A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day......August 27,28-07....Military Tribute

Billie, The Mayor

[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 ~
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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.

TOP: Jaxter, MozartLover's son, mystery-ak's son, mystery-ak's husband.
MIDDLE: skimask's son, silent_jonny's dad, dwhole2th's son, jackv's son.
BOTTOM: Jen's Mom's father, txradioguy.

FR FINEST HALL OF FAME #19 THE WEEKEND THREAD 08-24,25,26-07.... T.G.I.F. at the Finest

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

[DollyCali]

Hi jaycee.. so, so here.. cleaning & the dust, mildew etc is making allergy problems even worse.

but will stop in about an hour as I have out of town company for a few days. Lots to do now in a short amount of time.. so what am I doing here? PROCRASTINATING!

[jaycee]

PROCRASTINATING IS CONTAGIOUS.......I HAVE IT!

[USMCWife6869]

Whoooopeeeee!!! Dh emailed me to tell me they had their “redeployment brief”. We are in the final month of this deployment. I’m so happy, I could cry. And then dance!! Please pray for his unit’s safe return.

[The Mayor]

AMEN! Tears of JOY!
God Bless you and him.

[debm29palms]

“1) I am an American fighting man. I serve in the forces which guard my country and our way of life. I am prepared to give my life in their defense.”

Man, that makes me cry every time I hear it. But it’s an overwhelmingly PROUD bunch of tears.

[debm29palms]

That Valentine heart candy with USMC is TOO cute :) I’m stealing it! Hope you don’t mind!!

[La Enchiladita]

My bad. I was too lazy to ping everyone to the video so posted to “Finest FRiends”... but then, it’s fun to “find” things as you browse the thread.

Anyway, Good Morning! The last of Hurricane Dean, which became a tropical storm over Mexico, passed through here..SoCal... over the weekend. It was nice to have summer rain. Now we are working on another heat wave. Delicious!

[La Enchiladita]

[Majie Purple]

Thanks!
& nope, I don’t mind at all
have at it!
Thanks for the compliment!

[Majie Purple]

Hope Your back stops hurtting soon!
Glad critters outside are there to put on a show for Ya,while You’re waiting.

[Lady Jag]

[Dubya]

U.S. Army Capt. Therese Kreutzberg examines a dog's teeth during a veterinary civil assistance program in Sasamungga, Solomon Islands, Aug. 23, 2007. Kreutzberg is a veterinarian working with Pacific Partnership, a four-month humanitarian assistance mission to Southeast Asia and Oceania that includes specialized medical care and various construction and engineering projects. DoD photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Bryan M. Ilyankoff, U.S. Navy.

(Released) Photo by: MC3 BRYAN M. ILYANKOFF

[Dubya]

U.S. Navy special warfare combatant-craft crewman from Special Boat Team Two Two cruise in special operations craft-riverines (SOC-R) along the Salt River during live-fire training in Fort Knox, Ky., Aug. 24, 2007. The SOC-R are specifically designed for the clandestine insertion and extraction of Navy SEALs and other special operations forces along shallow waterways and open water environments. DoD photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Robyn B. Gerstenslager, U.S. Navy.

(Released) Photo by: MCSN ROBYN GERTENSLAGER

[jaycee]

I love your picture of this morning.......

[jaycee]

Great picture of the two ‘special boats’.

[Lady Jag]

Thank you. The picture is small but the message is big.

[jaycee]

Small...Large...A good picture in all measures...LOL~~~

[jaycee]

The President’s speech is being shown on Cspan. Started just a few moments ago if anyone missed it and wants to hear him.

[Dubya]

Five sailors honored with leadership award

[.30Carbine]

Thank you so much, Mayor. I so enjoy reading these daily. Memorizing Scripture is one of my favorite things. Indeed, I’ve got verses posted all around the house, in the car, at work...!