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A Few of FR's Finest....06-04-05-07....Military Tribute
Billie, The Mayor

Posted on 06/03/2007 6:38:19 PM PDT by The Mayor







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 have been including them here as I receive enough to make another collage.
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.
We have featured 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!
Every Monday we 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, The Mayor, and all The Finest ~

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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.









FR FINEST
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To: LUV W

I figure I have at least 6-7 years left before all my kids are out of school. Then we can get out. So I choose to fight it out the best I can.


81 posted on 06/05/2007 7:32:25 PM PDT by The Mayor (http://albanysinsanity.com/)
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To: The Mayor

Keep their feet to the fire.

I really think you are gaining momentum.

Your name is everywhere now! Everyone hates the tolls! :D


82 posted on 06/05/2007 7:33:34 PM PDT by luvie (IF STANDING FOR LIBERTY IN THE WORLD MAKES ME A DISSIDENT, I WEAR THAT TITLE WITH PRIDE. GWB -07)
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To: LUV W

Believe me, you will hear me in Texas when they are gone!


83 posted on 06/05/2007 7:44:53 PM PDT by The Mayor (http://albanysinsanity.com/)
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To: The Mayor

Yeeehawww!

Do I ever look forward to that!

I know you’ll do well down here. And our politics,
though crazy some time, are not as crazy as the are
up there! Trust me on that! :D


84 posted on 06/05/2007 7:48:50 PM PDT by luvie (IF STANDING FOR LIBERTY IN THE WORLD MAKES ME A DISSIDENT, I WEAR THAT TITLE WITH PRIDE. GWB -07)
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To: silent_jonny

85 posted on 06/05/2007 7:50:14 PM PDT by Majie Purple (I (HEART SHAPE HERE) FRee Republic! &The Friends/FRiends I've met here!)
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To: LUV W

Oh, I know that for sure.
The North East is sinking fast under the weight of socialist, liberal policies.


86 posted on 06/05/2007 7:51:28 PM PDT by The Mayor (http://albanysinsanity.com/)
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To: The Mayor

It would be even worse if Hellery were to be elected.

I pray every day that she is beaten in the primaries!

She is already saying that “we need to share the wealth”...
pure communism!


87 posted on 06/05/2007 7:54:15 PM PDT by luvie (IF STANDING FOR LIBERTY IN THE WORLD MAKES ME A DISSIDENT, I WEAR THAT TITLE WITH PRIDE. GWB -07)
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To: LUV W

Just think, she supposedly represents New York State.
It’s a toss up between her and Guliani winning this state if they were the candidates, I hope neither are.


88 posted on 06/05/2007 7:56:01 PM PDT by The Mayor (http://albanysinsanity.com/)
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To: The Mayor

Two A-10 Thunderbolt IIs from the 438th Air Expeditionary Group at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, taxi out for a mission to provide close-air support for coalition forces in the region. The A-10 has excellent maneuverability at low air speeds and altitude, and is a highly accurate weapons-delivery platform. (U.S. Air Force photo/Capt. Ken Hall)


A C-5 Galaxy performs a fly-over above the California State Capitol during the Air Force Week California Proclamation Ceremony June 4 at Sacramento, Calif. The purpose of Air Force Week is to inform and educate the American public about the importance and roles of the Air Force in America's national defense. The C-5 is from Travis Air Force Base, Calif. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Larry A. Simmons)


Air Force members jump from a C-130 Hercules June 2 during an airdrop in support of the weeklong exercise Operation Hydra. The Airmen consist of firefighters from the 99th Civil Engineering Squadron at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., explosive ordinance disposal members from the 1st Civil Engineering Squadron at Langley AFB, Va., and members from the 823rd Red Horse Squadron at Hurlburt Field, Fla. Operation Hydra provides realistic training scenarios, exercising the 615th Contingency Response Wing's ability to conduct expeditionary mobility operations at three locations. The wing is practicing its "open an air base" concept while maintaining command and control of in-theater operations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Sarayuth Pinthong)


F-15E Strike Eagles, such this one refueling over Iraq, play a critical role daily in providing close-air support to ground forces in contact with anti-Iraqi forces as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Brian Ferguson)

89 posted on 06/05/2007 8:08:26 PM PDT by Excuse_My_Bellicosity (Bad spellers of the world untie!!)
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To: The Mayor
This is who I am leaning toward!

If either of the two from NY get it, this country is going to suffer, I fear.

90 posted on 06/05/2007 8:10:55 PM PDT by luvie (IF STANDING FOR LIBERTY IN THE WORLD MAKES ME A DISSIDENT, I WEAR THAT TITLE WITH PRIDE. GWB -07)
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To: Excuse_My_Bellicosity

Thank you Sir!


91 posted on 06/05/2007 8:18:55 PM PDT by The Mayor (http://albanysinsanity.com/)
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To: LUV W

I like him a lot, and just think, we have the same name. : )

Off to bed. See ya for coffee.


92 posted on 06/05/2007 8:19:51 PM PDT by The Mayor (http://albanysinsanity.com/)
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To: The Mayor

Good night, Rus. It was very good talking to you.

Sweet dreams...see you tomorrow for sure!


93 posted on 06/05/2007 8:26:01 PM PDT by luvie (IF STANDING FOR LIBERTY IN THE WORLD MAKES ME A DISSIDENT, I WEAR THAT TITLE WITH PRIDE. GWB -07)
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To: LUV W; The Mayor

talk about getting here late!

thank you for Military Tribute Rus..

I was gone most of day & when I finally got home, I fell asleep during the debate. up since 4 & busy.

yesterday was the same. overwhelmed...lately with things going on.


94 posted on 06/05/2007 10:30:40 PM PDT by DollyCali (Don't tell GOD how big your storm is -- Tell the storm how B-I-G your God is!)
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To: The Mayor
God’s Word is the healer, the comfort, the strength,
To fill your heart’s need, giving food for your soul

Amen, Soul Food Indeed!

95 posted on 06/06/2007 3:04:58 AM PDT by .30Carbine (Proverbs 10:19)
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To: MEG33

Where can I get the t-shirt AND a poster?


96 posted on 06/06/2007 7:21:57 AM PDT by PreviouslyA-Lurker (...where the spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty. 2 Corinthians 3:16-18)
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To: ST.LOUIE1; Billie; dutchess; DollyCali; GodBlessUSA; Mrs Mayor; Mama_Bear; Aquamarine; JustAmy; ...

June 6, 2007

Safe Forever

READ: Psalm 34:8-22

[Jesus said,] “In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.” —John 16:33

Amy Beth was out in her neighborhood taking her dog for a walk when she saw a young man run into a nearby alley. A car followed. The young man grabbed a huge piece of wood from a dumpster and started swinging at the car. Amy Beth froze. She was caught in a gang fight.

Suddenly, the young driver of the car tried to get away by accelerating backwards. He slammed into Amy Beth. She landed on the trunk and was thrown into the street. Amazingly, she wasn’t seriously hurt.

Later, she tried to make sense of her experience and attempted to turn it around to make it seem good. She came to this conclusion: “Bad things happen—tragic and horrible things. Good things happen—amazing and miraculous things. And all this happens randomly to us. But it is not random to the God who cradles our aching hearts. He knows. . . . Suffering will come. But God is . . . larger than the events that seem to contradict God’s goodness.”

We will experience sickness, accidents, sorrow, and death. But we are not on our own. God is in control. “Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the Lord delivers him out of them all” (Ps. 34:19). We can be confident that one day we will be safe with Him forever.

There is only One who knows
All the answers to my woes;
He will all my needs supply
When in faith to Him I cry.  —Morgan

God is always in control behind the scenes.


97 posted on 06/06/2007 7:21:57 AM PDT by The Mayor (http://albanysinsanity.com/)
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To: The Mayor
Just missed you.

Warm Fuzzy Wednesday

98 posted on 06/06/2007 7:30:49 AM PDT by Billie
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To: MEG33

How great they are!!!


99 posted on 06/15/2007 7:22:51 PM PDT by jaycee (Just looking for a tagline)
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To: MEG33

Heartbreaking, isn’t it? So sweet.


100 posted on 06/15/2007 7:24:57 PM PDT by jaycee (Just looking for a tagline)
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