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08/27/2007 9:39 AM Alert 

Katharine,

I was sitting here imagining how wonderful it would be to see you in Iraq singing for the troops. Have you ever thought about doing this? I know it would bring the moral up for us troops here. I love your music. Music gets us through alot over here. We can relate to alot of it. Like I said, I was wondering if you ever thought about doing this. Thanks

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08/27/2007 8:59 PM Alert 

Welcome to KMF!

I don't think Kat will be able to see this, but it would be great if she went to perform for you. It'd be like Marilyn Monroe all over again...

BTW, here's a tribute video that a member (a3boymom) here created for the troops. It's set to "Ordinary World" off her album.
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08/27/2007 10:37 PM Alert 
Welcome to KMF! And thank you for all that you do for us.
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08/28/2007 2:28 AM Alert 

So glad you posted here! Thank you for all you do...you and every other American serving our country are in my heart and on my mind every day!!!  God Bless You!!!  I know Kat has seen this video but I haven't had a personal response as of yet. Her mother did say they were blessed so I know you matter to Kat for sure!!!  WOW! How great would that be if she could come and sing for you all 

PS...thank you TRSF, for posting my video here again...pass it on and share the love and gratefulness!
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09/02/2007 4:09 AM Alert 
A personal thanks to the starter of this thread for all his or her work in the hell of Iraq. We're all pulling for you to get home soon.

I remember talking about the idea of Kat doing a USO show a long time ago--way back after she was just coming out of the 'AI' chaos. At the time, I reflected how much she could increase the morale of any military troop based on her ability to cheer up the most depressed person. Kat's one of those few entertainers who makes people feel good just standing in a room. And because her physical appearance is just as stunning...it might be overwhelming for those who've been away from home too long.

It's sort of a tradition with the USO, anyway, to send a beautiful female performer who just also happens to be talented and not just a pretty face. Marilyn Monroe did that--and so did countless other women performers who traveled overseas with Bob Hope (who once headed the shows overseas during WWII, Korea and Vietnam).

Right now, Wayne Newton operates the organization--and I don't know the caliber of the performers who perform there now. I've heard Jay Leno goes there a lot to entertain. The only thing, though, that I think might stop Kat is her own management who may think it's too dangerous traveling there. That's ironic when she's such a fearless person who's already done a few daring things here in the U.S. against the wishes of security.

The fact is: Kat loves people--and doing a show in Iraq for the troops would be one of the best things ever. Imagine her bringing one of the guys up on stage during 'I'm Not UR Girl' and how wild of a response she'd get. That's one of the best ways to forget the realities of war...

It doesn't hurt to write her management and suggest the idea. Just remember that if it doesn't happen...it probably isn't Kat's decision. When you hire security--they freak when they see a spider crawling near their client.
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09/03/2007 12:12 AM Alert 
I'll make sure her people see this.
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09/03/2007 12:23 AM Alert 

Don' t do it Katharine! It isn't safe. They couldn't even protect 3 Senators, what chance will you have?

Please think carefully on this before helping it become reality.

What if something happened to Katharine?

Anyone travelling on any of the roads is exposed to IEDs. Helicopters are being shot down. Aircraft are being shot at. Mortars can be fired into any "safe" zone. There are snipers everywhere. Even the "friendlies" can't be trusted and might be part of the resistance. Some people are predicting a "Tet" like offensive soon.

It just isn't safe.

Don't go!

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09/03/2007 5:20 AM Alert 
You're welcome, a3boymom!

The Kurdistan part of Iraq is safe. Don't know if there are US troops there, however.
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09/03/2007 6:49 AM Alert 
To say any place in Iraq is safe is just not true. Having a son that did two tours with the Marine Corps over there and he is now out, I am finding out information that is absolutely mind boggling. With the report of the supposed progress due out in a week, no one will be going over soon. These men and wormen deserve all the joy and comforts they can get whether it be entertainers or a clean pillow case, but I really doubt anything much will happen soon. I would hate to see Kat go, but if it was something she was passionate about doing then she can't and shouldn't be stopped.
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09/08/2007 5:51 PM Alert 

I think a USO trip would be great. As far as it not being safe I havent heard any other entertainer being killed or wounded over there. There are quite a few that go over there on a regular basis and have been coming back with great reports out of there. USO trips have always been a part of the Armed forces and they have always been taken care of better then the President!!! During world war 2 alot of entertainers went to the front lines to help the troops !! If you look at all the wars I do not believe that one entertainer was ever wounded or killed. Anyway it would be a great thing for Kat to do !!!!

Also dangkid38 thanks for what you do!!! Being a veteran myself and being in the 1st Gulf War I applaud you and will keep you and all our troops in my prayers!!!!!
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09/08/2007 9:01 PM Alert 
She does not belong anywhere near Iraq and I'm glad somebody had the (whatever) to say it. There's no such thing as a differentiation between rear area and front line in a civil war. Why don't we just bring everybody home and have a "victory concert" in Madison Square Garden?
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09/17/2007 8:13 AM Alert 
(Heh, it's been a while.)

I agree with Groucho & Pheenomenon. Kat in Iraq???