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

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.

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.

                     

Julie,   Julie,   Julie!

She flies the Florida Flag, and flies it as proudly as she does Old Glory. Below is a recent photo of JulieRNR21 with Katherine Harris, taken at a neighborhood coffee for Ms. Harris' Congressional Campaign. Julie is very active in helping to get, and keep, the Republican candidates in office.

I first met Julie on another political board before either of us found FR. If you're fortunate enough to be on her mailing list, you won't miss a good article on FR, a poll that needs bumping, or a petition that needs to be signed. Julie has been affectionately dubbed "The General" by one of her good friends, ST.LOUIE1, because of this photo, right, which was used in a collage for another thread. (BTW, Louie says she's the only one in all of FReeRepublic who can keep him in line.) : )

And psssssst! here's something else I just learned as I was getting the link to her profile page:

JULIE IS A FOUR YEAR OLD FREEPER TODAY!

It's Your Day, Julie! Have a great one!

THIS WEEK'S THREADS

07-01-02 Veterans Group 9

[Billie]

Sounds like someone we'd all like to know! LOL. (the fisherman has returned, hot and tired, and I think he said the fish weren't biting) LOL

[Billie]

Thanks, ru. Absolutely. :)

[whoever]

Liberty Rising

Out of the bitter ashes,
Out of the grief and pain;
We will rise in glorious victory,
Forever, God shall reign.

Out of the senseless sorrow,
Caressed by human tears;
We will rise and we will stand,
Immune to helpless fear.

As the Phoenix from the ashes,
Liberty will arise;
As God in His infinite mercy,
Wipes each teardrop from our eyes.

Cradled in the arms of God,
And held in the palm of His hand,
We will not fall to fear nor hate,
We will rise and we will stand.

[whoever]

..and I think he said the fish weren't biting) ..

A likely story. Poor excuse for ineptness.

[LadyX]

Oh, Dave, I'm dying laughing at that one!!!...:)))

[Diver Dave]

Glory To The Lamb!

Thanks.

[whoever]

God, Country, Family.

An unbeatable combination, worth dying for while defending.

[lodwick]

Wow - click here for Independence Day

[lodwick]

Good job with the greatest pledge of all - thank you!

[daisyscarlett]

The paint is still wet on this new nose art...But it was important to get it ready by the 4th of July....

Todd Beamer's famous words "Lets Roll" are painted on one of the F-16's for the 177th Fighter Wing, out of Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey on July 2, 2002. The 177th Fighter Wing of the New Jersey National Guard provides fighter alert forces to NORAD (North American Aerospace Defense Command) for the defense of the continental United States. REUTERS/Chip East

[daisyscarlett]

And this is an F-16 to which the above nose art will be applied. Fittingly, the unit that provides security for North America will be the ones to get the "Let's Roll" logo...

Cpt. Will McCrink pauses before he boards an F-16 for the 177th Fighter Wing, out of Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey before an air-to-air combat training mission on July 2, 2002. The 177th Fighter Wing of the New Jersey National Guard provides fighter alert forces to NORAD (North American Aerospace Defense Command) for the defense of the continental United States. REUTERS/Chip East

[whoever]

Great pictures, daisyscarlett. May God protect them as they protect us. God bless them!!!!

[ST.LOUIE1]

Congratulations Julie!

Sorry I'm late in arriving. : (

[whoever]

UNDIVIDED

A nation undivided,
By terror's bitter hand;
Resolved to not fall victim,
Together, we shall stand.

For freedom gives us courage,
To face each day anew;
And liberty still rings for us,
When we see red, white and blue.

Tho' tears may fall in sorrow,
And heart's break near and far;
The love we have for our fellow man,
Defines just who we are.

For we are a people of justice,
And justice will ring true;
For those who died, we remember them,
When we see red, white and blue.

And we are a people of honor;
Who won't fall to terror's hand;
A nation undivided,
Together, we shall stand.

[ST.LOUIE1]

Your *son* and *my* 'godchild' wanted to join the party. : )

Enjoy your day, sweetheart. You're very special to me.

[ST.LOUIE1]

I shall return!

See you later. : )

[JulieRNR21]

Dearest Louie: That's a lovely rose! Thank you so much!

Hope you had a great time fishing and caught a really big fish!

Feel hugged....{{{{{{{{Louie}}}}}}}}

[Billie]

You bring such treasures to read, who. Am so thankful to have you as one of my friends.

[whoever]

I am so proud that you consider me to be one, Billie.

It is a pleasure to be among such fine folks as we find here.

[Billie]

Fantastic pictures of the nose art AND the plane.

And once again, you do such a good job of 'presenting' the news, Miss Daisy!