One Muslim’s decision to join the US Army

March 29, 2007 By
Posted in Military News

As soon as Abdel Salam Abdel Salam heard about the attack on the World Trade Center, he went to the supermarket in his Brooklyn neighborhood and bought enough cases of water to fill up his van. He then headed to ground zero and gave it out to anyone who needed it.This week, the Egyptian-born Muslim-American is embarking on another venture motivated by his desire to help: He’s joining the US Army as a translator.

Read more at CSmonitor.com

One Response to One Muslim’s decision to join the US Army

  1. Thank you to everyone who is has a part in protectecting our homeland. These are very confusing times, to say the least; but never doubt that your country AMERICA is behind you all the way. The “squeaky wheel gets the oil”, or the media attention. Million of Americans are supporting you, and proud of you, and praying for you each day. May God Almighty protect and keep you.

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