A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day 08-14-02

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

                     

Past or Present, We Salute You!

Thank you for your service to our Country!

TOP: dakine's wife, MeeknMing's dad, Auntbee's nephew, MilitiaMan7,
AlasBabylon.
BOTTOM:  Joe Brower, Temple Owl, Temple Owl's wife, dutchess' dad,
Aomagrat

dakine's wife:  White House Communications Agency (WHCA) 7 years, retired 05-02;  MeeknMing's dad:  USAF;  Auntbee's nephew:  USNavy since '89, USS George Washington;  MilitiaMan7:  USAF 07-73, Lackland AFB, Tech School at Goodfellow AFB, printer systems operator. first duty station Karamursel, CDI Turkey; then Iraklion AS, Crete, Greece; Other assignments included Alaska, Maryland (NSA), Japan, Michigan, Ohio, Japan again, 7 months in the USAF Regional Hospital at Travis AFB, Calif, and final assignment at McDill AFB, Florida. Retired 08-93, after 20 years.  AlasBabylon:  USAF 1976, retired in 1998 with the rank of Senior Master Sergeant (E-8) after 22 years as a communications and computer specialist. Some of his awards include Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Air Force Meritorious Service Medal, Joint Service Commendation Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal, Armed Forces Service Medal (Bosnia/Herzogivina), and the National Defense Service Medal.  Joe Brower:   US Marines, Navy Corpsman with the Fleet Marine Force (HM3) in 1981 when photo was taken; deployed USS Tarawa with 5th Marine Amphib Brigade to Iran during the hostage crisis.  Temple Owl:  US Army. Photo taken in 1948 in Ruhpolding Germany, served 7 years in the Army Security Agency, leaving as a staff sgt. in 1954.  Temple Owl's wife:  Nurse with the 11th Evacuation Hospital in Korea circa 1951. She was a first lieutenant. Her unit received 5 battle stars.  dutchess' dad:  US Marines;  aomagrat:  US Navy, retired (former MMFN, GMT3 & WT2) Photo taken onboard USS Ranger (CV-61) in the Gulf during the war. 1982-83 - boot camp Great Lakes Illinois; 1983 Nuclear Weapons Training Group Pacific, NAS North Island GMT "A" School; 83-86 USS Enterprise (CVN-65) W Div. Homeport: NA Alameda CA; 86-90 NAS Island CA, Security Dept; 90 Nuclear Weapons Training Group Pacific, NAS North Island WT "C" School; 90-93 USS Ranger (CV-61) W Division. Homeport: NAS No Island CA; 93-94 Naval Recruiting Station, Huntsville, AL; 94-99 USS Wasp (LHD-1) Ordinance Control. Homeport: N Norfolk, VA; 99-02 Naval Strike and Air Warfare Center, NAS Fallon NV.

THIS WEEK'S THREADS

08-12-02 backhoe
08-13-02 MeeknMing

[Billie]

[Billie]

Thank you for serving our country.

[ladyinred]

Good morning Billie. Haven't had my coffee yet, but dropping by to say hello, and thanks for adding more of our heroes to the thread.

Pass the very strong coffee, it is early in California!

[Billie]

Good Morning, FReeper FRiends! Today we salute another Fine Group!

I did want to remind you who are among the groups of veterans and active military that, because there are so many groups, we've split them into two different 'threads', and posting each thread every other day. If you're not pictured today, you will be tomorrow, and vice versa.

Thanks to all of you for your enthusiasm and support of our FReepers that we spotlight each day!

[Billie]

Good morning, redlady! :) Hoping that The Mayor will have time to bring us coffee again - he may already be on top of the roof though and we missed it on this thread!

I wanted to say thanks for posting those pics last night, Mayor, of your caravan!

[Pippin]

Good Morning, Billie!

[g'nad]

G'mornin' darlin'! Got to run...got a meeting inside the beltway with a bunch of REMFS...I'll stop back in tomorrow...

[Freedom'sWorthIt]

Very nice group! Beautiful, in fact! A salute to them all! (Gotta run - check back in later today)

[ladyinred]

Billie, love the little bird. Send her out here to my backyard where I have several feeders and a birdbath or two if she is ready for breakfast!

[Aquamarine]

Good morning All!
It's nice to see the faces of the people who helped preserve my freedom to worship and pursue happiness. A heartfelt thank you goes out to all of them!

Click on the pic

[Teacup]

Good morning all. Just stopped by to say hello to everyone. I promised the boys I'd take them to the movies today. Too hot to do anything outside today. I'll be back later.

[Pippin]

Good Morning everybody!

[LadyX]

Good morning, Empress - and ladyinred on the West Coast!
'Tis a fine day on the East one with a hint of rain (badly needed) to come.

Appreciate the descriptions of the service of those featured, Billie.
(wannago to lunch with Nancy's credit card?
I kinda 'forgot' to return it...:)))

[LadyX]

"Good Morning everybody!"

I'm not 'everybody' - will just a 'somebody' do to say Good Morning back to you and The Others?

[Billie]

Morning, Pip! Are we going to see your new license plate logo tonight? :)

[Billie]

Hi, ping-a-ling - thanks for dropping in to say good morning!

[Billie]

Good morning, good FRiend. :) That is a WONDERFUL, MARVELOUS, STUPENDOUS, PERFECT graphic to post first thing today!

[Joe Brower]

Why thank you, Billie! I had forgotten about sending you that pic. Very cool!

[eureka!]

"Thank you for serving our country"

Absolutely. Unconditionally. And from the bottom of my heart. Bless you all and yours...

[Billie]

Thanks - I just love that little bluebird, too - hey, you need a red robin!