It's my prayer today that as the U.S. begins to hand over the reins to the Iraqi soldiers for the defense of their country, the world will support our military in this endeavor.
I don't think many realize the importance of what is taking place in Iraq. A new democracy is being born. The same feeling that permeated the souls and minds of our own founding fathers is, no doubt, coursing through the hearts of Iraqis who want nothing more that to be able to govern their own nation in peace and freedom. I can't help but feel that the eyes of all those signers of the Declaration of Independence are watching this with excitement and awe.
God Bless
Father Joe
- Fr. Joseph L. Di Gregorio
- Philadelphia, PA, United States
- Priest - Stella Maris Church - Major, US Army, Retired - Fr. attended Officers Basic, Advanced & Combined Army Service Select Schools. 1st assignment was 5th Bn, 101st AirBorne in KY, deploying in ’90 with the 101st to Saudi Arabia in Operation Desert Shield/Storm. Also: 5th of the 2nd Air Defense Artillery in Crailsheim, FRG for 2 yrs; Bamberg for 1.5 yrs. The Field Artillery Tng Ctr at Ft Sill, OK in 94 & 95. Post Catholic Pastor at Ft Sill in 96 & 97. In 97 to the USAG, Yongsan, Korea. In 98 to the USAG at Ft Wainwright, AK. 11/01 to HST USAG, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD. In 9/02 he deployed in Operation Iraqi Freedom, serving soldiers in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait & Iraq. His awards & decorations include the Bronze Star, the Air Assault Badge, the Meritorious Service, Army Commendation, Army Achievement, Korea Defense Service, Global War on Terrorism Service, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary, National Defense Service, Armed Forces Expeditionary, Southwest Asia Service, Saudi Arabia and Kuwaiti Liberation & Overseas Medals.
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I enjoyed your message today. As we pray for our nation this week, let us pray for all of God's children.
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