As many of you know, a massive truck bomb exploded outside the CPA, right at the gate where the Chief spends much of his time. I now know why the Chief and others refer to it as the "Assassin's Gate." Fortunately, the Chief was uninjured, although it was, in the Chief's words, "very close." Unfortunately, the Chief lost some good friends, wonderful Iraqis that he has formed tight bonds with as well as others that were injured.

As always, we ask for your thoughts and prayers for the Chief, his crew, the wonderful Iraqi people and all members of the coalition serving in Iraq.