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!

[Billie]

Hi, Luv - love the song - a new one, or have I just missed it if you posted it before?

[Billie]

That's a wonderful cartoon! Really nice! Really true!

[Alberta's Child]

Happy President's Day, Victoria -- thanks for the ping!

[PreviouslyA-Lurker]

Thank you, Mayor.

[blackie]

[Gucho]

[luvie]

Thank you for your constant support of us, Sara! May Poland stay strong and stay free, too.

[luvie]

It isn't new, but it might be the first time in a while that I have posted it here. Very strong lyrics, aren't they?

[PreviouslyA-Lurker]

Wow! I just e-mailed your link to my governor, thank you!

[trooprally]

Thank You Billie and the rest of your compatriot writers. Great site and we're glad to be on your ping list.

We, my wife & I, thought of "Trooprally" last September, before we even knew about FR and the multitudes of linked sites. We were organizing a counter rally to Mothers Opposing Bush (MOB, now MOBilizing Mothers, in Olney, MD. We share the screen name. Easier to see what is coming in about the counter protests that we organize.

Last September we were out numbered but we had big support from the local VFW and American Legion. Olney has small Posts and they are mostly WWII and Korean War vets, but they all wore their caps. Looked great.

For FYI, the American Legion past a resolution last summer that the local Posts can decide if they want to get involved in any demonstration. Permission no longer has to be pushed up the chain of command, then back down. So FR should be asking for support from the local American Legion Posts.

The moniker of [Mr] T or [Mrs] T came naturally.

[Mr] T

[MEG33]

A favorite of mine
In Good Hands

[Dubya]

Mrs. Puller's Passing

Upon receiving word of Mrs. Puller's passing, my I reflect on a just simple word. A Marine, stands no taller, than the woman whom supports him.

There are a number here that we have connected because of our ties with "Chesty." The respect of "Chesty" was in both his leadership and love of both the "Corps" and his family. Yes, he missed and loved his family greatly, yet, he put his Marines first and your pages of history show this. Over 25 years in oversea service in combat.

As with American History, our "great ones" leave. We remember their so called "greatness and love," yet we forget the ones that supported them, at home and truly sacrificed so they could serve us all. Mrs. Puller and their entire family gave all. So not just the Marine Corps, but America; can enjoy what we have today.

I do not need to ask, that the "Puller" Family be remembered in your prayers nor that in the Marine Corps. Fore, I know each will truly show respect in his/her way, just like the Marines I know to this day, still care of his "love" for the Corps.

Thank you. Marines, "Chesty" still stands and assist in "Guarding The Streets On Heaven's Scenes."
God Bless America. God Bless the Marine Corps.

[The Mayor]

Thank you Ma'am!

[Dubya]

I should have posted it to everyone. Sorry.
Dub

[The Mayor]

Welcome Home

[The Mayor]

Thank you and GodBless(the)USA

[MEG33]

I do that..! Thank you for honoring the families who sacrifice..May God comfort The Puller family

Sponsor a Care Package for the Troops USO

[The Mayor]

Cool! I like that alot!

[The Mayor]

Why Thank you Miss Kitty!

[The Mayor]

Thank you Luv, that is a great post!