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

[Dubya]

Love your flag. Thanks for the ping.

[GailA]

Last bump before toddling off to bed.

[LadyX]

All right, Nan.
I'm am hour late with a reply because I made popcorn and used REAL BUTTER on it!

GET OVER IT - there's no other way to go!!
LOL

NONCONFORMIST here - REBEL WITH A CAUSE???

[daisyscarlett]

Please, tell me more about In-N-Out special orders. We have a few down here but not real close so when we have an opportunity to go to one, we usually do. Ruins you for any other fast food burger for sure. But we always order from the menu, have never heard of a special order.

[daisyscarlett]

Is that a new logo, the cute little doggie with the cell phone? Sure is sweet and does that bring you up to #90 yet, lol....

[daisyscarlett]

[Mama_Bear]

Here is the info on special orders at In-n-Out. I had the double cheeseburger animal style. It was sooooooo good. :-)

In-n-Out Special Menu

[daisyscarlett]

Thanks for stopping by...We usually see you in the mornings....I love the flower and butterfly gif....

[WVNan]

Are you sure that post was meant for me Lady? I don't understand it.

[WVNan]

Thank you daisyscarlett. I haven't visited this thread much before.

[Mama_Bear]

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

I have never heard anyone say they didn't like In-n-Out Burger.

BTW, have you noticed that they have bible verses printed on the under inside edge of their cups and on their burger wrappers? My cup had John 3:16 on it. :-)

[WVNan]

Mama Bear, I just viewed your profile page for the first time. It's great!

[Mama_Bear]

Thank you so much for coming by! Yes, we love to see new faces here! We hope you will come by every day to say hello and help us celebrate the featured FReeper. :-)

[Mama_Bear]

Mama Bear, I just viewed your profile page for the first time. It's great!

*Blush* Well, thank you. I enjoy playing with it. I think I need to trim it down some though, it is getting way too long.

[WVNan]

No no! I loved everything on it. It's not too long. In fact you have encouraged me to add to my own page (g).

[daisyscarlett]

Thanks. I will try that animal style burger. I love onions in any way shape or form, but especially liked them cooked......

[Mama_Bear]

Why does no one deliver Cheeseburgers to our door?

That is an excellent question. All we can get around here is pizza and Italian. Burgers would be great.

[ru4liberty]

The cats are adorable, but ...

Chelsey, the Amazing CyberPoodle

Well, what can I say? ;-)

[WVNan]

LOL. Concede...he's pretty cute.

[LadyX]

You 'entered the room,' and I wasn't on hand to welcome you then!

Just explaining in a roundabout way why I didn't respond to your entrance...no big deal...:))