this diary is dedicated to all who suffer because of war
we love and support our troops, just as we love and support the Iraqi people – without exception, or precondition, or judgement.
image and poem below the fold
In this undated family photo, Sgt. 1st Class Merideth Howard, 52, of Waukesha, Wis., is shown. Howard, a turret gunner in the Army Reserve’s 405th Civil Affairs Battalion, on Sept. 8 became the oldest female U.S. soldier killed in action since military operations began in Afghanistan and Iraq. A car bomber slammed into her vehicle, killing her and Staff Sgt. Robert Paul, 43, of The Dalles, Ore.
(AP Photo/Family photo)
An undated photo provided by the U.S. Army shows Master Sgt. Robb G. Needham. Needham, 51, of Vancouver, Wash., who was serving on active duty with the Army Reserves 1st Battalion, 356th Regiment (Logistical Support), 4th Brigade, 91st Division, died Sept. 20, 2006,in Baghdad, Iraq, when his patrol came in contact with enemy forces using small arms fire, the Army said. A memorial service is planned for Saturday, Sept. 30, at the Main Post Chapel at Fort Lewis, Wash.
(AP Photo/U.S. Army,)
Forever Young
by Bob Dylan
May God bless and keep you always,
May your wishes all come true,
May you always do for others
And let others do for you.
May you build a ladder to the stars
And climb on every rung,
May you stay forever young,
Forever young, forever young,
May you stay forever young.
May you grow up to be righteous,
May you grow up to be true,
May you always know the truth
And see the lights surrounding you.
May you always be courageous,
Stand upright and be strong,
May you stay forever young,
Forever young, forever young,
May you stay forever young.
May your hands always be busy,
May your feet always be swift,
May you have a strong foundation
When the winds of changes shift.
May your heart always be joyful,
May your song always be sung,
May you stay forever young,
Forever young, forever young,
May you stay forever young.
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