Families of Fallen Soldiers Celebrate Saddam Verdict With Iraqi People!

Move America Forward ^ | November 5th, 2006 | Move America Forward Press Release

[mdittmar]

“Justice has been served and we are now celebrating together with the people of Iraq.”

(IRAQ) – A historic delegation of Gold Star Families in Iraq (families who lost a child in the war on terrorism) reacted today with jubilation at the GUILTY verdict handed down against the murderous former dictator of Iraq, Saddam Hussein.

These American families are on a 10-day journey to Iraq to see the land where their children died in the fight against terrorism. Never before has such a coordinated delegation of Gold Star Families visited Iraq, and their arrival comes amidst news reports that Saddam Hussein had a nuclear weapons program under development before Coalition Forces toppled his regime.

The trip is organized by the nation’s largest grass-roots pro-troop organization, Move America Forward which was founded in 2004.

COMPLETE DETAILS – INCLUDING PHOTOGRAPHS & AUDIO FILES ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE: www.MoveAmericaForward.org

The families explained that news of the verdict was especially heartening since their children gave their lives to free the people of Iraq and bring an end to Iraq’s dubious role as a state sponsor of terrorism under Hussein’s brutal rule.

“Justice has been served and we are now celebrating together with the people of Iraq,” said Gold Star Father, Joseph Williams. Williams is a resident of Vacaville, California and his son Michael died near Nasiriyah, Iraq.

Mike Anderson’s son died in the Anbar province of Iraq. He reacted to the news of the Saddam verdict by noting that it provided additional justification for the war on terrorism.

“We are doing the right thing in Iraq, and many of the people in Iraq are trying to do the right thing in building a future free of violence and terrorism,” Anderson said.

Debra Argel Bastian of Lompoc, California agreed.

“I am so happy to see that justice has prevailed over terrorism and bloodshed. Saddam Hussein killed millions of people, he sponsored terrorism and he sought to spread his tyrannical rule throughout the Middle East. Now he is being held accountable for his actions.

“I am so proud of the men and women of the United States military who have made this moment possible. And I honor the sacrifice my son gave to serve his country in the war against terrorism,” Argel concluded.

[Impeach98]

Some of the people these Gold Star Families have encountered in northern Iraq:

[Impeach98]

There are actually THREE FReepers on this trip. Kristinn, RWGuy, reaganite84.

[Impeach98]

Ooops, I forgot Debra Argel is a FReeper too. I don't know her FR handle though.

[Impeach98]

"Sorry everyone, but I just wish they wouldn't have gone"

You should talk to these people. They've wanted to go so passionately, and for so long.

I can tell you from speaking with the delegation that just seeing the free Iraqi people and seeing a different side of the story that isn't reported on TV (the violence in Baghdad and the 4 provinces is real, but there are 18 PROVINCES - and in the other 14 there is very little violence).

I am so glad these parent's are getting to do this and I am so excited each time I get an email with more details with accounts from their trip.

[Lady Jag]

God bless all the Gold Star families and bless this trip.

[Marine_Uncle]

I know so many Freepers read this story with a deep heartfelt thank you for all those people that have made it possible for these moms,dads,sisters,brothers to be able to travel to Iraq. May they leave with a feeling of peace and clouser, with the full knowledge their loved ones did not die in vain.
The Iraq War is an epic event in modern history. I dare not chance diminshing it's significance with phrases that do not envelope the full ramifications it will mean to literally hundreds of millions of people that have long lived in object poverty of spirit and now can peep at what so many in the west so gravely neglect to hold sacred.
GWB is right. All peoples regardless of the position in life seek freedom of thought and choice.
Not only the Muslim world can now see a different choice, but all those that live in still oppressive countries the world over, see that good can triumph over evil. GWB and America and all the Coalition forces and their respective governments have given tens of millions of people around this globe a refreshed hope that their day may come when they can seek good governments by a free process of voting and then have the rights under laws to hold those governments accountable.
GWB and our armed forces have done more for this world's peoples then all the horse manure generated over the years by the UN.
One would be foolish at best, if they where to think peoples in still oppressed countries around the world are not following what happens in Iraq very closely where they somehow can get access to world news.
And the taste and smell of freedom exhales from their nostrils as they to dream of the rights we in America often take for granted.
GWB knows in his heart of hearts, that dispite what may be written of him. He had the balls to go against the grain and do the right thing.

[dandelion]

God bless these families - their valor is greater than any pain death can give. May their journey bring them peace and joy.

[oneamericanvoice]

I don't have to talk to them. No doubt they are passionate about going. But what if this were WWII and their loved one died at the Battle of the Bulge, do you think that taking a trip the the Ardennes would have been a good idea?

I know the reality of Iraq, that Bagdad is the epicenter and that much of the country is stable. So what? They're soldier/Marine didn't die in the peaceful part. Do you advocate a trip to Fallujah, or perhaps Sadr City?

My point was to wait until things were a bit more stable before going to Iraq. Then go.

[Impeach98]

"My point was to wait until things were a bit more stable before going to Iraq. Then go."

That's a decision you have to make for yourself then. These families feel entirely differently from what you've written.

[NotJustAnotherPrettyFace]

Video Shows American Soldiers ABUSING Iraqi Children.. ** DO NOT RELEASE TO MEDIA **

Photo of Troops "Terrorizing" Iraqis (#128 is a must see!)

[NotJustAnotherPrettyFace]

See the links I posted immediately above - the content also helps to tell the REAL story of what's going on over there.

[nutmeg]

There are actually THREE FReepers on this trip. Kristinn, RWGuy, reaganite84.

Ooops, I forgot Debra Argel is a FReeper too. I don't know her FR handle though.

Really? I knew Kristinn was there but didn't realize there were other FReepers with the group as well! How about Melanie Morgan... isn't she a FReeper?

[nutmeg]

FReepers Kristinn, RWGuy and reaganite84 are part of this historic trip to Iraq!

Please FReepmail me if you want on or off my ‘miscellaneous’ ping list.

[stanz]

Thanks for this. Any pix of Kristinn & Co. in Iraq?

[nutmeg]

Any pix of Kristinn & Co. in Iraq?

No, I haven't see any yet. I'll be sure to ping you when I find any! :o)