FoxNews: one Marine claims over 80 enemies killed in first swarm of Sadr's minions on our troops at the base in Ar Ramadi.
Prayers going out for our troops and allies.
Bret Baier: fighting started around 1PM EST, battle is intense "not like any other firefight we've seen so far." Commanders say this is extreme fighting. Sadr's pals.
Significant US KIAs.
FoxNews banner:
Uprising in Iraq: 2 battlefronts, over 130 dead.
FoxNews is repeatedly playing Sadr's propaganda films.
Heavenly Father, we return to give You thanks that the finest young men and women have gone forth from this country in the cause of liberty and freedom. You have blessed this nation as no other, and we praise You that these sons and daughters are Your greatest blessing. Watch over them where they are ... grant them success in their missions, for they seek to liberate and not to enslave. Equip them with the greatest courage, yet with the most tender of hearts, that others might be drawn to their resolve and their compassion. Return them safely to their families, we pray ... yet we know that some will return to You before they again see their families. Mark this grief upon our hearts, that we never forget that liberty is etched in blood. In the Name of Jesus, I pray, Amen ...
by Pegita ('Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus, just to take Him at His Word ...)
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