A Few of FR's Finest

Free Republic | Veteran's Day - November 11, 2001 | By Billie

[Snow Bunny]

A silent bump for Danny. Thank you for sharing that with us.

[anniegetyourgun]

And MANY thanks to you for putting this all together - it's FANTABULOUS! (That's a new word for the day!)

[Snow Bunny]

Thank you for your kind words Tonkin,

thank you...... America's True Heroes our the Veterans and our military.

[RightOnline]

From those of us who served at one time or another, in various places around the planet, to those who served but aren't here today to read this thread, to play with their baby or grandbaby, to curse the latest affront(s) to our freedom, to play a round of golf or listen to a great CD.................to those who've gone Home:

Here's to ya, guys and gals. Hoisting one in your name, telling y'all "Thanks" from the bottom of our hearts..............and we miss you.

[Vets_Husband_and_Wife]

Wow,.. you guys are just awesome!!! How'd us Vets get so lucky?? God Bless you both. We haven't felt the kind of gratitude that you guys "afford" us ever.... You've brought tears to many a Vets eyes today,..

We talked about this, and you both probably don't know it,. but you could be considered the "Ultimate Vet Healers"... (((((Billie and Snow Bunny)))))) Thank YOU!! Your love is palpable.

[SLB]

Thanks. I have made it a habit to bump in and out of this thread on a frequent basis. Might have to email a photo of my ugly mug to logos or someone that can post it. After wearing a uniform for 25 years I appreciate all you have done.

[Young Werther]

Let's not forget our ex-commander in chief who tried to invoke his "military" status to avoid adjudication of his criminal behavior viv a vis Paula Jones et al.

I say acknowledge his veteran's status, then charge him under the UCMJ for his treason. We then hang him from old Ironsides yard arm!!!:-)(After we keel haul his *ss!)

[redrock]

For my 1st Cav Brothers........

BUMP!!!!!

redrock

[YaYa123]

Drats! I missed the picture call too or would have included one of Dean.

Suzanne, did you see this? Leroy is just a baby!

[NorCoGOP]

Thank You for organizing the Canteen!

Just some follow up info - I served aboard USS O'Callahan (FF-1051) and the USS Henry B Wilson (DDG-7).

I was an IC (Interior Communications Electrician).

Thanks again SB for all your effort!

[Alamo-Girl]

I completely agree with you, Snow Bunny! Thank y'all for the heads ups!

[I'm ALL Right!]

I am moved to tears just looking at this thread. Thanks Billie (and JimRob) for posting this. And THANK YOU all those who have served our country and those who are currently serving. I respect your commitment and sacrifice, and I will remember all of our veterans today with honor and with my prayers.

God Bless America.

[GuillermoX]

God Bless all you Vets. Thanks for your service.

[El Gato]

USAF 1973-76, USAFR 76-77, OK-ANG, 77-78, USAFR 82-86. Captain, Foreign Technology Division, WP-AFB

Father: TSgt. US Army WW-II, Signal Corps searchlights and Radar, infantry training cadre, ETO Armored division, Army of Occupation.

Paternal Uncle: US Navy WW-II, Naval gun crew on merchant ships on the Murmansk run, torpedoed and sunk..twice. Lost toes to frostbite due to the cold water

Maternal Uncle: US Navy, sea going tug, Pacific Fleet.

cousin 1 US Navy San Diego, Vietnam era.

cousin 2 US Army Artillery, Republic of Vietnam ~'71

Father-in-law. US Army WW-II, European Army of Occupation

Wifes Maternal Uncles WW-II. 1 Navy destroyer crewman, 1 Army, 1 unknown to me

Wife's great uncle Navy WW-I-Purple Heart, lost vision in one eye.

[Snow Bunny]

Thank you for sharing about yourself. It means a lot to know our veterans and you better.

Thank you again.

[Norb2569]

Billie, I am having trouble to type this as I need to use my eyes to hunt and peck but these tears makee it very difficlut.

The past two days you two have really done your absolute best to pay tribute to the Marines for our birthday yesterday and ALL the veterans today!

I wish I could write more, but I am physically and emotionally drained, and I have to be ready for the parade tomorrow!

I thank you from the bottom of my heart, and I salute you both as fine patriots!

Semper Fi,
Norb

[SuzanneC]

Yeh, I was gonna tell him what a cutie he is; but I didn't want him to get the big head. ;>)

[Billie]

Thanks,annie - I like your new word. :^) I was so afraid I wasn't going to get this posted after all the work I put into it and all the times I tried this morning to get it to post. Thank goodness for JimRob for posting it for me. And I'm so glad I asked Bunny to add her beautiful words - a perfect way to end the tribute. :^)

[Snow Bunny]

WoW, beautifully written post #224.I will toast along with you. Thank you so much.

[fish70]

The Blind Nine, 1992.