A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....03-24-03...Hall of Fame #3

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 can no longer add the photos to the body of the thread, I've been including them in additional posts as I received enough to make another collage.

Still that doesn'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, in addition to seeing FR's Finest Military Personnel every day, I thought it might be fun to feature a different FReeper (or FReepers) each day. If you would like to be pictured, or know someone who would, please FReepmail me and we'll turn the spotlight - on YOU - for the day!

And do let me know if you'd like your picture added to the groups of Veterans/Active Military below. I will keep this page updated, and continue to add them to the comment section of the original Veteran's Day thread as well.

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, OneidaM, rdb3, jwTexian
BOTTOM: USMC Vet, TheMayor, Vineyard, rhododogma

We now have eleven groups of veterans/active military; we will post each group of three or four twice a week, with thumbnail/links of the remaining seven or eight groups on each thread. Click on any of the thumbnails below to see the group full-size.

GROUP 5A: TOP: spectr17, RightOnline, SERE_Doc, Tet68. MIDDLE: FutureSnakeEater, RightOnline's wife, CIApilot, Clamper1797. BOTTOM: usmcobra, onedoug, DiverDave, Joe6-pack.

GROUP 6A: 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.

GROUP 7A: 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.

GROUP 8A: 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.

GROUP 9A: 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.

GROUP 10A: TOP: dakine's wife, MeeknMing's dad, Auntbee's nephew, MilitiaMan7, AlasBabylon. BOTTOM: Joe Brower, Temple Owl, Temple Owl's wife, dutchess' dad, Aomagrat.

GROUP 11A: 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.

It's the way it is getting out to the Troops..one person at a time

A couple of dozen Freepers can gather intel in a few hours on the Internet showing over 80,000 people participating in pro-America, pro-war, pro-Bush, anti-peacenik rallies. If WE, a handful of us on just one FR thread, can come up with these reports, chances are there were easily 100k or far more at rallies yesterday---JUST ONE DAY.

The events we have documented alone would have dominated the news cycle if they had been rallies of the LEFT or ANTI-America bunch.

I think it is pretty clear that this puts in perspective the anti-war demonstrations, i.e., the media is blowing them WAY out of proportion in relation to the size of the anti-war movement and in relation to the (enormous) size of those who support our nation, our president, our military and our principles.

These are just the reports I could find of 110 rallies for America Support Our Troops being held across the US from NYC to Bellevue WA.

2,000 ….. Anchorage Alaska
300 ….. Berlin, CT
200 ….. Camp Murray near Tacoma WA
5,000 ….. Charleston WV
5,000 ….. Chicago IL
500 ….. Clarksdale, TN (I'm surprised it was this low. It's a military base town)
500 ….. Costa Mesa CA
4,000 ….. Dallas TX
2,000 ….. Des Moines IA
18,500 ….. Ft. Wayne IN
2,000 ….. Jefferson City, MO
200 ….. Kenner, LA
500 ….. Lansing, MI
800 ….. Louisville KY
40 ….. LSU Campus LA
200 ….. Martinsburg, W VA
8,000 ….. Millington, Tennessee (Memphis)
2,750 ….. Milwaukee WI
400 ….. Monterrey CA
17 ….. Point Pleasean, W VA
550 ….. Raleigh NC
250 ... Reno, NV
4,000 ….. Sacramento, CA
500 ….. Sarasota, FL
5,000 ….. Seattle WA
500 ….. Spokane, WA
17,500 ….. St. Paul MN
100 ….. Stuart, FL
600 ….. Tri-Cities (Kennewick) WA
200 Dahanego
200 Martinsburg WV

84,107 ….. TOTAL

3/23

3,000 San Deigo, CA
20,000 Ft Wayne IN
2,000 Buffalo NY
10,000 Richmond VA
2,500 Katy TX
3,000 Duluth, MN organized by 16 year old girl
1,000 NYC
300 DC
1,000 Kenner, LA
2,000 Staten Island, NY
1,500 Los Angeles, CA
5,000 Bellevue WA 500 Santa Rosa CA
100 Knoxville TN
150 Freeport IL
5,000 Lansing MI

Total 56,550

GRAND TOTAL 82,307 + 56,550 =138,837 grand total and not 1 arrest

President's Radio Address, 3/22/03

"Good morning. American and coalition forces have begun a concerted campaign against the regime of Saddam Hussein. In this war, our coalition is broad, more than 40 countries from across the globe. Our cause is just, the security of the nations we serve and the peace of the world. And our mission is clear, to disarm Iraq of weapons of mass destruction, to end Saddam Hussein's support for terrorism, and to free the Iraqi people.

"The future of peace and the hopes of the Iraqi people now depend on our fighting forces in the Middle East. They are conducting themselves in the highest traditions of the American military. They are doing their job with skill and bravery, and with the finest of allies beside them. At every stage of this conflict the world will see both the power of our military, and the honorable and decent spirit of the men and women who serve.

"In this conflict, American and coalition forces face enemies who have no regard for the conventions of war or rules of morality. Iraqi officials have placed troops and equipment in civilian areas, attempting to use innocent men, women and children as shields for the dictator's army. I want Americans and all the world to know that coalition forces will make every effort to spare innocent civilians from harm.

"A campaign on harsh terrain in a vast country could be longer and more difficult than some have predicted. And helping Iraqis achieve a united, stable, and free country will require our sustained commitment. Yet, whatever is required of us, we will carry out all the duties we have accepted.

"Across America this weekend, the families of our military are praying that our men and women will return safely and soon. Millions of Americans are praying with them for the safety of their loved ones and for the protection of all the innocent. Our entire nation appreciates the sacrifices made by military families, and many citizens who live near military families are showing their support in practical ways, such as by helping with child care, or home repairs. All families with loved ones serving in this war can know this: Our forces will be coming home as soon as their work is done.

"Our nation entered this conflict reluctantly, yet with a clear and firm purpose. The people of the United States and our friends and allies will not live at the mercy of an outlaw regime that threatens the peace with weapons of mass murder. Now that conflict has come, the only way to limit its duration is to apply decisive force. This will not be a campaign of
half-measures. It is a fight for the security of our nation and the peace of the world, and we
will accept no outcome but victory.

"Thank you for listening."

— President George W. Bush
March 22nd, 2003

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