A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....05-02-03....Pippin's Thoughts

Billie and Mama_Bear | written by Pippin

[Mama_Bear]

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: 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

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 1A: TOP: Logos, SwedeGirl's hubby, Neil E Wright, FallGuy, 1John, Sneakypete MIDDLE: T'wit, COB1, LadyX, Dick Bachert, 68-69TonkinGulfYatchClub BOTTOM: YankeeinSC, Delta21, JoeSixPack1

GROUP 2A: TOP: Bosniajmc, AFVetGal, Archy, A Navy Vet MIDDLE: 4TheFlag, Aeronaut, 68Grunt, Xinga BOTTOM: Codger, AAABest, Clinton's A Liar, Duke809, dcwusmc

GROUP 3A: TOP: mc5cents, Norb2569, LBGA's son, VanJenerette MIDDLE: Jim Robinson, KJenerette, davidosborne, KG9Kid BOTTOM: gwmoore, Equality7-2521, SAMWolf

GROUP 4A: TOP: porgygirl, Phil V., MudPuppy, NorCoGOP MIDDLE: RaceBannon, OneidaM, rdb3, jwTexian BOTTOM: USMC Vet, TheMayor, Vineyard, rhododogma

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.

May 2, 2003

Pippin

Dear Mr. President,

I just wanted to write this letter to tell you what has been on my mind to say to you for quite awhile. I know you must have heard much the same things from lots of folks who are so very grateful and proud to have you as our great nation's leader at this crucial time in our history.

I wanted to add my voice to theirs in saying....THANK YOU!

Thank you, first of all, for your decision to campaign to become President and take on such an awesome job with it's heavy responsibilities and dangers. I know what a thankless job it can be at times - and worrisome. I marvel at the patience and Christian love and charity you have shown to all, even when your critics are at their worst. I've seen how you treat your enemies, as well as your friends and family.

You are an inspiration to me as I strive to become more in tune with my catholic upbringing and beliefs which are not unlike yours. I know how much you love God and begin your every morning on your knees in prayer to him for your family and for your country. I love how you love your wife, Laura, and how you respect the vows you made long ago to her in front of the minister of your church with both your families as witnesses.

I want you to know that I never cease to pray for you and for Laura and your family. I wish you love and peace and prosperity. I wish you a long and happy life. I pray that God will always protect you from all harm that is spiritual, political, emotional and physical. May your enemies be few while your friends are many!

Finally, Mr. President, I want to tell you how so very proud I am to be an American and to have you as my President. May God bless you and may God bless America!

Sincerely,

Pippin ~ a most grateful American citizen.

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[GailA]

Good Morning FRiends..great letter Pippin with wonderful pics

Coffee's on

[SassyMom]

Good Morning Pippin! Thank you for this great letter to our President. I think that you expressed how MANY of us feel about our Commander in Chief.

[GailA]

[MeekOneGOP]

Mornin', everybody ! Happy Pippin Day !

70 degrees as I post this, headin' for around 89 today . . .

Have a cup while you FReep !

For those who prefer hot chocolate.....

[Mama_Bear]

I don't get up that early if I don't have to! :O)

The way I look at it, if God had intended us to get up any earlier, He would have made the sun come up earlier. ;-)

I know lots of people have to get up before daybreak, but I bet not many of them are doing it because they WANT to.

[MeekOneGOP]

Nice letter to Dubya, Pippin !! :O)

I love it, havin' . . .

President Bush at the wheel !

[Mama_Bear]

Morning, Meek!

I heard you over on yesterday's thread clamoring for a new one. LOL. Everyone started posting really EARLY this morning!

It's a good thing I had this one all set up and ready to post before I went to bed last night, or you'd still be waiting for it. :-)

[LadyX]

What a lovely letter, Pippin, expressing what each of us here at The Finest feels!
The timing, too, was 'letter perfect,' posted right after yesterday's magnificent event!

The number of prayers for this man are larger in number daily, I'm sure, seeing the growth of him into his destined role in this life, and our perception God indeed hears and grants our prayers for him.

Yes, Lord - look with favor upon this child, that he may bring honor to our people, and our desire to help those around the world who should be free to live as we do - free to live according to Your precepts, as The Founders of America envisioned so long ago.

May we be a credit to the struggle that shaped our wonderful country.
Amen.

This surely is a photo of a man fully aware he is a Warrior for his God - - -

[LadyX]

Top of the mornin' to you, Aeronaut..:))
It always is reassuring to see you here; a reminder you are guarding our Northern border!
Makes us feel safer - - -

[Mama_Bear]

headin' for around 89 today . . .

Wow, it's starting to get a bit toasty in your neck of the woods! It should be getting much warmer here too, but we will be lucky if it reaches 68 today. It's been this way all spring. Very strange weather!

[LadyX]

- - - and what a great job of presenting the letter you DID, Lori!!
As always - - 'letter perfect,' indeed!

[Pippin]

Hi, GAIL!

Thanks for the coffee and buiscuts!

[Pippin]

Good Morning, Sassy!

I'm thinking about sending him this letter for real through snail mail only I'll put my real name on it. :O)

Think he'll read it?

[Mama_Bear]

Lord - look with favor upon this child, that he may bring honor to our people, and our desire to help those around the world who should be free to live as we do - free to live according to Your precepts, as The Founders of America envisioned so long ago.

Amen!

Wasn't yesterday wonderful?! I enjoyed every minute of it. Only a couple of things could have made it better - I wish my father and my father-in-law could have been here. They would have been so proud to have served under this President. And, I wish I could have seen our pilots flying over in formation returning to Lemoore yesterday. Somehow I missed it!

[larryjohnson]

Nice words,Pippin.

[Pippin]

Nope!

No one I know does it when they dont have to.

[Pippin]

Hi, ((MEEKIE))! <p. Love that pic of the CinC in a cowboy hat and behind the wheel of that 4x4 truck!

[Pippin]

Hi, ((LADYX))!

perfect timing!

The President was awesome yesterday!

[Pippin]

Thanks, Larry! :O)

[Mama_Bear]

As always - - 'letter perfect,' indeed!

Thank you. After I flubbed up last Friday's post, I triple checked this one. (Some here appreciate and expect 'perfect'. LOL. I just hate to disappoint T Man.) ;-)