A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....11-20-06....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.

TOP: DollyCali, Wheelbarrow, DollyCali's dad, DollyCali's brother, Jen's Mom's daughter Jen.
MIDDLE: Warthogtjm dad & Warthogtjm, SoldiersPrayingMom's son jmpmstr4u2,
Indy Pendance's daughter, Agthorn's dad.
BOTTOM: Tupac, GulfWar1Vet, SandRat, JRios1968.


                     

10-01-06 ~ Hall of Fame ##17

THE WEEKEND THREAD 11-17,18,19-06.... T.G.I.F. at the Finest

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

[La Enchiladita]

Thank you, Rus, that's beautiful.

Sorry if I mis-represented myself by saying Vietnam was "my era" as a prelude to my Vietnam Veterans ping list. I have to change that wording, since I just meant that I was the same age as the boys who were being drafted and volunteering during that war.

But let's just take that beautiful post of yours as being for any and all of those 'Nam Vets who may be watching.

[The Mayor]

It is a post I do when ever there is a Hero to honor as they go home to be with the Lord. It is three different pics put together.

No apologies neccessary.. I was 20 in 1976 so I missed the draft and Vietnam although I did have a draft card that I tore up in April 1975, the evac of Saigon.

I joined the Army March 4, 1976

[PreviouslyA-Lurker]

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[PreviouslyA-Lurker]

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[La Enchiladita]

You are a BABY...lol.

All is well, I'm so glad.

Thank you for serving, Rus. Thank you for being a patriot. If I didn't have this place online to visit with other patriots, don't know what I'd do!

GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS

[Majie Purple]

To those specifically listed in the recipient box thanks much for the thus far Military Monday pings!

[The Mayor]

You are a BABY

I wish!

[The Mayor]

My pleasure! Thank you your Majesty!

[La Enchiladita]

:)

[Majie Purple]

Very touching & moving post...& to get that honor onwhat would have been his Birthday adds to the tears & specilness of said honor.
I first read/saw this young man's story on The Dose...
But any post re: this story is worhthy of another look/read through...Always!!
Thanks again Dita for Your ping to it!

[Majie Purple]

LOL!
I'm not a Majesty...
My Maj is in reference to the mountians in the "America" song & I like purple...
I'll explain my S N meaning for as long and as often as it takes!
;oD

[La Enchiladita]

Yes, I think so, Purple. We cannot see enough tributes for this exceptional young man... America's Best, sadly gone from us but surely with the Lord.

I was reminded as I listened to a local radio talk show last night, "Captain Dale Dye" is a Marine and one of the first things he mentioned was of Dunham receiving the Medal of Honor, which caught my ear.

Then, I was actually doing a search for something else when I found this story. So, it was "meant to be" to share it ...

[ConorMacNessa]

FREEDOM ISN’T FREE!

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It is purchased with the blood of Patriots.

[Majie Purple]

To thosse specifically listed in recipient box...Thanks for additional Military Monday pics and or comments!

[ConorMacNessa]

Good afternoon, Maj - nice to see you! Great pic!

[The Mayor]

I know, I appreciate all you contribute to these and all threads.
I don't always respond because I am so busy, but read them all.

I am home right now due to snow.... Yuck.. I have to go do something so I'm leaving for a while now.

[ConorMacNessa]

Heroes and Leaders of Tomorrow!

[Majie Purple]

No worries...I'm glad you "get" my meaning but I still like to explain for any who don't know my S N reasons/meaning... ;oD

Snow again for you huh? Yesterday Here t'was rainy & windy. But today is sunny & blue sky w/ no wind. Nnnniiiiccccee!

Speaking of nice thanks for your compliments & tis my pleasure.

& no worries also re: being busy... I totally understand.

& sometimes I don't comment on your posts but I too look at read/apprieciate each one!!!!!!!

You & yours take care!

[Majie Purple]

Thanks again CMac for yet another pic ping!

[Majie Purple]

Wow! That standing in a row pic is unique/ impressive!
So precise and looks infinite!!
forgot to say so in my prior thanks post/comment.