Marzo 20, 2003

Treat Them With honour

“We are entering Iraq to free a people and the only flag, which will be flown in that ancient land is their own. Show respect for them…You will see things that no man could pay to see and you will have to go a long way to find a more decent, generous and upright people than the Iraqis…If there are casualties of war then remember that when they woke up and got dressed in the morning they did not plan to die this day…If someone surrenders to you then remember they have that right in international law and ensure that one day they go home to their family.” - Lieutenant Colonel Tim Collins addressing the 1st Battalion of the Royal Irish

“As for ourselves, let's bring everyone home and leave Iraq a better place for us having been there. Our business now is north."

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I do not know of a better way to prepare the troops. My thoughts are with all the service men and women, their families, and the people of Iraq. Reiterating what was said above and in the post below: May they all come home safe, may the Iraqi people see a brighter future.


Posted by munin at Marzo 20, 2003 08:26 AM
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i linked to this from my journal. i'm so glad you found it and posted it. it's exactly the way i'd hope everyone would think.

and i hope that they do.

Posted by: kay on Marzo 20, 2003 09:40 AM

me, too.

Posted by: nikki g. on Marzo 20, 2003 09:42 AM

(i will have to ask for help if i ever add comments, so thanks in advance.)

i just sent the link to that story along for my entire family to read. i wish all leaders showed as much wisdom and compassion and...leadership. i sorta wish i could write to that guy...

Posted by: kay on Marzo 20, 2003 09:55 AM

Well posted. Admirably considerate. I hope your sentiments will be reposted throughout the web.

Posted by: edgar mousehat on Marzo 21, 2003 08:47 AM

Great quote. Thanks for posting it.

Posted by: Ashley on Marzo 21, 2003 11:01 AM

Bless Lt. Collins heart for saying that. They deserve that dignity.

Posted by: GeekGrrl on Marzo 21, 2003 02:02 PM

I saw this kind of late, but thank you for posting it.

It did my heart good to read that.

Posted by: laurie on Marzo 22, 2003 01:42 AM

Kay, me to. I wish there was a way to email or write him. He's the sort of leader that you want all commanders to be.

Ed. Me too.

I still hope that people will heed what he said. I pray that Iraq will indeed be a better place upon our leaving.

Posted by: Munin on Marzo 22, 2003 11:59 AM
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