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

Posted on 06/29/2002 7:54:27 AM PDT by 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


TOPICS: Culture/Society; Miscellaneous; News/Current Events; Political Humor/Cartoons
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To: Billie
Awww, Louie......

Truth is truth. : )

Love your hug. Thank you. : )

41 posted on 06/29/2002 9:41:48 AM PDT by ST.LOUIE1
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To: AFF
Darwin Award Candidate: Dennis Cohen, 47, had a problem with his
stove, so he decided to fix it himself. He disconnected the gas pipe --
without turning off the gas first -- then went to the bathroom. When he
returned, he was pondering the situation when he decided to light a
cigarette. The resulting explosion destroyed 10 apartments in his 130-
unit complex in Encino, Calif., and left Cohen with second- and
third-degree burns over 60 percent of his body. Fire investigators were
disappointed that Cohen died before they could interview him a second
time to get more details. (Los Angeles Times) ...Such as the answer to
their most pressing question, "What are you, some kind of idiot?"

42 posted on 06/29/2002 9:43:19 AM PDT by lodwick
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To: COB1
Good morning, Coby, and that you for those very nice words! Thanks for John Wayne, too - a Hollywood Legend - the ultimate cowboy. I always thought he was 10 feet tall. :)
43 posted on 06/29/2002 9:45:13 AM PDT by Billie
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To: Mama_Bear
Thank you Louie, ... good morning to you!

Morning, fuzzy. : )

What a hug! I looooove hugs from beautiful women! : )

44 posted on 06/29/2002 9:45:26 AM PDT by ST.LOUIE1
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To: Billie; LadyX; Snow Bunny; COB1; Scuttlebutt; razorback-bert; Fred Mertz; beowolf
I cudda been a contender
for one of the finest,
but, alas, I didn't make the cut.
45 posted on 06/29/2002 9:45:34 AM PDT by ofMagog
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To: COB1
I should preview before sending - darn it! That of course was supposed to be "thank you for those very nice words!"
46 posted on 06/29/2002 9:46:46 AM PDT by Billie
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To: Billie
God bless today's Finest. You are missed.

And will never be forgotten.

47 posted on 06/29/2002 9:53:03 AM PDT by ST.LOUIE1
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To: Billie
Ok if we use it in our opening Post #1 sometime?

Absolutely!

Please do. Helps me get more of my money's worth out of my EarthLink acccount fees.


48 posted on 06/29/2002 9:58:37 AM PDT by Joe Brower
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To: lodwick; daisyscarlett
Morning, lodwick!

Don't be eating all the bagels.

Oh, never mind.....

I see Ms.daisy has baked me a pineapple pie. : )

I don't really see it but bet I do before long. : )

49 posted on 06/29/2002 9:59:59 AM PDT by ST.LOUIE1
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To: COB1
Hi Coby!

John Wayne....nobody says it better.

50 posted on 06/29/2002 10:02:30 AM PDT by ST.LOUIE1
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To: lodwick
Good afternoon to you.
Enjoy your shrimp today and easy on the G. & T's. ;-)
51 posted on 06/29/2002 10:11:03 AM PDT by Aquamarine
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To: ST.LOUIE1
;-) Enjoy your weekend and the nice clean digs. JL
52 posted on 06/29/2002 10:15:50 AM PDT by lodwick
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To: ST.LOUIE1
Hi, LOUIE!
I hope you have a stupendous week-end!
53 posted on 06/29/2002 10:16:12 AM PDT by COB1
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To: lodwick
;-) Enjoy your weekend and the nice clean digs. JL

: ) Thanks. You too!

54 posted on 06/29/2002 10:18:16 AM PDT by ST.LOUIE1
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To: Aquamarine
Your angel graphic is simply breathtaking. Do you have any Hymns midis? Here are just a you are welcome to use with my url anytime.....

His Eye is on the Sparrow
It Is No Secret
It is Well With My Soul
I've Got a Mansion
Just a Closer Walk With Thee

55 posted on 06/29/2002 10:20:34 AM PDT by Billie
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To: Aquamarine
;-) I need to get busy husking those bad boys right now. bbl
56 posted on 06/29/2002 10:21:07 AM PDT by lodwick
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To: ST.LOUIE1
Most welcome.
57 posted on 06/29/2002 10:22:20 AM PDT by Billie
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To: lodwick
Oh my gosh! How can anyone be so ignorant? What an awful thing to happen!
58 posted on 06/29/2002 10:25:13 AM PDT by Billie
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To: ofMagog
You cudda, and you shudda, but you WUDDN'T ever send me a photo! You still can, you know.
59 posted on 06/29/2002 10:26:57 AM PDT by Billie
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To: Billie
Heheh - there are geniuses amongst us. Here's another:

JUST A FLESH WOUND: Corey O'Connor, 23, of Toledo, Ohio, was hospitalized
after an incident in a bar's parking lot. A witness said she was having
an argument with a man when O'Connor attempted to break it up. As
O'Connor tried to pull a gun out of his pocket, she says, it went off.
The bullet struck him in the leg -- after passing through his scrotum.
He was reported in serious condition. (Toledo Blade) ...Everyone agrees
it's "serious," yet most seem to laugh at the story.

60 posted on 06/29/2002 10:28:35 AM PDT by lodwick
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