More pictures from Iraq...

shack
shack Posts: 11,154
edited March 2024 in Clubhouse Archives
My brother-in-law sent another batch of pictures. The are now in the northern part of the county where the Kurds are. Parts of this county really are beautiful. He has just asked that we share these pictures whenever possible so that people will see more than just the destruction. There is one picture that I will show first that indicates what terror was there before the US troops arrived. I'll let his words tell what it is about...
They say a picture speaks a thousand words. The pictures I'm sending today are of a shrine in Iraq. The monument and headstones are of the 5000 souls who were killed by chemical weapons that did not exist in Iraq. Each headstone is of a family that was killed. The simple reason they were killed was their ethnic background. They were Kurds. These are some of the nicest people you would want to meet. The convoy that entered the village was greeted by lines of children and adults all cheering the American soldiers. The men said it was almost like WWII. These people view America as their savior. The reason is American soldiers saved them from ethic cleansing. They can now go on with their lives without the fear of a plane flying over gassing them because of who they are and where they live. They are now experiencing something we take for granted: freedom.
"Just because you’re offended doesn’t mean you’re right." - Ricky Gervais

"For those who believe, no proof is necessary. For those who don't believe, no proof is possible." - Stuart Chase

"Consistency requires you to be as ignorant today as you were a year ago." - Bernard Berenson
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
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    "Just because you’re offended doesn’t mean you’re right." - Ricky Gervais

    "For those who believe, no proof is necessary. For those who don't believe, no proof is possible." - Stuart Chase

    "Consistency requires you to be as ignorant today as you were a year ago." - Bernard Berenson
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    "Just because you’re offended doesn’t mean you’re right." - Ricky Gervais

    "For those who believe, no proof is necessary. For those who don't believe, no proof is possible." - Stuart Chase

    "Consistency requires you to be as ignorant today as you were a year ago." - Bernard Berenson
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    "Just because you’re offended doesn’t mean you’re right." - Ricky Gervais

    "For those who believe, no proof is necessary. For those who don't believe, no proof is possible." - Stuart Chase

    "Consistency requires you to be as ignorant today as you were a year ago." - Bernard Berenson
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    "Just because you’re offended doesn’t mean you’re right." - Ricky Gervais

    "For those who believe, no proof is necessary. For those who don't believe, no proof is possible." - Stuart Chase

    "Consistency requires you to be as ignorant today as you were a year ago." - Bernard Berenson
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    .....
    "Just because you’re offended doesn’t mean you’re right." - Ricky Gervais

    "For those who believe, no proof is necessary. For those who don't believe, no proof is possible." - Stuart Chase

    "Consistency requires you to be as ignorant today as you were a year ago." - Bernard Berenson
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    "Just because you’re offended doesn’t mean you’re right." - Ricky Gervais

    "For those who believe, no proof is necessary. For those who don't believe, no proof is possible." - Stuart Chase

    "Consistency requires you to be as ignorant today as you were a year ago." - Bernard Berenson
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    .......
    "Just because you’re offended doesn’t mean you’re right." - Ricky Gervais

    "For those who believe, no proof is necessary. For those who don't believe, no proof is possible." - Stuart Chase

    "Consistency requires you to be as ignorant today as you were a year ago." - Bernard Berenson
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    ........
    "Just because you’re offended doesn’t mean you’re right." - Ricky Gervais

    "For those who believe, no proof is necessary. For those who don't believe, no proof is possible." - Stuart Chase

    "Consistency requires you to be as ignorant today as you were a year ago." - Bernard Berenson
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    .........
    "Just because you’re offended doesn’t mean you’re right." - Ricky Gervais

    "For those who believe, no proof is necessary. For those who don't believe, no proof is possible." - Stuart Chase

    "Consistency requires you to be as ignorant today as you were a year ago." - Bernard Berenson
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    "Just because you’re offended doesn’t mean you’re right." - Ricky Gervais

    "For those who believe, no proof is necessary. For those who don't believe, no proof is possible." - Stuart Chase

    "Consistency requires you to be as ignorant today as you were a year ago." - Bernard Berenson
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    shack Posts: 11,154
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    ...........
    "Just because you’re offended doesn’t mean you’re right." - Ricky Gervais

    "For those who believe, no proof is necessary. For those who don't believe, no proof is possible." - Stuart Chase

    "Consistency requires you to be as ignorant today as you were a year ago." - Bernard Berenson
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  • BlueMDPicker
    BlueMDPicker Posts: 7,569
    edited March 2005
    Shack,

    Your brother-in-law is an eloquent author and an absolutely amazing photographer. For those too jaded to think that God doesn't move through this world, it's people, and their deeds we are blessed to have men and women of his simple wisdom and grace to prove the truth.

    Thanks, once again, for making my day.

    Mike
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  • RobXant
    RobXant Posts: 201
    edited March 2005
    Thanks for the images. Your brother has a good eye. Northern Iraq can be breathtaking. Here are a couple from the Iranian border...
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  • Frank Z
    Frank Z Posts: 5,860
    edited March 2005
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    9/11 - WE WILL NEVER FORGET!! (<---<<click)
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  • Toxis
    Toxis Posts: 5,116
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    It's good that we're already imposing our "Hey, eat more candy kids!" mentallity on them as well as freedom. ha ha Nothing wrong with a lil fatness huh?

    Beautiful pictures though... Great eye that guys has and definitely a well spoken individual. :cool:
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  • RobXant
    RobXant Posts: 201
    edited March 2005
    Actually- I wansn't gonna say anything, but that photo of the soldier giving out candy could get her in trouble if someone identifies her in a higher headquarters. There is actually an order, maybe part of the General Order, not to give out candy.

    Sounds funny, but there is a real sensitivity to this in the brass ranks because of the danger of kids rushing to soldiers for candy getting run over while chasing a convoy of humvees. Worse, the insurgents could capitalize on the soldiers concern for the safety of the children during an ambush. This would either compromise the ability of the US soldiers to protect themselves, or force them to disregard the saftey of those kids while fighting back.

    I'm sure most servicemembers are either ignorant of the order, or just choose to ignore it. But, I've heard three commanders bring it up and have seen several soldiers in the 101st get in trouble for it...

    Let me get back on topic, though, and say that those photographs that show Iraqi's in their everyday environment are just great. Those aren't easy pics to get, as most of the time the locals are staring at the guys in body armor... Shows that those Iraqi's feel pretty comfortable around your brother and his unit. (that sounds funny, eh?)
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited March 2005
    Very nice photos.
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,986
    edited March 2005
    Ah, Iraq. Unibrow capital of the world.
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  • brettw22
    brettw22 Posts: 7,623
    edited March 2005
    Shack, do you know what type of camera your brother is using? These images are seemingly more than just 2 dimensional.......very well taken pictures.
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  • Toxis
    Toxis Posts: 5,116
    edited March 2005
    Originally posted by RuSsMaN
    Ah, Iraq. Unibrow capital of the world.
    I don't know what's more wrong, the fact that you said this or how hard I'm laughing right now.
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited March 2005
    Originally posted by BlueMDPicker
    Your brother-in-law is an eloquent author and an absolutely amazing photographer.
    Originally posted by brettw22
    Shack, do you know what type of camera your brother is using? These images are seemingly more than just 2 dimensional.......very well taken pictures.
    Thanks for the kind words.

    I have no idea what kind of carmeras are used. He is a chaplan for his division. I think these pictures are a compilation from several of the soldiers in his unit. He helps put them together so they can send them home. I'm sure they select the best of what has been taken.

    The pics may be taken by many but the words are all his. It's funny....even though he has been a minister for as long as I've known him (He was youth minister for a long time - middle and high school kids mainly)....he has always been goofy. Now I really sense that he has changed....become much more introspective and well.....mature. Of course he is the same age as me (51) so it's time. But this thing over there has had an obvious impact on him as I'm sure it does for every soldier. I just pray they get it done and come home soon. All of them.
    "Just because you’re offended doesn’t mean you’re right." - Ricky Gervais

    "For those who believe, no proof is necessary. For those who don't believe, no proof is possible." - Stuart Chase

    "Consistency requires you to be as ignorant today as you were a year ago." - Bernard Berenson
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  • Polk65
    Polk65 Posts: 1,405
    edited March 2005
    Shack,

    I was watching last night while you were posting and did not want to interrupt. GREAT PHOTOS !

    First, let your brother-in-law know that we think of those serving in combat.

    Second, thank your brother-in-law for taking the time to share these photos with us. I really enjoy the contrast between close-up human to human photos and the long distance surroundings. I watch the usenet military photos frequently and have grown a bit numb to how they seem to be orchestrated.

    [oops - edited to conform with forum rules on politics]
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