This essay was one of many written by the third grade class of Al Saddam in Ramadi (recently renamed to “National School”) and is typical of most of Khanoume Jaffari’s class.
My Hero
by Fazia Akbar, 8
My hero is the man with the most courage and bravery. He is able to escape Amerki soldiers with no problems. I know he can run very fast with three legs! He is my hero because he is also a good muslim and has a beard and is named Zarqawi. I would like to use a computer some day with him. I would to take pictures for the Amerki soldiers to find on my computer. I think as a good runner I would be very fast and would use my scarf as a cape. Also, I would not flinch if someone put me in jail even if I had to wear a black bourkha like a tent! He is my hero because he saves us from occupations. I think he is really good at being a hero!
(Thanks, Ian!)