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 months 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."
God Bless Them!
I agree. Much as I want every terrorist dead or captured, I can't bring myself to hate all Muslims.
Let's compromise and nuke Jerusalem off the map. That way, everybody loses- Christians, Jews and Muslims.
1.000.000 Iraqi Dinars . . . is . . 5 bucks ? Anyone ?
I'm here at Taji, and we'll take care of thanking them. We really are making a difference here.
I returned from Balad about a month ago.
I never went outside the wire, but I know 1 million dinars is a lot in the local economy.
Tell them we said "thanks".
It's Vietnam!
So....do you think faTeddy & Co. will apologize now? Nah, me neither.
I don't think they understand such acts of respect for the U.S.
To any Iraqis nationals reading this -- thanks very much.
Very uplifting. Reminds me that there is still much good in the hearts of many of the people in Iraq.
Naw, that's pigs that they hate. Everybody loves dogs (except fanatic cat people).
Good. It is such an act of kindness, I would like them to know it is appreciated. And you, take care.
It's a shame that the liberals and dumbocrats would rather see our soldiers come home and leave these people without our protection when we Americans promised them we'd see them through no matter what.
These folks in Iraq are just about the only friends we have over there in the world and we need to keep our promise and they will be our friends for decades to come, thanks to the sacrifices of our gallant armed forces.
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Thanks for the post. This really brings tears to my eyes. :)
Thanks for posting this article.
Human compassion is alive and well across the globe, despite the whining from the lamestream media.
Here's a heartfelt THANK YOU to our troops for making this possible. God bless each and every one who has served!
Wow! A month's salary! I know alot of American's that have donated their time and money...but comparatively, only a small number have given on this level. Thank you.
My son will follow your nephew to Iraq in January. This makes me feel a little bit better.
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