A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....03-27-06....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.

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, 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 -02-24-25-26-06... T.G.I.F. at the Finest

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

[MEG33]

May God Keep Safe All Who Serve Our Country

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

Proud Patriots -
Sending care packages,
e-mails, and snail mail
to US Military worldwide.

http://www.proudpatriots.org

We need coast to coast support for the troops, now, more than ever.

[.30Carbine]

God doesn't comfort us to make us comfortable, but to make us comforters.

Quote of the Day! Thank you for the ping to another great devotional: indeed, the Lord our God does all things to help and guide us, to provide for and teach and humble and exalt us because He Is Love. Our pain is not 'punishment' from God, but rather opportunity...growing pain! This is why the word above is so good and true: when we have overcome, when we have taken the opportunity provided by our trials to grow and we have endured through the hurting to the joy at the other side of any particular 'cross,' we have the divine resources with which to walk alongside another journeyman with hope, amen.

[DollyCali]

Posted by La Enchiladita to DollyCali On News/Activism ^ 03/26/2006 10:38:56 PM EST · 275 of 277 ^

I liked '16 Blocks.' Did you see it?

You're more adventurous about movies than I am; don't feel drawn to V for Vendetta. I know you keep up with a lot of movies, are there any others you recommend for a traditionalist like me? Hehe.

O, so there are deer. Maybe jackrabbits too? The dogs would chase them.

I liked 16 blocks also and if you liked that you might like V.. there were some interesting elements ..actually intriguing. Politically there were points being made & like it or not it weaved into the story line well. Actually that was at the core of the movie.

If you liked 16 blocks, it seems not to "traditionalist"!!!

Trads like gone w/wind, sleepless in Seattle, dr Z etc..

Gentle recent movies I liked: Nanny McFee, pride & prejudice, Narnia, Pink Panther, Fun with dick & Jane, walk the line,Eight below,Memoirs of a Geisha, king Kong, cache --- (by gentle I mean NO gore/blood per se)

I do want to see Inside man..both it & V were highly rated by rotten tomatoes as new opens worth seeing.

some of the "heavy movies: I liked recently: Capote, harry potter (lots of dark elements), syriana, crash (just saw it again at theater), Matador, Munich,

[DollyCali]

Hey, I remember that graphic!!! great use/application. Love the nice contributions you make.

[DollyCali]

dollycali

[MEG33]

Thank you, Dolly.

[The Mayor]

Good Morning everyone!

[MEG33]

Good Morning,Mayor!

[luvie]

Good morning! Hope you are having a great morning...go get that next cup of coffee..and I'll join you with my tea!

[Billie]

Good morning, Rus. Thank you as always for your dedication in bringing us the Military Monday thread week in and week out. It means a lot, and it helps more than you may realize that it's the one day each week we know is constant and so very well taken care of. :)

Now where's that crown? :)

[Majie Purple]

To Our US Troops!

[Majie Purple]

Morning/Afternoon Meg! Thanks for all you do on this Thread.

[Majie Purple]

Nice Dolly! Thanks.
P.S. in case clarification is needed for my Fri post,
"...rat in my soup = Hillary Rotten Clinton... in direct response to Amy's AARRG upon seeing the pic of H. that Dolly posted. No offence meant to either of you and I trust none was taken.

[Majie Purple]

c=s

[Majie Purple]

[PreviouslyA-Lurker]

Another good one, Mayor.

[Mama_Bear]

I am a small and precious child, my dad's been sent to fight.
The only place I'll see his face, is in my dreams at night.
He will be gone too many days for my young mind to keep track.
I may be sad, but I am proud…My daddy's got your back.

I am a caring mother. My son has gone to war.
My mind is filled with worries that I have never known before.
Everyday I try to keep my thoughts from turning black.
I may be scared, but I am proud…My son has got your back.

I am a strong and loving wife, with a husband soon to go.
There are times I'm terrified in a way most never know.
I bite my lip, and force a smile as I watch my husband pack.
My heart may break, but I am proud…My husband's got your back..

I am a soldier. Serving Proudly, standing tall.
I fight for freedom, yours and mine by answering this call.
I do my job, while knowing the thanks it sometimes lacks.
Say a prayer that I'll come home…It's me whose got your back.

[Majie Purple]

Wonderful poem! & pic Thanks for posting!

[Diver Dave]

Just received this in an e-mail from a niece. Enjoy! Makes me want to re-enlist - too bad I'm such a brokendown old fart.

GO NAVY!!!