Monday, November 6, 2006
(IRaQ) – a historic delegation of Gold Star Families in Iraq (families who lost a child in the war on terrorism) reacted today with jubilation at the GUILTY verdict handed down against the murderous former dictator of Iraq, Saddam Hussein.
These american families are on a 10-day journey to Iraq to see the land where their children died in the fight against terrorism. Never before has such a coordinated delegation of Gold Star Families visited Iraq, and their arrival comes amidst news reports that Saddam Hussein had a nuclear weapons program under development before Coalition Forces toppled his regime.
The trip is organized by the nation's largest grass-roots pro-troop organization, Move america Forward which was founded in 2004.
The families explained that news of the verdict was especially heartening since their children gave their lives to free the people of Iraq and bring an end to Iraq's dubious role as a state sponsor of terrorism under Hussein's brutal rule.
"Justice has been served and we are now celebrating together with the people of Iraq," said Gold Star Father, Joseph Williams. Williams is a resident of Vacaville, California and his son Michael died near Nasiriyah, Iraq.
Mike anderson's son died in the anbar province of Iraq. He reacted to the news of the Saddam verdict by noting that it provided additional justification for the war on terrorism.
"We are doing the right thing in Iraq, and many of the people in Iraq are trying to do the right thing in building a future free of violence and terrorism," anderson said.
Debra argel Bastian of Lompoc, California agreed.
"I am so happy to see that justice has prevailed over terrorism and bloodshed. Saddam Hussein killed millions of people, he sponsored terrorism and he sought to spread his tyrannical rule throughout the Middle East. Now he is being held accountable for his actions.
"I am so proud of the men and women of the United States military who have made this moment possible. and I honor the sacrifice my son gave to serve his country in the war against terrorism," argel concluded.
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