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A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....1-02-07....Military Monday on Tuesday
Billie, The Mayor

Posted on 01/01/2007 6:37:29 PM PST by The Mayor




A Few of FR's Finest
....Every Day
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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.






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.



                     








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To: La Enchiladita

I really feel sorry for the Ford family to have to go through days of this.

Thank God I am no former politican and that I will be cremated without ceremony! Easier on my family.


41 posted on 01/02/2007 8:08:33 AM PST by beachn4fun (Don't forget the deployed troops.)
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To: txradioguy

How bout a link?


42 posted on 01/02/2007 8:10:02 AM PST by Aquamarine
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To: Aquamarine

www.pentagonchannel.mil

Click the button for live programming.


43 posted on 01/02/2007 9:31:18 AM PST by txradioguy (In Memory Of My Friend 1st Sgt. Tim Millsap A Co, 70th Eng. Bn. 3rd Bde 1st AD K.I.A. 25 April 2005)
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To: txradioguy

Hello, love!! Great job; here's A BIG HUG for you: ((((TxRadioGuy))))

What a perfectly beautiful service. What an honor for you to be able to narrate the proceedings. I had never heard your voice before and I must say it is lovely... or, er, handsome? Anyway, job very well done...!!!

THANK YOU!!


44 posted on 01/02/2007 9:33:02 AM PST by La Enchiladita (People get ready . . .)
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To: txradioguy

Thanks! It must be on a commercial right now, says Live Coverage State Funeral Gerald R. Ford (Will Continue).


45 posted on 01/02/2007 9:41:18 AM PST by Aquamarine
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It's back on now.

Live link.

46 posted on 01/02/2007 9:47:04 AM PST by Aquamarine
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To: beachn4fun

http://pentagonchannel.feedroom.com/iframeset.jsp?ord=971532

Listening to our txradioguy here as he helps in covering President Ford's departure from AndrewsAFB.

Old Guard presentation as soon as this is over..


47 posted on 01/02/2007 9:52:43 AM PST by MEG33 (GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES.)
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To: Aquamarine

What we are doinng is going back to special programming during the times when the motorcade or as the case is now the body in flight to Michigan...we will go back to special programming...then return live to the studio when the flight arrives in Grand Rapids.


48 posted on 01/02/2007 10:54:13 AM PST by txradioguy (In Memory Of My Friend 1st Sgt. Tim Millsap A Co, 70th Eng. Bn. 3rd Bde 1st AD K.I.A. 25 April 2005)
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To: txradioguy
I'm enjoying the special programming, there's a segment on now about the guards at the Unknown Tomb. Those guards have always fascinated me.

You're Rusty, right?

49 posted on 01/02/2007 10:58:59 AM PST by Aquamarine
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To: La Enchiladita

*blush*

Thank you.


Yes this is a big honor for me. One that I didn't expect to be doing either.

I think it's probably going to be my next duty station when I'm done with The Old Guard.


50 posted on 01/02/2007 10:59:56 AM PST by txradioguy (In Memory Of My Friend 1st Sgt. Tim Millsap A Co, 70th Eng. Bn. 3rd Bde 1st AD K.I.A. 25 April 2005)
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To: Aquamarine

Nope I'm John. THe one they keep tossing to when they have questions about the Ceremonial aspects of what is happening.


51 posted on 01/02/2007 11:00:53 AM PST by txradioguy (In Memory Of My Friend 1st Sgt. Tim Millsap A Co, 70th Eng. Bn. 3rd Bde 1st AD K.I.A. 25 April 2005)
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To: txradioguy

Alright. I love this channel, is it also on television? If not is should be.


52 posted on 01/02/2007 11:04:42 AM PST by Aquamarine
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To: MEG33; Aquamarine

The replay is coming up on Pentagon channel...


53 posted on 01/02/2007 11:12:40 AM PST by La Enchiladita (People get ready . . .)
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To: Aquamarine

It depends on your local cable company. A lot of them carry it...just depends on where you're at.


54 posted on 01/02/2007 11:12:53 AM PST by txradioguy (In Memory Of My Friend 1st Sgt. Tim Millsap A Co, 70th Eng. Bn. 3rd Bde 1st AD K.I.A. 25 April 2005)
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To: La Enchiladita

Oh wait, it's a continuation of coverage coming up.

I'd better get a few things done right quick.


55 posted on 01/02/2007 11:14:59 AM PST by La Enchiladita (People get ready . . .)
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To: txradioguy

How is everything with you, anyway?


56 posted on 01/02/2007 11:15:38 AM PST by La Enchiladita (People get ready . . .)
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To: txradioguy

North Georgia. We get Atlanta's stations.


57 posted on 01/02/2007 11:16:42 AM PST by Aquamarine
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To: La Enchiladita
How long do we have? I really need to go to the store.
58 posted on 01/02/2007 11:17:28 AM PST by Aquamarine
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To: Aquamarine

Any moment..?

* * * * * * * * * * *


President Ford’s remains will arrive from Andrews Air Force Base, Md., and be received with ceremony at Gerald R. Ford International Airport, Grand Rapids, Mich., at approximately 2:15 p.m. EST, Tuesday, Jan 2.

His casket will then be moved by motorcade to the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum, Grand Rapids, Mich., for a brief private service. During the service, wreaths will be placed at the casket by the presidents of Yale University and the University of Michigan in honor of President Ford’s law degree and undergraduate degree, from those institutions respectively. Following the service, President Ford’s remains will lie in repose from 5 p.m. EST, Tuesday, Jan. 2 until 11 a.m. EST, Jan. 3. The public is invited to pay their respects at the museum during repose.

President Ford’s remains will depart the museum with ceremony at approximately 1 p.m. EST, Wednesday, Jan. 3, and proceed to Grace Episcopal Church, Grand Rapids, Mich., for a private funeral service for invited guests only. President Ford’s remains will be received at the church with ceremony at approximately 1:30 p.m. EST. Following the service, the remains will depart the church with ceremony at approximately 3 p.m. EST and proceed to the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum for a private interment service.

The casket will arrive with ceremony at the museum for a private interment service at approximately 3:30 p.m. EST. The private interment service will be conducted immediately following the arrival ceremony.

This will conclude the funeral schedule for President Gerald R. Ford.

http://www.mdw.army.mil/content/anmviewer.asp?a=1810&z=71


59 posted on 01/02/2007 11:22:15 AM PST by La Enchiladita (People get ready . . .)
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To: La Enchiladita

It's been very hectic. I hit the ground into the new year at a full sprint! LOL!


60 posted on 01/02/2007 11:32:24 AM PST by txradioguy (In Memory Of My Friend 1st Sgt. Tim Millsap A Co, 70th Eng. Bn. 3rd Bde 1st AD K.I.A. 25 April 2005)
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