That’s right! It’s been five years since IV Day, when our president declared in his historic speech “…my fellow Americans, major combat operations in Iraq have ended. In the battle of Iraq, the United States and our allies have prevailed.” On May 1st, 2003, America avenged the deaths of September 11th with such efficiency that we even vanquished a dictator who had absolutely nothing to do with it!

It’s easy to forget this day, having grown so comfortable in our half-decade of peace and prosperity. Please don’t forget this victory that signaled that Iraq was safe for us to rebuild. Had we not had such a decisive win, American soldiers may well have been dying in Iraq to this day! Thankfully, this did not come to pass and cries of “Allah bless the US!” can be heard every where American tourists go in Iraq.

Don’t let others forget! It’s your patriotic duty to wish everyone you see today a Happy IV Day!