A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day 06-29,30-02 Weekend

Billie

[Billie]

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.  I
can remember lurking when there were only a few regulars who posted, and now there are over 60,000 who have registered for posting privileges. 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 can no longer add the photos to the body of the thread, I've been including them in additional posts as I received enough to make another collage.

Still that doesn'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, in addition to seeing FR's Finest Military Personnel every day, I thought it might be fun to feature a different FReeper (or FReepers) each day. If you would like to be pictured, or know someone who would, please FReepmail me and we'll turn the spotlight - on YOU - for the day!

And do let me know if you'd like your picture added to the groups of Veterans/Active Military below. I will keep this page updated, and continue to add them to the comment section of the original Veteran's Day thread as well.

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, OneidaM, rdb3, jwTexian

BOTTOM:  USMC Vet, TheMayor, Vineyard, rhododogma

TOP:  spectr17, RightOnline, SERE_Doc, Tet68

MIDDLE:  FutureSnakeEater, RightOnline's wife, CIApilot, Clamper1797
BOTTOM:  usmcobra, onedoug, DiverDave, Joe6-pack

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.

                     

A Few of FR's Finest.....
Voices Silent, They Are Not Forgotten


1John - 02-01-02           CHIEF_Negotiator - 10-03-01
BCM - 09-11-01     BKO - 09-11-01     CommiesOut - 05-25-02

FreeRepublic Memorial Wall

These are only five of the FRiends who are no longer with us, but they are the only photos I had and the most recent. BCM and BKO, among the casualties of September 11th; Chief Negotiator, a tragic accident just weeks later; 1John, who is pictured in the very first veteran's group above; and CommiesOut, who passed away just last month.

I remember also BC Johnson, EdLinn, RR, OldAtlanta, heavyd, CaseyJay.....familiar names I used to see often on many threads. There are other names on the Memorial Wall some of you may remember: LoveUSA's father, Michael A. Marhevka; laissezfirearm, and JMIRACLE.

This weekend's thread is dedicated to the memory of these dear friends. I hope you will take a few minutes and visit the Memorial Wall and read some of the tributes that are linked to each name. The Wall is a beautiful tribute, created and maintained by Mr_Magoo, "for all of those whose voices have been silenced."

"Rest in Peace, Dear Friends, we will carry the Torch of Freedom in Your Memory."

THIS WEEK'S THREADS

06-24-02 FResno FReepers
06-25-02....Q6-God
06-26-02....Beowolf
06-27-02....Rintense
06-28-02....JustAmy

[JulieRNR21]

Er....could you give me a little 'ping' letting me know ahead of time?

I'll exchange my 'wolf' suit for my lamby suit. : )

'lamby suit'....suits you perfectly.....a wolf in sheep's clothing....LOL

[HiJinx]

Well, in that case...
As a quintessential FReeper...
You have lots of family in my imagination!

[JulieRNR21]

Who is Martha?

Check these cartoons for a laugh:

http://cagle.slate.msn.com/news/MarthaStewart/main.asp

[RepubMommy]

Billie, I know we haven't formally met, but I always enjoy your threads.

[whoever]

I don't think we have either, but it is a pleasure.

I hope you can come back when Billie is here. We have great fun here.

[JustAmy]

Let's see what shall I say? Most of the time,(in July and August) Fresno gets into the hight 90's but has been know to get as warm as 108. Leave your car in the sun and you need gloves to open the car door.
But please don't stay away! The nice people make up for the warm weather.

[HiJinx]

Kinda reminds of me Barstow and Ft. Irwin at the same time of year. The troops look forward to night exercises, because it's a whole lot cooler then!

[whoever]

It always cools down in the evenings/nights here. Sleep with all the windows open.

We don't think it gets hot here. We just think about how much we save on firewood.

[JustAmy]

Woodward Park closes at 10:00 so we couldn't schedule our Tailgate party at midnight; but it would have been a lot cooler. There have been some July 4th's that we had to find sweaters for kids right after sundown (but that is rare).

[JustAmy]

I've left the A/C on one night; there may be a few more nights before September tho.

[JustAmy]

I won't be around much tomorrow morning so keep all these guys in line, okay?

[daisyscarlett]

Since we did not do the Pledge this a.m., please join me in saying it tonight...

[daisyscarlett]

Thanks to everyone who stopped by today and yesterday....

[whoever]

Sure will try, JA. I have my whip out at hand. My tongue has been sharpened, too.

Actually, I will control them with laughter, they will be so weak they can't be a problem.

[ST.LOUIE1]

I was kidding, I don't give advice, I do a little coaching instead... :o)

Oh? How so?

No, don't tell me....this could lead us into trouble....maybe. LOL!

[ST.LOUIE1]

"Ego food" isn't very filling...maybe... :o)

LOL!!

IF we're on the same wavelength....

I ain't goin' there. LOL

[JustAmy]

Behave for Who tomorrow while I am away, Please?

[ST.LOUIE1]

Er....could you give me a little 'ping' letting me know ahead of time?
I'll exchange my 'wolf' suit for my lamby suit. : )

'lamby suit'....suits you perfectly.....a wolf in sheep's clothing....LOL

: (

LOL!!!! Good one!!

Dang! I walked right in to that one!

[ST.LOUIE1]

Behave for Who tomorrow while I am away, Please?

I may have to. She's a tough little rascal....

...when she wants to be. : )

But even at her toughest...she's not half as tough as the 'General'. LOL

[ST.LOUIE1]

Sure will try, JA. I have my whip out at hand. My tongue has been sharpened, too.

Geez! You even sharpened your tongue????? humph! Sticks and stones......

Actually, I will control them with laughter, they will be so weak they can't be a problem.

Now that's more like it! And you probably will. : )