I had mentioned in an earlier post about the young Afghan policeman that Belinda had spoke of, who had left the safety of his new home in Pakistan to join the National Police in an effort to help bring stability to his homeland.(See the post : Good Evening from Afghanistan" February 27th 2008)
These young men of the National Police are an ongoing target of those intending harm over there. So it was a joyous moment when he finally learned he would get some long-over-due vacation time and could go home and see his family. The Canadians had come to know him well and were fond of him. Upon hearing he was the father of a little baby, they then urged him to reconsider returning to his post, the likelihood of him being killed on duty was too high... The debate raged on but finally it was decided that he would return home to Pakistan, this time for good. The Canadian soldiers were relieved to realize at least in this circumstance, one child would be spared the pain of being orphaned by war.
So- good luck to you Jarrod, where ever you are... Belinda says you are already missed by the troops but they derive much joy and comfort from you resuming your role as a father.
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