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!

[The Mayor]

Thank you for that beautiful tribute Trussell.

[deadhead]

Hi Johnny Mac, beautiful tribute to your dear friend, Maggie Malone

Good Night to all. Good Night to our dear friend, Maggie

I know Maggie is looking over all of her loved ones and her Freeper FRiends. Blessings to all...

Rest In Peace Sweet Maggie

[The Mayor]

Great find, she posted so many of those thought provoking reminders of life. Maggie was constantly reminding herself and us all of the struggles in life. But, the message was to always to stay focused on Jesus our Great Redeemer and Friend.

[JustAmy]

[Diver Dave]

a friend stopping by to extend his sympathies...

[The Mayor]

You are so right Dixie.

I often wondered how she could continue to be so strong with every thing she was going through. But then she would post and talk about the yard work she had just finished.

A truly remarkable woman.

[Mama_Bear]

Oh what a beautiful graphic!

Thank you. I got the nicest freepmail today from Maggie's stepson, Roger, telling me how much he liked it too and that he has put it on his desktop. I was so touched and honored to know he did that. :-)

[JustAmy]

It is a wonderful tribute to a great Lady.

[Majie Purple]

Yes, Indeed!

[The Mayor]

Hi Flyer, Thank you for coming by.
You and Maggie go back many years.

[The Mayor]

Thank you Stopem.

[The Mayor]

Thank you..
I know Maggie enjoyed the bagpipes and loved Amazing Grace.

[The Mayor]

Perfect, Thank you Ladtx.

[Diver Dave]

Maggie knew the Kingdom of Heaven, and He was no stranger to her ... I think she's had one foot in Heaven for a long time now ... now that she's all the way There, the Son shining on her face ...well, I tremble with gratitude for knowing her, and with gladness for knowing where she has gone.

Just imagine, her first glimpse of Heaven was to see her Savior's face.

Odd as it may sound, I look forward to that moment myself when I see Him face to face.

[MEG33]

Thank you for the beautiful tribute, Mayor..We loved our LadyX. I am reading every word.


The Finest is at its finest today ... for Maggie

[The Mayor]

OMG, Dutchess that is so perfect.
I have had a constant flushing of the eyes since saturday, you just started them again.

[Majie Purple]

That doesn't sound odd at all...
I concur!

[dixie sass]

Thanks Colleen. Fond memories of Myrtle Beach, the Shag, lazy summer days, the wonderful beach music and the sun and surf.

Hugs to you nice lady.

[Mama_Bear]

Thank you, Rus.

And thank you for posting this Military Monday in honor of LadyX - it was a wonderful idea. It is fitting that her tribute thread should be here at the Finest and on the Military Monday thread that she so strongly supported.

I have bookmarked this thread and will come back to it every so often, maybe will even post a message to her every once in awhile. :-)

[Diver Dave]

Thank you, Rus, for presenting this beautiful tribute to our friend and sister-in-Christ.

I'll long remember Maggie as well as this thread.