A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....1-29-07....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.


                     

01-09-07 ~ Hall of Fame #18

THE WEEKEND THREAD 01-26,27,28-07 T.G.I.F. at the Finest

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

[lysie]

:-(

[MEG33]

Great Post!..Dita and response, GeeBee.

[Aquamarine]

Thanks for giving a clear message on why the democrats are not just being stupid or weak but are deliberately being the enemy of this great Country.

[MEG33]

;) Yhank you, Conor.

[GodBlessUSA]

That's great. Thanks Dita :)
Hugs!

[GodBlessUSA]

Hi Meg,
Yes, that's their plan. I'm thankful, we have President Bush. Prayers for a republican in 2008.

[La Enchiladita]

Oh no, Dolly. I didn't even have time for a quick check of FR during work today, although I thought of it. So very, very sad.... thanks for letting us know.

Dear Barbaro, he fought like a champion.

[La Enchiladita]

Okay, you have got two e-mails from me.

;^)

[La Enchiladita]

That is a beautiful prayer, photo and presentation, MEG.

Your feeling for our brave hero soldiers shines through....

[La Enchiladita]

BUT I HAVE FREE REPUBLIC TO KEEP ME WARM!!

My life would be bleak without Free Republic, jaycee. It's nice to know you are staying cozy over there... I hope.

[La Enchiladita]

[GodBlessUSA]

Oh no, I didn't fix it like I thought I did. I wonder where my emails are. LOL!! I have to try working on this again ;)

[The Mayor]

Hi everyone, sorry to be awol... It has been a crazy day and I was once again in the media via radio.

http://www.wben.com/news/fullstory.php?newsid=06721
Buffalo, NY (WBEN) - State Sen. Antoine Thompson (D-Buffalo) has joined the grass-roots effort launched by an activist who shares his surname, and is now supporting removal of the tolls on the I-190 at the Grand Island Bridges.

The drive, started by contractor Rus Thompson, is growing, with the Sen. Thompson agreeing to hold a public hearing on the issue.

The hearings could pressure the Thruway authority to change their policy on keeping the tolls, Rus Thompson says.

Then to top off the day we rec'd a letter from the NY State thruway authority claiming that they need the tolls, blah, blah, blah.. I have been calling media and emailing all 5500 people that signed the petition to see if they got the same letter.

Letter is here..http://albanysinsanity.com/?p=942
If they think this will stop me they are sadly mistaken, stuff like this just furthers my resolve to fight on even harder.. Must be the Army coming out in me.. I was a good NCO..

Any way Thanks to all for the thread replies, I went thru them all. God Bless our Military and protect them in this tough time in the War.

[luvie]

That is just great that you have an advocate in the State Senate...even though a Democrat! This will give you more exposure so when you run next time, you will have a more recognizable name.

Plus, the issue that you are advocating is a legitimate concern and I can see where the people must have a say in this.

Thanks for the ping, Rus. Keep after 'em...you're doing good!

[The Mayor]

So far Senator Thompson is the only representative in this district to come out in support of the petition drive. The others are trying to shut us down...

I am calling in some big guns now, they have really fired us up and this time we will win.

[La Enchiladita]

I NOTICED you were missing, Mr. Mayor!!

Fight on, Rus. It looks like you are making some gains overall. Fight the machine!! You and your grassroots army will win.

And so will our troops... always.

[The Mayor]

AMEN! We will.

[luvie]

Woohoo!!

That's the attitude to have if you want to win this thing!

I am really shocked that a democrat is on the side of less
"taxes", but you take the help wherever it is given and it
will surely help your cause overall.

[La Enchiladita]

Are we having fun yet?

LoL

[GodBlessUSA]

It works