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

[Mama_Bear]

Hi Billie. It is nice this morning that we have even more FReeper military family and friends to honor. I have always had the deepest respect for the U.S. military, having been born and raised in a Navy family, but since coming to this website, my support for our fighting men and women and those who have served in the past has become a passion. Thank you for keeping our military loved ones front and center every day.

God bless America and God bless our men and women in uniform.

[Mama_Bear]

No....you're it!

LOL! Okay, and with smooooooches like that, how about I stay "it" all day long? :-)

Glad to hear your little Mitsy girl is doing well. What a little fighter she is, to bounce back so quickly from her surgery. When Billie is through hugging on her, it's my turn. :-)

[Mama_Bear]

I love that photograph! It says so much and it touches my heart.

[Mama_Bear]

Aqua, nice midi today. You got my patriotic blood pumping this morning.

[Pippin]

You need Amy to get in trouble?

[Diver Dave]

...my support for our fighting men and women and those who have served in the past has become a passion...

Mornin' Mama_Bear. Thank you for those words.

You and JK demonstrate that passion with your posts and with your actions at the FResno FRiday night FReeps. Good on you! And...Thank You!

[JustAmy]

If I can keep JustFrank away, I'll may be able to avoid that corner today!

[Pippin]

I didn't know you could dance! LOL!

[Pippin]

You also have to look out for Louie!

[Temple Owl]

Thank you for your patience. I repeat, You and Billie are just lovable.

[ru4liberty]

But she has spies....

....honarary 'Net Nannies'. Be careful!

And then there are those who are self appointed... ;-)

[Mama_Bear]

Hello Clara. How are things in beautiful Baltimore? I haven't been back east for many years, but I used to live in D.C., I've visited Baltimore many times. Someday I am coming back to the east coast for a visit. I had intended to take my son back east when he was younger, but it never happened. Then he joined the Navy and got to see it courtesy of Uncle Sam. :-)

[JustAmy]

While driving in Pennsylvania, a family caught up to an Amish carriage.

The owner of the carriage obviously had a sense of humor, because attached to the back of the carriage was a hand printed sign . . .

"Energy efficient vehicle. Runs on oats and grass. Caution: Do not step on exhaust."

[Mama_Bear]

'Morning Dave! Logan is adorable. I read where Billie is going to put his name on the graphic and we all can use it when we post threads. Thank you both.

More pictures, please!

[Pippin]

Hi, MB!

Let me know when you do come back east then I could meet you and go to DC or Baltimore. They're biulding a Walmarts in downtown Baltimore.

Annapolis is nice!

Caution! Don't come in July or August as they are really hot and humid months!

I wouldn't mind coming out to California some day. Maybe I could catch one of the freeps.

[ST.LOUIE1]

No....you're it!

LOL! Okay, and with smooooooches like that,
how about I stay "it" all day long? :-)

I like it!! : )

Glad to hear your little Mitsy girl is doing well. What a little fighter she is, to bounce back so quickly from her surgery.

Thanks, fuzzy.

When Billie is through hugging on her, it's my turn. :-)

She sends you a SLUUUUURPY, too! : )

[Pippin]

Cute!

[Pippin]

Do I get to pet Mitsy too?

[ST.LOUIE1]

You need Amy to get in trouble?

Nah....but it's more fun having her with me.

I can always blame her. LOL

[Pippin]

Hey! No Fair!