Posted on 01/12/2005 6:12:32 PM PST by GoldenOrchid
Iraqi Boy Helps Lead Troops to Roadside Bomb
Mosul, Iraq -- Multi-National Forces from 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team), were able to defuse a roadside bomb after an Iraqi boy provided them with information about it in northern Iraq on Jan. 10.
Soldiers of the 1st Battalion, 24th Infantry Regiment, were on patrol in Mosul when an Iraqi child informed them of a roadside bomb in the area. The tip led to the diffusion and destruction of the bomb.
No injuries were reported, and the child was compensated for his service.
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Mosul, Iraq -- Multi-National Forces from 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team), were able to defuse a roadside bomb after an Iraqi boy provided them with information about it in northern Iraq on Jan. 10.
Good for this Iraqi boy. He not only probably saved some lives of soldiers but possibly some innocent Iraqis. I just pray the jihadists don't target him or his family for this.
MSM: Yawn...
You'll only see this kind of Reporting here at FreeRepublic and NOT at any MSM ! Do you think we are WINNING the Hearts and Minds of the Iraqis ?
Somebody diffused the bomb?
C-note to the kid!
Can't speak for the population, which is probably force-fed or only knows of Al-Jazeera All-Terrorist Network.
But at least this kid did the right thing, thank God.
We get massage.
Hearts and minds bump.
Roger that. I'd say this kid needs a new mountain bike.
If this sort of thing becomes prevalent then the Iraqis will be "In-Charge" of their own future. Until They take charge things won't get much better. However these stories are being heard of more and more, lately. Myabe just maybe the Elections will Empower the Iraqis. I know I am going to pray about it.
And a child shall lead them.
Here ya go kid - and there's another 20 in it for you - if you point out the SOB who planted it in the first place......
Awhile back there was a story of a small girl sitting in the road to block a U.S. convoy. When they stopped she pointed to the road directly behind her. They uncovered a land mine there.
After they disarmed the mine, they ran over the little girl and continued on their way. (Hey, just joking!. First paragraph was true, though.)
Thanks for the ping!
Thanks, that is where I read it.
I wonder when the NY Times or Washington Post will print this story?
2 days after hell freezes over I'm thinking
Bump!
Working together and cleaning up the bad stuff ~ Buimp!
In the little girl w/teddy story did you notice the source of the letter as given by the Canada Free Press?
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