Statue by Iraqi Artist

[Postal]

This picture of the statue was made 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. This artist was so grateful that the Americans liberated his country, he melted 3 of the fallen Saddam heads and made a memorial statue dedicated to the American soldiers and their fallen comrades. Kalat worked on this 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. It is currently on display outside the palace that is now home to the 4th Infantry division. It will eventually be shipped and shown at the memorial museum in Fort Hood, Texas.

Source: www.strangecosnos.com

 

[VaBusa]

Yeah, I just wish they ALL wanted us there and appreciated what the coalition forces have done...sometime I wonder...

Thoughtful of the artist though...nice work...

 

[justintime2]

Don't hold as true what the general media wants you to think, that IRAQ is falling apart. The fact is it is not, and they are able to do things now that just were not possible before. Long road ahead for them though with the terorists that are there. What an awesome statue!

 

[Mikey D]

Nice Tribute.

 

[bacharles]