Personal Iraq Diary: 17-22 September 2004

"This is our first patrol in town since giving 5-20 the right-seat ride. There were so many children out today smiling and waving. In one place I was sitting there were about 7 children on a rooftop across the street playing a silly little clapping game with me. I would hold my hands up then they would do the same. It was really fun. That was until we left and were fired upon by mortars. Must have been since we were investigating the water tower. That's where we think ghey fire on the chow hall from."
Candle in the Dark