They are fighting for the lives of their countrymen so that the oppression represented by the terrorists in their own Country have no support. It takes time and places to de-weed.
Sarko must be applauded for sticking to his guns, and his committment to the WOT. Not easy in the face of the Socialist opposition of F.Hollande ( former “companion” of arch rival Segolene Royal,) whom Sarko defeated for the Presidency.
Our prayers are with the President of France, and with the fazmilies of the fallen heroes.
Hopefully, the “white flag” method of doing business is over for good.
From le Figaro: (my translation)
Starting at 11:30 am, he (Sarkozy) will participate in an ecumenical religious service at the Church of Saint-Louis des Invalides. He will then deliver a eulogy, and place on each casket medals given posthumously. The victims came from military bases in Castres,Calvi, and Noyan. Following the service, The Head of State will meet privately with the families.
“A partir de 11 h 30, il assistera à un office religieux œcuménique en l’église Saint-Louis des Invalides. M. Sarkozy prononcera ensuite un éloge funèbre, puis déposera sur chaque cercueil des décorations à titre posthume. Les victimes sont issues de régiments basés à Castres (Tarn), Calvi (Haute-Corse) et Noyon (Oise). Le chef de l’Etat s’entretiendra ensuite, à huis clos, avec leurs familles.”
See, there's a typically-stupid Socialist for you: He ends a sentence with a preposition.
