Sunday, July 03, 2005

229 Years Free Because ...

This bronze statue was commissioned in Iraq by the soldiers of the 4th Infantry division. It was made from the statues of Saddam that were blown up. It was placed inside of one of his palaces, but today it resides at a museum in Fort Hood,Texas, the home of the 4th Infantry.

And here is the rest of the story ....

Memorial to Fallen Task Force Ironhorse Troops

http://www.snopes.com/photos/military/kalat.asp

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