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FReeper Kristinn Taylor Reports from FREE Iraq
Move America Forward ^ | 11/06/2006 | Kristinn Taylor Reporting

Posted on 11/06/2006 5:08:57 PM PST by Impeach98

* Kristinn Taylor's Audio Report from Iraq - CLICK HERE TO LISTEN

Kristinn's Written Dispatch from Monday, November 6, 2006:

The families had an incredible day in Iraq today! In the morning, they met with American troops stationed outside Erbil. It was a very emotional meeting. One soldier is from the same town as one of our parents. Another mother arranged for the Gold Star flag to be delivered to the family of a soldier from one of the units stationed up here who was recently killed in action.

The families presented the troops with a banner signed by Americans back home with the message "WE SUPPORT OUR TROOPS AND THEIR MISSION."

The men and women stationed told us how important it is to them to have the support of the folks back home.

After leaving the base (a South Korean base, incidently) we were taken to meet President Massoud Barzini, who heads the Kurdistan Regional Government (which comprises the three northern most Iraqi provinces), at the House of the President. Debra Argel Bastion spoke for the families to the President and presented a crystal eagle to him as a gift from all of us.

President Barzini spent almost an hour with us. He was most appreciative of the sacrifices made by the loved ones of the families for the freedom of the people of Iraq. At the end of the meeting, he presented the families with a framed tapestry of flowers and birds. He told us we were his 'special guests'. A high honor indeed.

From there, we were off to meet the nephew of the president, Prime Minister Neichevan Barzani. He received us at the office of the Prime Minister and spoke also spent quite a bit of time with us.

We next went to a memorial park built on an old Saddam military base and prison complex. The park is beautiful. It has rose bushed lining the walkways and fountains.

It also has a memorial to Iraqi Kurds who were killed in a terrorist attack in February of 2004. The wife and daughter of a man who was killed in the attack,at the time he was the Deputy Prime Minister of the KRG, joined us at the memorial to lay flowers in tribute.

Much more later..... Complete details will br posted at the Move America Forward website: www.MoveAmericaForward.org

Kristinn Taylor


Our delegation presented this pro-troop banner (signed by hundreds of Americans) to troops stationed in northern Iraq.


The delegation meets with Massoud Barzani, President of the Kurdistan Regional Government, in northern Iraq. The KRG is comprised of the three northern most provinces in Iraq.


TOPICS: Activism/Chapters; Breaking News; Foreign Affairs; News/Current Events; War on Terror
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1 posted on 11/06/2006 5:08:58 PM PST by Impeach98
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To: AVNevis; nutmeg; Syncro; kristinn; Jim Robinson

PING!! Kristinn Taylor reports from northern Iraq.


2 posted on 11/06/2006 5:09:36 PM PST by Impeach98 (Anti-war protestors should try holding rallies in Damascus and Tehran!)
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To: Impeach98

God bless them all; may they find peace, even in the midst of war...


3 posted on 11/06/2006 5:11:00 PM PST by dandelion
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To: Impeach98
The men and women stationed told us how important it is to them to have the support of the folks back home.
4 posted on 11/06/2006 5:11:30 PM PST by kinoxi
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To: kristinn

Thanks Kristinn for your awesome efforts!


5 posted on 11/06/2006 5:11:39 PM PST by pbear8 (Pray and vote. Vote and pray.)
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To: Kathy in Alaska

ping for a ping out.


6 posted on 11/06/2006 5:11:55 PM PST by NonValueAdded (Prayers for our patriot brother, 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub. Brian, we're all pulling for you!)
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To: Impeach98

Thank you. Prayers for the families who are on that trip to Iraq and all the families of our fallen soldiers. We will never forget.


7 posted on 11/06/2006 5:13:22 PM PST by fishergirl (Choose your vices carefully, then be loyal to them.)
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To: Impeach98
Muqtada Al-Sadr
Watch out for this little punk.
8 posted on 11/06/2006 5:14:18 PM PST by dennisw ("For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks” -- Matt. 12:34)
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To: Impeach98

BUMP


9 posted on 11/06/2006 5:16:27 PM PST by AVNevis (In memory of Emily Keyes (1990-2006))
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To: Impeach98

Kristinn???


10 posted on 11/06/2006 5:17:18 PM PST by AppyPappy (If you aren't part of the solution, there is good money to be made prolonging the problem.)
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To: kinoxi
"We support those not as smart as John Kerry"- At the Army-Air Force Game

THE SOLDIERS BEHIND THE BANNER

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

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

11 posted on 11/06/2006 5:17:25 PM PST by NotJustAnotherPrettyFace
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To: Allegra

ping!


12 posted on 11/06/2006 5:17:50 PM PST by sageb1 (This is the Final Crusade. There are only 2 sides. Pick one.)
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To: Impeach98

AWESOME!!


13 posted on 11/06/2006 5:23:34 PM PST by Trteamer ( (Eat Meat, Wear Fur, Own Guns, FReep Leftists, Drive an SUV, Drill A.N.W.R., Drill the Gulf, Vote)
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To: Impeach98
GREAT, BIG BUMP
14 posted on 11/06/2006 5:24:20 PM PST by HuntsvilleTxVeteran ("Remember the Alamo, Goliad and WACO, It is Time for a new San Jacinto")
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To: Impeach98

Thank you Impeach98,this is a wonderful report:)


15 posted on 11/06/2006 5:26:18 PM PST by fatima
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To: Impeach98

Kristinn reports from Iraq! At last some real news. You sound great.


16 posted on 11/06/2006 5:26:22 PM PST by Marylander
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To: Impeach98

WOW, prayers up for the amazing Patriots.


17 posted on 11/06/2006 5:26:23 PM PST by angelsonmyside (Why won't Nancy talk now?)
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To: kristinn

Keep up the good work!!


18 posted on 11/06/2006 5:26:54 PM PST by mylife (The roar of the masses could be farts)
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To: Impeach98
Excellent!

5.56mm

19 posted on 11/06/2006 5:27:09 PM PST by M Kehoe
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To: zot; Interesting Times; SeraphimApprentice

listening ping.


20 posted on 11/06/2006 5:27:41 PM PST by GreyFriar ( (3rd Armored Division - Spearhead))
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