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A Few of FR's Finest....05-21, 22-07....Military Tribute
Billie, The Mayor
Posted on 05/20/2007 5:32:59 PM PDT by The Mayor
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 have been including them here as I receive enough to make another collage.
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.
We have featured 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!
Every Monday we 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, The Mayor, and all The Finest ~
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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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KEYWORDS: freepers; military; monday; tribute
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posted on
05/20/2007 5:33:03 PM PDT
by
The Mayor
To: ST.LOUIE1; Billie; dutchess; DollyCali; GodBlessUSA; Mrs Mayor; Mama_Bear; Aquamarine; JustAmy; ...
Below are names of some of our FReepers' loved ones who are serving our country. If you have someone you would like to add, please address a post to Billie; Dutchess; dollycali;The Mayor; GodBlessUSA; JustAmy, and we will add their name to this list. As we pray for them, we pray also for all our nations leaders, and military personnel, and their families and friends. May God hold them close to His heart.
gator girl........................husband severa.......................... brother Maigrey.........................cousin mystery-ak...........son, husband Inspectorette.......................son Blessed American..........nephew Slip18..........................nephew Diver Dave........niece, nephew ConspiracyGuy........2 nephews Pippin............niece's husband sneakers..........................son weldgophardline.................son weldgophardline.....brotherinlaw jamaly.................brotherinlaw Future Snake Eater.......cousin WaterDragon............grandson WaterDragon...........son-in-law kimmie7......................brother LadyX (RIP)..............grandson fawn796......................nephew ValerieUSA..................2 sons Lakeside......................2 sons LakeLady....................nephew Spruce......................daughter Leofl.................................son chena...............................son Hope and Glory..................son TheMayor...............friends'son Doug from Upland.......soninlaw homeschoolmama........nephew ariamne...................2 cousins mhking.........................cousin Consort.................2 daughters Consort...................son-in-law gonzo...................friend's son visualops......................cousin auboy..........................cousin painter........................nephew jrushing.............................son LoneRedRanger...brother-in-law Ladysmith.nephew, friend's son tina07......soninlaw & his friend MontanaCowgirlCop......brother nelibeli........................nephew Misty4jc.....................husband Colorado Slim..............nephew Tapatio....................2 nephews ProudAFDad......................son Alouette.............................son Katydidnt...........................son Zechariah_8_13....brother-in-law Zechariah_8_13.............cousin PreviouslyA-Lurker........brother sheeza.......................husband kemathen7..................husband Q6-God..................twin brother Q6-God....................active duty Warrior Nurse...........active duty SK1 Thurman...........active duty David Osborne..........active duty fc2tomschermuly......active duty bkwells....................active duty LongCut...................active duty cjk...........................active duty Trish........................active duty ODC-GIRL................active duty AF_Blue...................active duty thumperusn..............active duty Veloxherc.................active duty Don Simmons...........active duty wingnutx...................active duty CGblue.....................active duty bigghurtt...................active duty frankiep....................active duty veeceeque................active duty JRios1968................active duty NoLongerFreeState...active duty CMS........................active duty JemiansTerror...........active duty Hoosiersailor...........active duty txradioguy..................active duty tongue-tied. .............active duty vigilante2.....son,& adopted soldier NavySEAL F-16................son Jaxter.....................son-in-law 2ndDivisionVet..........brotherinlaw 2ndDivVet.....former stepdaughter GrandEagle ............... friend-Tim DebWisconsin....................nephew JarhedAirmanPatriot.........brother athelass.......two sons and two nephews DCBryan1................Active Duty
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OhioWfan................................son ladtx..................................2 sons Its_me_K.E.T.........................son MozartLover...........son, nephew ak_daddoo........................nephew Dubya............................nephew LBGA (RIP)..........................son katykelly..............................son Armymarinemom................3 sons american_ranger.....................son cookcounty.............................son Himyar....................................son SpookBrat........................nephew SpookBrat........................cousin boxerblues........................2 sons the piper..............................son Tiffee4Bob......................boyfriend TexKat.......................son, step-son StarCMC.............................brother Darheel...............................niece Donaeus...........................nephew BeAllYouCanBe........................son Repubmommy........................brother AgThorn................................2 sons kneezles.................................son RoseinRoseBear.....cousin's hubby Atomic Conspiracy......half-brother Atomic Conspiracy...........nephew Atomic Conspiracy..............niece Sunflowergal....................grandson mrstank..............................husband MrsMike31........................husband spotbust1............................husband campfollower............................fiance LUV W........................................son SilentServiceCPOWife........husband DirtyHarryY2K......................daughter DirtyHarryY2K................son-in-law Skimask.....................................son Palladin...............................grandson MississippyMuddy...................sister MississippyMuddy........2 nephews Kramster...............................stepson Socratic.............................nephew freema.......................nephew, son Azbushgal..............................son kimmykay.................................son NavySEAL F-16........................son Ike..........................................son repubmom...............................son wolfcreek..........................daughter JesseJane ...........................cousin Roses0508..............................son pmmd81..................................son SoldiersPrayingMom.................son WakeUpandVote..................brother Skyraider.................................son CyberAnt...........................nephew mrs tiggywinkle...................cousin Jen's Mom........................daughter Meg33.............................grandson 911angelady........................2 sons Nadine...............................nephew U S Army EOD.................daughter thehumanlynx...........brother-in-law JFC..................................nephew Earthdweller......................nephew Scubachick.......................husband ChairmanDec19thSociety ..brotherinlaw Anthem............................2 cousins meanie monster .........family friend PragmaticWarrior..........2 nephews Sageb1...........................3 cousins JulieRNR21.........friend's grandson SuzyQue...mom,2 sons,3 brothers weeder1...........................nephew IndyPendance..daughter,soninlaw fatima.....................granddaughter Lori from Long Island....soninlaw monkeyface..........two grandsons redhead...................grandnephew varina davis................ ...Grandson Rivendell.......................daughter W.W.Smith...........................son Gonzo........................Son-in-law USMCWife6869...........Husband AgThorn & Lily4Jesus......son jackv...............................Son Anne of DC.......niece's husband GulfWar1Vet...........two cousins TINA KIRBY...................Son TADSLOS......................Son
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posted on
05/20/2007 5:34:39 PM PDT
by
The Mayor
(http://albanysinsanity.com/)
To: The Mayor
Beautiful pledge, Mayor..Thank you for Military Monday and always our Daily Bread.
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posted on
05/20/2007 6:22:22 PM PDT
by
MEG33
(GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES.)
To: The Mayor
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posted on
05/20/2007 6:27:33 PM PDT
by
Dubya
(Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father,but by me)
To: All
Oceanside event honors military, their families
By: SCOTT MARSHALL - Staff Writer
OCEANSIDE — Clad in his mask and cape, Batman attended a special event Saturday near the Oceanside Municipal Pier, but it was his father who was among the real heroes being honored.
Batman’s alter ego — 2-year-old Austin Morgan — joined his brother Nathan, 4, and their parents Laura Morgan, 22, and Marine Sgt. Daniel Morgan, 24, at the sixth annual Operation Appreciation, an event to thank the military and their families for their service to their country.
“I love it,” Daniel Morgan said, as his sons enjoyed one of the many free carnival-style rides. “It lets us know people out there actually do care about what we do.”
Launched by the Armed Services YMCA, the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce and the North County Times, Operation Appreciation included live music at the amphitheater near the pier and free food for military service members and their families. A children’s area offered free rides ranging from an inflatable slide shaped like a wave called “The Tsunami” to dragons on wheels riding in circles called “The Dragon Adventure.”
Tammi Harper, 37, of Carlsbad said she explained to her daughters, Mandy, 5, and Megan, 4, that Saturday’s festivities were “a thank you for Daddy being gone.” Harper’s husband, Lt. Cmdr. Mike Harper, 32, an 11-year Navy veteran, is aboard the USS Nimitz that deployed April 2.
“I think it’s important, especially in the Southern California area,” Tammi Harper said of Saturday’s event. “It’s nice to be appreciated.”
The first sight to grab the attention and interest of Lt. Col. Matt Hess’s two sons were military vehicles parked on the beach near the pier, Hess said.
“My kids are really enjoying climbing around the equipment,” Hess, 37, said.
On the amphitheater stage, flanked by dignitaries including some City Council members from Oceanside and Vista and Marine Corps officials, Mayor Jim Wood said he is proud of what “our neighbors to the north” on Camp Pendleton are doing.
“I can’t think of better people — good neighbors, good friends — than the people we honor every day for what they do for us,” Wood said of the Marines.
Brig. Gen. David Reist of the 1st Marine Logistics Group then told the audience that attending the event was a “special privilege.”
“We couldn’t do our jobs without the support we have from you — friends and family,” Reist said. “We thank you very much, and we look forward to today.”
Last year’s event attracted about 8,000 Marines, sailors and their families. Briana Wagner, event coordinator for the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce, said it was hard to tell how Saturday’s crowd compared with those of previous years because the event was spread over a wide area and people were waiting in long lines for food.
“It looks like there are a lot of military and their families, and that is what we focus on,” Wagner said.
— Contact staff writer Scott Marshall at (760) 631-6623 or smarshall@nctimes.com.
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posted on
05/20/2007 6:28:12 PM PDT
by
Dubya
(Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father,but by me)
To: All
Three-year-old Zach English of Oceanside pretends to drive a C-track or small excavation equipment tractor that was on display during the 6th annual Operation Appreciation held at the Oceanside Pier Saturday.
JAMIE SCOTT LYTLE Staff Photographer
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posted on
05/20/2007 6:31:11 PM PDT
by
Dubya
(Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father,but by me)
To: MEG33
Aqua made it for us. I really like it too.
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posted on
05/20/2007 6:40:27 PM PDT
by
The Mayor
(http://albanysinsanity.com/)
To: Dubya
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posted on
05/20/2007 6:40:49 PM PDT
by
The Mayor
(http://albanysinsanity.com/)
To: The Mayor; Texas Songwriter; Billie; dutchess; DollyCali; ST.LOUIE1; JustAmy; GodBlessUSA; ...
[CLICK ON PICTURE]LESS IS MORE JEFF RUSSELL
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posted on
05/20/2007 7:19:22 PM PDT
by
luvie
(2 Pet. 3:10"..the earth..will be burned up." God promised REAL global warming.ALGORE can do nothing!)
To: LUV W
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posted on
05/20/2007 7:48:54 PM PDT
by
The Mayor
(http://albanysinsanity.com/)
To: The Mayor
You’re welcome, Rus.
Hope you and your family have had a great weekend!
Was the weather cooperative?
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posted on
05/20/2007 7:50:37 PM PDT
by
luvie
(2 Pet. 3:10"..the earth..will be burned up." God promised REAL global warming.ALGORE can do nothing!)
To: All
THEATER ACRONYMS
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TF Task Force
BCT Brigade Combat Team
BTT Border Transition Team
CF Coalition Forces
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LOAC Law of Armed conflict
RDF Regional Detention Facility
IP Iraqi Police
ISF Iraqi Security Forces
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MSR Main Supply Route
RCT Regimental Combat Team
UAV Unmanned Aerial Vehicle
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PTT Police Transition Team
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AQIZ Al Qaeda in Iraq
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PRINTED FROM "FOLLOW ME" SECOND MARINE DIVISION PUBLICATION
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posted on
05/20/2007 7:59:43 PM PDT
by
Dubya
(Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father,but by me)
To: ST.LOUIE1; Billie; dutchess; DollyCali; GodBlessUSA; Mrs Mayor; Mama_Bear; Aquamarine; JustAmy; ...
May 21, 2007
On Purpose
READ:
2 Corinthians 3:11-18We . . . are being transformed into [Christs] image from glory to glory, just as by the Spirit of the Lord. 2 Corinthians 3:18 Rick Warrens The Purpose-Driven Life has had an unbelievable run on the best-seller lists. Its phenomenal appeal reminds us that believers and nonbelievers alike have a deep longing for a clear sense of purpose. We all want to know that our lives are involved in something worthwhile. Without a strong sense of calling and purpose, life is nothing more than routine busyness.
Being a follower of Jesus gives us a distinct advantage when it comes to having a sense of purpose. The Westminster Catechism sums it up well when it says the chief end of man is to glorify God and to enjoy Him forever.
Glorifying God means putting His character, His will, and His ways into action in all that we do. The apostle Paul reminded us that we are being transformed into [Christs] image from glory to glory, just as by the Spirit of the Lord (2 Cor. 3:18). The purpose of our lives is to let others see what God is like as they watch and experience His love through us.
What a profound privilege it is to mirror Gods love, mercy, grace, justice, and righteousness to a world whose heart is veiled to Gods truth! (4:3-4). Our purpose is to show others less of us and more of Him. Thats living on purpose with a purpose!
So let our lips and lives express
The holy gospel we profess,
So let our words and virtues shine
To prove the doctrine all divine. Watts
The Christians purpose is to promote Gods plan.
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posted on
05/21/2007 4:08:29 AM PDT
by
The Mayor
(http://albanysinsanity.com/)
To: Dubya
What a cute picture Dubya. Thank you.
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posted on
05/21/2007 4:10:50 AM PDT
by
The Mayor
(http://albanysinsanity.com/)
To: The Mayor
Good Morning!
We pray for, salute and honor our Military!
Thank you for your service to our Country!
Words are so inadequate sometimes when trying to proclaim our pride!
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posted on
05/21/2007 4:16:36 AM PDT
by
stopem
(God Bless the U.S.A the Troops who protect her, and their Commander In Chief !)
To: stopem
Good morning and Thank you!
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posted on
05/21/2007 4:44:06 AM PDT
by
The Mayor
(http://albanysinsanity.com/)
To: The Mayor; Finest FRiends
***** Almighty and eternal God, Protect our soldiers as they discharge their duties. Protect them with the shield of your strength and keep them safe from all evil and harm. May the power of your love enable them to return home safely to the people who love them and to the gratitude of the American people..We ask this through Christ our Lord.
TO OUR VETERANS, THOSE IN THE MILITARY AND THEIR FAMILIES *THANK YOU*
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posted on
05/21/2007 6:49:24 AM PDT
by
MEG33
(GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES.)
To: MEG33
Thank you Meg....
That picture is my desktop.. : )
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posted on
05/21/2007 6:52:30 AM PDT
by
The Mayor
(http://albanysinsanity.com/)
To: The Mayor
I found this on a Christian site..one of my first finds..It is “wallpaper”. I finally learned how to do html and fit it into a post. It heads my profile page.
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posted on
05/21/2007 7:00:02 AM PDT
by
MEG33
(GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES.)
To: MEG33
I love it, my daughter found it and suprised me when I got home a couple months ago.
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posted on
05/21/2007 7:21:57 AM PDT
by
The Mayor
(http://albanysinsanity.com/)
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