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Heartache at funeral for Syrian rebel fighter

The mother of Free Syrian Army fighter Abdullah, mourns as his body is brought home during his funeral in Aleppo, on Dec. 21. According to local residents, the fighter was killed by forces loyal to Syria's President Bashar al-Assad on Thursday.

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Syrian people, Americans have been there and done that in our history of civil wars and movements. What's been taking you guys so long to do it?

We will wait for you on the other side of the river.

    Reply#1 - Fri Dec 21, 2012 3:50 PM EST

    What's the difference between Syrian kids and American kids? The price of freedom.

      Reply#2 - Fri Dec 21, 2012 4:02 PM EST

      Novus Ordo Seclorum is coming

        Reply#3 - Fri Dec 21, 2012 4:06 PM EST

        My heart goes out, as a parent, for what you are suffering. The depth of pain , which has shattered your heart and the grief you will always carry the rest of your life. Your son died, trying to serve his country, so your people could have more freedoms.I will mourn with you, and pray for you. From one parent to another, as one human being to another.Death will come to us all in time.But not all die seeking freedoms and liberty for their people.

          Reply#4 - Mon Dec 24, 2012 5:19 AM EST
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