A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....05-27-03...Military Tuesday

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.

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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 could no longer add the photos to the body of the thread, I had been including them in additional posts as I received enough to make another collage.

Still that didn'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 we've created a place for just that. This is a friendly room in JimRob's house where FReeper FRiends can gather every day and just say hello if that's all they want to do.

There's more of course. We sometimes feature different FReepers, with a little background information on who they are and what makes them who they are, along with a few photos you might not have seen on other threads; sometimes others write an essay for us to post as the feature for the day; sometimes our presentation is a human interest story found elsewhere that you might not have read; sometimes special holiday threads; but whatever the topic of the day, it is always with FR's Finest in mind and that is YOU!

If you would like to be featured, or would like to see someone else featured, please send me a private FR mail.

Every Monday we will post the photos of FR's Military Personnel that I have collected and put into groups; these will be available to view through a link the remainder of the week - every day just a click away. :)   If you would like to add a photo of yourself or a loved one in the military, past or present, please let me know; I will hold it until I have enough for a new group.

Thank you, and please have fun with us...every day! ~ Billie

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Thank You For Serving Our Country!

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:  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

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.

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.




                     

THIS WEEK'S THREADS 05-26-03 MEMORIAL DAY - Remembering SSGT. Richard A. Fitts

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

Thanks, Mixer!

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5) If all else fails or simply if you want me to do this for you send me a FReepmail and I will gladly do it for you. ~Mixer

[Billie]

Billie, do you know you are are my sunshine? Yes really!

I always try to avoid it, since too much of it can lead to various health problems. :)

For a minute there, I was worried about you. :) Then I noticed the extra white space and read 'between the lines' and realized that you're still the same T Man I've grown so fond of. :)

[Billie]

Good afternoon, ohio. You will always look back on this Memorial Day weekend with pride in your young son, though. :)

[Billie]

Good afternoon, dear Sistah! It's good to see another Sistah HERE today! Know you're busy getting tomorrow's thread ready, and I'm anxious to see Giz's first real 'interview'!

[Billie]

Did something happen when I was gone...or am I in a time warp????? :o)

LOL! You didn't read 'between the lines'! He's a sneaky rascal!

[Billie]

I've been wondering how the job hunting was going, Gail. Thank you for the update - just wish the news was better.

[Billie]

Oh wow...thanks alot...I didn't even know it was my anniversary....what is it for the 4th year? A new keyboard?

No, that's for the 5th year. :) For the 4th, you get a mouse pad. :)

[MeekOneGOP]

I think I did post it yesterday too. I figured it would be a good day to post it again even so.

Friday is Gray's birthday too!

[Pippin]

Doing great!

[Pippin]

(((DUTCHESS)))!

[Pippin]

Hi, I'm doing just fine! :O)

[Pippin]

Hi, Thank You!

(blushing)

[Aquamarine]

What a marvelous rendition, Aqua!

You're welcome. I knew you'd like that one. :)

[Aquamarine]

Glad to hear you're enjoyin your flag pole so much. :)

Know what you mean about about Roscoe understanding you...what's scary is when they start reading your mind! :P

[Pippin]

Hi, Aqua!

How are you doing?

[LadyX]

FINAL * SALUTE * for American Warrior

Denise Marshall, widow of Army Sgt. 1st Class John W. Marshall of Los Angeles, center, red shirt, and family members watch as a military honor guard carries the casket of Marshall during funeral services at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va. Thursday, May 15, 2003.

Marshall was killed during the war in Iraq (news - web sites) on April 8.

At 50, Marshall is the oldest American military casualty of the conflict in Iraq. (AP Photo/Ron Edmonds)

[Aquamarine]

Hi Pippin. Been outside washing windows all day and I'm so tired I can hardly type.

It never did rain but there was a strong cool breeze. Strange weather we're having.

[Pippin]

Yes, It's very strange!

I'm usually complaining about the heat and humidity by now!

[dutchess]

You have freep/email :0)

[LadyX]

The uniform of Army Spc. Lori Piestewa is unveiled at the Women in Military Service Memorial Monday, May 26, 2003, at Arlington Cemetery in Arlington, Va.

The Women's Military Memorial honored Spc. Piestewa, a Native American servicewomen who died during the Iraq (news - web sites) war, and unveiled the new exhibit.
(AP Photo/Lawrence Jackson)

[Aquamarine]

Thanks for these military posts...brings it all closer to the heart.

Are you feeling good today? :)