This week I was delivered some sad news. An old friend of mine was killed in Iraq. He and his unit were on a patrol when they were confronted by a group of Iraqis. When communications started breaking down, the Iraqis fled. He pursued and tackled one of the men, at which time the man detonated a suicide bomb strapped to his chest. It killed them both instantly. The army, and the men who were with him, believe that he saved the other soldiers' lives by taking down the man with the bomb. The other soldiers opened fire and chased the other Iraqis off.
He was 31, with an 11 year old son.
It makes me question - even more than usual - what we're doing in a country where they don't want our help. Why are we senselessly wasting lives, both American and Iraqi, in this occupation? What is our goal there? And have we really accomplished anything? When we look back in history, years from now, will we be able to say "It was all worth it"? Somehow, I doubt it.
Anymore it's not so much about whether you're "for" or "against" it. I'm just "for" getting our troops home safe. All of them.
God bless those who are still there.
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3 comments:
I am so sorry to hear this. I will keep you and his family in my prayers
So sorry to hear this sad news. :o(
I'm so very sorry to hear your sad news. Hugs and prayers are being sent your way (as well as to the family of your friend).
Sally
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