A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day 08-06-02

LadyX and 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.

                     

~ ~ FREEDOM'S WORTH IT ! ! ! ~ ~
by LadyX

Those early colonists who established the concept of a land free from England's harsh and restrictive rule surely kept that cry in mind!
From Lexington to Concord -
from Trenton to Valley Forge -
Charleston to Savannah,
and echoing in the halls in Philadephia
where the Continental Congress was shaped;
men who crafted the birth of a Republic
kept the idea foremost in their minds.
More than 200 years later,
we still repeat the cry;
America a bright and shining star
among the nations of the world.


One of our Free Republic members chose that screen name
to denote her own beliefs - that a nation dedicated to God
and His principles could grow and prosper.
It is with enormous pride that today we present
and honor our very own Freedom'sWorthIt !!!

Freedom'sWorthIt
Member since August 7, 1998
Knowing of my long association with Freedom'sWorth it, Billie asked for my help with the lead-in.  Nothing could please me more, being privileged to meet in her in person in November 1998.  In Charlotte, North Carolina we had a gathering of CAROLINA Freepers, FWI traveling from Raleigh, NC and I from South Carolina to attend.

Our friendship grew and deepened through e-mail and Freep mail, both of us Christian and committed to promoting a conservative America.

She was among those who attended the 1998 March of Justice in Washington, D.C.  She is one of THE most compassionate, passionate and well-spoken among our many Freepers.  Her expressions on a broad range of subjects are without fail from the heart and beautifully articulated.


It is with pleasure that I add first my own recognition to you, Freedom'sWorthIt!

My thanks to you, LadyX, for being our Guest Writer today; I knew you would do a beautiful tribute, for I've seen the expressive way you have with words. You know that you'll be called upon again!

My thanks to you, FWI, for all that you do and all that you are.....you are truly one of FR's Finest, and I hope you enjoy your day in the !

~ Billie

THIS WEEK'S THREADS

08-05-02 Jim Robinson

[lodwick]

Country Breakfast
Southron Style

[Billie]

How cute that calendar - almost missed the kitty behind the little boy! Good morning, California girls!

[Freedom'sWorthIt]

Good morning, Militiaman7 - I love that eagle! Thank you for your posts and kind remarks.

America is worth fighting for!

I thank and honor all those who have served our country in our military. I was never privileged to serve, but my father and fatherinlaw both served in the Army in WorldWarII. My husband was not able to serve in VietNam because of a ruptured disk in his back which made him 4F. He actually tried to go - went as far as going for his physical - but when the examiners learned of the ruptured disk and the surgery to fix it - they asked him why he was there, why he had even come for the Physical, and to "get out" - he could not serve.

His brother however served in the Navy. And I have Uncles and cousins who served....and ancestors who fought in every earlier American conflict - from the Revolution to the Civil War - to WorldWar I.

In fact, my mother was a member of an old organization: Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). One of our ancestors was a Colonel in that founding struggle for freedom. My mother attended those meetings with pride and joy! (Sorry to say that in my youth, I didn't know all about that organization or our ancestry - but I am finding out more and more now).

[lodwick]

Every American who cares about the future of this country and the world for their children and for all human beings must be about the business of action instead of complacency, about involvement instead of spectatorship, and about active and earnest prayer instead of sitting back and taking potshots at our leaders. We need to work to elect those those who respect life and liberty to offices all over this country - even if we are discouraged and see no point in it. As American citizens, it is our duty to do so. Shall we not do our duty when others are putting their very lives on the line for us this very hour?

I appreciate these closing thoughts I discovered on your home page - well said. JL

[JohnHuang2]

don't know if my heart can stand it! :)

hehehe =^) Thanks!

[Billie]

Morning, Carolina, always look forward to your first post here to see what you've done. As always, it is perfect. :)

[Billie]

Good morning, J. Love your graphic.

Have missed SwamiJ though. :)

[Billie]

Good morning, Pippin. Sorry I missed you last night when you said good night.

[mtngrl@vrwc]

Freedom'sWorthIt, you have become such a close friend so quickly! I am thankful for Free Republic because without this site we would not have met.

Besides of your many thoughtful posts on FRee Republic, I always look forward to the Psalm that you post daily to "A Day in the Life of President Bush" thead, also known as the Dose. So often it's right on with what's going on in the news that day. It's got to be hard to post this each and every day, but you always do without fail. Thanks!

[Billie]

Those mountains are a sight to behold, FWI! WOW! I can see why you like to just "look unto them".

I hope you'll feel free to use the logo any time, FWI. It just seems to fit.

[Billie]

Good morning, MM7 - thank you for the photo of that magnificent, majestic bird!

[Billie]

I know - when I downloaded the photo, I thought the same thing - and just know how proud dakine is of his wife!

[Billie]

Morning, Dave!

Maggie, where ARE you?!!! I hope you're okay!

[dakine]

Yeah, very proud, she was lucky to stay there that long, she wouldn't have taken her picture with Clinton.

[Billie]

Seeeeeee! It just exploded! LOL

[Aquamarine]

Wow! That picture is gorgeous. Do you mind me asking where in N.C. that picture was taken? I've always thought that N.C. was the prettiest State this side of the Mississippi River. Everyone should travel The Blue Ridge Parkway if they ever get the chance. The way the Blue Ridge Mtns. surrounds and envelopes you is comforting, kind of like nature is hugging you.

[lodwick]

09.11.2001 Tape - Don't Miss This One

[Freedom'sWorthIt]

Dear Lody, I love your southron breakfast picture.....Is there anything finer in Carolina than a delicious Southron breakfast????

And the picture and scripture in #34 just give my face a smile and my heart a lift!

I am glad you liked what I wrote on my home page.

Just for you - another place we like to go is to the NC Beaches.

Walking beside the ocean is one of life's greatest pleasures!

[dixie sass]

The character that Mel Gibson (sighhhhhhhh) played in the Patriot, is a mixture of three very real people. The only name that I remember is of course, the SwampFox, all were South Carolinians. All well respected members of their commmunities. The Battle of Cowpens, South Carolina was a turning point in the battle for freedom.

General Morgan was able break Bloody Tarleton at this battle. Here is a link to a history of the battles at Kings Mountain and Cowpens. Both of which led to the demise of the British rule in this country. http://www.army.mil/cmh-pg/books/RevWar/KM-Cpns/AWC-KM-FM.htm

[Billie]

YUK! Can you imagine having to shake clinton's hand?!