolly, yer dadgummed Navy background is showing with that maze outcome comment..:)

I do believe The Mayor can vouch that his wife, Mrs. Mayor, and her twin sister, who went together into the Marine Corps, are just as capable - as I am..) - of making that direct line - blindfolded!!

Not only that, but most Marine wives, like Dubya's wife, Eve, and freema, are equally "resourceful!"

[DollyCali]

well, just trying to keep ya'll feminine & lady like, donchaknow