Where there are Marines, there is Toys for Tots and Baghdad is no exception. The guards here at the embassy worked this afternoon to short toys that will be given to Iraqi children at Baghdad hospitals and orphanages. And while the children locally may not understand the significance of getting presents at Christmas they will certainly enjoy the distraction form their daily routines.
For all that the U.S. is notorious for we are also known for our compassion and the Marine Corps continues to set the example.
The weather may be 60 degrees and very "bomby" but there is a hint of the holidays in the air thanks to a detachment of Marines.
4 comments:
It is good to read the good stories, and it is good to see our soldiers distracted from their daily routines by ministry work. As you said, it's tough to recognize the progress and the peace through all of the negativity. Thanks,
Dennis
Hey, Jonathan. I ran across your blog just the other day, and I am very interested in what you're doing. My name is Kevin Morrow, and I go to NCC at Ballston. I have a few questions about the Iraq Go Team with which you're working. As a TDY, is it something that is only available to current federal employees? Would former federal employees be eligible for this sort of thing? Reason I'm asking is that I'm currently in between jobs, and I'm a photographer, and I'm trying to get into the photog biz full-time, and I'd be interested in doing something like what you're doing. If you'd like to communicate more directly, shoot me an email at kevin_j_morrow@yahoo.com. By the way, just for giggles and grins, if you're curious, I've got an online portfolio at www.flickr.com/photos/eye_on_the_world. Cheers (and keep your head down, friend),
Kevin
hey, because Bob is retarded sometimes and I don't hve your email I am sending a message this way. I need you to email dad or I with your APO, mom left it at work. I love you Bro. Drew
Jon-
remember me? of course you remember me. i was just googling to waste time and i typed you in to see what you are up to. i see your up to some crazy things. iraq, eh? sounds pretty crazy. hope all is well with you and yours. Have a wonderful christmas in senic iraq.
-kid toledo
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