A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....10-29-02

DaisyScarlett and Billie | Written by daisyscarlett

[Billie]

I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, One Nation, Under God, Indivisible, with Liberty and Justice for All.

[Billie]

Good morning! This is a special day at the Finest, one that daisy and I have been so looking forward to posting. She spent so many hours gathering the information and writing it, along with patriciaruth's guidance and help every step of the way; Mama_Bear was gracious to have patriciaruth mail the certificate to her so that she could scan it and send to me for inclusion, and I got to do the most fun part: putting it all together once the information was given me. Because of the length of the tribute, we've done things a little differently, and our veterans photos are not posted today. They return tomorrow.

I have added several names to this post, and some of you may be wondering why you're getting pinged for the first time. For those, let me say that today's honoree made a special point to mention and thank each and every one of you who helped her with Project Silk Scarves and Project Kosovo Care Packages. She wanted very much to share with ALL of FR the Department of Defense' Certificate of Appreciation that she received for FReeRepublic earlier this year.

[anniegetyourgun]

Too awesome for words!

[The Mayor]

Hi Billie!

Let's start off with a big cup of Coffee

[ladtx]

This is terrific! FReepers have got to be the most patriotic and giving people in the country, and patriciaruth tops the list. You guys are great!!

SCOUTS OUT!!

[The Mayor]

Fantastic!

[ladtx]

In memory of my fellow Vietnam helicopter pilots who were killed in that war the following were lost on OCT 29. God bless them all.

1967 1LT Thomas J. Chiminello -- 57 MED DET, Age 24, San Antonio, Texas
1967 WO1 Forrest D. Rains -- 57 MED DET, Age 21, Columbia, South Carolina
1969 WO1 Conrad J. Wheeler -- D/3/5 CAV, Age 28, San Marcos, Texas
1972 1LT Dexter B. Florence -- D/17 CAV, Age 25, Arkadelphia, Arkansas

Memoriam to 1LT Florence: Died of wounds sustained in action in Quang Ngai, South Vietnam.

Dexter was a hero in every sense of the word. He loved his country, and served it proudly. He was taken from us too soon, as were 58,000 other brothers, sons, fathers. From Dexter's family to the other families who lived through what we did.it is our sincere hope that they all find peace and comfort somehow, that their loved one was indeed a hero, and that there are so many people who DO appreciate and understand their tremendous sacrifices.

Tacie Florence -- Sister

IN THE SHADOW OF THE BLADE

SCOUTS OUT!

[Billie]

Thanks, annie - we thought so - have been waiting to post it until everything was 'here' - MB got the certificate Saturday or Sunday and emailed it to me.

[Billie]

How wonderful to see your lavendar china cup this morning, when I didn't post it! Great to see you, R!

[GailA]

Good Morning ALL it's a beautiful sunny day in Memphis.

Congrats Patriciaruth

Coffee's on

[lonestar]

HIP, HIP, HOORAH!

[kayak]

patriciaruth, let me join this little lad in thanking you for all that you've done ...... for FR and for our military. How glad we are to have such a special person here on FR! With people like you among our Finest, it's no wonder FR is the wonderful place that it is!

[lodwick]

King's Canyon National Park sunrise

[Peach]

Thank you for the ping; we honor our troops and to those Freepers who asked for our involvement - we thank you for letting us participate.

[The Mayor]

What an Honor to be here this morning!

Patriciaruth,

I got goose bumps reading everything you have done.

I Salute you and all that were involved..

GOD Bless America!

[COB1]

GOOD MORNING TO ALL!

Patriciaruth, congratulations on a job well done!

Thank you freepers for making it possible!

[HoustonCurmudgeon]

Morning COB, thanks for the ping.

[Billie]

Good morning, ladtx, I agree. When I was reading the draft from daisy, my emotions were running high, thinking of all that patriciaruth accomplished, with the help of her fellow freepers and friends. The reward for everyone's work is the satisfaction that 'they done good' - they done REAL GOOD!! :)

[MissAmericanPie]

Thank you for the ping, this is wonderful. Patriciaruth is such a warm and caring person, it's so nice to see her recognized and just like her to want to share the spotlight.

[Iowa Granny]

Congratulations! Special thanx for all you do. I stand in awe of your energy and stamina.