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A Soldier's Guest book Entry about the War in Iraq
WinningIraqiFreedom.com Guest Book ^ | 28 May 2004 | J. Maples

Posted on 05/28/2004 8:54:07 AM PDT by Jeff Head

I received the following Guest Book Entry from my:

web site. I thought folks here on FR would be interested in reading it.

I presently and since march of 2003 am serving in Iraq with the Coalition Forces. I appreciate the fact that someone has taken the time to put this site on the web. People hear only the bad things over here. Things are not always good but the majority of the people here are good decent people. They deserve the right to make their own decisions and that is what we are trying to accomplish.

My unit lost members during the combat phase, But these people were not lost for nothing. Their dedication and professionalism gave us all the motivation we needed to continue on the mission. The mission for us has never been WMD's it has been about the freedoms that as americans we take for granted. It was not about destroying Baghdad, it was about giving a child a chance to enjoy growing up without fear.

Now that things are getting tough people at home seem to be thinking it is a waste for us to be here.. Do not do this! Right now is when we are needed the most. If we leave here we leave it open to terrorist throughout the world and their agendas. We are here for the long haul. It was once said "that all it takes for evil to succed is for good men to do nothing" We have a fight on our hands and we will continue to but we need to understand that other countries helped us gain our independence and it cost them lives but now we are the greatest country in the world.

It is time to quit bickering and to stand together.



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I responded to this young person by email and thanked them for their service to our Republic and the Iraqi people. I also pointed them to the transcript of President Bush's inspiring speech this week on the web site HERE if they hadn't already seen it.

I told J. Maples that despite what the media may say, and despite the rantings of particular politicians, most Americans are behind them and understand the import of the mission and the risks and support it.

1 posted on 05/28/2004 8:54:09 AM PDT by Jeff Head
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To: joanie-f; Dukie; Squantos; JohnHuang2; k.trujillo; Travis McGee; jim macomber; Critter; Lurker; ...

FYI...a good message.


2 posted on 05/28/2004 8:55:40 AM PDT by Jeff Head
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To: joanie-f; Dukie; Squantos; JohnHuang2; k.trujillo; Travis McGee; jim macomber; Critter; Lurker; ...

FYI...a good message.


3 posted on 05/28/2004 8:56:21 AM PDT by Jeff Head
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To: Jeff Head

Thank you for this post.


4 posted on 05/28/2004 9:04:57 AM PDT by Sunshine Sister
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To: Sunshine Sister

You are very welcome. The more we can support our personnel over there and their mission, the better.


5 posted on 05/28/2004 9:07:19 AM PDT by Jeff Head
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To: Jeff Head; Kathy in Alaska; MoJo2001; LindaSOG; LaDivaLoca; Fawnn; Bethbg79; bentfeather; ...
Must Read PING

Jeff Head : Outstanding!
6 posted on 05/28/2004 9:08:26 AM PDT by 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub (Thank You Troops! Past, Present and Future)
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To: Jeff Head

Thank you for posting this!!

Bump!!


7 posted on 05/28/2004 9:13:02 AM PDT by cgk (Social Security: America's only legal Pyramid Scheme.)
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To: Jeff Head
despite what the media may say, and despite the rantings of particular politicians, most Americans are behind them and understand the import of the mission and the risks and support it.

Amen! Thanks for the ping Jeff!

8 posted on 05/28/2004 9:14:51 AM PDT by TrueBeliever9 (Life is uncertain. Ride your best horse first. Unknown)
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To: Jeff Head
Thanks for sharing that message from our brave Americans serving there. Too bad the lamestream media doesn't wanna tell the truth about them.

Salute to our HEROES in Iraq!

From a retired Marine who wishes he could be there WITH them!

Semper Fidelis

9 posted on 05/28/2004 9:14:56 AM PDT by Chieftain (To all who serve and support those who serve - thank you!)
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To: Jeff Head

BUMP.


10 posted on 05/28/2004 9:21:04 AM PDT by swarthyguy
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To: Jeff Head
It is time to quit bickering and to stand together.

Amen!

11 posted on 05/28/2004 9:21:40 AM PDT by The Mayor (Behold, He is coming with clouds, and every eye will see Him.)
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To: The Mayor

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12 posted on 05/28/2004 9:22:08 AM PDT by The Mayor (Behold, He is coming with clouds, and every eye will see Him.)
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To: Jeff Head

I adopted a soldier through Operation Air Conditioner. I never heard from him. My guess is that he was a little to busy to correspond. That's okay. I'm glad word gets out to our service people that we love and support them.


13 posted on 05/28/2004 9:25:20 AM PDT by Sunshine Sister
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To: Jeff Head
Thanks for posting this.
Well done.
14 posted on 05/28/2004 9:25:23 AM PDT by Fiddlstix (This Tagline for sale. (Presented by TagLines R US))
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To: Jeff Head

BRAVO!!!!!!!!!!


15 posted on 05/28/2004 9:32:31 AM PDT by Gabz (We're Rural, Not Stupid on the Eastern Shore of VA)
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To: 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub

BTTT!!!!!!!


16 posted on 05/28/2004 9:33:13 AM PDT by E.G.C.
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To: Jeff Head

I literally just got back from the post office where I sent out 16 boxes of stuff to Iraq. The most important thing I think is the 100's of letters included in the boxes. I hope that helps.


17 posted on 05/28/2004 9:33:15 AM PDT by eyespysomething (The Barbarians are at the Gates. Don't give Kerry the key!)
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To: Jeff Head
If we leave here we leave it open to terrorist throughout the world and their agendas. We are here for the long haul. It was once said "that all it takes for evil to succed is for good men to do nothing"...

God Bless those sons who fight the good fight, and sacrifice for what's just -- freedom and liberty.

18 posted on 05/28/2004 9:33:50 AM PDT by F16Fighter
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To: Jeff Head

"I told J. Maples that despite what the media may say, and despite the rantings of particular politicians, most Americans are behind them and understand the import of the mission and the risks and support it."

Right on, Jeff. It is so important not just that we know that but that we let the troops know it, too.
Good post and thanks for giving it the exposure it warrants and deserves.


19 posted on 05/28/2004 9:34:06 AM PDT by jim macomber (Author: "Bargained for Exchange", "Art & Part", "A Grave Breach" http://www.jamesmacomber.com)
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To: Jeff Head; All

Alright rack this US Soldier
HEY DUDE don't believe CNN they are bunch of ratings losers Ted Fonda is tick off with AOL Time Warner

Tell that US Soldiers good side come out on Fox news only bunch of ABC CBS NBC are bunch of losers


20 posted on 05/28/2004 9:39:40 AM PDT by SevenofNine ("Not everybody , in it, for truth, justice, and the American way,"=Det Lennie Briscoe)
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