Posted on 05/20/2006 3:05:58 PM PDT by bnelson44
COLORADO SPRINGS - An Iraqi mayor stood before troops lined up on the lawn at Fort Carson on Friday morning and said only two words in English. But those two words brought the crowd to its feet.
"Thank you."
It was a telling gesture from Tal Afar Mayor Najim Al Jibouri, who spoke for about 20 minutes in his native tongue praising the 3rd Armored Cavalry for saving his city from certain ruin.
(Excerpt) Read more at rockymountainnews.com ...
Thanks for the ping, we can't hear enough of these messages.
OUTSTANDING!!!
Our nephew, currently in Iraq (not Tal Afar), deployed from Ft. Carson.
Surely these heart felt gestures of thanks from the Iraqi go a long way in showing our troops they have done something very special. They are freeing a people who live in a world few of us can imagine. Thanks for ping, gotta run, work work work.
Carolyn
I was totally dumbstruck by that comment by the Mayor - We had just been full of gratitude for such seemingly little things.
Every spring I laud the day I hear the birds sing again. It's somewhat of a high holy day for me because I, once again, realize I have missed them so much over the winter and I realize how much joy they bring to my life. A 'free' little gift, so awesomely beautiful that when I again realize it's mine, I realize how preciously priceless it is to me. (Do I have enough descriptive words? LOL! But it's true!!!)
The mayors comment grabbed me- this gift immediately becomes infinitely preciously priceless.
I love that graphic, too!
May blessings upon blessings rain down on your nephew!
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Your nephew is a friend of the Iraqi people. You should be very, very proud.
Thank you.
one more time bttt
Hmmmmm, no photo is showing for me?
We should pray for him and his family --- and perhaps even remove him from Iraq and bring him here.... I suspect he'd be a far better citizen that at least 50% of the folks here.
Semper Fi
good article thanks for the ping
Oh, poop. They were a couple of pretty birdies and I'm too tired to try again : )
I hadn't thought about that.........
Thank you so much for the ping.... This is motivating for me even now.
Hi, Brave Hero! Time will continue to prove the value of your service,
as well as the appreciation of staunch patriots here at home.
So good to "see" you here! xxooxx
He gave a "thank you" speech in Tal Afar to our troops around February, too. And did OK after that.
But you're right...it's still dangerous to do something like that so publicly here. There are a lot of loonies running loose out there.
Americans do get thanked personally by Iraqis regularly, but you probably never hear about that kind of thing in the news. And they do it in a personal, private manner. They still run risks if the bad guys find out they're working with us infidels.
How are you doing these days?
Thank you.
I am assisting in training Battalion Staff and units who are getting ready to go over. It is keeping me fairly busy. As far as my health....hmmmmmmm grin
I am undergoing medical treatment, and am still having some major issues with my back and neck. It is going to be a long road to recovery, but well worth it.
Thank you so much for your concern.
Greg
NO!!!! I am not going to pass it around. I want it all for myself. I am greedy that way. Grin
Thank you very much.
Are you going to the Rally in Santa Rosa next month? I have been asked to be a speaker.
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