I am asking for your assistance concerning the return of our troops who are stationed in Iraq. Many of our young men and women have been in this country for almost a year. I would like to mention that these dedicated young people felt it was thier duty to defend thier country, and what we hold in the highest regard, freedom. These soldiers have risen above and beyond the call of duty. Many were told that they would were returning home in July 2003, only to have these orders suspended. Again they were told Sept. 2003, again put off, changed to Nov. 2003, and now suspended indefinatly. This is not rumour, many have received thier orders, so this is a fact, not heresay. I have been told that low-morale isn't even close to how they feel, as well as anger, resulting in a number of suicides. I would not mention this if someone hadn't seen the reports firsthand. I realize that peacekeeping is a major factor in this issue, and troop rotation is expensive, but what price can we pay for the life of a precious son/daughter who is grieving for loss of home and family? They have given unselfishly to thier country, thier lives have been on hold long enough. I am asking you to petition in behalf of our troops; to give them in return for what they fought to give us.....freedom. I would like to thank you for your time and effort in this matter.