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

[Billie]

Thanks, Meekie - I'm glad you gave us some more information on your dad's service. :)

[Pippin]

Gotta sign out now and go home. I won't be back on until later this evening as I have dr's appointment this afternoon. SEEYA Later (with my logo)

Pippin

[Billie]

Hi, Lori - happy to see you here today! We've added 3 additional military groups since we started this thread. Nice to see it grow. :)

[JustAmy]

Hi Billie!!!!
You're back, huh? Guess I'll save this joke for when you go back to work on tomorrow's thread. LOL
I hope you noticed how well behaved I've been today! Please ping me when you're ready to leave again. :^)

[Billie]

I like that cartoon! Cute!

[Billie]

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

It's contagious - being lovable - too many FRiendly FReepers hang out here!

[Mama_Bear]

Amy! I haven't talked to you in one whole day but it seems like a week! I just hate it when I get behind and can't be on the Finest thread. I don't like to miss out on anything. So, you've been staying out of trouble?

I sure would have liked to have had a sister. Brothers are nice, but I missed having that special "sister" bond. I never had a daughter either, so I missed out on that too. But I have been blessed with a wonderful son and so many good friends.....I certainly can't complain. God has blessed me richly. My cup overflows.

[Billie]

LOL! Just a little misunderstanding. :)

[Billie]

Thanks for the who update, ru. I hope you've told her how much SHE is missed!

[Mama_Bear]

Please tell whoever that we miss her. I know she must be very anxious to get back on line. Tell her we will have a BIG celebration when she returns, maybe we can locate some balloons and streamers. :-)

[Billie]

Yes, I knew you were working on your profile page. ;) Anything I can do to help? Let me know if I have something you need or want to use, ok?

[dansangel]

Good Day Everyone!

Just climbing up from the mountain of paper I'm buried under to say "Hello" and to wish our honored military personnel abundant blessings.

May God hold each one of you tightly in His arms and may all of us show how much we truly appreciate all that you've done for us.

{{{{{{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}}}}}}}

Back to the "paper heap"....

[Billie]

LOL! Where's that duck graphic when I need it. "You Quack Me Up!"

Yep, you're behaving unusually well today. I'll be skipping out about 4 today! (that would be 2 your time!) LOL

But beware, ru MAY still be here! LOL

[Billie]

Another special post - your name fits you so well, the things you say here are always so sweet.

[Mama_Bear]

Hello lady. I guess I missed you this morning. I was late arriving. Some days I don't get here at all anymore. :-(

Hoping you are having a good day.

[ST.LOUIE1]

I'm now listening the "Were Wolves of London" on my 1970's cd.
Thinking of LOUIE WOLF! AWoooooooo!

LOL!!!!

[ST.LOUIE1]

Update on who...

Thank you, RU. Sure happy it's nothing more serious.

Although to 'who', it probably is. : )

[MeekOneGOP]

Hey, Miss Clara !

[ST.LOUIE1]

LOL! 'Hon'is quite permissible to say, you silly wolf!

Wow! Thank you, *Nanny*. : )

[Mama_Bear]

If you want more birds to watch, I recommend you have a frequently-replenished birdbath AND turn on a sprinkler with gentle spray near it.

I love birds, all kinds, except for the Scrub Jays, they are mean to the little ones who come to the feeders. I know it is just their nature, the way God made 'em, but they are the neighborhood bullies.

In the late winter we have the tiniest, cutest little Goldfinches. They come to play in the fountain out front, like it is their own personal spa. Often there will be 15 to 20 of them all sitting around the edge of the fountain or splashing in the ice cold water. They only stay a couple weeks, then they move on. It would be a sad world without birds.