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By 1st Lt. Erwin A. Abella
Multi-National Division - Center
FORWARD OPERATING BASE GARRY OWEN, Iraq – Iraqi troops and Long Knife Soldiers delivered sheep to Iraqi Muslims in the Amarah area for Eid al Adha, an Islamic holiday.
Troops from the 40th Iraqi Army Brigade and the 2nd Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, visited the Hayy al Hussein orphanage to distribute children's clothing and medical supplies before heading to a village south of Amarah to deliver the live sheep.
Sheikh Moshen thanked the American and Iraqi troops for the four sheep. The sheep will be slaughtered in commemoration of Abraham's willingness to sacrifice his son in obedience to God and then shared amongst the sheikh's community.
"I recognize the importance of the holiday to our Iraqi counterparts and hosts," said Capt. Frank Toomey, Company D, 2nd Bn., 7th Cav. Regt. commander. "I'm glad to be able to share the holiday and provide support and assistance."
As Americans around the world gear up for their holiday season, the American Soldiers wanted to spread the holiday spirit to Iraqi troops and the citizens of Maysan province.
"It's awesome to be able to make these people a little [happier]," said Pvt. 1st Class Stephen Tranowski, a Chicago native. "All of the Iraqis said handing over these sheep is a wonderful act."
Tranowski said delivering the clothing and sheep made him feel closer to home by sharing gifts with the local Iraqis during their holiday.
"It's like a perfect little mix of traditions," he concluded.
| Date Taken: | 12.09.2008 |
| Date Posted: | 12.09.2008 13:20 |
| Story ID: | 27387 |
| Location: | FORWARD OPERATING BASE GARRYOWEN, IQ |
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