I am so proud of the troops of the United States. Not just because I am married to a fine sailor, but because yesterday the SEALs of the United States Navy were able to put an end to the reign of Osama bin Laden. They carried out the choreographed the mission, and were able to get into the compound where bin Laden was staying. They shot him twice in the head. There were no injuries or fatalities of the US troops. It is a day that has been a long-time coming. bin Laden being the master mind behind the terrorist attacks on Sept 11, 2001 has been on the FBI's most wanted list for a long time. Finally justice in a small piece has been served for those families that lost loved ones that fateful day. The soldiers and sailors in uniform that have served over the last 10 years have served with purpose. Part of the end result. Thank you to those that gave the ultimate sacrifice.
After the SEALs team killed bin Laden, they took his body and buried it at sea, in Muslim tradition. They flew his body to the USS Vinson. Here is an article from the Associated Press.
"WASHINGTON — A U.S. official says Osama bin Laden has been buried at sea.
After bin Laden was killed in a raid by U.S. forces in Pakistan, senior administration officials said the body would be handled according to Islamic practice and tradition. That practice calls for the body to be buried within 24 hours, the official said. Finding a country willing to accept the remains of the world's most wanted terrorist would have been difficult, the official said. So the U.S. decided to bury him at sea.
The official, who spoke Monday on condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive national security matters, did not immediately say where that occurred."
The war is no where near over, but this is a great piece of history. Osama bin Laden has been hiding for many long years. Terrorists have just been served. It has been a long time coming. It is a good day.
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