A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....07-10-06....Military Monday ~ Tribute to LadyX

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.




                     

07-01-06 ~ Hall of Fame #16

THE WEEKEND THREAD thru -07-7,8,9-06... T.G.I.F. at the Finest

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

[ST.LOUIE1]

*Maggie*, I've tucked memories of- Our fun times together in my heart. When it ceases to beat - we'll meet in person...I hope. : )
Until then,
I'll love you darlin'- til the rivers run still... and the four winds we know - blow away. (swiped the words from a song) - But I mean 'em. : )

Okay, enough of the serious stuff!
You may be an ANGEL, but your still my 'Finest' beauty!
Your Woofy Toofums is signing off for now...

Oh.....there is one more thing.....

Hope you're getting plenty of rest, sweet (((((Nan))))

[DollyCali]

Seasons of Life

© By Rhonda G. Nail

SEASONS OF LIFE
Gone are the hot days of summer-
I watch the leaves turn and a breeze of change fills the air.
The ripples on the river are like the beats of my heart now.
The call of the waterfowl, like the deep voice within me sounds far, far away
I watch days come, I watch days go and it makes me wonder-
Is it a measure of time or is it the same day ' relived over until we get it right?

Perhaps, the river will help me ease the pain.
Perhaps, the pain will always be and the river will only comfort me.
I know not the answer to my question, I only know I question.
It's more than a purpose or where I should go.
I sit here waiting for a feeling'something to guide me through this day.
I listen to the wind, I gaze toward the stars, and I look to nature for a sign.
When I reach out to you - you vanish.
Sometimes I feel you near and I set a place for you.
Yet, I know your journey has taken you far from me.
Still, I await your return.

To share my world with you is no longer possible.
To forget the world we shared together will be my greatest challenge.
This is our time of year - our October,
The month of peaceful death
When the entire world is ready for one last burst of energy
Before the long sleep of winter.
My arms grow cold without your warmth within them.
My lips are dry without your kiss.
My heart is cracked and broken from the loneliness.
Our home is silent from the loss of laughter within its halls.

It is said that one person can not make a difference in the world,
Yet, you made a difference in mine.
The space where you stood can not be filled, it will forever remain empty.
Perhaps, my heart will heal like the buds returning to the trees in spring
But, where love is lost in this world, a scar will still remain.

[deadhead]

"Another special thread honoring LadyX, Just 'Cause Wolfie wanted to!"

Hope you don't mind, posting my post from that thread. Hugs for all

For LadyX, from your FRiends at FR's Finest

We love you Maggie
Oh yes we do
We love you Maggie
And miss you too!
When you're not with us
We're blue!
Oh, Maggie, we love you...

Great 'Maggie' thread, Billie and Louie! Prayers for you, LadyX

[MedProf]

You're welcome. My wife Sandy and I are reading each and every post and appreciate you all from the bottom of our hearts.

With love,
Steve

[deadhead]

"Thanks again for bringing a smile to my face today."

You're welcome, Aqua. I have been going through the entire thread again and posting as I go, and now I am crying. I am going to miss Maggie so much. We cry, laugh, cry, laugh....shows how much Maggie affected us all, we were a part of her life and Maggie was a part of ours.

[deadhead]

"Memories keep our loved ones with us until we meet again."

Yes they do. Thank God for memories.

[Majie Purple]

Thank you for the pings to your most recent Maggie memories C... & poem A...!
& Nan wonderful tip for the Fam of Maggie re:Search function!
Easy peasy way to see evertin'!

[deadhead]

Hugs to all of you, Steve.

Your Mom lives on in all of you.

Blessings to all of you
Colleen

[ST.LOUIE1]

Hope you don't mind, posting my post from that thread. Hugs for all

LOL I remember that squirrel! I'm sure Maggie got a kick out of it. She had a terrific sense of humor.

Hi, (((((Colleen)))))

[deadhead]

Beautiful post, ST.LOUIE1. I know how much you love Maggie.

Your 'Finest' beauty is looking over you.

[SierraWasp]

It hasn't finished loading up yet on my slow modem line here in the sticks, but I'm here. I've been following all the updates and praying just as hard as the rest. She counseled me on how I should behave around the Queen of FR, which I truly believe you are, Billie!

She was entirely too kind to me in getting me familiar with the ins and outs of FR! I'll never forget her. She, Angelique and you were my first real acquaintences here and now half of us are gone to a better place. Now maybe your blessed art has finally loaded on my slow connection. Thanks Billie!!!

[ST.LOUIE1]

Thank you, Rus, for making this day so special for our *Maggie*. The collages's are wonderful.

[deadhead]

Hi ((((LOUIE))))

[visualops]

Oh what a beautiful graphic!
Just lovely

[Majie Purple]

# 243...really great!
:)

[La Enchiladita]

That is so beautiful, Diver Dave, really touched my heart.

The love lives on.

[ST.LOUIE1]

Your 'Finest' beauty is looking over you.

Yes she is. Guess wolfie had best be watchin' his manners. : )

I miss her.

[deadhead]

Thanks, Purple Mountains Maj...that post was from the thread in January '05 and I feel the same way today. I am so glad that Billie and ST.LOUIE1 posted that thread...brought back fun memories. It was a wonderful honor to our dear FRiend, Maggie

[deadhead]

"I miss her."

I know you do.

[ST.LOUIE1]

A touching tribute, Luvbo. Maggie will love it.