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A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....07-10-06....Military Monday ~ Tribute to LadyX
Billie, The Mayor

Posted on 07/09/2006 8:59:29 PM PDT by The Mayor




A Few of FR's Finest
....Every Day
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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, Neets, 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.



TOP: Mo1's dad; BuffyT's Uncle (right, w/ her dad & grandmother); Armymarinemom's 3 sons.
MIDDLE: ru4Liberty's dad; SheLion's husband, MaineRebel; wirestripper.
BOTTOM: fivetoes; bigghurtt; hurricane; ladtx' dad; Pippin's brother.



TOP: Repubmommy's brother, Rose in RoseBear's uncle, BoxerBlues' son Chris, BoxerBlues' son Brent.
BOTTOM: Rose in RoseBear's cousin's hubby, Deadhead's stepdad, Dansy's dad, Misty's brother.



LEFT: Little Pig; TOP: hattend, Old Sarge, Aquamarine's dad.
MIDDLE: HuntsvilleTxVeteran.
BOTTOM: Its_me_K.E.T.'s son, Veloxherc, SeeRushToldU_So.





                     








07-01-06 ~ Hall of Fame #16

THE WEEKEND THREAD

thru -07-7,8,9-06...
T.G.I.F. at the Finest

Opinions by our own 'King of Ping'
Every Thursday at the Finest
The guy's good, folks!



TOPICS: Culture/Society; Free Republic; Miscellaneous; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: freepers; fun; military; monday
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To: Diver Dave

Really nice, your post re: Maggie memories;faith & moments shared!


181 posted on 07/10/2006 11:54:57 AM PDT by Majie Purple
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To: Kitty Mittens

Very touching post to /for Maggie caring Kitty!


182 posted on 07/10/2006 11:58:01 AM PDT by Majie Purple
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To: DaBearOne; MedProf; inhishands; Finest FRiends; All


For Roger too!

183 posted on 07/10/2006 12:07:33 PM PDT by Majie Purple
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To: Mama_Bear

I've been working on tomorrow's thread, and keep coming back to this one because I can't stay away. But I have GOT to get away from here and have a jillion errands to run - always do on Mondays. Sigh.


184 posted on 07/10/2006 12:09:47 PM PDT by Billie
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To: Mama_Bear; Billie
a sunset for Maggie's last journey...


185 posted on 07/10/2006 12:16:05 PM PDT by Diver Dave
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To: feinswinesuksass

Thank you so much!


186 posted on 07/10/2006 12:17:21 PM PDT by trussell (Work for God...the retirement benefits are awesome!)
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To: Diver Dave

Beautiful!


187 posted on 07/10/2006 12:18:42 PM PDT by Mama_Bear (My heroes wear camouflage)
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To: Finest FRiends; DaBearOne; WVNan; Billie; Mama_Bear; dutchess; Purple Mountains Maj; Diver Dave; ...


A sick man turned to his doctor, as he was
preparing to leave the examination room and said,
"Doctor, I am afraid to die.
Tell me what lies on the other side."

Very quietly, the doctor said, "I don't know."

"You don't know ?
You, a Christian man, do not know what is on the other side?"

The doctor was holding the handle of the door;
on the other side came a sound of scratching and whining,
and as he opened the door, a dog sprang into the room
and leaped on him with an eager show of gladness.

Turning to the patient, the doctor said,
"Did you notice my dog?
He's never been in this room before.
He didn't know what was inside.
He knew nothing except that his master was here,
and when the door opened, he sprang in without fear.
I know little of what is on the other side of death,
but I do know one thing..
I know my Master is there and that is enough."

188 posted on 07/10/2006 12:26:03 PM PDT by JustAmy (I wear red every Friday, but I support our Military everyday!!)
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To: JustAmy; Diver Dave

Dave;s #185 and this one brought a whole, fresh new bunch of tears streaming down my face.


189 posted on 07/10/2006 12:34:06 PM PDT by Billie
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To: JustAmy

Re your 188
aaahhh yes indeed!
:)
Blessed assurance is such a comfort, huh?.


190 posted on 07/10/2006 12:35:32 PM PDT by Majie Purple
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To: Billie

Today is so bittersweet.

I keep going to the older threads to review Maggie's stories.

As I read them, I smile through tears.

Our Maggie Marine was one Finest FReeper Friend.


191 posted on 07/10/2006 12:39:22 PM PDT by JustAmy (I wear red every Friday, but I support our Military everyday!!)
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To: Billie
...and this one brought a whole, fresh new bunch of tears streaming down my face

afraid I'm gonna dehydrate as I read through these wonderful responses. A fresh box of Kleenex at my side.

Knowing and seeing all the beautiful sunrises and sunsets Maggie has posted, methinks she'll provide a helping hand to the creation of those in the future. God needs our help here on earth reaching the lost, I imagine he'll accept Maggie's help in Heaven.

Maybe not theologically sound, but I like it.

192 posted on 07/10/2006 12:45:00 PM PDT by Diver Dave
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To: WVNan

Clinton's a Liar was GREAT at freeps. She didn't need a bullhorn to get a chant going.


193 posted on 07/10/2006 12:51:03 PM PDT by Feiny (Now go bang your heads on your desks until something useful comes out!)
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To: DaBearOne; MedProf; inhishands; The Mayor; All
Maggie initially posted this on 3.6.06(Military Monday) to honor another Marine's passing away. For Roger too...



194 posted on 07/10/2006 12:53:00 PM PDT by Majie Purple
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To: JustAmy

Bittersweet is exactly the word.
I say we are celebrating her life & her words today.


195 posted on 07/10/2006 12:55:26 PM PDT by Feiny (Now go bang your heads on your desks until something useful comes out!)
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To: dutchess

How beautiful.


196 posted on 07/10/2006 12:55:32 PM PDT by dixie sass
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To: deadhead

Collen, you are a wonderful writer.


197 posted on 07/10/2006 12:57:18 PM PDT by dixie sass
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To: Billie; NicknamedBob

So wonderful to read all of these posts.


198 posted on 07/10/2006 12:58:57 PM PDT by dixie sass
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To: DaBearOne; All
And another Maggie posted originally from early Feb on a day other than Monday.



199 posted on 07/10/2006 1:03:51 PM PDT by Majie Purple
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To: MedProf

Thank you Steve. She was very proud of you!


200 posted on 07/10/2006 1:07:11 PM PDT by dixie sass
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