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Established in 1917 to honor those who serve Vol. 1, No. 10 MULTI-NATIONAL DIVISION – BAGHDAD “steadfast and loyal” may 28, 2006 Metallica no match for Gone but not forgotten Memorial Day MND-B’s heavy metal Remembering fallen tribute to American experts heroes Soldiers Page 3 Page 14 Page 12 TAPS 24 notes of memories, still job of bugler Staff Sgt. Henry Reyna, trumpet player with the 4th Infantry Division Band, blows "Taps" at a memorial service outside the Engineer Chapel on Camp Liberty May 9 for two engineer Soldiers from Company B, 5th Engineer Battalion, 16th Engineer Brigade, 4th Inf. Div. who were killed May 4. By Sgt. 1st Class Mary Mott trumpet to his lips and solemnly blares “Taps,” the 363rd MPAD poignant 24-note final tribute to departed service This Week CAMP LIBERTY, Iraq – members – perhaps the most well-known bugle call lone Soldier stands, silently and unobtru- ever scribed. Band Calendar ...... 17 MWR Calendars ... 17 sively off to the side at a memorial serv- For more than a century, “Taps” has given clo- Cartoon Corner .... 22 Religious Services .. 20 ice. It is nearing the end … volleys are sure to grieving family and friends attending mili- Faces & Places ...... 24 Sports Round Up ... 23 Afired. The Soldier steps forward, raises a see taps, pg. 16 Page 2 The Ivy Leaf may 28, 2006 IRONHORSE 6 SENDS: emorial Day brings ry. This is particularly important as we are engaged in the ness. back many memo- Global War on Terror in Iraq, where we have suffered When I attend memorial services to remember these ries to me. As a painful losses and have seen the true horrors of war and brave men and women and what their service meant to young child, I can what war brings to a nation. our nation, I am humbled by their sacrifices. Mremember going to my very first Memorial Day is an important event and a time to We also have to remember that our Iraqi brothers, who Memorial Day celebration cere- stop and talk to each other and remember and say thanks are also fighting alongside us, are suffering tremendous mony at an American Legion post to those great men and women who have worn the uni- losses as well. They are losing loved ones as a result of in Marietta, Oklahoma, with my form and have defended the liberties of the United States their commitment – as they strive toward the goal of a grandfather, who had fought and of America. It is a day that brings home to us the realiza- free and independent Iraq and help liberate their country served in World War I. Of course, Maj. Gen. J.D. tion that the cost of freedom is high. We must remember from 30 years of oppression. my dad fought and served in Thurman, our fallen heroes on this day and also remember their Maj. Gen. Mubdar Hatim Hazya Al-Duleimi, the 6th World War II – along with his commanding families and other loved ones. Iraqi Division commander who was murdered in March, brothers. That event all those general, There is not a day that goes by that I do not think and had become a very close friend of mine. He was a lead- years ago at the American Legion Multi-National reflect on the Soldiers that we have lost – and also the from-the-front commander who was totally committed to was a true remembrance for me Division – Baghdad Soldiers who have been seriously wounded here. I think the concept of “One Iraq,” and that was the first thing he of all of those who had died – of them often because of our responsibility to them and would reiterate to me whenever we met. I will be remem- and sacrificed in many other ways – in those wars. as a reminder to me about the importance of each indi- bering him fondly and proudly this Memorial Day, along What this “day of remembrance” brings to me this vidual. with all of the heroes of both our countries – and I ask year is an overwhelming sense of feeling for the sacri- Thinking of our fallen and wounded heroes also that you do the same. fices that all of our Soldiers have given throughout histo- serves to remind me of the human dimension to our busi- Ironhorse 6. Steadfast and Loyal An interview with Command Sgt. Maj. Ronald Riling, Multi-National Division – Baghdad Command Sergeant Major, on Memorial Day irst, on this daily lives here a little easier while theirs eration of military members is accom- to make mistakes. But be darn sure you Memorial are fraught with worry and concern for us. plishing – just as their predecessors who learn from the ones you make and pass Day, we I am very proud to be a veteran. I am have gone before them accomplished at that knowledge on to others so they don’t think of proud of what we, the military, have Meuse-Argonne, on the beaches of even have to make it the first time. Four fellow mem- accomplished during my two tours here in Normandy, in the jungles of Vietnam – Lastly, I want you to ENJOY being a bers of the military Iraq and I would not hesitate to return if countless sacrifices in countless places. Soldier, a sailor, an airman or a Marine. services who have needed. Despite the obvious sacrifices My philosophy on being a Soldier is a ENJOY wearing the uniform and serving paid the ultimate being made by our great men and women simple one. First, take care of your fellow your country. You are one of a minority price for freedom in uniform, many of us are driven to serve soldiers, your buddies, your comrades-in- of individuals who is courageous enough – their lives. We Command Sgt. Maj. in Iraq because we are proud of our arms. If you are a leader, give them the to stand up and give 100 percent for what must never forget Ronald Riling, nation, we are proud to serve alongside very best leadership you can and never you believe in – your country and your our fallen com- Multi-National such great warriors and we have a sense doubt them or yourself. Second, treat fellow man. rades who have Division – Baghdad of duty. every person with respect, regardless of Believe in what you are doing for your served our military Command Sergeant The U.S. Service members we have rank, national origin, skin color or any country by helping defeat terrorism in this and our great Major now live up to the tradition of the fine other variable. The third point I would world. Do your own personal best every Nation with such men and women who have served in other make to you is that, as members of the day to accomplish the mission the best dignity and honor – and part of that means conflicts throughout the last century-and- United States military, you must recognize way you can and keep learning and grow- that we can not ever forget their families a-half and beyond. Our Service members that discipline is the key to a good organi- ing – and don’t waste those “mistakes.” and we must help their families the best are fighting the Global War on Terrorism zation; coupled with teamwork, you and You will establish friendships here; cher- way we can, now and always. To our and are doing a superb job. It is a tougher your comrades are an unbeatable force. ish them. You will experience the bonds own families and family support groups and a more complex fight than the U.S. Fourth, I urge you to set the standard of of a comradeship that will last your entire back home – we need to remember to has even been involved in before in its excellence as a United States service lifetime. thank them for their very real sacrifices – history. But, always remember that our member and lead by example, on and off On this Memorial Day, please take a those they make on behalf of all of our Soldiers, sailors, Marines and airmen are duty. Those outside the military judge the moment of silence and say a prayer for Soldiers here in Iraq. We are grateful all volunteers in the finest tradition of military as a whole by how you, as an our fallen comrades. Salute the flag, or every day for what you do for us, for America’s history. We are a force made up individual, behave. Never forget that; you put your hand over your heart when you sending both care packages and love of brave men and women who chose to may be the Soldier, Marine, sailor or air- hear the National Anthem being played – every day. The family support groups serve their country, who have chosen to man used as the standard by which all it is always being played for them. Be especially are very special people to us, risk their lives in order to help improve others are judged. Make that standard proud of what they have done. They did for all they do back home to make our the lives of others. That is what this gen- high. My fifth point is – don’t be afraid it for you and for their country. Public Affairs Supervisor: The Ivy Leaf is produced by the inserts or supplements, does not consti- 363rd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment tute endorsement by the Department of the Master Sgt. Eric Lobsinger Contributing Units Army, the 4th Infantry Division, or The Ivy 1st BCT, 4th Inf.