Posted on 11/05/2006 5:44:22 PM PST by mdittmar
“Justice has been served and we are now celebrating together with the people of Iraq.”
(IRAQ) – A historic delegation of Gold Star Families in Iraq (families who lost a child in the war on terrorism) reacted today with jubilation at the GUILTY verdict handed down against the murderous former dictator of Iraq, Saddam Hussein.
These American families are on a 10-day journey to Iraq to see the land where their children died in the fight against terrorism. Never before has such a coordinated delegation of Gold Star Families visited Iraq, and their arrival comes amidst news reports that Saddam Hussein had a nuclear weapons program under development before Coalition Forces toppled his regime.
The trip is organized by the nation’s largest grass-roots pro-troop organization, Move America Forward which was founded in 2004.
COMPLETE DETAILS – INCLUDING PHOTOGRAPHS & AUDIO FILES ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE: www.MoveAmericaForward.org
The families explained that news of the verdict was especially heartening since their children gave their lives to free the people of Iraq and bring an end to Iraq’s dubious role as a state sponsor of terrorism under Hussein’s brutal rule.
“Justice has been served and we are now celebrating together with the people of Iraq,” said Gold Star Father, Joseph Williams. Williams is a resident of Vacaville, California and his son Michael died near Nasiriyah, Iraq.
Mike Anderson’s son died in the Anbar province of Iraq. He reacted to the news of the Saddam verdict by noting that it provided additional justification for the war on terrorism.
“We are doing the right thing in Iraq, and many of the people in Iraq are trying to do the right thing in building a future free of violence and terrorism,” Anderson said.
Debra Argel Bastian of Lompoc, California agreed.
“I am so happy to see that justice has prevailed over terrorism and bloodshed. Saddam Hussein killed millions of people, he sponsored terrorism and he sought to spread his tyrannical rule throughout the Middle East. Now he is being held accountable for his actions.
“I am so proud of the men and women of the United States military who have made this moment possible. And I honor the sacrifice my son gave to serve his country in the war against terrorism,” Argel concluded.
This is great!
Thank you mdittmar.
Thank you for this great story.
bttt
Wonderful parents of our wonderful Military.
God bless Iraqi people, our troops and the family who stay behind.
Wonderful parents of our wonderful Military.
God bless Iraqi people, our troops and the family who stay behind.
I'll celebrate when Saddam is burning in hell! I don't want to end up like Charlie Brown since there is the appeals process.
JR posted an article RE: this group earlier. IIRC freepers are on this trip.
You memory has served you. Kristinn is on this trip!
WOO-HOO!
bttt
Yes, kristinn is there and so is Debbie Argel. If my wish came true, all of the networks would have these people on when they return.
I went to the site that has pictures...and if you scroll down, they are offering T-Shirts with the famous picture of the troops with the "jon carry" banner.
Of course the proceeds go to the troops...
Christmas is coming up everyone!!
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1732071/posts
More info here
Sorry everyone, but I just wish they wouldn't have gone. Iraq isn't a tourist destination. It is a very dangerous place. Wait for a few years until things settle down a bit, and then go. But they aren't going to the place where their loved one died. It would pain me so much more to be so close yet not be at the site.
My heart stirred when I read this. I am greatly moved by our people standing up for what is right at the expense of their loved ones even.
JUSTICE!!!
(And when this beast meets his Maker........punishment!)
Not a very long one. Iraqi justice will be SWIFT!
BTTT!
PING!!
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