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

[Billie]

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

[Billie]

Good morning, FReeper FRiends! Let's have a wonderful day. Come see what's new today.

[The Mayor]

Need some and Bagels
Your lovely waitress is now serving Coffee

[scan58]

Good morning to you, too! Great new addition! :-)

[Billie]

I just love those gifs! :) Lovely waitress indeed! LOL

[Diver Dave]

What a great looking group to add to the group photos. Thanks Billie.

No wonder Amy has such a proud smile.

SALUTE to the newest group and to all of our Armed Forces, Past and Present. I'm proud to be among the ranks.

[Severa]

Good morning from VA Beach!

Just working on getting final touches done for Jas's homecoming this week. Had to go get new tires for the car this week *grumbles openly about Virginia's state auto inspections* Gotta love Sears Auto. But I finally got that little sticker on my car that says all is good. Finally.

JJ is now in summer school, he's doing really well. Working toward getting him at his 'home school' this next school year (the one he's supposed to be at given where we live). Robbie is a terror as always. *s* He'll be 3 in September. People always think he's older. Maybe it's because he's already 3ft 2 in tall? *L* Nah...

Have a great day everyone!

[Freedom2specul8]

Hi Billie!

Thank to all who have served our country!!

[Billie]

Hi, there, welcome - you are right! That photo will be moved up with the rest of the Armed Forces groups in the morning! Will also post this group on the original Veteran's Day thread.

Hope you'll join us each day. The Mayor's been so good to get that waitress here early to pour the coffee. :)

[Mama_Bear]

Good morning Billie, hope you had a wonderful weekend.

Thank you for including my son in your military tribute. He doesn't often get a chance to log on to FR, but I am going to make sure he comes to this thread so he can see your tribute today. I'm sure it will mean a great deal to him to see his two grandfathers as well as himself honored.

[Billie]

Good morning, Dave. Thank you for being such a good friend. You're a very special person.

[scan58]

The Mayor's been so good to get that waitress here early to pour the coffee. :)

Well, thank you...and a lovely thing she is, too! (hehehe)

[Billie]

Thank you, Severa, and I know that you're excited to see your hubby again soon! Thanks so much for coming - love seeing you here. :)

[Billie]

Good morning! Great to see your smiling rightwing face today! :)

[Scuttlebutt]

Here's a link to the 'closest to perfect' Country & Western song that was ever written. The lyrics have everything you could possibly want in a country tune…mama, trains, pickup trucks, prison, and getting drunk (the only thing missing is that Texas isn't even mentioned once). ;-)

You Never Even Called Me By My Name

[Billie]

Hi, Lori - thanks! Will be 'moving him on up in the morning, so he'll be just below his two granddads. :)

[Billie]

Hi, scuttle! We'll just have to get some Texas in here, then! Here's one.....

[scan58]

. He doesn't often get a chance to log on to FR, but I am going to make sure he comes to this thread so he can see your tribute today.

Same for my wonderful husband, scan59. He tries to log on at work as much as possible, but usually...well...he has to to work. [shrug] He found FR before me and showed me to this great place. (I used to be one of those poor, ignorant knee-jerk liberals. It is because of scan59 that I finally saw the light!)

[lodwick]

We need fresh help with the coffee.

Coffee, tea, or...juice?

[lodwick]

Good job with the light - nice to see you and dh here. ;-)