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To: SandRat

Not sure if you saw this story but it sure is rich in hope-y goodness. Fits the theme nicely:

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RELEASE No. 20070821-05
August 21, 2007

Citizen sacrifices life to thwart suicide bomber
Multi-National Division – Center PAO

FORWARD OPERATING BASE HAMMER, Iraq – An Iraqi man saved the lives of four U.S. Soldiers and eight civilians when he intercepted a suicide bomber during a Concerned Citizens meeting in the town of al-Arafia Aug. 18.

http://www.mnf-iraq.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=13454&Itemid=128


3 posted on 08/21/2007 5:25:58 PM PDT by Uriah_lost ("I don't apologize for the United States of America," -Fred D Thompson)
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To: Uriah_lost

No I hadn’t. Thank you for adding this valuable story to the FRWN thread


4 posted on 08/21/2007 5:33:24 PM PDT by SandRat (Duty, Honor, Country. What else needs to be said?)
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To: Uriah_lost
The world should know the name of this man.
5 posted on 08/21/2007 6:22:14 PM PDT by Blue State Insurgent (FRee your mind.)
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