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| Troops in Iraq Honor Victims of Sept. 11 Attacks |
| 2006-09-11 |
| Multinational Corps Iraq held a 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony at the Al Faw palace here today, reminding everyone in attendance why servicemembers stand on foreign ground today. U.S. Ambassador to Iraq Zalmay Khalilzad said the monument for the victims and the heroes from that day is being constructed now. “The true monument for the heroes and victims of 9/11 will not be made of stone, but will be living monuments,” he said. “The 50 million people liberated from tyranny since that day. A free and prosperous Iraq will stand as the ultimate testimony to the sacrifices you are making to ensure that America remains secure from the threats posed by terrorists.” Army Lt. Gen. Peter Chiarelli, commander of Multinational Corps Iraq, gave everyone a sense of closeness to the victims from the horrific day half a decade ago. “They were mothers, fathers, daughters, sons and friends,” he said. “They were old, middle-aged and children. Men and women, boys and girls. They were Americans, but they were also citizens of a dozen nations.” He went on to say that some of them were innocent bystanders, while others were rescue workers and heroes who sacrificed their lives that day to save others. Chiarelli said the terrorists didn’t realize America’s determination to seek justice when they attacked U.S. soil. “These murderers bet that the United States and its friends would stand by and do nothing,” he said. “They bet that we would shrink from our duty and our purpose. They bet wrong. “Over the last five years, the United States and its brave allies have waged an offensive campaign against those who hate free nations and free people,” he continued. “Let there be no doubt, we will prevail in this struggle.” |
| Posted by:Bobby |
| #1 No ceremony needed, really . . . they already honor those lost on 9/11 by their service. |
| Posted by: Mike 2006-09-11 22:49 |