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.
Thanks, will do. He came back from the first tour in January. Lots of things have changed since then.
Mutts. Good old-fashioned mutts (at least the one that they gave them was). LOL. I wish that I could remember the details of the story. It was really cute. Basically, some of the locals asked what our boys missed the most about being home. Much to their mothers' consternation, a lot of guys said "my dog(s)". So, they brought the unit a puppy.
To: Iraqi Soldiers
From: An American
Thank you for the money you donated to the Katrina disaster. Bless you.
Our American military - our greatest ambassadors! God Bless them and keep them safe.
bttt
I am moved more by this story and others like it--such as the 90-year-old who anonymously gave $1200 in Euros as his thanks for liberation from a WWII concentration camp--than by all the hysterical ravings of the left, the MSM, Geraldo, and Sheppard Smith combined.
We Americans are the ones in the white hats; never forget it, and never back down!
Wow.
just wow.
My daughter is at Taji.
The Sheepdogs are shown respect and caring by a grateful nation.
Ever wonder why the MSM isn't reporting polling data from Iraqis (which they surely have)? It's because GW's approval rating is over 90%, that's why.
I'm sure this courtesy has been delivered by OUR armed forces.
That's a lot of money to them...it's not the money it's the thought. Good for them.
Mutts. Good old-fashioned mutts (at least the one that they gave them was). LOL. I wish that I could remember the details of the story. It was really cute. Basically, some of the locals asked what our boys missed the most about being home. Much to their mothers' consternation, a lot of guys said "my dog(s)". So, they brought the unit a puppy.
ROFLMAO! Now you've done it you sonofagun -- Got me all misty eyed.
That's when my son is going.:)
The basic unit of currency should be the kilodinar.
Wonderful story.
A modern day version of the widow's mite. We are blessed to have such friends. God bless them!
God bless you and keep you and your famililies safe from all harm. May He make His face to shine upon you.
I've always said Saudi was the real enemy. Osama hails from there as did 15 of the 9/11 murderers. Nuke 'em. The Saudi royal family laughs at us while they collect our oil money.
As for Iraq, if the CIA could have done their job properly back in the 1970's (before Senator Church sentenced us to our purgatory), that nation and Iran could have been reliably pro-western.
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Wow, that is very touching. Those people don't have much money, and they gave what they had.
It's very touching...I agree...speaks volumes about what they think of our people and our Country.
Wow. This is just wonderful! THANK you, Iraqi brothers!
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Awwww. To them, that's a heck of a lot of money right now. How sweet. They appreciate Americans so much.
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Puppies are much better than gold.
My dad STILL talks about the dog that his unit kept when he was in the Navy, 50 years ago! [Her name was BadA$$!]
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