A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....10-14-02

dansangel, Billie

[dansangel]

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

                     

Molly Pitcher Freeper since February 9, 1999

I visited Molly Pitcher's profile page before beginning this tribute to her. It was there that I discovered that there may actually have been an historical figure by the same name. Curious, I did a search on the Internet and came up with the following information from "The Story of Molly Pitcher" on the Wainright Army Website:

The Story of Molly Pitcher

An artillery wife, Mary Ludwig Hays (better known as Molly Pitcher) shared the rigors of Valley Forge with her husband, John Hays. Her actions during the battle of Monmouth (28 June 1778) became legendary. That day at Monmouth was as hot as Valley Forge was cold. Someone had to cool the hot guns and bathe parched throats with water.

Across that bullet-swept ground, a striped skirt fluttered. Mary Ludwig Hays was earning her nickname "Molly Pitcher" by bringing pitcher after pitcher of cool spring water to the exhausted and thirsty men. She also tended to the wounded and once, heaving a crippled continental soldier up on her strong young back, carried him out of reach of hard-charging Britishers. On her next trip with water she found her ex-artilleryman husband back with the guns again, replacing a casualty. While she watched, Hays fell Wounded. The piece, its crew now too depleted to serve it, was about to be withdrawn. Without hesitation, Molly stepped forward and took the rammer staff from her fallen husband's hands. For the second time on an American battlefield, a woman manned a gun. (The first was Margaret Corbin during the defense of Fort Washington in 1776). Resolutely, she stayed at her post in the face of heavy enemy fire, ably acting as a matross (gunner).

For her heroic role, General Washington himself issued her a warrant as a noncommissioned officer. Thereafter, she was widely hailed as "Sergeant Molly". A flagstaff and cannon stand at her gravesite at Carlisle, Pennsylvania. A sculpture on the battle monument commemorates her courageous deed.

Now, fast-forward through history about 220 years. Close your eyes and picture that day in 1998 when a large number of boxes of evidence were collected by Ken Starr's staff and delivered to the Capitol. This was the first time our very own Molly Pitcher lurked on and eventually posted to Free Republic. As Molly herself describes that first experience with FR, "It was addiction, er, love at first sight! Free Republic became my 'port in the storm' in the waning Clinton years."

Molly Pitcher follows in the footsteps of her father who "battled Dems and liberals all of his life." His legacy of political activism began during the 1930's in corrupt Louisiana. His battle continued on the Gulf Coast of Texas and culminated in becoming a Republican Precinct Chairman in suburban Chicago.

Molly Pitcher's earliest Free Republic activism involved making phone calls and writing letters during the Fall 1998 House Judiciary Committee hearings. Later, in July 1999, she joined the DC FReepers at the White House. "It may have been 100 degrees," she recalls, "but it was FUN!"

Molly Pitcher describes herself as being strongly pro-Second Amendment and pro-life. She favors a small government, low taxes and a mighty national defense. This more than qualifies her as being "conservative."

There are other important interests that Molly Pitcher has that "dominate and animate" her life. Among those, she lists her family, her faith, classical music, art, history, books and last, but in no way the least...baseball!

Molly and a friend engaged in spirited conversation

Perhaps you are one of the fortunate FReepers that has had the privilege of meeting Molly Pitcher. She says that it is always "a joy to meet other dedicated FReepers." She has accomplished just that by attending last Winter's CPAC and last Fall's Free Republic Cruise. She has also met fellow FReepers when traveling through their hometowns.

At times, she has met other FReepers as they have passed through her hometown, as well. The modern-day Molly Pitcher calls Akron, OH her home. This is not all that far from the historical Molly Pitcher's home in Pennsylvania.

Molly Pitcher, the FReeper embodies the spirit of Molly Pitcher, the soldier. Each is/was dedicated to her country and to maintaining the freedoms and principals upon which it stands.

In closing, Molly Pitcher wanted to express her gratitude to Free Republic founder, Jim Robinson. She is thankful for the "friends, inspiration, intellectual stimulation and sanity" that Free Republic has given her. I think it is safe to say that all of us here at Free Republic are thankful for dedicated members such as Molly Pitcher.

Please join me in giving another deserving FReeper a warm welcome to FR's Finest...

Today that Finest is
Molly Pitcher!

THIS WEEK'S THREADS

10-12, 13-02 "A Few Of FR's Finest" Weekend Thread

Opinions by our own 'King of Ping' The guy's good, folks!

Thanks, Mixer!

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[Billie]

Hey, it's feiny - another of FR's Feinest!!!

[dutchess]

"Dyslexic man walks into a bra...."

Okay...call me dumb but I'm just not getting it. It's going to drive me nuts if someone doesn't explain!!!!

Oh WAIT....bra...bar????? Maybe?????

[lonestar]

So sorry to hear about Alex. Condolences to your neighbors and to Gizmo.

Weinie said to tell Gizmo that he can come out to play with her when she's off "the pill." (that doesn't sound nice!) Weinie has to take vitamin K for another three weeks. I'm being overly protective; worry about her getting cut or bleeding and in the six years I've had her I don't remember her bleeding --before the poison.

I didn't cook chicken and rice everyday before the poison, either! Weinie is rotten!!!

Isn't it remarkable how the little devils can get under our skin?

[WVNan]

You got it. Dyslexics mix up their letters. Bra=bar. LOL

[WVNan]

They do get under your skin and I'm so glad little Weinie is doing better. My neighbor and I shared a cat that adopted us. Heathcliff was a free spirit. We fed him, took him to the vet and I always brought him in the house for the winter. Last week he disappeared and my neighbor and I are both broken hearted. I keep hoping that someone on the block just took him into their home. He was very loveable and took to everyone so easily. We miss him.

[Flyer]

Good afternoon, Billie. I'm having one of those in and out days. You enjoying the cool weather? It's so nice to turn off the A/C and open the windows!

[WVNan]

I've got to go for most of the evening. Later gang.

[kayak]

I'd say ALL of the honors are 'past due' for all you fine FReepers! We can't seem to get to everyone soon enough! :) Tryin' though!

And doing a marvelous job of it, too, Billie!

One thing that has really struck me about these threads is that not only do we get to "meet" and learn more about some of FR's finest but we are also getting a strong sense of just how many different ways there are for people to support our country and our causes.

Each of us works within our own talents and capabilities ....... and together we have become a strong force for what is RIGHT!

God bless Jim Robinson for creating this wonderful place!

God bless those who use it to fight for the cause.

And God bless America!

[ohioWfan]

Bet "mom's" planning all sorts of meals and desserts to spoil her baby!

Oh, you got that right!! His wish is my command! :o)

[Molly Pitcher]

Thank you so much, and thanks for all you do for 2nd Amendment rights and encouraging women to exercise that right.

We need lots more like you!

[Aquamarine]

Thanks! My Mom is recovering really well and I do have a little more time to be here now...some days.

[Diver Dave]

Where are my manners? I knew I forgot something this morning. Senior moment, I guess...

Atta-Girl!

[dutchess]

You'll love this. I came home all excited about the "Kiwanis" Paul O'Neil meeting... Again I'm the rival Rotary Club...Mr. D. is Kiwanis but attends so infrequently that he is introduced as a guest when he does show.

ANYWAY...I said "I'm going to Kiwanis Thursday...as is most of Rotary...can you believe who they got as speaker". He looked confused for a moment and then said...wow...they're all coming to hear ME???? We finally connected that I was talking about next week. Turns out Mr. D. is THIS weeks speaker updating on the prosecutors office. He doesn't think much about those things so never mentioned it but was so happy to hear I was happy LOL) I DID gratiously say that I would LOVE to hear him too! So it's two Thursdays in a row at the ELKS LODGE! Only in an Ohio bedroom community!

ohioWfan...have you started baking yet?????

[Diver Dave]

Looks like Fall has Fallen in Ohio...

[Dubya]

A rat looked through a crack in the wall to see the farmer and his wife
opening a package. What food might it contain? He was aghast to discover
that it was a rat trap. Retreating to the farmyard the rat proclaimed the
warning; "There is a rat trap in the house, a rat trap in the house!"

The chicken clucked and scratched, raised her head and said, "Excuse me, Mr.
Rat, I can tell this is a grave concern to you, but it is of no consequence
to me. I cannot be bothered by it."

The rat turned to the pig and told him, "There is a rat trap in the house, a
rat trap in the house!" "I am so very sorry Mr. Rat," sympathized the pig,
"but there is nothing I can do about it but pray. Be assured that you are
in my prayers."

The rat turned to the cow. She said, "Like wow, Mr. Rat, a rat trap. I am
in grave danger. Duh?" So the rat returned to the house, head down and
dejected, to face the farmer's rat trap alone.

That very night a sound was heard throughout the house, like the sound of a
rat trap catching its prey. The farmer's wife rushed to see what was
caught. In the darkness, she did not see that it was an enormous snake
whose tail the trap had caught. The snake bit the farmer's wife.

The farmer rushed her to the hospital. She returned home with a fever.
Now everyone knows you treat a fever with fresh chicken soup, so the farmer
took his hatchet to the farmyard for the soup's main ingredient.

His wife's sickness continued so that friends and neighbors came to sit with
her around the clock. To feed them the farmer butchered the pig. The
farmer's wife did not get well. She died, and so many people came for her
funeral that the farmer had the cow slaughtered to provide meat for all of
them to eat.

So the next time you hear that someone is facing a problem and think that it
does not concern you, remember that when there is a rat trap in the house,
the whole farmyard is at risk.

[MeekOneGOP]

I didn't mean to make you cry. It's very hard to have to do that. I had to put Scamp, my now ex-wife's little fella, to sleep in 1993 or '94.

[Feiny]

Careful what you wish for Molly!

[dansangel]

I'm getting ready to use some of that energy on replumbing part of my front yard underground sprinkler system... :o)

Hope all went well with the plumbing job! That sounds like a tough (and dirty) job!

[daisyscarlett]

Good afternoon Lori....Nice graphic you created for Molly Pitcher...

[dansangel]

I am so happy that disaster did not befall me on this your third time to post a thread...lol

Oops! I had no idea all that had coincided with my "debut threads."

I'm glad the "curse" has been lifted! Third time's a charm! ;-)