E-MAIL FROM A CAPTAIN IN IRAQ: "It was a great moment, and I will never forget it."

E-mail from Captain who attended Pres. Bush's Thanksgiving dinner in Baghdad,* | Dec. 3, 2003 | *[shared by] Freeper yoe

[MEG33]

Early one morning I saw a replay of the whole thing on CSpan.It showed a lot more of his greeting,hugging,enjoying the troops.There was a lot of picture taking and a smile epidemic!

[PogySailor]

Wow! I mean, wow!

Thanks for an inspirational post!

[TexKat]

Wonderful letter, while reading it I could visualize GWB walking around that green net toward the mic with tears in his eyes. What a wonderful event. An event that will last a lifetime even for us that were not there personally, but did have the pleasure of viewing it via cable tv.

[Maigrey]

I think this deserves a major BTTT!

TC and TT, this BUMP is for you!

[MEG33]

This is such a great letter.

[TexKat]

[PigRigger]

"When he stepped up to the cheering, I could clearly see tears running down his cheeks."


"If you command wisely, you'll be obeyed cheerfully." - Thomas Fuller

"Anyone can lead where people already want to go; true leaders take them where only their better selves are willing to tread. That’s where the leaders’ own values come in. They must want to do something with their power, not just be powerful.” — Jonathan Alter

"A true leader has the confidence to stand alone, the courage to make tough decisions, and the compassion to listen to the needs of others. He does not set out to be a leader, but becomes one by the quality of his actions and the integrity of his intent." - Unknown

[AuH2ORepublican]

Thanks for sharing this with the world.

[billhilly]

And I, Mr. President, am proud of what you do.

[RightWingMama]

Thanks for the ping. What a beautiful story.

[BenLurkin]

Original thread Ping.

This is the real deal right here boss.

[lonevoice]

Please pass the tissue box BUMP

[Texas Termite]

Am I proud that Nana and Mommy voted for this wonderful man or what!!?!?!

He's got more guts than most only dream about. And he cares! He really cares about us all.

God bless our President and our troops!

*TT*

[Radix]

Great post and bump, thanks.

When I first heard on the radio about Bush being in Iraq, I was thinking that I had misheard. That was quite the thing to do, and I am very glad that he did go there. I believe that it was good for morale, both there, and here.

[MEG33]

This was the time to be on Fox.The announcer,Asman, I believe was reporting like he was there he was so excited(I think he has a Marine son).It was a boost for me because it was a boost for the troops and you could see it.People watching CNN and MSNBC didn't have that "sharing the joy rapport" with their announcers!

[Keith]

Did anyone get a tape of this whole thing, unedited, off of CSPAN or something?

[Ragtime Cowgirl]

He inspired our Iraqi allies, too.   (^:

Since the President's visit, the Iraqis stood up to their tormentors. They rallied against terrorism in Baghdad, and the Iraqi Student Union at Baghdad University just started a public campaign for freedom ~ and against those who attack our troops.

Thank goodness for Iraqis with internet access!

8 Avenger of the Bones ~ [grateful Iraqi blogger's nickname for Pres. Bush.] ~ Opinion Journal 

8 Iraqis rally against 'terrorism' ~ BBC  | 11/28/03

8 Officials Stand by Number of Attackers Killed in Samarra; Operations Continue  ~ [re. the Iraqi Student Union] ~ DoD | 12/03/03

[MEG33]

I just went to CSpan .org.click on video index..It is on the site as most watched video.The quality is not the best..not like seeing it as I did early one morning on CSPAN where,as in this tape, the mingling with troops is longer than the reg news showed.

[ladyinred]

The more of these posted the better!

[Fawnn]

Thanks for the ping! God bless (and protect) our President! God bless the USA!