The Statue

Shane361 · 02-03-2008, 10:33 AM

This statue currently stands outside the Iraqi palace,
Now home to the 4th Infantry division.
It will eventually be shipped home
And put in the memorial museum in Fort Hood , TX
The statue was created by an Iraqi artist named Kalat,
who for years was forced by Saddam Hussein to make the
many hundreds of bronze busts of Saddam that dotted Baghdad .
Kalat was so grateful for the Americans liberation of his country;
He melted 3 of the heads of the fallen Saddam and made the statue as a memorial
to the American soldiers and their fallen warriors.
Kalat worked on this memorial night and day for several months.
To the left of the kneeling soldier is a small Iraqi girl giving the soldier comfort as
he mourns the loss of his comrade in arms.
Do you know why we don't hear about this in the news?
Because it is heart warming and praise worthy.
The media avoids it because it does not have the shock effect.
But we can do something about it.
We can pass this along to as many people as we can in honor of all our brave
Military who are making a difference! And please pass this on!

Copied all from another forum. Not asking anyone to forward but I wanted to share. Good things are happening contrary to the news-Shane

Shane361 · 02-03-2008, 11:13 AM

http://www.snopes.com/photos/military/kalat.asp

///Mcompact · 02-03-2008, 02:58 PM

Good find, Shane.

I like feel-good stories...but don't blow smoke up my ass. Why does everyone have to put a twist on everything? Just tell the damn truth and let it stand on it's own.

Shane361 · 02-03-2008, 03:16 PM

Thanks, regardless of the story and whats bullshit and not it in itself is true. The pain that has gone into this war and what the statue means to the actual heros of this war. They can twist it however they want it on either side..the truth remains the same

05Saleen · 02-03-2008, 08:30 PM

Nice!!! Good find Shane.

wade w · 02-04-2008, 01:12 AM

Very nice. Just about everybody I work with come from the service. Some young some old. I get to hear all kinds of stories.

Mustangscotty · 02-04-2008, 03:50 AM

Nice find Shane !

Over the years there have been several stories like the one above. Shane is right though, the press doesn't cover enough positive stories, just the bombs.

God Bless the troops.

02-03-2008, 10:33 AM	#1
Shane361 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: The Creek Posts: 2,622	The Statue This statue currently stands outside the Iraqi palace, Now home to the 4th Infantry division. It will eventually be shipped home And put in the memorial museum in Fort Hood , TX The statue was created by an Iraqi artist named Kalat, who for years was forced by Saddam Hussein to make the many hundreds of bronze busts of Saddam that dotted Baghdad . Kalat was so grateful for the Americans liberation of his country; He melted 3 of the heads of the fallen Saddam and made the statue as a memorial to the American soldiers and their fallen warriors. Kalat worked on this memorial night and day for several months. To the left of the kneeling soldier is a small Iraqi girl giving the soldier comfort as he mourns the loss of his comrade in arms. Do you know why we don't hear about this in the news? Because it is heart warming and praise worthy. The media avoids it because it does not have the shock effect. But we can do something about it. We can pass this along to as many people as we can in honor of all our brave Military who are making a difference! And please pass this on! Copied all from another forum. Not asking anyone to forward but I wanted to share. Good things are happening contrary to the news-Shane Last edited by Shane361; 02-03-2008 at 11:13 AM.

02-03-2008, 02:58 PM	#3
///Mcompact SQUIRREL OVERLORD Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Nunya bidness Posts: 1,382	Good find, Shane. I like feel-good stories...but don't blow smoke up my ass. Why does everyone have to put a twist on everything? Just tell the damn truth and let it stand on it's own. __________________ -Kiley Last edited by ///Mcompact; 02-03-2008 at 03:00 PM.

02-03-2008, 08:30 PM	#5
05Saleen Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Goose Creek, SC Posts: 3,157	Nice!!! Good find Shane. __________________ 05 Saleen, 91 Mustang LX, 99 Lightning

02-04-2008, 03:50 AM	#7
Mustangscotty Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 699	Nice find Shane ! Over the years there have been several stories like the one above. Shane is right though, the press doesn't cover enough positive stories, just the bombs. God Bless the troops. __________________ Scotty 67 Mustang fastback 68 Mustang coupe 03 Cobra 13 F150 4x4 69 Harley FLH 67 Camaro

02-03-2008, 11:13 AM	#2
Shane361 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: The Creek Posts: 2,622	http://www.snopes.com/photos/military/kalat.asp

02-03-2008, 03:16 PM	#4
Shane361 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: The Creek Posts: 2,622	Thanks, regardless of the story and whats bullshit and not it in itself is true. The pain that has gone into this war and what the statue means to the actual heros of this war. They can twist it however they want it on either side..the truth remains the same

02-04-2008, 01:12 AM	#6
wade w Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Savannah GA Posts: 1,725	Very nice. Just about everybody I work with come from the service. Some young some old. I get to hear all kinds of stories.