Marriage Vows in Iraq

OK. With all the bloodshed going on today in Iraq, I needed to take a break and point out this story about two GIs who met and married two Iraqi women. The newlyweds met while the women were acting as interpreters for the occupation forces.
I’m sure there are legitimate concerns about combat troops marrying while in theater and all that, but damn… Just for a moment, let’s enjoy a little good news.
I really, really wish the couples well and all the best of luck. Lord knows they’ll need it.

One Comment on “Marriage Vows in Iraq”

  1. Love…Exciting and New!

    I honestly don’t know what I think about this story: In the 20 weeks since the fall of Baghdad, two U.S. soldiers and two Iraqi women won each other’s hearts. The American men and Iraqi women courted, fell in love