TRUE LEBANESE

Another loss!!

this has been a tough year for Lebanon- a tough year for me personally. Death has paid one too many visits to our hearts this year.

Gebran left us to join his fellow Beirut MPs- Hariri and Basil.

Gebran used to say, as did Basil, that Lebanon is not a hotel from which we can check out when we dont like the service. "Lebanon is our home and we need to work to make it better".

Basil: killed
Gebran: killed -
those two outstanding young individuals fought with their brains, with their gutts and never with weapons. They left the weapons to those who are still alive today. Ironically, those who used the weapons during our war, find ways to remain alive. Probably they know how Hardan, Kanso, Lahoud and Rustom will attempt to get to them - common training!!

It is a shame that we had to lose you both. Our promise to you is that we will not check out of Lebanon, simply because we cant. We love Lebanon, and we love you for what you did for Lebanon, too much to stop now.

God bless your souls and take care of Kristen for me, as I will take care of your Lebanon.