SGT Shane Duffy
SGT Cody Legg
SPC Johnathan Emard
Please don't be afraid or worry more about me after reading that, Everyone in my unit is fine.
Now, on a lighter note, these past 10 days or so since I have written I mainly have been out with the Iraqi Police like usual. We have been really working to develop good relationships within the community, as it is essential to gain the trust of the people whom we are working around. I hate Iraq - I'm not going to lie; however, I don't think there is any other job that could give me the type of experience I am getting. Not only are we learning the whole combat role, we are working and relating with Iraqi civilians all the time.
Since being here, I have learned that there are mainly two types of people here. Those who want us here and those who don't. The kids want us here (probably bc they want anything American, and we give it to them). I've noticed that many of the kids love us. As the saying goes, "Ignorance is bliss." The other day I saw a young boy doing the robot as we passed by him and he started jumping up and down waving and smiling. Not to far away are a group of males about 20 years old or so, and not a single of them will wave back. They look at us like they honestly would rather see us gone, instead of improving their economy and way of life. Note: I don't mean by "giving them democracy," I mean by investing so much money into their economy, building wells, doing street repairs, building schools and mosques, all of that good jazz that they should like us for. I have seen kids beaten by their parents for waving at us. At what age does that kid go from not getting enough of us to wanting to kill us. It's strange to me, because there is no gray area that I have seen; it's either they like us or they don't.
I want to let everyone know at home that I am going to try and update this thing more. I am actually in the process of trying to make some comics to add in every week or so. There will be some more Infinite Wisdom eventually to.
I love you all and miss you all
SGT Watson واتسون
5 comments:
Philip, please let the soldiers know that we thank them for what they are doing and our hearts and prayers go out to the three men who died.
We are very proud of what you are doing and that you are making some sort of progress.
Please don't get complacent doing your job, for as you know they will try and use anyone including kids to distroy what you are doing.
Everyone sends their prayers and love.
Dad
I miss you but I'm glad to here you and your unit are fine. Just remember we want you back as soon as possible lol even though I know you have no control over that. Think about you everyday. Wish you were here for my birthday. We'll have to party hard together when you get back since I will be 21 then. I love you and I miss you
hey hun,
missing you like crazy like always. I hope all is well and that they days are going by fast. keep your head up and be safe.
XOXO,
alex
Hey Philip
loved the picture of the camels and your buddies and I look forward to seeing more from you as time goes by. Keep up the good work and stay safe.
love
Aunt Edie
Stay safe Phil.
Remember, we want you back in one piece.
-Carolyn
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