A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....02-20-06....Military Monday

Billie, The Mayor

[The Mayor]

A Few of FR's Finest
....Every Day

FR is a Treasure Trove of talented, compassionate, patriotic, wonderful people who gather every day to discuss the latest news and issues; salute and support our military and our leaders;  tell a few jokes;  learn a new word;  write poetry;  pray for those in need;  and congratulate those who are deserving. Thank you, Jim Robinson, for giving us the vehicle in which we can express ourselves.

Free Republic made its debut in September, 1996, and the forum was added in early 1997.   Over 100,000 people have registered for posting privileges on Free Republic, and the forum is read daily by tens of thousands of concerned citizens and patriots from all around the country and the world.

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, 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.




                     

12-28-05 ~ Hall of Fame #14

THE WEEKEND THREAD thru -02-17-18-19-06... T.G.I.F. at the Finest

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

[LadyX]

Appreciate your sharing the photograph with us, Dave.
Isn't it great to look back at the past and be able to see "The Whole Picture," when God was with us every step of the way?!

At times, of course, He hung back for our benefit, waiting for us to step out of His Way..:))

I love this gem I have posted on my Profile Page, given to me by the Chaplains' Secretary I referenced a while ago here.

Author unknown:

God says:

"I am covenanted, committed forever to love you;
to do whatever is best for you.
I will be kind, encouraging and enabling, but I will also be challenging.

At times I will come to comfort you in your affliction.
At other times I will come to afflict you in your comfort.

Whatever I do, it will always be an act of love and an invitation to your growth.

I will be with you to illuminate your darkness, to strengthen your weakness, to fill your emptiness, to heal your brokenness, to cure your sickness, to straighten what may be bent in you, and to revive whatever good things may have died in you.

Remain united to me, accept my love, enjoy the warmth of my friendship, avail yourself of my power, and you will bear much fruit."

Beautiful, isn't it??

[The Mayor]

Beautiful!

[The Mayor]

Amen Bob, Amen!

[The Mayor]

Thank you Sir!

[The Mayor]

That pic says it all, comforting thought.

[The Mayor]

Hey, that could have been me behind that grill.
Except in 67 I was 11 years old.. Maybe in 76 but I was serving Military Intellegence brats in training.

ACISDSB.. Ft Devens Ma. Home of the 10th Special Forces Group and 39th Engineer Battalion..

[The Mayor]

Good Night all..

[Diver Dave]

...Remain united to me, accept my love, enjoy the warmth of my friendship, avail yourself of my power, and you will bear much fruit."

Beautiful, isn't it??

It sure is!

Lord, Help me to be a fruit picker for you.

[LadyX]

How blessed we are to gather here in Billie's Room, in JimRob's House, sharing freely our thoughts about our loving, gracious Father!

Time for me to go to have a few words with Him..:))

Night, Dave - night JimRob and all - - may God bless you this and every day.
Amen

~

[MEG33]

Yes, it is very beautiful.

[Kate of Spice Island]

Hello and thank you!

[MEG33]

02/08/06 - U.S. Air Force Maj. Jon Culp, a pilot with the 354th Fighter Squadron, hugs his wife and son during his arrival to Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., Feb. 8, 2006. Culp, assigned to the 354th Fighter Squadron, is returning home after a deployment to Bagram, Afghanistan, supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christina D. Ponte) (Released)

[MEG33]

02/12/06 - U.S. Navy Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Brad Sapp plays a hand game with an Iraqi girl near Taji, Iraq, Feb. 12, 2006. Sapp accompanied the U.S. Army 490th Civil Affairs Unit during a site survey to identify potential humanitarian projects in Taji. (U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 1st Class Michael Larson) (Released)
May God Keep Safe Those Who Serve Our Country

[The Mayor]

Hello and Thank you for coming by.

[The Mayor]

Good Morning Meg,

Thank you!

[proud2beconservativeinNJ]

As I grow older, I'm learning to lean more on God and His faithfulness.

I plan to read your suggested research paper when I get home from a little trip to Florida to visit my mother and father for her birthday #83. Bye for a few days.

[The Mayor]

Have a safe trip see, you when you return.

[deadhead]

[DollyCali]

I know this is large, but wanted you to have the big file for whatever use you might have. I think it is goregous!!!!! from antoher thread

[DollyCali]

Thank God for our Military
Protect them dear God
and return them safely to
their loved ones at home.