Posted on 02/15/2006 11:33:30 AM PST by PlainOleAmerican
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.
NAJIM ABDULLAH ABID
AL-JIBOURI
Mayor of Tall ‘Afar,
Ninewa, Iraq
Wow, that's pretty amazing...but what is the source?
Excellent...but where is it from...????
I received a copy from a friend in the military. I verified it before sending it out and posting it here, but of course, the MSM is doing its best to bury it.
There's additional info here:
http://www.thespectrum.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060215/OPINION/602150335/1014
Wonderful letter ringing with truth. This is exactly what happened to these people. They were living (if you can call it that, when murderers stuff explosives into the bodies of children and toss them into the street), under the boot of a tyrant, and brave American soldiers freed them. Iraqis were given a gift they can never repay, the gift of freedom. Their job is to strengthen it, to protect their country while they rebuild.
Save.
This is a very powerful and rewarding letter to all Americans. Would it be the MSM would publish and promote this and let all Americans see what some of the Iraqi folks think of us and our troops. Thank you for posting this beautiful letter.
ditto. My husband sent me a copy of this letter at the beginning of the week. I've been scanning the local paper, and watching the news, and I'm shocked that they haven't covered it!!!
This is as high on the food chain i could find, claiming it was from an email from a family member of someone in 3rd ACR claiming it was from the Mayor of Tall 'Afar, Iraq.
http://www.mudvillegazette.com/archives/004167.html
Not disputing it, just pointing out what I found.
MSM too busy labeling Cheney a "cereal sniper" for impeachment to run something like this...
Here's more:
http://powerlineblog.com/archives/013133.php
I'd like to see this on the front page of our Virginia 'Pil-it'.
Wow, great letter!!!! BUMP to Chrome Dome.
I reposted this on Ryze where a Brit said it choked him up because this city is the burial place of Biblical Jonah and was saved by Christians.
Thanks for the link. I try to be cautious about both good and bad news. Great letter.
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