A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day 08-22-02

A Few of FR's Finest.....
......Every Day

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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: 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.

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

THIS WEEK'S THREADS

A really nice tribute to a FReeper I wish I had known.....

Rest Well Brother

Excerpt:

I’d like to think he died doing what he wanted to do, out in the open busting his tail doing what ever needed done. His large Texan heart bearing the brunt of keeping his 6’4” 260 plus pounds going for as long as it could in the summer heat before finally giving up. I know that if had the choice he would have chosen to go in his sleep, but I can tell you that his end is a tribute to his life. He worked hard up until the moment he died. I will miss him greatly. As of this moment his funeral plans are not yet made. I hope that someone thinks of things from his perspective when they plan it. You see, he wouldn’t want the lines of crying people. Zip would want a brisket turning over mesquite fire and folks drinking, laughing, and having a good time.
You were my brother Zip, when I think of the Sackett boys I think of you. I don’t think I will ever be able to sleep in a tent without thinking about the ‘Wild Boar’ incident. I know I will not forget your laughter at my attempt to emulate Jesus when a Jellyfish landed on my arm. I am still thankful that you didn’t use that 5lb sledge on me after I hit that coupling too hard. I hope there is no city of gold and marble that awaits you, but rather fields with White Tail and Pronghorns as far as the eye can see. I hope you have cool streams loaded with trout that lead down to the gulf teaming with Red fish. You worked hard all your life; I hope you enjoy the vacation.

Rest in Peace, Zip.......

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