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

[Mama_Bear]

What a nice "thank you" to wake up to. :-)

I had a great time yesterday, it was my pleasure to help out. I am so glad you didn't fire me my first day on the job for forgetting to ping you. LOL! Actually, I realize now that I forgot lots of people, but I will add names to the list as I think of them so the next time I do the post, they will be pinged.

You've done a very nice tribute to our FReepers who are no longer with us. And Mr_Magoo has done a beautiful job on the Memorial Wall.

BTW, late yesterday evening Jim Robinson posted a reply on yesterday's thread with some interesting information about our featured FReeper, JustAmy, ("Amy has been a great friend and mentor to me since she showed me the ropes in the computer business way back in June of 1974."). I had no idea that they had known each other for so many years. I am afraid most people didn't get to see his comments, so I am posting a link to it HERE....for the rest of the story.

[Scuttlebutt]

"We had President Cheney for about two hours today while W was sedated....."

Ah shucks, I was kinda hoping that Cheney would have bombed Baghdad today when he had the chance...maybe next time.

[ST.LOUIE1]

Good morning ladies. : )

[big'ol_freeper]

Army freeper thanks Billie!!

[Joe Brower]

Mornin', Billie.
Click on the grafik to hear John Wayne's redition of the Pledge of Allegiance.

[Billie]

Good morning, Lori! Sorry, there ain't no way you're gonna get fired! LOL! I'll kidnap all your bears and hold them ransom if you try to shirk those duties you promised to uphold! LOL

Don't you even think about it either, Miss Daisy! We're all in this together! :)

[Billie]

Hi, Scuttle! Yeah, darn it all!

[Mr_Magoo]

Billie,

Thanks for featuring the Memorial Wall today. That has been a project of love for me. A way of giving back to the forum that gave so much to me over the years.

The goal was, from the very beginning, to include every FReeper who passes away. By virtue of joining FR, they have earned the right to be listed. Kind of like the Marines. (Once a Marine, always a Marine) There is no favoritism. The "plaques" are in date order.

Most of those on the Wall I have known from posts over the last 4 years. Some I concidered friends. All I cried over as they were added. I pray that I never have to add another name. We have lost more fine people than we should have.

[Billie]

Awww, Louie......

[Mama_Bear]

Thank you Louie, ... good morning to you!

[Billie]

Hi, big ole freeper! Thanks for coming! Thanks for your FR mail. Say hello to li'l freeper for me.

[lodwick]

Morning Sleepyhead - beautifully done, thanks a bunch.

[Billie]

Oh, Joe - I love John Wayne's voice - loved his swagger - loved his movies. This is wonderful! Ok if we use it in our opening Post #1 sometime? We're going to be posting the Pledge with every thread. Thank you!

[COB1]

GOOD MORNING, BILLIE

This is a beautiful thread, but then I expected no less than that from the only person on this forum who is Registered's equal with graphics.

"I PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
AND TO THE REPUBLIC FOR WHICH IT STANDS,
ONE NATION, UNDER GOD, INDIVISIBLE,
WITH LIBERTY AND JUSTICE FOR ALL."

[lodwick]

Thanks for the good news on our President,
and for the delicious looking bagels. Super good.

[Aquamarine]

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.

[lodwick]

Excellent thoughts on our departed FRiends - thank you.

[Billie]

Hi, Magoo - thanks for the Memorial Wall - it's so beautifully done, and I knew the order of the FReepers being remembered was by date. Wish I'd had photos of more than the last 5, and I know that there were some of BC, but a lot of the photos that I've seen FReepers post in the past were stored at PhotoPoint, and that's no longer available I understand.

[lodwick]

Good morning to ya - and a great Saturday for you and yours.

[Billie]

Sleepyhead?! Now why would you call me that? T Man put you up to it, didn't he?! LOL