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

[scan58]

Oh that is funny! Thanks. (...and I used to think I was addicted to Usenet...)

[lodwick]

You rang?
I'm deader'n a doornail, ya know.

[ru4liberty]

No mention of Texas??? And they dare to call it the perfect country song? What were they thinking?

Thanks for posting this. It's a fun sing-along song -- even if it's only nearly perfect.

[ru4liberty]

Click on the pic

Do I hafta? I'd rather look at gorgeous George!

[Billie]

Hi, Aqua! I like that one, too!

Here're a couple more you may use sometime - very pretty:

I Cross My Heart
Keeper of the Stars

And how about Charlie Rich?
Behind Closed Doors

[Billie]

Good morning, T Man. You're awfully polite this morning. What can I do to offend you today? : )

[Billie]

LOL! Good Morning. My, what big teeth you have!

[Mama_Bear]

Good morning to you! What cute graphics you find, daisy. So many of them have bears in them. :-)

I probably won't be around much today, so I will just wish everyone a good day and return when I can.

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[Billie]

Thank you, dutchess. We appreciate that, and hope to keep it fun here. So far so good! I do hope you send me your dad's WWII picture.

Take care of that poison oak - just keep on FReeping and the time will pass more quickly!

[Billie]

Well, there was one in this post! Thanks, daisy - good morning. I'm going to get you stuff to you this afternoon. Look forward to Wednesday's surprise from you!

And Mama_Bear's for Thursday!

[ST.LOUIE1]

LOL! Good Morning. My, what big teeth you have!

LOL! Yeah, they help scare Mama_Bear away from the grub!

You HAVE heard of her addiction to cookies? : )

[Billie]

LOL! Yeah, they help scare Mama_Bear away from the grub! You HAVE heard of her addiction to cookies? : )

Once or twice, I believe I've heard you mention it. Just in passing, of course. : )

[ST.LOUIE1]

Once or twice, I believe I've heard you mention it.
Just in passing, of course. : )

Well, cookies aren't the only thing she's addicted to.

But far be it from me to tell you about how much she likes Margaritas.

Nope, won't tell ya. : )

[Mama_Bear]

LOL! Good Morning. My, what big teeth you have!

LOL! Yeah, they help scare Mama_Bear away from the grub!

You HAVE heard of her addiction to cookies? : )

Thanks to you EVERYONE knows about my cookie addiction! LOL

Good morning Louie. :-)

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[daisyscarlett]

Greetings to our dear friends to the North and our allies in the War on Terror as they celebrate THEIR Independence Day today...

[Aquamarine]

Thank you Billie...you're showing my hand. ;-)

[Mama_Bear]

Well, cookies aren't the only thing she's addicted to.
But far be it from me to tell you about how much she likes Margaritas.

My what a big MOUTH you have! LOL! But, you're right, this bear does love Margaritas and I understand from Billie that lodwick makes the best Margaritas in all the land. (Hint, hint.) :-)

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[daisyscarlett]

Four of Canada's citizens recently made the Ultimate Sacrifice while helping the USA fight the War on Terrorism. May they RIP and may God grant their families peace, joy and love....

Marley Leger (R), widow of Sgt. Marc Leger, weeps during an April 28, 2002 memorial service in Edmonton for four Canadian soldiers killed in Afghanistan.

[The Thin Man]

Good morning, T Man. You're awfully polite this morning. What can I do to offend you today? : )

I'm not capable of being mean everyday. It's a character flaw that I'll try to fix. :-)

[ST.LOUIE1]

You HAVE heard of her addiction to cookies? : )

Thanks to you EVERYONE knows about my cookie addiction! LOL

Awww....you're no worse than the rest of the FResno Babes. I DO have proof on my profile. LOL!

Good morning Louie. :-)

Good morning, cutiebear. : )