Just a quick note. 231 years ago today in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania the Declaration of Independence was signed by 56 true patriots. Today here in Iraq we are here working with the military and general population so that they too can share those same ideals the Declaration of Independence lists in the second paragraph: "that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness". Just like the American Revolution which lasted from 19 April 1775 to September 1783 , the fight here in Iraq is not a short one and we must persevere in order to be victorious and allow a Democratic and free Iraq to prosper so that their citizens can live without fear of Al Qaeda or other terrorist groups.
Our Chaplain LTC T sent this prayer to all the Soldiers in our unit here in Iraq.
"Lord God, on this 4th of July we give You thanks for the freedom andliberty enjoyed by the nations of our Coalition. May we always recognize that freedom is Your gift to us, even as it must be protectedby our vigilance. Give us the courage to continue that vigilance for the sake of our families and our posterity. We thank You for the sacrifices of those who have gone before us, sacrifices made to preserve liberty. May their deeds never have been done in vain. Grant all those in the armed forces of our coalition the strength to continue their difficult mission, and to see it through to success.
Grant the Iraqi armed forces and the people of Iraq the perseverance and courage to carry on with our critical task. Grant our families this day a joyful and respectful celebration of the heritage of liberty that is our birth right from You.
Speed the day when the people of our world will all live in harmony, in peace, and in freedom.
In Your Holy Name, Amen."
I would also like to wish my parents a happy anniversary today, number 49! I guess if it wasn't for them I for sure wouldn't be around now writing this blog. Mom and Dad may the both of you enjoy many more years of marriage and happiness together!
God Bless America!
The Colonel
Colonel TS's Guest Book
My Hootch
Chillin out after a long day at work!
At the Machine Gun Range
Me lighting up the targets with the M240B
IV Stick Time
LT Barker taking one for the team as he is the receipient of the IV that I am about to insert.
Back on Active Duty
Here I am back on active duty ready to head out for some training.
Timberwolves
The 104th Division-The unit I am currently a member of and will deploy to the box with.
Big Red One
The First Infantry Division-The unit I was with the first time I deployed to Iraq as part of Desert Shield/Storm.
Real Betis Balompie
"Viva Er Beti Manque Lopera"
Go A"s
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