posted on February 13, 2006 08:59:00 PM new
Regardless of what the left would have you believe, Iraqis are appreciative of American troops.
The following comes from Col. Ren Hart. We know this is happening – we just don’t hear it enough.
John B. Dwyer
As I’m sure you know, the 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment has been serving in Iraq (its second deployment there) for the past year.
As the regiment prepares to come home, it has received the letter pasted below. I believe many of you will find it an interestingcounterpoise to much of what we read in the press.
From: Mayor of Tall ‘Afar, Ninewa, Iraq
In the Name of God the Compassionate and Merciful
To the Courageous Men and Women of the 3d Armored Cavalry Regiment, who have changed the city of Tall’ Afar from a ghost town, in which terrorists spread death and destruction, to a secure city flourishing with life.
To the lion-hearts who liberated our city from the grasp of terrorists who were beheading men, women and children in the streets for many months.
To those who spread smiles on the faces of our children, and gave us restored hope, through their personal sacrifice and brave fighting, and gave new life to the city after hopelessness darkened our days, and stole our confidence in our ability to reestablish our city.
Our city was the main base of operations for Abu Mousab Al Zarqawi. The city was completely held hostage in the hands of his henchmen. Our schools, governmental services, businesses and offices were closed. Our streets were silent, and no one dared to walk them. Our people were barricaded in their homes out of fear; death awaited them around every corner. Terrorists occupied and controlled the only hospital in the city. Their savagery reached such a level that they stuffed the corpsesof children with explosives and tossed them into the streets in order to kill grieving parents attempting to retrieve the bodies of their young. This was the situation of our city until God prepared and delivered unto them the courageous soldiers of the 3d Armored Cavalry Regiment, who liberated this city, ridding it of Zarqawi’s followers after harsh fighting, killing many terrorists, and forcing the remaining butchers to flee the city like rats to the surrounding areas, where the bravery of other 3d ACR soldiers in Sinjar, Rabiah, Zuma and Avgani finally destroyed them.
I have met many soldiers of the 3d Armored Cavalry Regiment; they are not only courageous men and women, but avenging angels sent by The God Himself to fight the evil of terrorism.
The leaders of this Regiment; COL McMaster, COL Armstrong, LTC Hickey, LTC Gibson, and LTC Reilly embody courage, strength, vision and wisdom.
Officers and soldiers alike bristle with the confidence and character of knights in a bygone era. The mission they have accomplished, by means of a unique military operation, stands among the finest military feats to date in Operation Iraqi Freedom, and truly deserves to be studied in military science. This military operation was clean, with little collateral damage, despite the ferocity of the enemy. With the skill and precision of surgeons they dealt with the terrorist cancers in the city without causing unnecessary damage.
God bless this brave Regiment; God bless the families who dedicated these brave men and women. From the bottom of our hearts we thank the families. They have given us something we will never forget. To the families of those who have given their holy blood for our land, we all bow to you in reverence and to the souls of your loved ones. Their sacrifice was not in vain. They are not dead, but alive, and their souls hovering around us every second of every minute. They will never be forgotten for giving their precious lives. They have sacrificed that which is most valuable. We see them in the smile of every child, and inevery flower growing in this land. Let America, their families, and the world be proud of their sacrifice for humanity and life.
Finally, no matter how much I write or speak about this brave Regiment, I haven’t the words to describe the courage of its officers and soldiers. I pray to God to grant happiness and health to these legendary heroes and their brave families.
posted on February 14, 2006 10:46:06 AM new
I agree Ron...but the shame of it all is, imo, that look how different the MSM press was back in WWII.
THEN the newpapers, radio were ALWAYS pointing out our successes...cheering our Nation and our soldiers on to VICTORY and almost had a sense of 'mourning' when things weren't going to well.
NOW...it's like much of the press, political sites don't WANT to mention anything good or positive that's happening....like to me, they're just NOT on our side at all. Some even speak out to the world....WE are the evil ones.
They don't want the good news about anything going out but will worry more about Cheney accidently
shooting a friend...while ignoring almost completely the FACT that gore goes to SA and starts his America bashing, anti-American speech.
He, kerry, carter et al
appear to just about be traitors to their own country....but boy let an accident happen and we'll listen to it for days/weeks.
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And Bear, I want to REALLY compliment you....for all these articles you find and share with others.
Has nothing to do with you being a Republican/Bush supporter at all.
But rather than it is easy to see you support and 'root' for our Nation and our military.
We sure don't see that coming from any leftie here.....nope they give lip service to supporting the troops....but we NEVER see them posting POSITIVE articles about our successes.
posted on February 14, 2006 03:55:56 PM new
That's great, but you seem to be missing the point. Not EVERYBODY resents Americas presence in Iraq, just MOST people.
I guess if you need something to grab hold of for comfort, go with it. But it doesn't change the ugly reality that we're in.
[ edited by nerfballwillie on Feb 14, 2006 03:56 PM ]
