On the 11th memory of occupation of Iraq.

Wathik ,an Iraqi simple man from my city ,well talked man ,since the

the year 2003 ,the year of occupation of Iraq ,put every effort of his

to strengthen our roots to our country , he used to appear on local TV

station for one hour every week ,just to talk about the city ,its

people,its old and aged people ,its roads,its churches and mosques

,its sky,its vegetables ,and its cafes .

He neither insulted any one nor praised any one alive .He was my

friend ,and I used not to watch his weekly hour on TV, but all my

family ,including my mother used to wait for him every week .He

succeeded to enter the hearts of the old and young with respect and

affection.

And just because he was a pure and honest Iraqi,he was assassinated

,like some two hundred men and women working as journalists and

photographers one week ago ,three month ago his friend Saad ,who work

with him was assassinated in the same way ,still six months ago

another friend of him was assassinated too .

Wathik ,was not the first and surely was not the last who will give

his soul for the true word for the people to hear.

I have promised him to edit this image and give it to him in his

life,and I have never imagined to make it a subject about his his death.

Sorry Wathik.

I share your sentiments. Best regards.

It is a great tragedy what has happened (and unfortunately, still seems to be happening) in your country. When truth is brutally silenced, it must be hard to hold out hope for better times. This is a beautifully done picture that suggest the dark and furtive nature of those who would impose their will on society. This photograph is certainly a fitting tribute to your friend.