A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....07-10-06....Military Monday ~ Tribute to LadyX

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.




                     

07-01-06 ~ Hall of Fame #16

THE WEEKEND THREAD thru -07-7,8,9-06... T.G.I.F. at the Finest

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

[aomagrat]

Be mindful, O Lord, of all those who have fallen asleep in the hope of resurrection unto life eternal, pardon all their transgressions both voluntary and involuntary, whether in word, or deed, or thought. Shelter them in a place of verdure, a place of repose, whence all sickness, sorrow and sighing have fled away, and where the sight of thy countenance rejoiceth all thy Saints from all the ages. Grant them thy heavenly Kingdom, and a portion in thine ineffable and eternal blessings, and the enjoyment of thine unending Life. For thou art the Resurrection, and the Life, and the Repose of thy departed servants, O Christ our God, and unto thee we ascribe glory: to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit; now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.

[WVNan]

Oh, I know. I cry every time I read one of her posts. It's going to be difficult putting it all together. I may not get to it before fall. Summers are too busy for hubby and me. You know, the gift that Maggie had was the ability to give herself away. She never held back anything. I'm differnt in that respect. I'm reluctant to get close to people or to share much of my experiences. Maybe I can change that.

I think it comes from moving so many times in my life. I would come to love people and have to move off and leave them. So, somewhere along the line I stopped getting close to anyone except my husband and children. It's not a problem as a pastor, because it's not wise to get close to parishoners. I love people, but don't get too close. With Maggie it was different. I knew I wouldn't have to move off and leave her. She will always be part of me, and for me that is so special.

Where I live, there id one person that I love deeply like a daughter. Other than that, no one. Just aquaintances.

[Majie Purple]

My 203 re "letter Theif" needs an off after leave...
Chalk it up to typos, sigh.

[dixie sass]

Thank you Purple. I appreciate it.

[Mama_Bear]

I love that picture, MEG. It is perfect for today.

[Majie Purple]

Y w! Any time!

[deadhead]

A beautiful tribute for a beautiful lady. The photos of Maggie are lovely. All the posts on this thread show how much our dear Maggie is loved.

Rest In Peace Sweet Maggie

[deadhead]

So many wonderful memories and postings at the Finest by Maggie. I remember this thread and how much it made me laugh, I was LOL...a typical evening with Maggie. See post 124 from LadyX, and so forth. Barney Fife had to throw LadyX in the clinker that evening. For some reason, there is a red X where I posted the following pic...but I still have it.

The link to the thread:

Aqua, that night, Maggie referred to us as "It is that Aqua Babe and daring deadhead" God Bless Maggie

Maggie meets Barney Fife

The photo....

[deadhead]

(((((HUGS))))) for you, Nan.

Love,
Colleen

[freema]

: )

[Aquamarine]

After seeing that picture again I remember how much it cracked me up.
We were in a playful mood that night, Lady was so smart and funny it was hard for me to keep up.

Did you see the picture she posted of her "getting away". :)

[JustAmy]

When Tomorrow Starts Without Me

When tomorrow starts without me
And I am not there to see
If the sun should rise and find your eyes
All filled with tears for me.

I wish so much you would not cry
The way you did today.
While thinking of the many things
We did not get to say.

I know how much you love me
As much as I love you.
And each time that you think of me
I know you will miss me too.

But when tomorrow starts without me
Please try to understand,
That an angel came and called my name,
And took me by the hand.

And said my place was ready,
In heaven far above,
And that I would have to leave behind,
All those I dearly loved.

But when I walked though heavens gates,
I felt so much at home.
When God looked down and smiled at me,
From His great golden throne.

He said " This is eternity,
And all I promised you."
Today for life on earth is past,
But here it starts anew.

I promise no tomorrow,
For today will always last,
And since each days the same way,
There is no longing for the past.

So when tomorrow starts without me,
Do not think we're far apart.
For every time you think of me,
I am right there in your heart.

~~ David M. Ramano ~~

[deadhead]

"Did you see the picture she posted of her "getting away". :)"

Yes, so funny!

LadyX: "Hiyo, Old Gray Mare, Away!!"

So many laughs over the years. Today, I am trying to remember the funny times. Like all of you, I am so very sad.

My computer crashed in the spring, and sadly....I lost all of my emails from Maggie, breaks my heart. Still have all of our correspondence from freepmail, thankfully. Maggie posted an awesome birthday post for me last year, I will keep it close to my heart, I love it.

[deadhead]

"For every time you think of me,
I am right there in your heart."

Beautiful, Amy. I love that poem.....says so much

[deadhead]

Psalm 23 was Maggie's favorite, as I remember

[Aquamarine]

Thanks for showing me that thread.

I have also been very sad over this, like it's not only the death of a dear person but of an era that was filled with so much goodness and innocence.

Thanks again for bringing a smile to my face today. Maybe we'll feel better tomorrow, I hope (((DH))).

[deadhead]

Beautiful post, Billie. Lovely tribute to Maggie. Wish so much that I was there when you were all hanging out on FReeper Island, remember you and Maggie reminiscing about it and it sounded like so much fun.

[deadhead]

A shot of Myrtle Beach, a place that you, Maggie and I all loved...

(((HUGS)))) for you, dixie sass

[deadhead]

"Above all, she taught me respect for others, honor, patriotism, and to love the Lord."

Bless you and yours

You were blessed having Maggie as your Mom, but I know you already know that. Take good care of yourselves

Again, that video is awesome, as I said before...made me laugh and cry. I bet Striker greeted your Mom in Heaven.

Thank You so much for sharing it with us.

[JustAmy]

Thank you, Colleen.

When I found the poem, it jumped up and grabbed me. Maggie would be saying, "Don't Cry for Me, remember the good times."

Memories keep our loved ones with us until we meet again.