A promise kept (Soldier helps Iraqi boy gain asylum after he rooted out insurgents)

Rocky Mountain News ^ | 7-18-06 | Sarah Peasley

[dynachrome]

The dramatic story of how Jamil fled his home, helped an American Army unit root out insurgents and eventually made his way to live in the United States, is told in Daniel Hendrex's new book (co-written with Wes Smith), A Soldier's Promise: The Heroic True Story of an American Soldier and an Iraqi Boy (Simon Spotlight Entertainment, $25). Hendrex, of Colorado Springs, will appear at local bookstores this week, in support of the release.

[dynachrome]

Many of you probably remember the story of the young boy who helped our troops in Iraq. The author will be in Colorado for a book signing.

[fabriclady]

This will be a great story.

Please don't buy Valerie Plame's book, buy this one instead.

This is a story of bravery and heroism, Plame's will most likely be a book of lies.

[dynachrome]

"will most likely be a book of lies."

Much better.

[RonF]

Forget cash rewards. Turn in some terrorists or "x" amount of munitions, become a U.S. Citizen. Then you'll see the intel come in.

[fabriclady]

I agree, just playing it safe.