The Remains of the Proud Somali Army!
Despite the obvious hardships, the fatigue on his face (most probably he did not eat for days!) and the lack of proper military equipment, this proud member of the Somali National Army (Xooga Dalka Soomaaliyeed) is willing to stand up and serve his country and people. With all honesty, it brings tears to my eyes to see brave Somalis, like this man, who are willing to pay the ultimate sacrifices for their country and people. We must acknowledge the fact that our national security and the well being of our country rests solely on the shoulders of those brave Somalis! I think, we should all stand up and help rebuild our country.
President Abdullahi Yusuf is right to call to arms of what is left of the Somali National Army and ask them to join the new Somali security force that will bring the misery of warlordism to an end. It is our hope that many former Somali military officers and soldiers will answer positively to that call and help the restoration of once proud and mighty Somali army. In my humble opnion, it is a national duty that everyone of us has to take part. We owe that to our people, our army and to those who buildt our national security forces from ground zero, in particular General Daa’uud and his colleagues who made us all proud!