Posted on 06/03/2004 9:54:11 AM PDT by MyBrotherIsAnAmericanHero
Hey Mike, Sorry about getting this off kinda late, been pretty hectic around here recently. Not quite sure what you're hearing from the news, I don't get a whole lot of time to follow it. For the most I feel that the Iraqi people actually appreciate us being here. The attacks that are happening are basically a result of unemployment, and a few terrorists (or whatever you want to call them) paying people off to do the attacks. From what I've heard from the locals around my sector they are pretty much just trying to do what they can to improve their quality of life. But when so many people are out of jobs, they will pretty much do anything they can to make ends meet to provide for themselves and their families. There are many issues that need to be resolved as far as rebuilding their country. And though the people want as many issues resolved as quickly as possible, they can't be resolved that way in an efficient manner. There are already many Iraqi police and ICDC which are basically the guys we are going after, and they use the support of the coalition forces as a cover, so the rest of the people won't be able to fight back. So it may be a long road ahead, but for the large majority of the Iraqi people, they want us here, and they want us to help them rebuild. That always makes me feel good about being here, actually making a difference in these people's lives and giving them opportunities they've never had. It always amazes me how people don't think we should be here. I don't think they really understand what life is like here and how these people were treated. But I suppose most people will never understand that. Well, it's great to hear you're enjoying your new house. I might have to take a trip up there once my time is up. I'll send ya e-mails when I can. Brian
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Semper Fidelis
Thank You for your service to our country.
Thank you for this thread, MBIAAH. Sincerest and profoundest condolences for the loss of your brother.
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http://freerepublic.com/focus/news/1101474/posts?page=616
BELOVED FATHER IN HEAVEN,
We ask that you will enfold the family and loved ones of Sgt. Brian Wood. Comfort them and hold them strong and peaceful in your arms. Help them in their efforts to spread abroad the words left by Brian. Guide them during their time of mourning.
We are so grateful for Brian and the decision he made to protect this nation and to liberate another which was under the Tyrant's heel. We can never repay the debt. Father, despite that, convey to his soul our gratitude and help us to live in such a way that pays honor to that sacrifice.
Let all who mourn be comforted. Let all who strive under tyranny be liberated. Let those who have sacrificed be blessed and honored. Let all who hunger for your touch and Love be filled.
Amen
Rest in Peace, Sgt Brian Wood, your sacrifice and service will not be forgotten.
Prayers for you and your family. A bittersweet time of sadness, pain, memories and pride.
Militiaman7, USAF Ret. 73-93
I did not know how to reply to everyone so I hope that everyone that has posted reads this:
Thank you so much.
Thank you for your words of comfort and encouragement.
Thank you for prayers.
Thank you for all those who have served, continue to serve, and those who truly support our troops and what they are fighting.
I am deeply hearten by the comfort that there are Americans out there that understand the cost of our freedom and I am so grateful to have found this website and a place where I can relate and feel like I belong.
Thank you all from the bottom of my heart.
Welcome to the FRee Republic!
My most sincere condolences to you and your family on the loss of your brother, and you are right: your brother is an American Hero.
This is yet another story that will not see the light of day in the LIEberal press -- thanks for posting.
Thanks for the ping, Chieftain. As I noted, this is yet another true life snapshot of Iraq that will never appear in the LIEberal lamestream press.
Thank you for your post. Your Brother is an American Hero and I thank him from the bottom of my heart.
God bless your family! And may He give you peace. Thank you for sharing your brother with us.
Thank YOU for posting this. Thanks to your brother from the bottom of my heart. He IS An American Hero! He gave his life so that we can be free. God Bless
May God bless and comfort the Wood Family, as Heaven welcomes their beloved Brian- A brave and devoted young man who gave his all, striving to make this world a better place.
Yout brother certainly is an American Hero, in the truest sense of the word.
It is we who should be thanking you, for honoring us by your presence here.
A big welcome aboard.
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NEVER FORGET
Our Hero American Soldiers...
Fighting for the Freedom of Others,
Those who train them...
In their Freedom Mission...
And those waiting for them...
To come home...
Or not...
Are...
...........HOLY.......!!!!!!
MEL's -PASSION- sparked by -WE WERE SOLDIERS-
http://www.TheAlamoFILM.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=39081
NEVER FORGET
Bump
(Thanks, S.A. for the ping - folks, check post #8)
My prayers are with you and your family, but I'm certain that your brother is now safe at home with his Father. God bless and keep you all.
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