This death hit me harder than I would have expected. I knew he was old, and so many people have died or been horribly injured in the struggles in Iraq, that I expected to just register his passing with respect.
I was surprised to find tears rolling down my cheeks, as I attempted to go about my business. Jalal Talabani was just lovable. He was a man of deep commitment and good character, in a time and place that was rampant with others at their worst - rife with self-serving corruption at the expense of the nation and everyone else. He was a re-assurance that all was not lost for Iraq during dark times - that there were still wise and good mento deal with in building a better future.
May God bless him, comfort his family, and care for Iraq and Kurdistan.
Farewell to a great and good man.
I’m very glad that you understand the attachment that all Kurds have to him.
Total Respect to an old warrior.