John Walker
John Walker
arms bond came half second strengthen symbolized theme week
The theme this week was to strengthen our bond as a team, to come together. We came out in the second half and we were all connected. Our arms were connected, and that symbolized our pride.
additional attend gateway home rather return school student year
In some cases, it is more advantageous for the student to attend Gateway rather than return for an additional year in the home school for one or two credits.
attached became general great heart history literature lived love people province region scholars
I lived in a region in the northwestern province - the people there in general have a great love for the Taliban, so I started to read some of the literature of the scholars and the history of the movement. And my heart became attached to them.
angry change discovered feeling hope realize time understand
I understand why so many Americans were angry when I was first discovered in Afghanistan. I realize many still are, but I hope in time that feeling will change.
single-life honest exaggeration
I tell you, to be honest, every single one of us, without any exaggeration, every single one of us was 100 percent sure that we would all be... all be martyred, but you know, Allah chooses to take a person's life when he chooses. And we have no control over.
considered major
It is considered a major sin to break a contract, if you agreed, especially with military situations.