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An outstanding letter and a testament to many, many Military Personnel in Iraq who are really trying to help the Iraqis, and make the best of a very tough situation. They know more then anyone that it doesn't matter what put them there, they are and must do the best that they can.
During my deployment in Iraq I grew very discouraged at about the 7 month point. I grumbled for about a week, something like "what the fuck am I doing here???" . For various and sundry reasons. While pulling security on a roof top, one of the men in the building brought me down to see his father. The old man kissed both my cheeks and hugged me. They served us chai and ice water. The old man talked about the war with Iran. The younger man, slipped me a note that read "Please save us from the killerers. Thank you!" I carried that note until the day I left.
Please pass on to your friend that I for one am grateful for his service. Thank you!
Joe.
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Birth, wealth, and position are valueless during wartime. Man is only judged by his character --Soldier's Testament.
Death, like birth, is a secret of Nature. - Marcus Aurelius.
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