A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....1-08-07....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 01-5,6,7-07 ~ T.G.I.F. at the Finest

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

[onyx]

How nice!!!
Thanks for the ping.
I "tried" to make us a year old yesterday, but was way too late...LOL.

[DollyCali]

whew.. close one!

[Billie]

Good morning! Love that pledge, Rus!

Prayers and gratitude for our troops and our leaders. We are so indebted to those who are serving to protect our freedom in these United States.

[Lady Jag]

[Diver Dave]

Afternoon to Military Monday at The Finest.

Salute and Prayers to our Armed Forces - Past and Present.

[Soaring Feather]

Bumping Military Monday.

[Excuse_My_Bellicosity]

070105-N-4519D-006 Newport News, Va. (Jan. 5, 2007) - Employees of Northrop Grumman Newport News shipyard install new propellers on USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) in dry dock in Newport News. The shaft and propeller project is a major milestone in the aircraft carrier's Refueling Complex Overhaul (RCOH), and is one of the final major components of outside-the-hull work before the ship's undocking later this year. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Recruit Matthew Dewitt (RELEASED)

An MH-60S Seahawk helicopter assigned to the "Island Knights" of Helicopter Combat Support Squadron 25 delivers supplies during a vertical replenishment at sea between the Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Rainer and the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan in the South China Sea, Feb. 5, 2006. The Reagan is currently underway on its maiden deployment in support of the global war on terrorism and maritime security operations. U.S. Navy photo by Airman Christine Singh

070101-N-3228J-019 Apra harbor, Guam (Jan.1, 2007) - On the first morning of the new year, Sailors assigned to the morning color detail aboard the submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40) salute the holiday ensign. The flag is being flown at half-staff to honor the former President and Navy veteran Gerald R. Ford. President Ford passed away at his Calif., home on Dec. 26, 2006. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jeremy Johnson (RELEASED)

[Lady Jag]

[Soaring Feather]

OMGOSH, fabulous!

[Lady Jag]

Military Surveillance

[luvie]

Just beautiful!

[Soaring Feather]

Yes, A Scouting mission no doubt.

[luvie]

[click on the picture]

America rise up and fly
On eagle's wings into the sky!
We must live because they died...
AMERICA RISE UP AND FLY.

by Texas Songwriter...
aka Jeff Russell
from "America Come Home Today"

[jaycee]

I surely did enjoy "The Lord's Prayer" explained that way. We say it every Sunday but never stop to think what we are praying. Thanks much~~~~

[jaycee]

Thank you, Meg. Very poignant.

[La Enchiladita]

Thank you, Dubya, for letting us know of the tragic loss of U.S. Marine Corporal Tyler Trovillian and the youth center named for him. He will always be remembered this way, and always missed.

[La Enchiladita]

Beautiful painting/composition, Lady Jag ... Much appreciated.

[La Enchiladita]

More proud FR military families of new grads: My Grandson is Now a Marine - William Henry Smith

Posted on 01/07/2007 7:03:04 PM PST by TNoldman

My Grandson just Graduated from Parris Island, NC Marine Recruit Training on January 5, 2007. I (and my family) are so proud of him my eyes tear up at the thoughts of seeing him the first time in his uniform.

What we saw was 500 slim clean-cut young men -fine looking Marines. What a fantastic job the DI's did in just 3 months. I wish I could thank each one of those DI's personally.

I would like to post his picture in front of the Iwo Jima Memorial at Parris Island but I'm not sure how to do it.

Thanks for listening, Proud Grandpa and Proud Family!

Also, see post #64 on that thread from a proud Pop of a Coastie grad!

[luvie]

Thank you for sharing that great news of newly graduated marines...and the coastie!

[Dubya]

Thanks for the devotion. I knew you would post. You never miss.