Dear President George W. Bush,

I know that many Americans do not approve of your work in the White House, and especially our involvement in Iraq.  I'm certain that the criticism that you have taken while in office is often overwhelming and disheartening for you.

Today, while reading blogs on a website called Active Rain, I came across a picture of a Marine handing a folded flag to a young boy who had lost his father in the war in Iraq.  I realized that for this boy, it won't matter whether or not our involvement in Iraq was justified or not.  For this young boy, he will remember his father as a hero who fought to maintain the freedoms that we have in this great country, the United States of America.

So, President Bush, I wanted to personally thank you for having the guts to stand by your decision to be involved in Iraq.  You obviously have more information about the situation overseas, and I'm certain that you would not put our troops in harm's way if you did not feel like our country's involvement was justified.

I'm praying for you President Bush, and for our beloved country.

 Best Regard,

Todd Murphy, Tuscaloosa, Alabama