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

Posted on 07/09/2006 8:59:29 PM PDT by 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!



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To: Calpernia
Those were fun days!

Weinie

461 posted on 07/14/2006 8:55:20 AM PDT by lonestar (Me, too--Weinie)
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To: dixie sass

I will miss my Aunt Margaret dearly. As she has been wonderful to me since I met her, Uncle Bernie, Kevin, Steve and Jennifer for the first time 38 years ago. The meeting was very, very special to me. Call it a twist of fate or a spiritual intervention, God definitely had his hand in this meeting. At the time I was 11 years old and new of none of my fathers family until my friend with a famous name, John Kennedy not only wanted to introduce me to whom he insisted was my cousin, but also had to convince me Kevin was my cousin. The meeting took place, he was in fact a cousin I didn't know. I was anxious to meet the rest of the family, which I did right away. They immediately became my extended family, through them, I was able to meet my father for the first time. This family has always been and will always be special to me. I have had the wonderful opportunity through email to continue to keep in touch with Aunt Margaret thoughout the past several years despite the distance of living in different states. I am so grateful that we had the many wonderful communications that we had. She has always accepted me with open arms and a big smile was ALWAYS on her face everytime I saw her. She was always a warm, caring and loving person without fail. She will be remembered dearly within my heart until the day we shall meet again.

Debbie


462 posted on 07/15/2006 11:23:25 PM PDT by smileyjo
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To: smileyjo; WVNan

Debbie, what a wonderful happening. Maggie always had a smile in her writing which you seem to also have.

I'm glad to meet you cuz. Extended family, no matter how distant, whether is with spirit or with blood, should always know each other. And I truly believe we do, just ask Nan!!

Now, Debbie, you got to love Nan, 'cause she was Maggie's sistah, but watch out 'cause she's something else!!!!!!

Nan, you've got to read Debbie story at post 462.

Dixie


463 posted on 07/16/2006 7:53:34 AM PDT by dixie sass
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To: WVNan
In reading your post, I remembered that I have missed my yearly neurological checkup - he test me for two things, the first of course is my progress in controlling the Epilepsy, etc and then he looks in my ears to see if he can see anything and if that doesn't work, he tells me to shake my head to see if he can hear anything rattling around. My doctors cuter than yours!
464 posted on 07/16/2006 7:58:23 AM PDT by dixie sass
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To: MEG33

Mom, So sorry to hear this sad news--didn't know about her passing until you told Dennis. I know you are sad as she was such an inspiration to you.

Lady X was always a sane and measured voice even when conversations could get a little out of hand in the early days of FR. I know she knew you loved her and cared deeply for her. You don't have to wonder where Lady X is right now and I think that is one of the greatest gifts we can give those we love. She touched many, many lives and the wake of sorrow left behind is a testament to her strong spirit filled life. I am thankful she gave you a special friendship.

Lady X. I am glad you will not have anymore pain from your physical body, but your passing will leave a void here on earth and at FR. Thank you for being such a good and faithful friend to my mother.


465 posted on 07/16/2006 3:13:49 PM PDT by Reb Raider
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To: Reb Raider

Check your freepmail, dear.. Thank you for your sweet post. Maggie was a very special woman indeed. We have a wonderful community of support here that I thank God for. Maggie is with her Savior and that I know.We mourn our loss but rejoice in Heaven's gain.Hugs.


466 posted on 07/16/2006 3:58:02 PM PDT by MEG33 (In Memory of Maggie Marine, LadyX....)
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To: dixie sass

Thank you, I have really enjoyed ready all the wonderful posts and I feel I have gotten to know much of the family through the words that have been written, the graphics, the music is has been so inspirational and truly memorialized Aunt Margaret in beautiful and spiritual way. She was a beautiful person on the inside just as much as her beauty reflected on the outside. All the wonderful and endearing posts confirm the kindness they she extended not only to us but everyone whoms lives she touched.

Debbie


467 posted on 07/16/2006 5:03:04 PM PDT by smileyjo
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To: The Mayor
So enormously sorry to hear of our Maggie's passing. Heartfelt condolences to all her loved ones and friends. Maggie will be so sorely missed. I will miss those always witty 'Dear John' letters of hers.

I never had the fortune to meet her personally, only spoke to her over the phone earlier this month. She was so friendly and kind -- like we had known each other a lifetime. What a kind and gentle soul she was. Great sense of humor.

She is home with the Lord now, but she left our world a better place than she found it. Of that there can be no doubt. Thanks to her profound love for America and her burning patriotism. Her life was a model to emulate and an inspiration to all of us. We are all richer for having known her, this wonderful, precious soul.

May she rest in peace.

468 posted on 07/21/2006 2:34:29 AM PDT by JohnHuang2
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To: JohnHuang2

I remember reading her Dear John letters every Thursday.

She enjoyed your posts and I know her Spirit will remain with all of us forever.


469 posted on 07/21/2006 4:47:14 AM PDT by The Mayor ( http://albanysinsanity.com/)
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To: Billie

Amen. I've been away too long (not allowed to post from work), but I wanted to say, too, I'll miss Maggie's posts. She had a good sense of humor, a firm faith in God, and she didn't have a polarizing view of politics or the world. She was, and in Heaven still is, a loving, uniting kind of person.


470 posted on 01/17/2007 10:12:17 AM PST by FreeTheHostages
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