A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day...... Apr 14 & 15 -08....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: ConorMacNessa's dad & ConorMacNessa, 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 4-11,12,13-08.... T.G.I.F. at the Finest

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

[MEG33]

It won’t be long and I’ll be turning on the A/C. I will enjoy any hint of crisp mornings for as long as they last, though the last two have been a bit TOO crisp!. Everything has leafed out.

I saw my first coyote trot across at the back twice ...That’s a critter I never expected in town..I want him GONE!

[The Mayor]

Shoot em! : )

We are a long way from AC... Maybe July for that.

[MEG33]

I would if I could!

[La Enchiladita]

These military tribute posts of yours are always great, and I thought I would tell you this time, GodBlessUSA!!:)

(((HUGZ)))

[La Enchiladita]

Nice presentation, LUV W, of which our troops are most worthy!!

Quite a day in the U.S.A., as reportedly 5,000 military and family members waited at Andrews Air Force Base this afternoon, to welcome Pope Benedict XVI to his first visit to America.

I was at a friend's house where we had gathered to pack care packages for our soldier's unit in Afghanistan. The soldier's Mom and one of his "aunts" had baked goodies to include in the boxes. We had just finished assembling, taping and labelling the packages when the Pope's airplane --- called "Shepherd One":) --- came into sight over D.C.

We watched on Fox News live, and I just watched a replay on EWTN. They will be covering the White House reception tomorrow, and all other events this week.

[potlatch]

[5,000 military and family members waited to welcome Pope Benedict]

Wow, and I missed it all as I had company today. Thanks for the ping Dita!

[luvie]

Awwwww....I wish I had been home to watch it myself.

I loved it that the president personally met him at the
airport. That was a wonderful gesture!

How are ya doin’?

[La Enchiladita]

It was wonderful that the President and the First Family went out on the tarmac to greet the Pope. They were very humble about it, no speeches at all, just a simple welcome.

I am fine. However, when we took packages to the post office and realized it is tax day: what were we thinking? LOL. And you?

[luvie]

I’m doing good. The weather here has been beautiful and I
have roses blooming. The wind is supposed to get stronger
tomorrow, so I just hope the sand doesn’t blow. Ugh.

And, it’s getting close to time for our trip and we’re all
SO excited. Ms. B is going to get to go, too. Yay! Just wish
you could! ((((hugs))))

I promise you would love us! :D

[La Enchiladita]

Potlatch, here is the link to the EWTN schedule. Tomorrow’s big event will be the White House reception. http://www.ewtn.com/tv/NA_041308.asp
I was surprised to see the military so involved in the welcome, and the crowd was wildly enthusiastic!

P.S. I pinged a “friend” of ours (wink) we haven’t seen post in a long while....

[La Enchiladita]

I hope that sandstorm misses you too...yuk.
The time is fast approaching for your trip; I know you’ll have a blast and ... hey, I already love you!!! Awwwww......:)

[potlatch]

Thanks much for the link and ‘yes’ I think I know who you mean!

[luvie]

((((hugs))))

...as I do you! You are so sweet!

[GodBlessUSA]

Good Morning :)
WFW Thread

[GodBlessUSA]

Thanks so much (((Dita)))! :)

How are you today? It's a beautiful day here today!

Came home from a school function. Then they called me and Booboo was at the nurse. Back I went to pick her up.