The demise of Kuwait’s liberation hero

The sacrifices and noble deeds of any leader are always considered to be rejuvenating, aspirational and just for the nation. The aforementioned is applicable to late US president George HW Bush, whose decisive, courageous and noble deeds and stances will remain inscribed in the memories of all Kuwaiti people. During his tenure (1989-1993), a new global regime started to appear, which was characterized by the following events:

● The reunification of West and East Germany after the collapse of the Berlin Wall. That historic event touched the hearts and passions of the German people.

● The endorsement of the strategic arms race limitation agreement with the then Soviet Union President Mikhail Gorbachev.

● The Desert Shield operation during which President Bush rallied 34 countries’ forces to join the US-led global coalition against the barbaric Iraqi invasion of Kuwait and curbing the despotic Iraqi regime’s expansionist ambitions towards Saudi Arabia.

● The Desert Storm operation which began on Jan 15, 1991 to liberate Kuwait from the yoke of the most vicious kind of occupation ever known in history. The liberation of Kuwait was completely achieved on Feb 26, 1991. American forces formed 74 percent of the US-led military coalition.

I still remember some of the most beautiful excerpts of his eventual speeches, such as: “Mr Al-Sabah, tonight Kuwait is free.” This phrase was uttered by the late George HW Bush as he directly addressed the Kuwaiti ambassador, the late Sheikh Saud Al-Nasser Al-Sabah, who was a pioneering figure in explaining his country’s plight to the global community.

“At the right time, at the right place we will liberate Kuwait”, “Wait, watch and judge” and “The invader must not be allowed to continue his occupation of Kuwait.” These highly honored words which were impatiently longed for by all Kuwaitis will never be forgotten and will remain engraved in every Kuwaiti citizen’s mind.

President Bush’s courageous and noble stances made him a humanitarian and global symbol and an exemplary leader who inspired generations of leaders for the public service of the human community. May God Almighty rest his pure soul in peace and paradise and provide his lovers with patience and consolation.