A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....10-28-03...God Bless the USA ~ Lift Every Voice

Billie | various

[Billie]

Two of my favorite wav sites have shut down recently. Don't know why.

I remembered one of your favorites several months ago shut down, but then they were back again (Delta something, wasn't it?) - was this one of them again?

[DollyCali]

Yuk, yuk..

off to bike before it rains.

[Mustang]

Thank you Billie for your kind words and prayers.

FReeper friends are the best.

[Billie]

I loved reading that story - had not seen it before. Since I'm the one who begged and pleaded for a flagpole (as opposed to the bracket on our house, which we used to have), it's been up to me to see that the flag is raised every morning and taken down every evening, and I'm very careful to go out and get it down if the weather turns dark. ONCE I forgot and left it out all night. When I saw it waving the next morning, I felt so guilty I'd forgotten it the night before. That kind of stuff bothers me - so this story got to me, too, Donaeus.

[Calpernia]

LOL!

[Billie]

We've had many FRiends who've needed our prayers lately, and FReepers always come through and come together, don't they? I am so sorry to hear your news.

[Diver Dave]

Afternoon, Billie.

Another terrific thread you've presented. Makes me want to wake up and salute the flag. :)

Gleened the following from a web site maintained by a cousin in Alabama. It was written last week...

Major Kevin Whitney, stationed in Iraq has been e-mailing letters from the front to his wife and brother which they have been sharing with us. They have given all of us who read them a close look at life for a soldier in a war zone. Kevin is a doctor. On october 22th he wrote about his feelings as the medical team awaited incoming ambulances with massive injuries. The first one to arrive had a young man who lost both arms as the tire he was changing on a helecopter exploded. The medics had already done a good job stemming the flow of blood. Soon blood was tranfusing and the patient was stable. Until the surgeon took over there was nothing they could do except talk to him and comfort him.

The second ambulance arrived closed. One of the other doctors pronounced him dead.

The next morning we read in the Mobile paper that the dead soldier,Paul Bueche was from Daphne. He was only 19 years old. he joined the Alabama National guard right out of High School. His sister is also serving. On Oct. 13th he had E-mailed his parents that he had won a lottery to receive a two-week trip back home in December. But he didn't accept the coveted prize, he gave it to an older soldier who had kids to return home to. Paul said,"A father needs to be with his kids. It's the right thing to do."

Today Dars E-mailed a message saying that his body was being brought back to Pensacola and that they would have an escort along Highway 98, which runs right by our subdivision, to Daphne and that we should all go out and line the highway as they passed. I would never have known if she had not told us and I don't think many knew. The body was to arrive at 3:30. At 4:30 I went to the highway and sure enough I saw the flashing lights in Foley. I stood all alone by the side of the road and waved my flag as the squad cars, hearse, Army escort and the news truck went by. I'm sure the people of Daphne were better informed and honored this very wonderful young man. I still have tears in my eyes.

It makes the baseball games seem very insignificant. Pray for peace.

Salute to Paul Bueche - May God bless and comfort his family for the ultimate sacrifice.

[Billie]

I stood all alone by the side of the road and waved my flag as the squad cars, hearse, Army escort and the news truck went by. I'm sure the people of Daphne were better informed and honored this very wonderful young man. I still have tears in my eyes.

And now I have tears in MY eyes. But what a show of patriotism and honor to the young soldier it was.

[Donaeus]

touching story.. thank you Don.. One we all need to think of frequently.

[Donaeus]

Right now my sister and I have an apartment so we don't have a yard to hang a flag in. I know that when I have a house I will be the one taking care of the flag but I don't mind. Although I know she loves this country, I do get frustrated with how dispassionate she seems to be.

[dutchess]

Hi Donaeus....I haven't been around much since I first welcomed you to this site last week. So glad you are becoming a part of this very special thread. Today's thread was especially beautiful and touching...Billie has great talent and has taught the rest of us "hostesses" and finest regulars so much.

Hope to see you often and prayers being sent for your friend. He's close to the surgical hour about now???

[dutchess]

Salute to Paul Bueche - May God bless and comfort his family for the ultimate sacrifice

Dave...what a very touching story. Prayers for his soul and for his family and loved ones.

[Donaeus]

Thank you for sharing Paul's story. We no doubt truly lost a great one in him, his quality and character are something we should all aspire to. I wish I could have stood with you on that day. My heart, tears and prayers go out to those he left behind.

Lord, please comfort the Bueche family as only you can. May Your tender mercies be upon them. Amen

[dutchess]

Oh Mustang....many prayers for your wife. Several years ago my aunt was diagnosed with cancer...was at Mayo and all sorts of places. Finally ended up getting treatment at Moffit Cancer Center...I believe near Tampa. They are very progressive, proactive and she survived many years when the prognosis was only several months. Please take care of yourself also. You're wife needs your strength.

[dutchess]

Hi Cal...Glad to finally stop in and say hi. I might be working on your "kitties" this weekend. Will you be around?

[jwfiv]

Good afternoon, Billie Red White and Blue...a beautiful thread you stitched together for us today....very inspiring...kinda goosebumpy and moving, too.

America is indeed a beautiful dream...one come true.

Thank the Lord we have a President willing to fight for our dream of Freedom....willing to stand up and protect our Lady Liberty.

Regards to all FRiends and neighbors...)))

[dutchess]

Hi Gail. Ear infection???? Yuck! Loved your story about the farmraised soldierette! LOL!!!!

[dutchess]

Use Q-tip. if travelling, vodka will do. I am sure other "high test" alcohols will do but somehow the scent of gin or scotch out of ones ears is not the most impreesive scent!

ROTFLMAO!!!!!! BTW...still haven't heard what you thought of tall stacks. Is it worth the visit?

[dutchess]

HI Aeronaut. I didn't get a chance to post to you on Friday...but LOVED all your fantasy flights! How very cool!

[dutchess]

These liberals and commies have got to be stopped! I'm praying hard for a Bush/Cheney victory next November. Along with Republican victories in ALL states in ALL offices.

I couldn't have said it any better. DITTOS!!!!

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