4 Million Muslims Marching for an Imam

I was with the 3rd Squad Leader, 3rd Platoon, 118th MP Co. (Airborne) in a convoy to the Sadr City JSS (Joint Service Station), when we saw this flock of the faithful heading toward the Imam Moussa al-Kadhim mosque.

At the JSS, the Sadr City police chief told me they expected up to 4 million of the faithful  This early morning shot was taken from an overpass, on Route Vernon, looking away from Beirut Square. 

Two years ago, during this same celebration, nearly 1000 people died in a stampede.  According to witnesses, someone started a panic when they thought a car bomb was about to explode.  The ensuing tumult killed more people than any amount of conventional explosive would have.

It's an honor to cover the men and women here in Iraq, they are truly the best our country has to offer.  I really thank all those who have supported me so far, I could not have done it without you.

I promise to keep bringing you the stories, images and details you won't find in the mainstream media, I also promise to bring you the voices of those you hear the least--the troops here on the ground.

Thanks for listening and I appreciate all the mail. 

Keep those comments coming and take the polls!

Sincerely,

Matt Sanchez

   

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[Elliot]

Good job Matt. Those Muslim freaks hold hands just like the queers int the USA. We have got to defeat these sick homo-jihadists wherever they may be. We won't stand for their degeneracy. May the Lord bless you and energize you with his righteous clarity.

[Devil Dog]

I heard today in the news that a major offensive took place in Sadr City.

How does the offense look and how many terrorists have been killed?

Good reporting, Matt!

[Eric W, Texas]

American troops being liked in Sadr City is something I have yet to hear until now. Is this a common citizen vs. "civic leader" where the regular Joes on the street are ok with us but their leaders don't like our holding them up to higher standards and thus complain to our media... which get reported back here?

Thanks, Matt.

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