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A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....02-26-07....Military Monday
Billie, The Mayor

Posted on 02/25/2007 6:49:36 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.



                     








01-09-07 ~ Hall of Fame #18

THE WEEKEND THREAD

02-23-24-25--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!


TOPICS: Culture/Society; Miscellaneous; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: freepers; fun; military; monday
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To: GodBlessUSA

Morning GBU!


21 posted on 02/26/2007 5:45:10 AM PST by The Mayor ( http://albanysinsanity.com/)
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To: The Mayor

It was my pleasure. Thank you for Military Monday.


22 posted on 02/26/2007 5:45:39 AM PST by MEG33 (GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES.)
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To: MEG33

Two great posts MEG. Thanks!


23 posted on 02/26/2007 7:38:27 AM PST by Aquamarine (Without Victory there will be no Peace.)
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To: Aquamarine; MEG33

I'll echo Aqua, MEG... 2 Great graphics!


24 posted on 02/26/2007 12:25:18 PM PST by Diver Dave
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To: Aquamarine; Diver Dave

Thank you!


25 posted on 02/26/2007 2:43:45 PM PST by MEG33 (GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES.)
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To: The Mayor; DollyCali; ST.LOUIE1; Aquamarine; dutchess; Mama_Bear; Billie; Allegra; lonestar; ...



~Who's Got Your Back~
by Autumn Parker

I am a small and precious child, my dad's been sent to fight. The only place I'll see his face, is in my dreams at night. He will be gone too many days for my young mind to keep track. I may be sad, but I am proud…My daddy's got your back.

I am a caring mother. My son has gone to war. My mind is filled with worries that I have never known before. Everyday I try to keep my thoughts from turning black. I may be scared, but I am proud…My son has got your back.

I am a strong and loving wife, with a husband soon to go. There are times I'm terrified in a way most never know. I bite my lip, and force a smile as I watch my husband pack. My heart may break, but I am proud…My husband's got your back..

I am a soldier. Serving Proudly, standing tall. I fight for freedom, yours and mine by answering this call. I do my job, while knowing the thanks it sometimes lacks. Say a prayer that I'll come home…It's me whose got your back.
~

Thank You To All Who Serve Our Country
And To Their Families Who Support Them.

26 posted on 02/26/2007 2:52:10 PM PST by MEG33 (GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES.)
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To: The Mayor; Texas Songwriter; Colonel_Flagg; Billie; dutchess; DollyCali; ST.LOUIE1; JustAmy; ...



GOD BLESS AMERICA!

[click on picture]

Run to the Sounds of the Guns
~~~by Texas Songwriter~~~
aka Jeff Russell


27 posted on 02/26/2007 3:04:28 PM PST by luvie (The War On Terror--not a clash between civilizations....it is a clash ABOUT civilization--Rush L.)
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To: MEG33

Meg and all... I posted this video in my blog but it's posted in another site. What a great video and a great mission these people have given themselves.
http://www.hinzsightreport.com/news/gntr-072402.html


28 posted on 02/26/2007 4:34:20 PM PST by The Mayor ( http://albanysinsanity.com/)
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To: LUV W

Thank you Luv!


29 posted on 02/26/2007 4:34:57 PM PST by The Mayor ( http://albanysinsanity.com/)
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To: The Mayor; Gunnymims; thackney; freema; All

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/1790987/posts?page=51,8
A Gathering Of Eagles

Just got pinged to this great post made by Major Bill "Monsoon" Mimiaga USMC (RET)
..and included in the thread are some gorgeous eagle pictures taken by thackney..Too many bytes for me to share here.


30 posted on 02/26/2007 4:56:09 PM PST by MEG33 (GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES.)
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To: LUV W
Good song LUV.

After watching the Oscars last night and Al Gore's "performance" I've come up with a new tagline.

31 posted on 02/26/2007 5:00:57 PM PST by Aquamarine (Global Warming is a scam.)
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To: MEG33

I posted that in my BLOG!
http://albanysinsanity.com/


32 posted on 02/26/2007 5:01:05 PM PST by The Mayor ( http://albanysinsanity.com/)
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To: The Mayor

Blurry screen..Wonderful..I am so proud of these great vets and volunteers that welcome home our heroes at DFW. It matters!

http://www.hinzsightreport.com/news/gntr-072402.html

Saving this to share.


33 posted on 02/26/2007 5:15:19 PM PST by MEG33 (GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES.)
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To: MEG33

I thought you would like that Meg.
I think we should all do what we can to greet them as they come home at the airports.


34 posted on 02/26/2007 5:42:08 PM PST by The Mayor ( http://albanysinsanity.com/)
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To: GulfWar1Vet; The Mayor; MEG33; LUV W; Aquamarine; MamaB; Diver Dave; OneLoyalAmerican
Hello all the Finest Friends!

and welcome to you GulfWar1Vet! glad to have you with us & thank you so much for your service to our country. If you have not done so yet, please send a pix to Billie for the pix collages (at the top of thread). She is now collecting them to put together the next one.

Busy day(s) here.. still doing dances with the furnace.. which is NOT old.. but of course NOT UNDER WARRANTY!

it is completely computerized & so no pilot light renewal with a match (unless you want to see Jesus immediately)

Below is pix of my FReeper FRiend Chief "OneLoyalAmerican, with his lovely wife ... pix taken last year. OLA is assigned with homeland security here in Cleveland & came from Chicago where he was in Coast Guard Reserves. He participated in FReeps, support of GWB election rallies, various meetings on the local level. He is drawing near to the end of his tour.. Has bought property in Ohio & plans to live there with his dear wife. (It must be our great climate? cough, cough. )

Thank You OneLoyalAmerican for your service!


35 posted on 02/26/2007 8:21:49 PM PST by DollyCali (Don't tell GOD how big your storm is -- Tell the storm how B-I-G your God is!)
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To: DollyCali
This pix and Info is all over FR today but appropriate for a short note / pix on it here...

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President George W, Bush presents the Medal of Honor to U.S. Army Major Bruce P. Crandall in the East Room of the White House, Monday, Feb. 26, 2007, for his extraordinary heroism as a 1st Cavalry helicopter flight commander in the Republic of Vietnam in November 1965. White House photo by Paul Morse




36 posted on 02/26/2007 8:30:56 PM PST by DollyCali (Don't tell GOD how big your storm is -- Tell the storm how B-I-G your God is!)
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To: DollyCali

Excellent pics Dolly! Thank you..


37 posted on 02/26/2007 8:40:49 PM PST by The Mayor ( http://albanysinsanity.com/)
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To: DollyCali; OneLoyalAmerican; GulfWar1Vet
Thanks for the ping, Dolly!


I salute you, GulfWar1Vet
and OneLoyalAmerican
for your service!

38 posted on 02/26/2007 8:51:38 PM PST by luvie (The War On Terror--not a clash between civilizations....it is a clash ABOUT civilization--Rush L.)
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To: The Mayor

Oh Rus.. no need to thank. I am sure you feel as I do.. we do so LITTLE in comparison with the troops who give so much..

thank YOU for Military Monday.. a great thread which is unfortunately not blessing the lives of too many here at FR.

God Bless!


39 posted on 02/26/2007 10:48:47 PM PST by DollyCali (Don't tell GOD how big your storm is -- Tell the storm how B-I-G your God is!)
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To: GulfWar1Vet

Forgive me for my "senior moment" ... I see your pix is there.. along with mine.

great!


40 posted on 02/26/2007 10:50:15 PM PST by DollyCali (Don't tell GOD how big your storm is -- Tell the storm how B-I-G your God is!)
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