Kuwait's Ambassador in Washington Sheikh Salem Al-Abdullah Al-Jaber Al-Sabah hosted a reception for families and relatives of American soldiers who died in the war that liberated Kuwait from a seven-month occupation of Iraq in 1990. The reception was held one day before the "No greater love" 14th annual ceremony to honor the war casualties, which will be held in Arlington national cemetery later tonight. At a speech to more than 200 families and relatives coming from all over the states representing soldiers who died in the war, the Kuwaiti ambassador said Kuwait will always remember the sacrifices of the soldiers who brought back the freedom to Kuwait.
"This occasion gives us the honor and we will always remember them, and we will be standing steadfast with you," Sheikh Salem told the families of the fallen soldiers. Sheikh Salem added that not only on the people level, Kuwait's government will always stand steadfast with the United States in protecting freedom all over the world and in fighting terror. Members of families of the fallen soldiers also spoke at the reception, saying that despite the difficulties of loosing loved ones, they were proud to see Kuwait now liberated and freedom protected. They added that they will, in their part, always remember the victims of the occupation.
They expressed profound appreciation to Kuwait for continuing to remember the American soldiers who sacrificed their lives for the freedom of Kuwait by hosting such gathering to express to them Kuwait's continued appreciation for the role the United States, specially the soldiers, in ending the seven months of occupation. Sheikh Salem was also awarded by the sons and daughters of the soldiers who died in the war with a crystal colored eagle-shaped shield, which reflects the shape of the American flag, in appreciation for Kuwait and its role in standing besides the United States in its efforts to provide freedom all over the world. |