A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....1-02-07....Military Monday on Tuesday

Billie, The Mayor

[The Mayor]

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, 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.

TOP: DollyCali, Wheelbarrow, DollyCali's dad, DollyCali's brother, Jen's Mom's daughter Jen.
MIDDLE: Warthogtjm dad & Warthogtjm, SoldiersPrayingMom's son jmpmstr4u2,
Indy Pendance's daughter, Agthorn's dad.
BOTTOM: Tupac, GulfWar1Vet, SandRat, JRios1968.


                     

10-01-06 ~ Hall of Fame #17

THE WEEKEND THREAD 12-29-06 - 01-01-07 ~ A Finest New Year's Weekend T.G.I.F. at the Finest

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

[La Enchiladita]

No kidding, amigo! As to your previous comment, I'm not sure what Old Guard refers to, nor what you mean by "here." Would that mean Washington, D.C.?

[jwfiv]

'07 here so quick and already old news.

I wish our honorable Mr. Mayor and all our Hostesses and all the Finest the best of everything as the calendar turns.

It will be one to remember ... or, forget as I get older and history begins to blur.

May the Good Lord always bless and favor our beloved United States.

[MEG33]

They always carry the colors at events like to

Watch Recon on the Pentagon channel..It tells al about the Old Guard They Guard the Tomb of the Unknown, do the Honors about 4 times a day at Arlington.for Generals and Privates alike, Drill endlessly as good will ambassadors attending different events around the country and are still drilling ..ready to be deployed at any time. It gives the History dating from Revolutionary War in this video..tx said he is the voice right at the beginning.

[La Enchiladita]

Okay, thanks dear Meg...:)

I just saw John on the TV? I'm pretty sure it was him... looking good as well as sounding good.

[Mama_Bear]

I am posting a few photos that my nephew sent recently. I don't think he will mind, since none of our military in these photos are identifiable. He has been stationed in Afghanistan since May. In his e-mails he has expressed such concern for the children. Many have no warm coats and my nephew says it is breaking his heart to see them suffering in the cold. Our Rotary Club is busy collecting warm coats to send over for them. I hope we can get them to the children before the end of winter, but if not, they will have them for next year. Afghanistan looks like it must be about the coldest place on earth. :-(

Please remember our nephew in your prayers as well as the children of Iraq and Afghanistan.

Please God, bless and protect every member
of our military serving far from home in hostile lands. Amen.

[MEG33]

BRRRRR..Thank you, MamaBear...God bless your nephew and his big heart. Our military men and women are great compassionate ambassadors.

[MEG33]

Thank you,jwfiv..Amen

[Mama_Bear]

Our military men and women are great compassionate ambassadors.

Yes, they are, and that makes me so very proud of them. Highly trained fighting machines with big compassionate hearts. They see so much that is ugly and painful and their job is a thankless and dangerous one. My nephew could be home, snug and warm with his wife and daughter, but he chose, like all of our volunteer military, to serve his country. I am forever grateful for every one of them.

Thank you for remembering him in your prayers, MEG.

[Kitty Mittens]

Please God, bless and protect every member of our military serving far from home in hostile lands. Amen.

Amen, and Amen!

[Syncro]

Thanks, GRATE pictures.

Afghanistan looks beautiful covered with snow!

Heck, I probably would too...LOL

Happy New Year!

[La Enchiladita]

Hi, Mama_Bear. Thanks for your nephew's photos and thanks for his service.

I can't help wondering why the Afghanis cannot provide for their children? Even though we, and others in the world, have sent literally tons and tons of clothing, shoes, toys, etc. for the children. And, I mean this has been done by private citizens. I don't know what governments have done; I'm sure we have provided humanitarian aid as part of OEF, though.... ?

[Mama_Bear]

Excellent observation, dita. I have no answers, but apparently the aid is not getting to the children....at least not in the area where my nephew is stationed. It is discouraging and heartbreaking.

[La Enchiladita]

Very much so. SGT HOOK, who has a blog and was stationed in the 'Stan 2 years ago started an effort via his blog to collect shoes for Afghani children then. He received and distributed thousands of pairs.

That's just one such project that I know of.

[Mama_Bear]

Hey, you! Did you have a nice birthday?

Afghanistan looks beautiful covered with snow!

Well, I guess "beautiful" is one way to describe it, but it looks just plain COLD to me. It looks like about the most inhospitable place on earth. It's probably blistering hot in the summer too....and not a tree in sight. :-(

[luvie]

I knew I recognized your voice. I didn't get to stay and hear all of it, but you sounded really good! I am glad I tuned in as soon as I did so I could hear you at work. I didn't even get a chance to tell Kathy! :( I hope she heard you, too!

(((hugs)))

[txradioguy]

The Old Guard is the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard)...Escort to the President and Guard of Honor at the Tomb Of The Unknown SOldier.

www.army.mil/oldguard

[scubachick]

Just wanted to brag about my hubby, the nephew being spoken about. He started collecting clothes prior to his departure to Afghanistan, while he was in training in Camp Shelby. He viewed videos about conditions in Afghanistan and was so upset that he felt he had to do something. He decided to start collecting clothes, blankets, etc. and asked all our family and friends to help out. This is something he single-handedly started, not supported by the Army or Navy. Many servicepeople are doing things that the media never hears about. I am extremely proud of him, his bravery and his service to our country, as well as his work to spread the word that the Americans are the good guys!

[Aquamarine]

That's a wonderful thing your husband is doing. I hope he knows how much we all support him and the military in whole - plus their families.

[scubachick]

Thanks, Aquamarine! We know who truly is supportive and sincere and greatly appreciate the support given to the military! These troops are underappreciated, underpaid, and in Afghanistan, the mail is sketchy at best! The troops deserve every American's heartfelt gratitude.

[Diver Dave]

OUTSTANDING!!! scubachick. One of many reasons we are so proud and supportive of our Armed Forces. A well-deserved Atta-Boy for him. Atta-Girl to you. :)