Posted on 09/10/2005 9:23:14 AM PDT by jmc1969
TAJI, Iraq, Sept. 9, 2005 — Iraqi soldiers serving at Taji military base collected 1,000,000 Iraqi dinars for victims of Hurricane Katrina.
Iraqi Col. Abbas Fadhil, Iraqi base commander, presented the money to U.S. Col. Paul D. Linkenhoker, Taji Coalition base commander, at a Sept. 5 staff meeting.
“We are all brothers,” said Abbas. “When one suffers tragedy, we all suffer their pain.”
The amount of money is small in American dollars - roughly $680 - but it represents a huge act of compassion from Iraqi soldiers to their American counterparts, said U.S. Army Maj. Michael Goyne.
“I was overwhelmed by the amount of their generosity,” Goyne said. “I was proud and happy to know Col. Abbas, his officers, NCOs and fellow soldiers. That amount represents a month’s salary for most of those soldiers.”
Abbas read a letter he wrote after giving the envelope to Linkenhoker.
"I am Colonel Abbas Fadhil; Tadji Military Base Commander,” Abbas wrote. “On behalf of myself and all the People of Tadji Military Base; I would like to console the American People and Government for getting this horrible disaster. So we would like to donate 1.000.000 Iraqi Dinars to help the government and the People also I would like to console all the ASTs who helped us rebuilding our country and our Army. We appreciate the American's help and support. Thank you."
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More evidence of failure in Iraq. What will we do...
Oh, I know. They hate, loathe, and despise us. My nephew is going back to all of that hatred in November. Last time they gave his unit a puppy.
Hey good luck to your nephew. Be sure to tell him how much we appreciate his service.
I wonder what all sorts of dogs they breed in Iraq.
that is REALLY touching!
I'm hoping throughout these past two weeks, folks have noticed that MS ranks #1 and LA in the top 5 of states on the philanthropy index ... not that they give more dollars, but that they give more per capita based on income. Easy for a Soros to write a $1,000,000 check ... quite another thing for Joe Sixpack to give $10.
This is a wonderful story.
For everyone that thinks we should bomb Mecca into oblivion, maybe you can take a look at the real sacrifice these people are making to help us as we helped them. Perhaps think twice about the comments they are somehow less deserving of freedom and compassion than any "civilized" American.
Wow, what an exchange rate. Time to buy some dinars
Thank you so much for posting this. It truly shows that the people of Iraq are very greatful for what we've done for them.
Ping!
It was a significant gesture, at least so far as these individuals were concerned.
Perhaps spare Baghdad
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WOW, amazing what an impression our Military have made.
Prayers for our AWESOME Military.
Just thought I'd pass along this "blurry screen." DO you think the MSM will pick it up?
That is very impressive. I wish we could send our thanks.
I'll be looking for this story on Good Morning America on Monday..... NOT!
A heartfelt thank you to those wonderful people in Iraq.
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