Photo by Jim Spiri, August 31, 2007, Mosul, Iraq...
In this photo we see Sgt. Simmons, (facing camera) during foot patrol in the streets of Mosul, Iraq.
Simmons is in 1st Platoon, Apache Co., 2/7 Cav, and is stationed at Ft. Bliss, in El Paso, TX
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Mr. Spiri,
Sgt. Simmons is my brother, and in an email, he raved about the integrity of your articles regarding the happenings in Iraq. Thank you for sharing the truth, and for providing the opportunity for me to see my brother at work, protecting our country - great picture.
I will continue to pray for your safety as you visit Iraq, as well as all of the soldiers, reporters and innocent lives there.
Regards,
Pheona Murdaugh
Columbia, SC
Posted by Pheona Murdaugh | August 31, 2007 4:30 PM
Posted on August 31, 2007 16:30
Dear Jim,
The above comment is one of the many reasons why I am so proud of what you are you doing in Iraq. Your stories and pictures bring family members closer to their loved ones who are so far away and working in conditions we, in the USA, can't imagine. You help family members understand what their loved ones are doing over there - on a reality basis - and you share wonderful pictures of them with everyone. I feel like I have had an opprotunity to get to know everyone mentioned in your stories/pictures and you have helped to make everyone proud of them and their work over there. I can only imagine when you take your next trip across country - you will have many, many people to visit on your way through the many friendships you have made in Iraq.
I am so proud of you, Candi and Jimmy and everyone else over there. Come home soon. Happy Labor Day!! Love you.
Your little sister,
Peggy Gray
Posted by Peggy Gray | September 3, 2007 9:51 PM
Posted on September 3, 2007 21:51
Hello Jim,
My name is Alejandra from El Paso, TX. originally from Juarez Mex. My fiance Sgt. Simmons forward this site to me and I have to say I'm very impress with your work, you are doing an amazing job. I also want to say thank you for doing all this I love to read your stories almost every day they are all very interesting. I feel as if you write from the heart, It has helps me understand more about what is going on in Iraq and understand what my fiance is going through. Please know that you are also in our daily prayers. I will continue to forward this site to as much people as I can. Once again Thank You.
Alejandra Avalos.
Posted by Alejandra Avalos | September 9, 2007 2:41 PM
Posted on September 9, 2007 14:41