A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....09-08-03....Military Monday

Billie | Billie

[Billie]

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

Still that didn'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 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.

There's more of course. We sometimes feature 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!

If you would like to be featured, or would like to see someone else featured, please send me a private FR mail.

Every Monday we will 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, OneidaM, 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.




                     

THE WEEKEND THREAD 09-06-07-03 Week In Review

Opinions by our own 'King of Ping' The guy's good, folks!

Thanks, Mixer!

1) Click on the graphic to open the Calendar.
2) Once there you can click on any month and even click to the right to go into next year. Once you are in the month that you joined FR you will need to click on the number in the calendar and then an add item screen will come up.
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4) If any of the screens fail to load simply click on refresh in your browser and that will usually fix it.
5) If all else fails or simply if you want me to do this for you send me a FReepmail and I will gladly do it for you. ~Mixer

[MEG33]

I was lucky to be in Texas during the 60s except for a year in Germany(husband's business).I never knew a person who would spit on or denigrate our military.I never witnessed the protests or indeed there were none near me.The nation let our servicemen down and then reneged on aid to the Vietnamese....Jane Fonda is a dirty word.

[Mama_Bear]

I lived in Goleta for several years and had to pinch myself that I wasn't visiting..I lived there!

So did I! I lived right off of Hollister. I wish we could have stayed there, but there was no way we could afford to and ever be able to own a house and a business. As they say, Santa Barbara is for the newly wed and nearly dead. It is an expensive place to live!

[GailA]

I thanked a military guy this Sat, and again today, once for opening the door for me and then again for his service.

The City of Memphis employment division called this morning and offered Dennis the job he applied for as a radio technician, he took it on the spot..he has to pass a physical. No problem there as far as drugs he only takes claratin and tylenol flu for his allergies. Wonder what else is involved in this physical?

[The Thin Man]

A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....09-08-03....Military Monday
Billie | Billie

Posted on 09/08/2003 8:58 AM CDT by Billie

Hi, Billie! Are you responsible for the thread today? I'm just not sure.

Ok, I'll save you the trouble and post it for you.......

:-)

[MeekOneGOP]

:O)

[MeekOneGOP]

Beautiful ! Good job ...

[MEG33]

Amen,dansangel.A beautiful prayer for our troops.

[Pippin]

:O)

[dansangel]

Thank you for this post, (((((ladtx)))))))

We have been missing it, but understand your situation with your sons deployed. Thank you for giving us the chance to honor true heroes who have given their all for our sakes, and also to remind us to continue praying for the brave men and women, such as your sons, who are still making sacrifices to secure our freedom.

Please, Father, wrap Your loving arms around the soldiers that have made the ultimate sacrifice to keep us free. We ask that they remain close to You where they can enjoy all of eternity in peace and without pain, basking in Your love.

We ask this in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, Amen.

[dansangel]

Consequently, no American held in Laos was ever returned. By 1989, these"tens of tens" apparently have been forgotten.

But, *we* will never forget!

How awfully sad.

[MEG33]

There you are..spreading your sunshine!....;)

[Mama_Bear]

I never knew a person who would spit on or denigrate our military.

My dad was retired Navy, so I guess you know, I never got anywhere near the "peace" protests. At eighteen, I may have looked the part of the "flower child", ie: the bell bottoms, long straight hair and love beads, but my allegiance has always been to my Country and our military.

That was a sad chapter in our country's history, and I will be forever ashamed that I did not firmly stand up against the "Jane Fondas". Looking back, I realize now that my apathy, and that of others who sat idly by and observed that disgusting display of disrespect toward our military, cannot be justified or in anyway seen as support for our fighting men and women...just because we did not participate. That is why my husband and I have taken to the street corner with others in Fresno this past year waving flags and holding up "support our troops" signs. It won't change the past, but it will help our military now, which is all we can do.

[LadyX]

Be still my heart!!

There is another who appreciates how truly special and dedicated you are, The Thin Man!

You go forth, ever striving to help us Be Our Best - - undervalued - sometimes a target for near-humiliation ..... oh, the stress of it all - - -

[Mama_Bear]

Thank you, Meekie

((((((((((MeeknMing))))))))))

[The Thin Man]

There you are..spreading your sunshine!....;)

Well, thank you.......I try. LOL!

[scubachick]

You learned from the past, and that is all any of us can do. You are a shining example of patriotism to everyone in the family and we are all proud of you and Daddio! BTW, I would love to see a photo of you as a "flower child"!! lol

[scubachick]

Beautiful table! (As usual!)

((((((((((Mama_Bear))))))))))

[Mixer]

Hope you both had a wonderful weekend. I enjoyed mone very much but still wish they were three days long (at thte very least) and not two.

[firewalk]

Hi Before. Good to see you

Hello Dutchess
hope you're having a nice day

[FreeTheHostages]

, the stress of it all - - -

They say stress can appreciably shorten one's lifespan. Ah, but they also say hope springs eternal . . . .