A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....09-25-06....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.

TOP: DollyCali, Wheelbarrow, DollyCali's dad, DollyCali's brother, Jen's Mom's daughter Jen.
MIDDLE: Warthogtjm dad & Warthogtjm, SoldiersPrayingMom's son jmpmstr4u2,
Indy Pendance's daughter, Agthorn's dad.
BOTTOM: Tupac, GulfWar1Vet, SandRat, JRios1968.


                     

07-01-06 ~ Hall of Fame #16

THE WEEKEND THREAD 9-22-23-24-06... T.G.I.F. at the Finest

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

[DollyCali]

There are many threads on Lt. Emily J. T. Perez
Here is one


RIP Lt. Emily J. T. Perez
Thank you for serving
and making the ultimate sacrifice

[The Mayor]

September 25, 2006

For The Poor

LISTEN TO ODB RADIO: Real | MP3 | WMA

READ: Deuteronomy 15:7-11

Open your hand wide to your brother, to your poor and your needy, in your land. —Deuteronomy 15:11

The man sits on the street corner day after day, begging for money. He’s poor and desperate for a little cash to spend on food.

He’s not alone. More than one-half of the world’s people live below the internationally defined poverty line of less than $2.00 a day. Poverty and hunger are such a big problem in our world that it’s easy for us to feel helpless or to become hard-hearted and do nothing.

But God doesn’t close His eyes to the plight of the poor. When He gave His people guidelines for living, He included instructions on ways to care for the needy (Deut. 15:11). He told His people, “You shall not harden your heart, nor shut your hand, from your poor brother, [but] open your hand wide to him and willingly lend him sufficient for his need” (vv.7-8).

God also commanded His people not to glean the corners of their fields so that the less fortunate could gather food (Lev. 19:9-10). And Jesus showed His compassion for the poor by His words and actions.

As Christians, we cannot ignore the plight of the poor today. Individuals and churches can join with Christian organizations working to combat poverty as they spread the Word. God has a heart for the poor. Do we? —Anne Cetas

The poor and needy everywhere
Are objects of God’s love and care,
But they will better know His care
As we seek ways that love to share.  —D. De Haan

God gives us all we need so we can give to those in need.

Bible in One Year: Bible in One Year;   Song of Solomon 6-8; Galatians 4

[The Mayor]

Welcome Home

[NicknamedBob]

It looks as though we're on a parallel track, Jack!

I also have a poem named "Pebbles."

Pebbles


God gives us broken gravel,
A world that hurts to touch.
We tend to show ingratitude,
This doesn’t seem so much.

And as we go about our work,
And strive to see the point,
It seems we end up getting,
More gravel in each joint.

We bump about and break them,
And grind them into dust.
We really wouldn’t touch them,
Except we find we must.

They’re all around us everywhere,
Our burdens on this Earth,
We trudge and trek the rocky path,
That started with our birth.

At long last it is ended,
The final day arrives,
We end with pretty shining stones,
To decorate our lives.

For this is what it’s been about,
The changes that we make,
Are to the roughness we wear off,
That’s all for Heaven’s sake.

So smile and struggle onward,
Your life will take some grit.
God has some expectations,
What will become of it?

Bear up and hoist the burden,
The effort is worthwhile,
For when you go back home again,
You will be dressed in style.




NicknamedBob . . . . . February 25, 2004

[MEG33]

He Will Raise You Up- A Tribute To Our Veterans and Those Serving Today
This was a tribute made for Memorial Day but I found it,
loved it and think every day is a day to remember and to thank those who
preserve our freedoms.

[MEG33]

May Lt. Perez rest in God's arms. I am grateful for
and humbled by her service and her sacrifice..

[GodBlessUSA]

[GodBlessUSA]

Good Morning The Mayor Thank you for Military Monday. :)

I saw your post you will be on radio. Woo Hoo. Is that today? Thanks!

[GodBlessUSA]

Wonderful!!!
I'm going back to listen again. Thank you!

[MEG33]

You're welcome.I am so glad I found it!

[DollyCali]

This was beautifully done.

 
Click here: Gladiator, American Style  

- Someone did a super job of putting this together  

[MozartLover]

Oh, that is just outstanding.

Thanks!

I liked the sign that said "One weekend a month my a**!!!!

lol, I know someone who can relate to that.;^)

[Majie Purple]

Those specifically listed in recipients box, thank ya much for your Military Monday pings!

[Majie Purple]

...Have a fabulous week everyone!!

Thank you!! You too!!

[Majie Purple]

Your post @ 27 is lovely!

[stopem]

God bless our Troops!
God Bless America!!

[Diver Dave]

Bump for our Armed Forces - Past and Present.
May God Bless, Guide and Protect each one.

[MEG33]

God Bless Our Troops

[The Mayor]

Although only two candidates attended tonights forum it went extremely well. It just gave the two of us more time with the crowd that attended.

In attendence for candidates was Assemblyman Robin Schimminger and Assembly candidate Rus Thompson (me). Missing was my opponent Sam Hoyt, Robins opponent,I don't know who she is, Tom Reynolds (he is still in DC),George, maziarz (he had a conflict..), Jack Davis, Delmonte, Parenti, Slaughter..

So Robin and I had the stage all to ourselves which made the evening more fun. Although serious issues were brought up and questions were answered and we entertained the crowd. I like Robin and there was very little we disagreed on. He is a Democrat I could vote for, Thanks for attending Robin.

Such a shame that most wouldn't respond to the invite.

Also in the audience was Supervisor Peter McMahon, Councilman Dick Crawford, Gary Roesch and Councilwoman Mary Cooke.

Rus and Robin on stage with moderator Tom Stiles from NYCF.





We really enjoyed ourselves and so did the audience. After a little over an hour on stage we mingled and talked to everyone there.



Councilman Dick Crawford and Lion Tom Witkowski



My wife Julianne, Duanne Motley, Rus, Pastor Kevin Backus and Tom Stiles.

I would like to again Thank everyone for attending and Duanne and Tom from New Yorkers for Constitutional Freedoms for hosting the forum tonight.

[luvie]

Thanks for the ping, Rus. I hope the voters remember who showed up when it comes time to vote. They need to vote for someone--like yourself--who care enough to want to tell their positions. Sheesh!