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.

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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, 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!

[The Mayor]

[luvie]

Absolutely beautiful thread, Rus. It brings back such memories of her by seeing the pictures she posted with her wonderful stories. Thank you for this tribute to a wonderful person. I was honored to have known her.

[Mama_Bear]

This is for Maggie.
I know she enjoyed Andrea Bocelli's music,
and this song in particular.
Click on the angel.

[luvie]

She was beautiful...inside and outside!

[DaBearOne]

thank you i wish i could have got to know her better

[bobbyd]

RIP LadyX

[JustAmy]

Beautiful, Rus. I'm glad you have dedicated Military Monday to our Lady Marine.

Rest in peace, Lady.
We will be here for you family.
Our Heavenly Father, please comfort Bernie and the family.


Music for LadyX.

[luvie]

((((hugs))))...you (and her children, grandchildren, etc.)were her life. You knew her better than any of us. God bless and keep you as you go on alone. Although, with the memories you shared, you will never be truly alone...she walks beside you whenever you think of her.

I wish I had been given the chance to know her better. She was a lovely person.

[Mama_Bear]

Maggie loved finding cute bear graphics for me and was caretaker of the "Bear Family Album" here in the Finest Family Room. This little praying bear was a gift from her. He has been praying his heart out recently on Maggie's Prayer Thread and he continues to pray that God will comfort those who love her with His Perfect Peace.

[DaBearOne]

you are right that is the cutest bear


thank you for dedicating monday to her but what is it?

[LowOiL]

Well dang... I had visited the thread a few weeks ago and everyone seem to think she was getting better...

Goodbye LadyX, hope to see ya someday soon... for a long time..

Salute

[MEG33]

You have been an inspiration and a joy.
You strengthened my faith
You enriched my life.
I thank God for knowing you, Maggie.
I know they are rejoicing in Heaven to have you Home.

[Billie]

Thank you for this tribute to Maggie, Rus. I've included some Freepers in my ping who may no longer be here, but over the years they had a *story* with LadyX, and just on the chance they might see this.....

[Mama_Bear]

thank you for dedicating monday to her but what is it?

"Military Monday" is the day of the week that we dedicate to honoring our military, past and present, here at "A Few of FR's Finest". "The Mayor" posts the thread each Monday that Billie created with photos of military Freepers and Freepers family members who have served or who are currently serving. If you scroll to the top of the thread you will see the tables she has created featuring our "Finest" military.

Rus (The Mayor) had the wonderful idea that we should dedicate today's Military Monday thread in honor of our Marine, LadyX. It is fitting that a tribute to Maggie should be here. She was a steadfast supporter of the Finest thread and, in particular, the Military Monday threads.

[DaBearOne]

http://www.kinkadecapitola.com/images/good_shepherds_cottage.jpg

if you go here it shows my favorite picture by Thomas Kinkade, this is how she went except she ran up to the lord

[Billie]

Maggie's last post.....

05/14/2006 6:18:16 PM CDT

Afraid more thunderstorms are headed my way, so I'd better get offline. Blessings to everyone this wonderful day in May!!

[MEG33]

((((((((((Billie)))))))))) Just beautiful..Amen.

[Billie]

She loved this little bear graphic, too.

[Brad’s Gramma]

Rest in His peace, dear Maggie. Thank you for all you taught us, by showing us His love shining through your life.

You have fought the good fight. You are Home. We love you and miss you...and we WILL see you again.

[Mama_Bear]

That was lovely, Billie. :-)