Kalat and the Statue
This is a story that hasn't had a single word uttered in any major media outlet. Not one. It is making the rounds by email, on blogs and discussion forums though. I think it bears repeating. There are GOOD things happening in Iraq! There are Iraqis that are grateful to the Allies for setting them free from a murderous dictator. One of them, in an act of poetic justice has created a lasting memorial to the men and women who have brought the chance for freedom to a people who never before knew what freedom is.
(Click on the picture for a larger view)
This statue was made by an Iraqi artist named Kalat, who for years was forced by Saddam Hussein to make the many hundreds of bronze busts of Saddam that dotted Baghdad. This artist was so grateful that the Americans liberated his country, he melted 3 of the fallen Saddam heads and made a memorial statue dedicated to the American soldiers and their fallen comrades. Kalat worked on this night and day for several months. To the left of the kneeling soldier is a small Iraqi girl giving the soldier comfort as he mourns the loss of his comrade in arms. It is currently on display outside the palace that is now home to the 4th Infantry division. It will eventually be shipped and shown at the memorial museum in Fort Hood, Texas.
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Posted by jenn on 02/19 at 07:05 PM
Neat shot. Do you know where we can get a high-res version?
Thanks,
Dick Starks
Thanks,
Dick Starks
Posted by Dick Starks on 02/21 at 07:40 PM
Neat shot. Do you know where we can get a high-res version?
Thanks,
Dick Starks
Thanks,
Dick Starks
Posted by Dick Starks on 02/21 at 07:41 PM
Click here: Changing faces: statue honors fallen heroes http://www4.army.mil/ocpa/read.php?story_id_key=5563
check above URL for ariginal article.
I understand your cynicism....
check above URL for ariginal article.
I understand your cynicism....
Posted by Bert on 03/01 at 01:37 PM
The answer to the Kalat story origin is: http://www4.army.mil/ocpa/read.php?story_id_key=5563
Posted by me on 03/29 at 06:26 PM
Just thought you guys would like to know ... although the statue and artist are real, the story is skewed pretty heavily. The artist is actually very critical of the US in Iraq - he did the statue because the soldiers paid him to. Here's the info: http://urbanlegends.about.com/library/bl_kalat_statue.htm
Cheers, Ted
Cheers, Ted
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