Something ~~cheerful~~
September 13, 2005
For Peggy…something that is GOOD….and cheerful…in all of this Katrina stuff.
I found this at Michelle Malkin…I seem to be finding alot of interesting stuff there lately.
Iraqi Soldiers Donate to Katrina Victims
Iraqi soldiers collected 1,000,000 Iraqi dinars for victims of Hurricane Katrina.
By Multinational Security Transition Command-Iraq
TAJI, Iraq, Sept. 9, 2005 — Iraqi soldiers serving at Taji military base collected 1,000,000 Iraqi dinars for victims of Hurricane Katrina.
Iraqi Col. Abbas Fadhil, Iraqi base commander, presented the money to U.S. Col. Paul D. Linkenhoker, Taji Coalition base commander, at a Sept. 5 staff meeting.
“We are all brothers. When one suffers tragedy, we all suffer their pain.”
Iraqi Col. Abbas Fadhil“We are all brothers,†said Abbas. “When one suffers tragedy, we all suffer their pain.â€
The amount of money is small in American dollars – roughly $680 – but it represents a huge act of compassion from Iraqi soldiers to their American counterparts, said U.S. Army Maj. Michael Goyne.
“I was overwhelmed by the amount of their generosity,†Goyne said. “I was proud and happy to know Col. Abbas, his officers, NCOs and fellow soldiers. That amount represents a month’s salary for most of those soldiers.â€
Abbas read a letter he wrote after giving the envelope to Linkenhoker.
“I am Colonel Abbas Fadhil; Tadji Military Base Commander,†Abbas wrote. “On behalf of myself and all the People of Tadji Military Base; I would like to console the American People and Government for getting this horrible disaster. So we would like to donate 1.000.000 Iraqi Dinars to help the government and the People also I would like to console all the ASTs who helped us rebuilding our country and our Army. We appreciate the American’s help and support. Thank you.”
Now isn’t that cool? The Iraqi Army is trying to help us. These are the people that the left would have you believe hate us and want nothing to do with us. It seems that isn’t always the case. In American standards, no, it’s not alot of money. But over there, it is….and to someone suffering after Katrina, it probably seems like a fair share, as well.
It’s nice to have something good to write about!
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My name is Tammy. I'm a 45 year-old married mother of three teenagers, living in my version of paradise, also known as SW Florida. I can tend to be opinionated. My political views lean to the right. I'll think of more later, lol.
September 13th, 2005 at 8:13 pm
It is sure a breath of fresh air, after hearing the finger pointing and blame. I get sick of politicians pointing fingers and blaming, or worse playing the race card. I have to avoid watching the news, because hearing your elected officials bickering, it makes me about sick to the stomach. The point is, whatever happened before, there is nothing you can do to change the past. We must support the Red Cross and the other great charities lending a hand. We also must give gratitude to the men and women of the National Guard for their efforts in this horrific disaster. It is time to stop pointing fingers and get with the recovery.
September 13th, 2005 at 9:20 pm
This is very nice to hear about…very different from what I have been reading. Thanks!
September 13th, 2005 at 9:53 pm
Tammy,
Thanks for stopping by my blog. I have the comments closed b/c I have two crazy stalking SIL’s who….well never mind! LOL I’ll open them back up b/c I miss comments from my internet friends.
I haven’t read any of his other books, I am always looking for a good read. I do love the Notebook and read it all at once!
September 13th, 2005 at 9:59 pm
I’m breathing it all in.. AHHHHHHHH now, that was nice! Thanks – I needed that ;)
September 17th, 2005 at 8:20 pm
Now that…that was awesome news!! Thank you…I think we all needed that.