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A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....03-07-03...The Blue Star Flag
LadTx and Billie | Ladtx

Posted on 03/07/2003 6:40:05 AM PST by 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.

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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.

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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:  spectr17, RightOnline, SERE_Doc, Tet68.
MIDDLE:  FutureSnakeEater, RightOnline's wife, CIApilot, Clamper1797
BOTTOM:  usmcobra, onedoug, DiverDave, Joe6-pack



We now have eleven groups of veterans/active military; we will post each group of three or four twice a week, with thumbnail/links of the remaining seven or eight groups on each thread. Click on any of the thumbnails below to see the group full-size.

         

GROUP 1A: TOP: Logos, SwedeGirl's hubby, Neil E Wright, FallGuy, 1John, Sneakypete MIDDLE:  T'wit, COB1, LadyX, Dick Bachert, 68-69TonkinGulfYatchClub BOTTOM:  YankeeinSC, Delta21, JoeSixPack1
GROUP 2A: TOP:  Bosniajmc, AFVetGal, Archy, A Navy Vet MIDDLE:  4TheFlag, Aeronaut, 68Grunt, Xinga BOTTOM:  Codger, AAABest, Clinton's A Liar, Duke809, dcwusmc
GROUP 3A: TOP:  mc5cents, Norb2569, LBGA's son, VanJenerette MIDDLE:  Jim Robinson, KJenerette, davidosborne, KG9Kid BOTTOM:  gwmoore, Equality7-2521, SAMWolf
GROUP 4A: TOP:  porgygirl, Phil V., MudPuppy, NorCoGOP MIDDLE:  RaceBannon, OneidaM, rdb3, jwTexian BOTTOM:  USMC Vet, TheMayor, Vineyard, rhododogma
      

GROUP 9A: 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.
GROUP 10A: TOP: dakine's wife, MeeknMing's dad, Auntbee's nephew, MilitiaMan7, AlasBabylon. BOTTOM:  Joe Brower, Temple Owl, Temple Owl's wife, dutchess' dad, Aomagrat.
GROUP 11A: TOP: ladtx #2 son; DiverDave's twin Don; petuniasevan and husband poorman; Mustard; ladtx #1 son. BOTTOM: AlamoGirl's brother Floyd; AG's dad; AG's brother Jim (inset); WVNan's husband; ladtx' Aunt Eva.




                     







The American War Mothers flag
(The Blue Star Flag)




     
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The Blue Star Flag
by ladtx
I hung two blue star flags in the window today, one for each of our sons.
    
Two yellow ribbons would have sufficed to show our concern and our love but the blue stars are more fitting, so there they hang.
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Yellow ribbons have become “de rigueur” when our soldiers go to war. During the Gulf War they were everywhere; trees, fences, front porches and the back windows of automobiles. It was a spontaneous and caring display of concern for our troops. It had been carried over from the days of the imprisonment of the hostages held in Iran ten years before. Inspired by the popular song, “Tie A Yellow Ribbon ‘Round the Old Oak Tree” by Tony Orlando and Dawn, those yellow bows showed our concern. Although heartfelt and indicative of the love of those left behind, particularly for friends, relatives and our troops as a whole, there is a predecessor that is more steeped in history and I believe more appropriate symbol for display by mothers and fathers.
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The American War Mothers flag was first displayed during World War I. The blue star on a white background trimmed in red was a design created by Robert L. Queissner of Ohio to reflect the WWI service of his two sons. The flag was displayed in windows to denote the home of a soldier’s mother. As WWI progressed and American lives were lost a new flag developed from the blue star. When a son was killed the, mothers began sewing a gold star over the blue and soon thereafter President Wilson began referring to these women as “Gold Star Mothers.”

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In 1925 the U.S. Congress granted the American War Mothers a national charter. The following year on what was then Armistice Day, now Veterans Day, the American War Mothers flag was raised over the Capitol for the first time. Today the War Mothers Flag flies beneath the National Colors every Veterans Day until sundown.

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On the July 1942 cover of McCall’s, a blue-star flag appears in the window above a mother and son.
World War II, once again, saw the practice of hanging the Blue and Gold Star flags in windows. Sadly, the practice of displaying the Blue Star or Gold Star flags in the windows of mothers during the Korean and Vietnam Wars never gained widespread practice. It is one that should be taken up again. It has become one of our traditions that have fallen by the wayside and that is a shame. Traditions define us and to lose them one by one is to slowly lose ourselves and perhaps our way.
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On September 24, 1917 an Ohio congressman read the following into the Congressional record, referring
to the War Mothers Flag:
“The mayor of Cleveland, the Chamber of Commerce and the governor of Ohio have adopted this service flag. The world should know of those who give so much for liberty. The dearest thing in all the world to a father and mother – their children.”

SCOUTS OUT!
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Ladtx flew UH-1's in Vietnam, OH-58's in Germany, and the CH-47 Chinook in Korea and Texas. He served 20 years in the United States Army. He retired as a Chief Warrant Officer (CW4). Click on the calvery horses above to read more about him, and his family. Two of his three sons have recently been deployed: one in the USAF and the other USAR. ~ Billie

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Father God, the star is the symbol You chose when You gave us the Ultimate Gift of Your Child. Heralding that birth was a bright and shining star in a dark sky, and ladtx has hung blue stars representing his two children, sent forth in Your name. They represent also the feelings of those who read and echo this prayer, honoring the sacrifices we, too, are willing to make in Your name, honoring the greatest of gifts - pure love. Believing in You, we entrust our sons and daughters to Your care all the years of their lives, from first breath to last; and most especially, we ask You to protect them when their absence is for the greater good of mankind. Be with them in every situation, Father. Send the Holy Spirit to fill them and all family and friends involved with Your peace and certainty of purpose. We believe America is the nation that was established in Your Holy Name, and ask Your help in our efforts to preserve her and to act according to Your will. Guide all those in positions of authority through the storms and trials ahead, particularly our President. Thank You for hearing our pleas, Lord. Amen.

Thank you, LadyX, for the beautiful prayer.





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To: daisyscarlett; MeeknMing; Mama_Bear; dutchess; deadhead; LadyX; Pippin; Aquamarine; WVNan; All
{{{{{{{{daisy}}}}}}}}}

So glad to see you are able to pop in for a bit! I really shouldn't be here, but just had to peek in just for a minute.

{{{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}}}}} to all....I miss you!
81 posted on 03/07/2003 9:58:34 AM PST by dansangel (America - love it, support it, or LEAVE IT!)
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To: ST.LOUIE1
:-(

I missed out on lunch with the Wolf-man yesterday!!! Drats to my boss and this yucky ol' workplace!

Thank-you for asking, though.....

{{{{{{{{{{Louie_Wolfie_Man}}}}}}}}}}}}}
82 posted on 03/07/2003 10:00:20 AM PST by dansangel (America - love it, support it, or LEAVE IT!)
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To: .45MAN

83 posted on 03/07/2003 10:02:05 AM PST by dansangel (America - love it, support it, or LEAVE IT!)
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To: Pippin
Hey Pippin! Hope they got Osama's sons.
84 posted on 03/07/2003 10:13:08 AM PST by FreeTheHostages
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To: Billie
Thank you, Billie. It's always my pleasure to pop in when I can. :)
85 posted on 03/07/2003 10:18:01 AM PST by Budge (God Bless FReepers!)
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To: JulieRNR21
Always glad to spread timely Good News...:)))
86 posted on 03/07/2003 10:36:32 AM PST by LadyX ((( Thank you, Lord, for Friends,. and for Your Love )))
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To: daisyscarlett
Thank you ! You have a lovely day too !
87 posted on 03/07/2003 10:39:22 AM PST by MeekOneGOP (Bu-bye Saddam! / Check out my Freeper site !: http://home.attbi.com/~freeper/wsb/index.html)
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To: All
Mark Steyn: America is winning

KSM is known in al-Qa’eda circles as ‘The Brain’, and his picture on the FBI ‘Most Wanted’ list shows a cold but dapper fellow with a trim beard — like the Westernised Arab academics who play the talkshow circuit or, indeed, an assistant choreographer on a Broadway revival. . .



By contrast, the fellow seized in Rawalpindi is a wreck — haggard, bleary, unshaven, a loser who’s run out of everything except back hair. Asked to account for the stark difference in appearance, several experts pointed out that he’s a ‘master of disguise’. In that case, the master of disguise is doing a great job of convincingly passing himself off as a guy who’s been sleeping in a hedge for a month. The state of KSM provides a glimpse of the career options available to top al-Qa’eda honchos: either, like bin Laden, you go into deep cover as a few specks of DNA discreetly sprinkled in the rubble of Tora Bora, or, like ‘The Brain’, you’ve a choice between hunkering down in a ‘safe house’ or staying on the move, never knowing, even when you’re motoring through the emptiness of the Yemeni desert, if some unmanned CIA Predator will drop the big one on you. Of course, many al-Qa’eda operatives are hoping to be on a fast track to martyrdom and the 72 virgins. But you gotta have a couple of guys who stay alive long enough to instruct the neophytes in how to kill themselves, and right now al-Qa’eda’s management structure is looking severely hobbled.


88 posted on 03/07/2003 10:41:00 AM PST by MeekOneGOP (Bu-bye Saddam! / Check out my Freeper site !: http://home.attbi.com/~freeper/wsb/index.html)
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To: jwfiv
What a great post!

Man this place is getting just too Fine! :)

89 posted on 03/07/2003 10:41:50 AM PST by Aquamarine
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To: Billie
Thanks for makin' the pics, Billie. I 'lifted', er...'borrowed' those from ya!
90 posted on 03/07/2003 10:43:09 AM PST by MeekOneGOP (Bu-bye Saddam! / Check out my Freeper site !: http://home.attbi.com/~freeper/wsb/index.html)
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To: daisyscarlett
Your kind words are appreciated, daisy.
May your vacation be pure joy!
91 posted on 03/07/2003 10:43:30 AM PST by LadyX ((( Thank you, Lord, for Friends,. and for Your Love )))
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To: FreeTheHostages
Now to "Bag Dad", LOL!
92 posted on 03/07/2003 10:46:45 AM PST by Pippin (God bless and Protect President Bush!)
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To: LadyX
Thanks Lady for the amazing prayer.:)
Your prayer today brought tears to my eyes. You put into words the prayers that the rest of us say in our hearts.
Been watching this morning as all the unrighteous (France, Germany, etc...) fall away from our Armed Forces as we prepare to liberate Iraq. I say GOOD to those that have no claim to righteousness to be beside God's Army as we go into battle. They need to step aside as they had no right to be there anyway.
Let's Roll!
93 posted on 03/07/2003 10:51:39 AM PST by Aquamarine
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To: Billie
Evening! How are you doing.
94 posted on 03/07/2003 10:53:00 AM PST by knighthawk
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To: Pippin
Great one, Pippin!!!
95 posted on 03/07/2003 10:55:34 AM PST by LadyX ((( Thank you, Lord, for Friends,. and for Your Love )))
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To: LadyX
Thank you for the ping LadyX (good afternoon)
96 posted on 03/07/2003 10:56:08 AM PST by firewalk
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To: daisyscarlett
Thank you daisyscarlett...I'll pass your kind words on to my son...

Hope you have a nice day
97 posted on 03/07/2003 10:57:36 AM PST by firewalk
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To: knighthawk
Hi, Knighthawk!

I don't get to post to you often, I hope you are having a great day!

Thank you for your support!

98 posted on 03/07/2003 10:58:48 AM PST by Pippin (God bless and Protect President Bush!)
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To: BeforeISleep
Special prayers will be sent forth often for your Marine son.....
God be with all of you and yours.
99 posted on 03/07/2003 11:02:23 AM PST by LadyX ((( Thank you, Lord, for Friends,. and for Your Love )))
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To: LadyX
Thank you LadyX, May God Bless you and yours also.
100 posted on 03/07/2003 11:07:30 AM PST by firewalk
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