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And a closer in shot of the memorial wall which says Remember those who gave their lives for peace, I have visited this spot many times but not taken or shared photos before, I go there for a quiet moment to remember some colleagues and friends who have lost their lives in various missions while serving with the United Nations.

For this reason, it is quite a somber moment when I visit there and till now I haven't shared shots of this spot. on any site till now.

You may be curious as to why I am sharing this today, well it is the memory of those UN peacekeepers including some friends and colleagues of mine who died or were injured, in the Canal Hotel Bombing in Baghdad on this day in 2003, 22 people died and over 100 were wounded that day.

If you're wondering how many Peacekeepers both Military and civilian and have given their life while serving in Peacekeeping Missions since 1948, the number is 3755, may they all rest in peace.

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