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

[ST.LOUIE1]

I see Louie....is the other one 'Just Frank'?

Do I need to REALLY make one of them a girl?!
Can't just the idea do? :)

Well, you're so good at "pasting body parts"....

...couldn't you just "paste" a female "body" on the stool? LOLOL!!!!

Now, now, don't get excited. : )

[JustAmy]

Shoooot .... that long huh. Sure hope I can behave for another hour and a half! LOL
Maybe I'll let JustFrank use my computer while I take a lunch break.He's already in the corner with Louie!


Darn I couldn't download that dunce.
I'll have to find them again so I can copy the location!

[ST.LOUIE1]

SEEYA Later (with my logo)
Pippin

Ok, Pipster. Later. : )

[ST.LOUIE1]

{{{{{{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}}}}}}}

Thanks, Angel.

Er....does Dan know you're so free with the 'hugs'? : )

[ST.LOUIE1]

Maybe I'll let JustFrank use my computer while I take a lunch break.
He's already in the corner with Louie!

I don't like his looks. : (

Check that....he looks just like me. I love his looks. LOL

[Mama_Bear]

Ming loved the thread and the flowers and everything. Thanks, Mama_Bear.

It was my pleasure. Thanks for the photograph you posted of you and Ming. I love to see FReeper's faces and pictures of their families.

Thank you too, Mayor, for the pictures you posted. A fine looking family you have!

Meek, I have been following your painful saga of "The Tooth". Glad to hear you are doing better. :-)

[JustAmy]

[blackie]

FR's Finest...Bump !!

Freedom Is Worth Fighting For !!

Molon Labe !!

[ST.LOUIE1]

You've been "quacked" for a looooong time! : )

[JustAmy]

Hi All
JustFrank is here.

Seventy year old George went for his annual physical. All of his tests came back with normal results. Dr. Smith said "George, everything looks great physically. How are you doing mentally and emotionally? Are you at peace with yourself, and do you have a good relationship with God?"

George replied, "God and me are tight. He knows I have poor eyesight, so he's fixed it so that when I get up in the middle of the night to go to the bathroom, (poof) the light goes on; when I'm finished, (poof) the light goes off."

"Wow," commented Dr. Smith, "That's incredible!"

A little later in the day, Dr. Smith called George's wife. "Ethyl," he said, "George is doing fine. Physically he is great. But I had to call because I'm in awe of his relationship with God. Is it true that he gets up during the night and (poof) the light goes on in the bathroom, and then when he is through, (poof) the light goes off?"

Ethyl exclaimed, "Oh no! He's peeing in the refrigerator again!"

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JF again, I have no sigs to post unless I post the one that looks just like Louie.

[ST.LOUIE1]

Louie is leaving the building. See y'all later. : )

[Mama_Bear]

We've added 3 additional military groups since we started this thread. Nice to see it grow. :)

Yes, it is. It is also very nice to see my son and my two dads honored on this thread. I told my son that he and his two grandfathers were on the Finest thread and he said to tell you that he appreciates it very much ..... (although he didn't think I chose the best picture of him.) LOL.

[Mama_Bear]

I need to leave too. I have lots of work to do and can't put if off any longer. See you later, friends.

[JulieRNR21]

Thanks to all of you for your outstanding service to America! And please add my appreciation to your loved ones who also served.

GOD BLESS AMERICA......

[aomagrat]

And thank you for all of the work you do here on FR!

[aomagrat]

I appreciate the work you do here too!

[MeekOneGOP]

Thanks, Meekie - I'm glad you gave us some more information on your dad's service. :)

Thank you, I was glad for the opportunity to provide that.

[lodwick]

Dinner is somewhat overdone tonight

[Aquamarine]

LOL!...and I thought my lasagna was a little dry tonight!

[MeekOneGOP]

Meek, I have been following your painful saga of "The Tooth". Glad to hear you are doing better. :-)

Thank you. It's a little sore, but ok. I think I need to put my icepack on it again.