A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day 07-01-02

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.

                     

          We Were Soldiers Once.....

.....and Marines, and Sailors, and Air Force.

As always, this group is a mixture of veterans both of past wars and of peacetime, as well as some who are serving today.  JustAmy's contributions to the group below are representatives of four different wars...World War I, World War II, Korea, and Vietnam.  What a proud and patriotic family she belongs to! To all of you we are recognizing today, please know that we appreciate you for serving your country; for being there then, and for being there now, we salute you!

Thank you for Serving!

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.

Q6-God:  Active US Army Paratrooper (LRSC) E-5 ATL TM2-3;  scan59:  US Navy and USN Reserves;  Mama_Bear and JKPhoto's son:  US Navy, photo was taken at boot camp;  ofMagog:  US Army, retired, was shot up in a Cold War 'operation', PhD in psychology, retired; worked 2 years in the Nixon/Ford White House.  big'ol_freeper:  US Army, active;  JustAmy's great uncle:  WW I;  Prodigal Son:  US Army, Ex Infantryman (8 yrs) MOS-11C (mortar man) Stationed in Germany at various posts. 6 months as part of IFOR/SFOR in Bosnia in 96-97.  JustAmy's husband:  WWII, US AirForce;  JustAmy's brother-in-law:  Korea;  JustAmy's brother:  US AirForce, Vietnam.

WEEKEND THREAD

06-29,30-02 Freeper Memorial Wall

[whoever]

You have every reason to be a proud mother; such a fine son.

[whoever]

..Then I'll keep drinking from my saucer,'Cause my cup has overflowed. ..

This is so good, Amy. A real rich blessing.

[mafree]

Good to see ya David!

[whoever]

..I think you just made that up. : ) ..

Now, Saint, would I do a thing like that????

[whoever]

..Must be 'who's' twin....I can't see her. : ) ..

This was very funny, Saint.

Alas, I have no twin but if I did you can be sure she would look like that.

I have an imagination, too, you know.

[petuniasevan]

Thanks Dave. Thanks for serving your country.

[Diver Dave]

And God said, "NO"

I asked God to take away my pride,
and God said, "No."
He said it was not for Him to take away,
but for me to give up.

I asked God to make my handicapped child whole,
and God said, "No."
He said her spirit is whole,
her body is only temporary.

I asked God to grant me patience,
and God said, "No."
He said that patience is a by-product of tribulation,
it isn't granted, it's earned.

I asked God to give me happiness,
and God said, "No."
He said He gives blessings,
happiness is up to me.

I asked God to spare me pain,
and God said, "No."
He said, "Suffering draws you apart from worldly cares
and brings you closer to Me."

I asked God to make my spirit grow,
and God said, "No."
He said I must grow on my own,
but He will prune me to make me fruitful.

I asked God if He loved me,
and God said, "Yes."
He gave me His only Son who died for me,
and I will be in Heaven someday because I believe.

I asked God to help me love others,as much as He loves me,
and God said,
"Ah, finally, you have the idea."

--Claudia Minden Weisz--

[whoever]

..I asked God if He loved me, and God said, "Yes." ..

What a comfort this is!

Thanks, Diver, for a real blessing here.

[dixie sass]

I do believe that I have heard that story from some, I supposed mutual friends, possibly on the Cruise last year when we got to Key West.

[dixie sass]

Tears in my eyes. Hugs to your son and more for you who has raised such a fine man.

[davidosborne]

I can only speak for myself.. lets just say if I had to take a bullet for Clinton, I would have done so out of OBLIGATION.. It's great to have a Commander In Chief with INTEGRITY... no price tag on that..

FReegards,

David

[davidosborne]

Your Welcome.. its truly an honor to serve..

David

[davidosborne]

Thank You, I will tell my wife you said she has good taste..:)

David

[davidosborne]

not sure how to respond to that one.

[davidosborne]

It's an honor to serve..

FReegards,

David

[LadyX]

Thank you for your words.
It is so great to see in spite of the mistakes you make with your children during the hectic growing up years, (yours, as well as theirs..:)) juggling so many challenges, that they turn out to be useful, caring persons.

[JulieRNR21]

Even thought I am a 'blonde' I got a chuckle out of those jokes!

Thanks for the ping!

[JustAmy]

When God made us blondes, He also gave us a sense of humor to be able to laugh at all these jokes. I use it as an excuse when I do something dumb; well now I also use the senior moment excuse. Having a choice of two excuses is always better than having only one.

[daisyscarlett]

I picked up a pineapple pie for Louie but if he is not here to claim it in five minutes, it is up for grabs.....hee hee...

[daisyscarlett]