In a letter to G. BushA cry for justice [Archives:2003/627/Local News]

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March 17 2003

In a letter to former US President G. Bush, Sr., Ali Mushin Qalalah requested that US authorities release his son Hamdoon from prison.
In his letter, Galalah reminds Bush that the Yemeni pilot, who received the Medal of Courage from President Saleh in recognition of courage when he risked his own life in saving former US Ambassador to Yemen Barbara Bodine in a local flight, is not linked to any terrorist organization.
The father recalled a time when he served G. Bush during his last visit to Yemen. “You may recall me as member of the detail assigned to your service during your brief stay in our country.”” he said.
“”The [former] US Ambassador