Dear Ladies,

Majid K’zamel

Three years and several months have passed since the establishment of the movement and we have reached the final stage. It was a privilege to see the smiles on the faces of our soldiers as they left once and for all the hell that was Lebanon.

When we joined the ranks of the movement, some of us had no sons in the Lebanon whereas the sons of others were there and did not return. I am certain that the fallen soldiers are now smiling in Heaven and are proud of their parents throughout the movement. Our members have very stubbornly stood in rain and shine to conquer this foolish war and bring the boys back to the bosom of their parents. For my wife and myself, it is a great consolation to see soldiers returning home alive and not in a coffin.

Dear Ladies:

When the catastrophe of the helicopter crash struck us, many relatives and visitors surrounded us and expressed their condolences. When the visitors went on their several ways, it was you who stayed close to us. It was from you that we drew our strength. With your help, we were able to get back onto our feet again. The support and the warmth that you so freely extended helped us a lot to swallow our pain, to grit our teeth and go out into the street to save others.

Much time has passed since the withdrawal. All those who tried to frighten the residents of the north were proven wrong. Our way has proven to be right and we have won a peaceful victory.

My dear wife Shaharban:

When we first started out on our journey as a movement, you said something to me that has become engraved deep in my heart. You said, “The fear of the future is the first step to victory.” I say to you now, “Be steadfast. Our son did not return with the soldiers but we have saved others. They are all our sons. Life goes on and we are obliged to continue our journey for the sake of the others. This has been decreed by our fate. We shall continue with heads held high, with tears in our eyes and palpitations in our hearts.”

Dear Ladies:

I am proud of you and full of admiration. This is the first time in the annals of the State that a group of unarmed women has won a victory over generals who have always aspired to do battle. To Bruria, Zahara, Rachel, Ronit, Miri, Orna and all the others in the movement I say, “You shall remain in our hearts. We shall always remember you and shall seek your help whenever our pain overcomes our emotions.”

Note Majid K’zamel was an active member of the Four Mothers non-profit organization. He and his wife Sheharban live in the Druze township of Beit Jann and lost their son Fahdi K’zamel of blessed memory, who was killed in the helicopter crash on the way to the Lebanon.