In 2007, a U.S. Apache helicopter strike in Baghdad changed lives forever. Sajad, 12, and his sister Duah, 4, were pulled from their father’s destroyed van by soldier Ethan McCord—but their father didn’t survive. The siblings’ story, hidden for 15 years, resurfaces in CGTN’s documentary 'The Legacy of War', revealing a bittersweet reunion and a soldier’s regret.
McCord, now a veteran, spoke openly about the Iraq War’s toll: 'I feel used… We should have never been there.' His emotional apology to Sajad, now an adult in Baghdad, highlights the unseen scars of conflict. 🕊️💔
How did they reconnect? By chance. The film crew tracking Sajad discovered McCord—still haunted by the rescue—and sparked a raw, redemptive dialogue. Despite risks, McCord insisted: 'It’s important the story is told.'
This isn’t just war history—it’s a lesson in humanity. As global tensions rise, their bond reminds us: behind every headline, there’s a human face. 🌍✨
