Task Force 1st Armored Division Soldiers Swap Smiles With Orphans

Task Force 1st Armored Division Soldiers Swap Smiles With Orphans

by CJTF-7 Public Affairs

Soldiers of 2nd Squadron, 2nd Armored Cavalry Regiment look on as children from the Al-Rhama's House for Orphans examine some of the toys and supplies brought to them by the Soldiers during a recent visit. "Cougar" Squadron Soldiers frequently visit the children bringing gifts donated by family and friends from the United States. BAGHDAD, Iraq - Even in a hostile environment where the enemy could be just around the corner, nothing will put a smile on a soldier's face more quickly than little kids.

The soldiers of 2nd Squadron, 2nd Armored Cavalry Regiment at Camp Marlboro never pass up a chance to make life just a little bit easier for some of the less fortunate Iraqi children.

The 2nd Squadron, 2nd Armored Cavalry Regiment supports Task Force 1st Armored Division.

Earlier this month, these soldiers visited Al-Rhama's House for Orphans where they have made lots of little friends.

The orphanage is a privately run organization that takes care of approximately 53 girls and boys ranging in age from 5 to19 years old.

"Most of these children either have no father or mother or no family at all and would be living on the streets if it were not for the orphanage," said Maj. Mathew Stuart, 2nd Squadron chaplain.

The soldiers were told about of the orphanage by a soccer coach in Sadr City.

Soldiers of 2nd Squadron, 2nd Armored Cavalry Regiment pose with some of the residents of the Al-Rhama's House for Orphans during a recent visit. "Cougar" Squadron Soldiers frequently visit the children bringing gifts and supplies donated by family and friends from the United States. Some of the "Cougars" took it upon themselves to collect school supplies to give to the kids. Soldiers' friends and families in the United States donated most of the supplies given to the children. The supplies ranged from school supplies to new shoes and toys.

The soldiers delivering the packages to the children were by no means strangers at the orphanage.

Almost a month earlier, on Christmas Day, Maj. Stuart coordinated a toy drop at the orphanage where most of the kids were surprised to meet the soldiers.

This time around, the kids were "extremely excited to see us again" the chaplain said.

The ongoing relationship between the Cougars living at Camp Marlboro and the children at Al-Rhama's House for Orphans will continue, he said.

1 posted on 01/26/2004 8:32:51 AM PST by Ragtime Cowgirl

To: MJY1288; xzins; Calpernia; TEXOKIE; Alamo-Girl; windchime; Grampa Dave; anniegetyourgun; ...

BAGHDAD, Iraq - Even in a hostile environment where the enemy could be just around the corner, nothing will put a smile on a soldier's face more quickly than little kids.

The soldiers of 2nd Squadron, 2nd Armored Cavalry Regiment at Camp Marlboro never pass up a chance to make life just a little bit easier for some of the less fortunate Iraqi children.

Earlier this month, these soldiers visited Al-Rhama's House for Orphans where they have made lots of little friends.

~~~~~~~~~

1st Armored Division,

, ping!

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

2 posted on 01/26/2004 8:34:07 AM PST by Ragtime Cowgirl ("The chapter of Iraq's history - Saddam Hussein's reign of terror - is now closed." Lt. Gen. Sanchez)

To: Ragtime Cowgirl

THIS is a wonderful example of why the US has the moral authority to intervene.

3 posted on 01/26/2004 8:39:33 AM PST by A Navy Vet (Can I get a no down payment on a 32 ft SeaRay, please?)

To: Ragtime Cowgirl

4 posted on 01/26/2004 8:40:52 AM PST by SAMWolf (I am Shakespeare of Borg. Prepare to be, or not to be)

To: Ragtime Cowgirl

5 posted on 01/26/2004 8:41:08 AM PST by Republicus2001

To: Ragtime Cowgirl

Those young patriots are something else.
Ollie North talks about these young patriots

http://W-04.com

6 posted on 01/26/2004 8:56:30 AM PST by W04Man (Bush2004 Grassroots Campaign visit W-04.com for FREE STICKERS)

To: Ragtime Cowgirl

1st Armored Division ~ winning the hearts and minds ~ Bump!

7 posted on 01/26/2004 9:15:46 AM PST by blackie ((Be Well~Be Armed~Be Safe~Molon Labe!))

To: Ragtime Cowgirl

8 posted on 01/26/2004 10:02:47 AM PST by Alamo-Girl

Another bump. Great story.

9 posted on 01/26/2004 10:06:27 AM PST by Steelerfan

Indeed. Volley bump!

10 posted on 01/26/2004 10:07:33 AM PST by Alamo-Girl

To: Ragtime Cowgirl

11 posted on 01/26/2004 10:09:44 AM PST by Paul Ross ("A country that cannot control its borders isn't really a country any more."-President Ronald Reagan)

To: Ragtime Cowgirl

These days, I become nauseated whenever I hear a liberal sneer at our troops. And I do NOT sit idly silent, either!

12 posted on 01/26/2004 2:01:14 PM PST by WaterDragon (GWB is The MAN!)

13 posted on 01/26/2004 2:57:47 PM PST by Ragtime Cowgirl ("The chapter of Iraq's history - Saddam Hussein's reign of terror - is now closed." Lt. Gen. Sanchez)

To: Ragtime Cowgirl

14 posted on 01/26/2004 5:43:35 PM PST by windchime (Podesta about Bush: "He's got four years to try to undo all the stuff we've done." (TIME-1/22/01))

15 posted on 01/27/2004 1:12:16 PM PST by WaterDragon (GWB is The MAN!)

FreeRepublic, LLC, PO BOX 9771, FRESNO, CA 93794