Quote Originally Posted by Mikeus Caesar
Great story, and maybe something the US could take note of and use to their advantage - get Iraqis to love their country and fight for it against the scourge that is extremism. And then get the hell out once the nationalists are in charge.
You see, that's it! Among some people there was a big controversy about bringing these kind of people into the fold. What they didn't realize is that it's not about what you're fighting against, but what your fighting for!

This guy seems like a fairly honorable combatant. It's a shame his wife left him but I believe the article indicated that there is hope.