A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day 08-14-02

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.

Free Republic made its debut in September, 1996, and the forum was added in early 1997.  I
can remember lurking when there were only a few regulars who posted, and now there are over 60,000 who have registered for posting privileges. The forum is read daily by tens of thousands
of concerned citizens and patriots from all around the country and the world.

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

Still that doesn'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, in addition to seeing FR's Finest Military Personnel every day, I thought it might be fun to feature a different FReeper (or FReepers) each day. If you would like to be pictured, or know someone who would, please FReepmail me and we'll turn the spotlight - on YOU - for the day!

And do let me know if you'd like your picture added to the groups of Veterans/Active Military below. I will keep this page updated, and continue to add them to the comment section of the original Veteran's Day thread as well.

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:  spectr17, RightOnline, SERE_Doc, Tet68

MIDDLE:  FutureSnakeEater, RightOnline's wife, CIApilot, Clamper1797
BOTTOM:  usmcobra, onedoug, DiverDave, Joe6-pack

                     

Past or Present, We Salute You!

Thank you for your service to our Country!

TOP: dakine's wife, MeeknMing's dad, Auntbee's nephew, MilitiaMan7,
AlasBabylon.
BOTTOM:  Joe Brower, Temple Owl, Temple Owl's wife, dutchess' dad,
Aomagrat

dakine's wife:  White House Communications Agency (WHCA) 7 years, retired 05-02;  MeeknMing's dad:  USAF;  Auntbee's nephew:  USNavy since '89, USS George Washington;  MilitiaMan7:  USAF 07-73, Lackland AFB, Tech School at Goodfellow AFB, printer systems operator. first duty station Karamursel, CDI Turkey; then Iraklion AS, Crete, Greece; Other assignments included Alaska, Maryland (NSA), Japan, Michigan, Ohio, Japan again, 7 months in the USAF Regional Hospital at Travis AFB, Calif, and final assignment at McDill AFB, Florida. Retired 08-93, after 20 years.  AlasBabylon:  USAF 1976, retired in 1998 with the rank of Senior Master Sergeant (E-8) after 22 years as a communications and computer specialist. Some of his awards include Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Air Force Meritorious Service Medal, Joint Service Commendation Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal, Armed Forces Service Medal (Bosnia/Herzogivina), and the National Defense Service Medal.  Joe Brower:   US Marines, Navy Corpsman with the Fleet Marine Force (HM3) in 1981 when photo was taken; deployed USS Tarawa with 5th Marine Amphib Brigade to Iran during the hostage crisis.  Temple Owl:  US Army. Photo taken in 1948 in Ruhpolding Germany, served 7 years in the Army Security Agency, leaving as a staff sgt. in 1954.  Temple Owl's wife:  Nurse with the 11th Evacuation Hospital in Korea circa 1951. She was a first lieutenant. Her unit received 5 battle stars.  dutchess' dad:  US Marines;  aomagrat:  US Navy, retired (former MMFN, GMT3 & WT2) Photo taken onboard USS Ranger (CV-61) in the Gulf during the war. 1982-83 - boot camp Great Lakes Illinois; 1983 Nuclear Weapons Training Group Pacific, NAS North Island GMT "A" School; 83-86 USS Enterprise (CVN-65) W Div. Homeport: NA Alameda CA; 86-90 NAS Island CA, Security Dept; 90 Nuclear Weapons Training Group Pacific, NAS North Island WT "C" School; 90-93 USS Ranger (CV-61) W Division. Homeport: NAS No Island CA; 93-94 Naval Recruiting Station, Huntsville, AL; 94-99 USS Wasp (LHD-1) Ordinance Control. Homeport: N Norfolk, VA; 99-02 Naval Strike and Air Warfare Center, NAS Fallon NV.

THIS WEEK'S THREADS

08-12-02 backhoe
08-13-02 MeeknMing

[Diver Dave]

Is that adorable baby in the picture yours?

Yes..., Logan is one of our grandsons.

Last week I had him out front in his stroller, and he became mesmerized by the flag gently flowing in the breeze. I decided to create a Kodak moment. Tough decision on which pic to use. :^)

[Pippin]

That picture of Logan wraped in the flag is so cute! i can see were you must be one proud "pop-pop".

[ST.LOUIE1]

Tell Louie to behave himself and stay out of trouble!

If Amy shows up....

....all bets are off. : )

[LadyX]

Your calendar for the day prompts me to CALL MINE today!
She lives in Florida, and we are the only ones of our immediate family left, our middle sister dying two years ago.
(okay - admitting I'm The Baby..:))

Yes, we share a most special connection and off the wall humor, and 'shortcut' conversations, filling in all the blanks, reading the other's mind.

Then God wondrously gives us other 'sisters/sistahs' in life!

[ST.LOUIE1]

OHPLEASEOHPLEASEOHPLEASE!

LOL! I'll try.

[Pippin]

Even if Amy shows up! LOL!

[Billie]

I need a Baltimore oriole bird.
You get that, Santa Louie? :)

Get it, but ain't got it. LOL
Will do some checking around.

You'll 'get' it, Pip. LOL!

[Diver Dave]

Mornin'/Afternoon Pippi.

Hope you will be able to get that 'puter of yours running properly soon.

[Pippin]

Thanks,hon!

I sais it in Bawl'merese! LOL!

[ST.LOUIE1]

: ) Thanks!

: )

Hey, how's Mits doing? I forgot to ask you after you got back from the vet for her checkup.

She's doing fine, thanks. The vet said she's way ahead of schedule for a complete recovery. : )

Can I give her a SK-WEEEEEEEEZE?!

She loved it....she sends you a big SLUUUUURP! : )

[Pippin]

Me too! So I can show off that new logo Billie made me.

[Pippin]

Thank you, Billie

[Billie]

Well, I don't know why I couldn't see it - did you have to put the url in your browser, ladyred?

Anyway, I've saved the photo, and I'll add his name, etc and make the whole graphic with the pledge, so that anyone else can use it without having to retype the pledge. :)

[Diver Dave]

We've missed you and 'who'.

Thinking of sending out a search party for who.

Certainly do miss her great posts.

[Billie]

Thanks, Joe. It really is all pretty confusing to me, but as long as you're not upset about it, that's the most important part!

[Pippin]

I hear Who's having computer problems.

[Billie]

If Amy shows up....
....all bets are off. : )

If Amy shows up, we gotta make room in at least one corner here! :)

[Pippin]

I hope you don't think I was getting fresh with you!

Hon is a Baltimore expression said to end a sentence and to say "Welcome"

[Billie]

Can I give her a SK-WEEEEEEEEZE?!

She loved it....she sends you a big SLUUUUURP! : )

LOL! It's great she's improving so fast!

Back later - lunch here.

[ST.LOUIE1]

I need a Baltimore oriole bird.
You get that, Santa Louie? :)

You'll 'get' it, Pip. LOL!

Guess I'd best be lookin'. LOL