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I just want you to know a little bit about these kids and what their family life is like in the new Iraq. These children live in the center of our complex here with their families because their parents support a new Iraq. They are military families training and working against the terrorists and insurgents who attempt to destabilize the Government in Iraq. The lives of the families have been threatened by Al Qaeda and other militant organizations who attempt to intimidate them to stop fighting. Yet like the many families that struggled for our own independence these families are struggling for theirs. Other Iraq citizens that I work with have to hide their military identification when they leave to go home or they will be killed if they are found with it. Before I was sent here I, like many U.S citizens questioned the cause but after talking to these people that I work with, I find that they need us and want us here to help fight for their country. Contrary to what we read in the press.
These are mothers and fathers like me, just working to raise their family, only there is no peace in their neighborhoods. I, as a father can't help but sympathize with these children who have done nothing wrong, other than being born into unfortunate circumstances beyond their control.
I know people struggle with supporting anything over here because our brothers and sisters are dying every day. No one knows that better than me. I have seen my fellow soldiers who have fallen and attended services honoring their departure from here. It angers me every time I see a chopper arrive with another fallen soldier in it, however my anger is not directed at the children but the monsters who have come to this country for no other reason than to create lawlessness. My whole point is the kids here are the victims, so if anyone asks why they should support your cause, you can tell them first hand from someone who is here with these children.
We try to visit the kids every Friday and play games with them and especially soccer, which is turning into a passion for them. Equally it is good for us to provide some moral boosting fun and to have some social play outside of the unit.
I am very grateful and even more proud to have Morgan choose this difficult and time consuming task to help potentially thousands of U.S. Soldiers and Iraqi children.
We all here appreciate your help.
Sincerely,
Un-named Solider
*Please note that the identity of the soldier that wrote this letter is hidden for security purposes.
Thank you for taking a moment to read the above letter.
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