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

[lodwick]

;-) Still here, but thanks much for the pillow @ 247 - it's appreciated. And could be used at any moment.

[Pippin]

Like Lodwick, I am also beginning to fade.

So, I'll say good night here and I'll see you all tomorrow. Sweet dreams all!

[Mama_Bear]

Good night Clara. BTW, I do like your new signature gif. Billie did a great job on it. :-)

[The Thin Man]

who misses everyone and is trying to figure out how she spent her life before the internet! I hope she is back soon. I'm sure she has some unfinished business with skinny. ;-)

Thanks for the update, or in my case, the warning.

I was looking forward to who's return, but now I'm not too sure. :-)

[daisyscarlett]

I see you are back and I am on my way the door. I am cooking dinner and do not want it to burn up like Lodwick's did....lol....bbl

[lodwick]

The Guild had a Funny Ladies topic going on today - and there's nothing more appealing than a funny girl.

Whatever else may fade and die - but a great sense of humor is forever.

It's something to cherish, worship, and honor.

This may be only a Southron guy thing - I don't know.

[JustAmy]

Night, Pippin.
Come back tomorrow for more trouble!

[The Thin Man]

You see she feared putting that cute little flying pig on her URL but I assured her Skinny would never, ever send her a virus or any such thing. She is probably wondering about the coincidence, though.

LOL! I would claim innocence, but no one would believe me. So why bother. :-)

[Mama_Bear]

Yes, I try to keep up with my pings while I am working.

I am going to get out of fixing dinner tonight. My mother-in-law wants us to take her to In-n-Out Burger for one of those "Animal style burgers". I guess you can order a regular cheeseburger and tell them to "animalize it". LOL! She recently heard that they have different types of burgers that aren't on their menu. Do you have In-n-Out down there? I am not big on fast food, but they do have the BEST burgers.

[lodwick]

Why does no one deliver Cheeseburgers to our door?

[Diver Dave]

Thank you, thank you, thank you for sharing....

So, I guess that means you like it?!? Kinda puts a personal touch to FR, dontcha think?

We did the Inn-n-Out thing last weekend. They are the BEST! Introduced I-n-O to visiting relatives. :^)

[LadyX]

What a wonderful logo!!

It really suits you, and couldn't be better, as is true of everything Billie does.
We are so fortunate to have all those who create and inhabit this daily thread, and those who drop by.

The best part is any active military personnel or veterans and spouses thereof can see our dedication to honoring those who place country above self.

~ ~ ~ GOD BLESS AMERICA - AND GOD BLESS THOSE WHO SERVE HER ~ ~ ~

[WVNan]

Hi Lady, I hope you guys don't mind if I drop by this thread.

[lodwick]

It's great that you're here to get to know a little bit more about the featured freeper/s of the day.

Quoting one of our favorite commies: People, getting to know people, are the luckiest people in the world...yada yada....

Glad you checked in. JL

[MeekOneGOP]

G'night, Miss Clara !

[JustAmy]

[WVNan]

Hi Amy, care to clue me in on the rules of this thread? What are the rules on graphics, music etc.?

[WVNan]

Thanks lodwick. It's nice to get to know the Freepers better, and to be able to express appreciation for our troops as well.

[ru4liberty]

OHMYGOSH! What a darling graphic!!!

[WVNan]

Hi ru4, I love dogs, but I think kittys are the cutest things.